Thistle Dhu, 17 Argyle Terrace, Rothesay, Isle of Bute, Argyll and Bute, PA20

Description
Thistle Dhu is detached property of white painted render with black painted smooth render detailing, and all neatly presented under a dark grey slate roof. It is understood that the property dates to circa 1822 and has been upgraded and improved over the years.

The accommodation at Thistle Dhu is laid out over two easily managed light and bright levels with all front facing rooms enjoying panoramic views across Rothesay Bay and the Firth of Clyde.

Street Level
Outer storm door to entrance vestibule/boot room, internal staircase to inner front door and first floor landing.

Ground Floor
Inner front door to broad entrance hallway, formal sitting room with original features and hard wood floor, enclosed Edinburgh press, imitation electric burning stove set within original fireplace, front facing windows showcasing uninterrupted waterscape views. Music room/study with window to rear gardens, shower room with shower enclosure, formal dining room with hard wood flooring, enclosed Edinburgh press housing the electrical switch gear, window to waterscape views, twin leaf doors to kitchen with window to rear gardens, utility room with under stair stores, window and 1 x Velux window, door to gardens.

First Floor
Via carpeted staircase to first floor landing, bedroom 1 with bay window formation enjoying panoramic waterscape views, bedroom 2 with fitted wardrobes, window to rear gardens, wc with window to water, bedroom 3 (box room) with window to water, bedroom 4 (principal) with bay window formation overlooking waterscape views, en suite shower room, family bath and shower room with window to rear gardens.

Outbuildings
Detached workshop/general purpose store, competed in white painted render under a dark grey slate roof, upper floor (not inspected). Substantial sub floor cellar.

Gardens
Twin leaf steel gates to single private parking space. Timber personal gate located at the side of the property to concrete pathway which leads up the side of Thistle Dhu to a concrete courtyard area, ideal for sitting and dining. A stone staircase provides access to rear gardens which are gently sloping and laid to lawn, at the extreme rear gardens there is a level lawn area, from where there are sublime waterscape views. The gardens are bounded by a stone wall with a timber personal gate at the back boundary providing access into pleasant woodland walks.

Situation
Thistle Dhu is situated on the island of Bute on the west of Scotland. The property is located on Argyle Terrace only a short walk from Rothesay town centre.

The property enjoys a slightly elevated setting and from where there are panoramic views out across Rothesay Bay, east to the upper reaches of the Firth of Clyde and the North Ayrshire land mass and north to the mountains and glens that border the entrance to the East Kyles of Bute and the head of Loch Striven. Rothesay Bay is something of a changing spectacle with the comings and goings of yachting and pleasure boating craft as well as the scheduled movements of the distinctive Caledonian MacBrayne ferries.

Rothesay is the capital and main town of the Island of Bute. It has thriving shopping, leisure and educational facilities including a larger sized Co-op. Caledonian MacBrayne operate a frequent ferry service from Rothesay to Wemyss Bay, which has direct rail links to Glasgow. A second ferry service runs between Rhubodach on the northern side of Bute to Colintraive giving short crossing access to the mainland, Argyll and the West Highlands.

The two nearest airports are Glasgow and Prestwick, which are a circa 40- and 50-minutes’ drive respectively in normal driving conditions from Wemyss Bay.

Leisure
Rothesay has an 18-hole golf course enjoying outstanding views of the Firth of Clyde and Arran. Smaller courses are at Port Bannatyne and Kingarth. Bute is an area of significant natural scenic beauty and mild climate, with many opportunities for coastal and hill walking and mountain biking. Fresh water and sea fishing are available, and there are shooting and stalking opportunities. The island has its own grass airstrip for light aircraft and microlights.

Sailing
The area is notable for its sailing on the famous Kyles of Bute, which is a National Scenic Area. Tighnabruaich and Colintraive to the North, and the Crinan Canal and Tarbert to the West, are centres of lively sailing activity throughout the season. There are marinas, sheltered moorings, chandlery and boating services immediately on the doorstep at Port Bannatyne and Rothesay.

Services
Mains water, mains drainage, gas fired central hearing, double glazed.

Note: The services have not been checked by the selling agents.

Local Authorities
Argyll and Bute Council
Tel: .

Council Tax
Thistle Dhu is in Band D and the amount of council tax payable for 2024/2025 is £2025.59 including water and sewage.

EPC
Rating D

Travel Directions
From Glasgow, travel west on the M8 to Greenock, and then continue on the A78 to Wemyss Bay. Take the Caledonian MacBrayne ferry to Rothesay circa (35 minutes). On arrival at Rothesay, disembark then turn right onto the A844 proceeding along the coast in a northerly direction for about 0.5 turning left onto Mackinlay Street, at the top of the road turn right onto Argyle Terrace to find Thistle Dhu on your left-hand side."
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