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Woodland Cottage is a 3-bedroom timber-built cottage located in a private, peaceful location in the much sought after area of Glendaruel, Argyll. The property would make a stunning home for those looking for a countryside retreat.
The property sits in a slightly elevated position and is accessed from the A886 onto the driveway which passes through a gateway at the lower end of the garden and a second gate at the top of the drive opening up to a driveway with plenty of parking. To the left of the drive is a lawn which houses a greenhouse and to the rear of the cottage is a drying green. At the top of the drive there is a timber built garage which is ideal for storage. The lower part of the garden could possibly be used for a second property with permission from the local planning office.
The Woodland Cottage is timber built with interlocking concrete tiled roof. The main entrance is from the porch at the front which leads into the vestibule and main hallway. The sitting room is a good-sized room with dual aspect windows and glazed door allowing plenty of light to the room. There is a working open fireplace and electric storage heaters for additional heat. The dining room is at the end of the bungalow with a window looking to the north and also benefits from an open fire. The kitchen is to the rear and has windows looking to the back garden. The kitchen is basic and consists of an array of wall and floor mounted kitchen units, and electric cooker and a small Raeburn Stove which heats a radiator in the hall.  A door leads off to the large utility room where there is plenty of space for a washing machine and fridge freezers to be placed. There is also a WC located in the room close to the back door. There are 2 double bedrooms both with original cast iron fire surrounds and a large single bedroom. The bathroom consists of; Bath, Wash-hand Basin, Toilet and an electric towel rail.
To the rear of the property is a Workshop which is accessed from the outside.
It is a dream location for those looking for a quiet life and stunning views of the countryside.
The cottage sits in a large plot just under an acre in size with beautiful views to the glen and mountains nearby. The closest properties to Woodland Cottage are on a crescent set off the main road and consist of 8 timber semi-detached forestry houses known as Duiletter. Woodland Cottage is set back off the road to the left of Duiletter. 
Postcode PA22 3AE. What3Words -     
Tenure – Freehold
EPC Rating – F
Council Tax – E
Mains Water Supply
Drainage – Septic Tank
Strachur is approximately 11.5 miles North of Woodland Cottage where you will find a doctors surgery, petrol station/store, excellent coffee shop and store, Creggans Inn, pub/restaurant, and many hill and forest walks.
Colintraive (10 miles to the south) has a hotel with a friendly bar and restaurant cuisine, everyday provisions shop, post office, heritage centre, community garden and an all-weather bowling green. From Colintraive there is a short and regular 5-minute Calmac ferry crossing to the neighbouring Island of Bute. The main town on Bute is Rothesay where there are local shops, a supermarket and a further ferry to the Clyde coast. The other main centre in the area is Dunoon which provides further shops, supermarket and services, in addition to two competing ferry services across the Clyde.
There is a local primary school at Glendaruel and secondary schooling is available at Dunoon Grammar, which has an excellent reputation. A school bus runs from Colintraive to Dunoon Grammar in the morning and afternoon to transport students to and from school. It is possible for some of the students to board at the school.
The area offers much in the way of relaxing outdoor pursuits, including yachting and boating, golf, fishing, hill walking and country walks in an area rich in history. The Cowal Way stretches from Portavadie on Loch Fyne and travels for some miles to Arrochar through some of the most dramatic and picturesque sea and landscapes on the west coast.
Getting there..From Glasgow city centre leave in a westerly direction on the M8 motorway. Continue for 21 miles to arrive at Port Glasgow. Keep going straight through the adjoining towns of Greenock and Gourock on the A770 for 8 miles to reach the Western Ferry terminal at McInroys Point Take the ferry to Hunters Quay, Dunoon. Leaving the terminal turn right onto the A815. At the ‘T’ junction adjacent to the marina in Sandbank turn right. After approx 1.5 miles turn left on to the B836. Travel for 11 miles then turn right onto the A886 following signs Strachur. Continue on the A886 for about 3 miles to find Woodland Cottage set back on the right hand side.
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