Rothesay

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Example: From a one bedroom flat to a distinctive listed period detached house in an enviable coastal setting with uninterrupted views across the Firth of Clyde.

Example Description
Spectacular detached period house with a slated roof of variable pitches. An Exciting and detailed entrance makes a first impression that is a delight to any visitor.

The house is set in Rothesay occupying mature easily managed gardens and has a full eastern exposure across the highly scenic Firth of Clyde to Largs, Skelmorlie and Wemyss Bay which is adjacent. The period features of the house is laid out over several levels and makes a spectacular impression on any visitor.

Arched outer storm doors to entrance vestibule, broad reception hallway.

Kitchen, Dining Room and Lounge.

Broad period staircase with feature windows at half landing leading to bedrooms, and bathrooms.

Outbuildings
Former stables and garages.

Gardens
Gravel driveway and sweep, low level stone wall at front with stocked beds and borders. There are several lawns with woodland escarpment at extreme rear.
 

Location

From its immediate foreshore vantage point, the house commands uninterrupted views across the Firth of Clyde towards Wemyss Bay, Skelmorlie, and Largs on the mainland. Access to the famous and highly scenic Kyles of Bute is just to the north-west and is always lively with the coming and going of the Caledonian Macbrayne Ferry service to and from Wemyss Bay as well as the movement of pleasure boats and sailing yachts as they venture through the famous and highly scenic Kyles of Bute.

Rothesay has seaside shopping and leisure facilities with a reminder of a by-gone era which lends towards a refreshing, and friendly lifestyle. There are excellent educational facilities and superfast broadband for distance students with world-leading educational establishments such as Harvard, M.I.T., etc. Caledonian MacBrayne operates two frequent ferry services; one to Wemyss Bay, which has direct rail links to Glasgow (a mere 2-hour commutable journey.) The other ferry service runs from the north of Bute to Colintraive. This service provides access to Argyll and the West Highlands.

The two nearest international airports are Glasgow and Prestwick, which are 40/50 minutes' drive from Wemyss Bay. 

Leisure
The Isle of Bute has several golf courses, from most of which there are outstanding views. The Isle of Bute is an area of significant natural beauty and mild climate, with many opportunities for coastal and hill walking and mountain biking. Freshwater and sea fishing are available, and there are shooting and stalking opportunities. The island has a grass airstrip for light aircraft and microlights near to the Kingarth hotel and the cheapest landing fees in West Scotland.

Sailing
The area is well known for its sailing on the 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, and boatyard 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 (35 minutes). On leaving the ferry at Rothesay, follow the exit road to the traffic lights and turn left, proceed along the coastal road (A844) for about 1.5 miles to find Craigmore House on the right-hand side.
 

1, 2 & 3+ Bed Properties

Flats and Houses Urgently Required for Excellent Tenants Looking for Their New Home

If you are fortunate to have a second home/s on Bute please do make contact with us as we can rent your property to our fully referenced tenants. We operate a complete maintenance service by our in-house qualified team. We treat your property as if it is our home. Therefore the best prices on Island to keep your property in pristine condition.