Low Askomil, Campbeltown, PA28

ROSEMOUNT
LOW ASKOMIL
CAMPBELTOWN

Occupying a superb location between High and Low Askomil this outstanding GEORGIAN VILLA with a detached annexe commands a truly glorious southerly outlook across the loch to Bengullion.

As one would wish, many of the original features have been retained  and all rooms are beautifully proportioned comprising entrance vestibule, an impressive reception hall leading through to the sitting room having ornate cornice work and oak fireplace with high mantle as well as sublime view, spacious formal dining room with similar view to that of the sitting room and an equally splendid fireplace, good sized working kitchen with room for a breakfasting table and having a westerly view towards the town and harbour.  There is also the added bonus of a utility room situated just off the kitchen and a ground floor bedroom with superb en-suite.

A sweeping staircase leads to the first floor accommodation of a wonderfully bright drawing room overlooking the loch towards Davaar Island and  three bright airy bedrooms each having spacious modern en suites and superb elevated views.  A door from the landing leads to a staircase which accesses a further bedroom and storage area on the Attic floor.

The garden grounds are on two levels with a large expanse of lawn at the front to the east of the access drive which leads up from Low Askomil and accesses the main house as well as a DETACHED ANNEXE having two bright airy rooms with south facing windows as well as a bathroom.  The rear courtyard  has steps leading to a further two areas of lawn,  a large greenhouse and  the remains of  a Victorian greenhouse, which is in need of repair but is still  a beautiful feature within the grounds.  The basement of the main house has two extremely spacious stone cellars which are only accessed from the front of the building and have a range of uses.

Council Tax Band: G

Viewing: Strictly by appointment only

Campbeltown has a good range of retail services as well as a number of artisan shops & bistros.  The monthly Famers Market, which sells a variety of local produce, is always a popular event.  Campbeltown is also home to three of the finest Scottish distilleries, Springbank, Glengyle and Glen Scotia.  There is an excellent health centre, hospital, dental surgery, library, leisure centre and a two screen cinema.  The famous links of Machrihanish, renowned for having the best opening hole in the world of golf, is a short 15 minute drive away as is the challenging Machrihanish Dunes Course.  The local waters provide an excellent sailing and water sport environment with sea angling also a very popular past time.

Directions:  From Glasgow:  Travel westbound on the M8.  Cross the Erskine Bridge and proceed along the A82 towards Tarbet and then take the A83 at Tarbet through Inveraray, Lochgilphead, Tarbert  and on to Campbeltown.   Upon entering Campbeltown turn left passing the Dellwood Hotel and continue along to the end of High Street until you reach the junction for both High & Low Askomel.   Low Askomel is the road on the right follow a short distance and Rosemount is on the left hand side.  Campbeltown has its own airport which boasts one of the longest runways in the country, with twice weekday flights to Glasgow with a flight time of only 30 mins. Machrihanish:  6 Miles.  Lochgilphead:  51 Miles.  Glasgow:  139 miles.