Stevenson House, Ascog, Isle of Bute, Argyll and Bute, PA20

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Stevenson House is a substantial country house which sits within circa 4.2 acres of mature and privatised garden grounds. The house enjoys an elevated position above Ascog and therefore commands some of the finest waterscape views on the Island of Bute. Stevenson House accommodation is laid across three easily managed levels with spacious apartments, all of which benefit from either pretty garden views or uninterrupted waterscape views out across the Firth of Clyde. It is understood that the property dates back to circa 1900s and is completed in white render with red sandstone detail at window and door mullions, all neatly presented under a dark grey slate roof. Whilst the house requires a programme of upgrading and improvements throughout, once completed, Stevenson House will represent an excellent and established principal private residency, in addition, it is also perfectly located as a second or holiday home, or as an income producing investment property.

Ground Floor
Outer twin leaf storm doors to vestibule with Victorian tile flooring, inner front door to broad welcoming entrance hallway, cloaks cupboard, formal dining room with original hardwood flooring, original open fireplace, windows and French doors to gardens, bifold doors open to formal sitting room with hardwood flooring, dual aspect windows to gardens, original open fireplace with warming log burning stove, family bathroom with overhead shower, bedroom 1 with window to gardens, studio/zen room with Velux/windows, door to gardens. Good sized kitchen with twin Belfast sink, windows to gardens, laundry pulley, pantry store, (connecting door to ground floor of The Cottage).

First Floor
Via original staircase to half landing with windows to gardens, first floor landing, informal sitting room cum study with original fireplace and warming log burning stove, windows showcasing uninterrupted waterscape views, (connecting door to first floor of The Cottage), secondary kitchen cum dining with windows to gardens (housing the boiler, new in Nov 2023). Bedroom 2 (principal) with dual aspect windows to waterscape view, walk in dressing room, en suite bathroom with corner bath and shower enclosure.

Second Floor
Via original staircase to half landing with windows to gardens, second floor landing, bedrooms 3 & 4 with 1 x Velux window and 1 x window to water, family shower room with overhead shower and skylight, bedroom 5 with window to waterscape views, bedroom 6 with 1 x Velux window and 1 x window to gardens, good sized linen stores with boiler, bedroom 7 with 1 x Velux window and window to gardens.
The Cottage
(Requiring complete renovation)

Ground Floor
Outer front door to possible boot room/utility,hall (with connecting door to StevensonHouse), kitchen with window to gardens,possible bedroom with wc and windows togardens, possible sitting room with windows to gardens, wc.

First Floor
Via timber fitted staircase to first floor landing,(connecting door to Stevenson House), generalpurpose store (not inspected), bedroom 2(principal) with windows to waterscape views, en suite bathroom.

Outbuildings
Attached general purpose store.

Gardens & Grounds
Access to Stevenson House is via a shared unpaved driveway which leads to a private track, timber swing gate providing access to ample private vehicular hard standing, turning and parking area. The immediate gardens at Stevenson House are laid to level lawn which wrap around the extent of the property, bordered by mature flower beds, shrubs and bushes. There is a paved patio area that lies on the Southern side of Stevenson House which is ideal for alfresco sitting, dining and entertaining guests. Beyond the immediate garden grounds, there are overgrown and mature gardens which extend to circa 4.2 of an acre and once cut back will provide access to a private pedestrian walkway which lies due South of Stevenson House and provides access past Chandlers Country House, down to Ascog Bay. There is a hidden and overgrown walled gardens due North of the property, all of which are bounded by mature beds, bushes and specimen trees, offering privacy, seclusion and protected boundaries.

Services
Private water via water pump house shared with Chandlers Country House, drainage is by private septic tank, gas and electric central heating, assisted by 2 x warming log burning stoves, single glazed.

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

Local Authorities
Argyll and Bute Council
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Council Tax
Stevenson House is in Band G, and the amount of council tax payable for 2024/2025 is £2896.77 to exclude water & sewage.

EPC
Rating D

Situation
Stevenson House sits above the charming ribbon settlement of Ascog which is just to the east of the main town of Rothesay on the west of Scotland Island of Bute. Stevenson House has an elevated and private setting and overlooks the enchanting and sheltered Ascog Bay. From Stevenson House there are wonderful 270 degree panoramic waterscape aspects out across the firth of Clyde to include, the island of Cumbrae in the south, the mainland to the east and the Toward light and the Cowal peninsula to the north. Rothesay, the capital town of the island of Bute has thriving shopping, leisure and educational facilities including a larger sized Co-op. Caledonian MacBrayne operates a frequent ferry service to Wemyss Bay, which has direct rail links to Glasgow. A second ferry service runs between Rhubodach on the north of Bute to Colintraive giving access to 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 from where there are outstanding views of the Firth of Clyde and Arran. Smaller courses are at Port Bannatyne and Kingarth. Bute is an area of significant natural beauty and enjoys a 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 in Rothesay and Port Bannatyne

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, turn left, and follow the A844 along the coast for circa 2.2 miles, proceed pass the signpost ‘Ascog’ and burnside road, taking the first unmarked right hand turn off the A844, proceed up and round the gravel track taking the second left hand turn off the gravel track road, passing Stevenson cottage on your right and down to Stevenson House."
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