Willow Cottage ,, Sliddery

Offering well-presented, attractive interiors, Willow Cottage is a modern detached bungalow built in 2013, which takes advantage of its south-facing position and stunning views within the small village of Sliddery. The home is perfectly positioned to capture the breath-taking panoramas of the surrounding countryside, the Kilbrannan Sound/Irish Sea, Kintyre, Ailsa Craig and Northern Ireland. It offers two double bedrooms, a living room, a dining kitchen, an en-suite shower room, and a separate bathroom, plus generous gardens and a private driveway.

You are welcomed into the property by an inviting hall (with built-in storage), providing a glimpse of the interiors to follow with neutral décor and warm wood-styled flooring. Along the hall to the left, you will find a living room, where a vaulted ceiling and triple-aspect windows create a wonderfully light and airy ambience, and a multi-fuel stove offers a warming focal point. The living room continues the attractive presentation of the hall with the same neutral décor and a rustic wood-inspired floor. The neighbouring kitchen/diner is also filled with natural light through triple-aspect glazing, including French doors opening out onto the garden. It is well-equipped with a wide range of contemporary white cabinets, accompanied by spacious worktops and integrated appliances comprising a Neff double oven, a Neff induction hob, an extractor hood, and a fridge/freezer. An adjoining utility room (with external access) supplements the kitchen with additional cabinetry and workspace, a sink, storage, and space for laundry appliances.

The property’s two double bedrooms continue the attractive presentation of the preceding accommodation with neutral décor and fitted carpets for optimum comfort underfoot. The principal bedroom is accompanied by a dressing room and an en-suite shower room comprising a corner shower enclosure, a basin set into storage, and a WC. A loft is accessed from this bedroom and offers potential for conversion to create additional accommodation (STPP). Finally, a bathroom completes the accommodation on offer and comes replete with a bath with an overhead shower and a glazed screen, a pedestal basin, and a WC. The property is kept warm by a modern wet electric heating system and is fully insulated, whilst the windows are all double-glazed. It is fitted with solar thermal & photovoltaic panels to the roof, which presently feed into the National Grid and new owners will benefit from the feed-in tariff.

Externally, the home is accompanied by generous gardens featuring a neat lawn, a patio for outdoor seating and barbecues, a number of raised planters, two outdoor taps, three outdoor sockets, and a greenhouse. A private driveway offers ample off-street parking.

Directions

Leaving Brodick pier, turn right through the village and take the B880 String road towards Blackwaterfoot. After approx. 10 miles, turn left on the A841 , signposted for Kilmory and travel for approx. 5 miles where you turn left at the crossroads (opposite Overdale). Willow Cottage is the third property on the left.

Area

Sliddery is a small hamlet, with a big community spirit, located at the rural south western tip of the island. Nearby Kilmory is an extension of the community, with a Primary School and a Village Hall which, in addition, offers a 24/7 Honesty Shop with an Arran Milk dispenser, plus weekly Post Office services, coffee mornings and much more ! The Lagg Hotel and Bar together with the Lagg Distillery, with its own café, offers locals and visitors a variety of dining and socialising options. Sliddery Supplies is a fantastic local family business with DIY Hardware, Homeware, Garden and Farming supplies. Finally, Arran’s Honesty Box provides seasonal vegetables and other treats all year round at the roadside. Sliddery is also on the Arran Coastal Path and a variety of other trails nearby, take you through wonderful forestry or stunning beaches. Everything you need is easily accessible via the road network or bus service.

The High School is located in Lamlash to which pupils are conveyed daily. The property is within easy reach of local facilities at Blackwaterfoot, including Post office, newsagent, butchers and general store. The renowned Kinloch Hotel has a swimming pool, which is open to non-residents. The Shiskine Golf Club is in Blackwaterfoot, off the A841 and at the western end of the B880 (known as “The String”) which traverses the island from the main centre and ferry port of Brodick.

Brodick (the main village of Arran) has two larger Co-Op supermarkets and a good range of further professional services. Brodick is the port from which a regular daily sailing service by Caledonian MacBrayne leads to the mainland at Ardrossan. Ardrossan has a main line rail station, with trains to Glasgow that connect with the ferry times, and is approximately 30 miles from Glasgow City Centre. Prestwick International Airport is 16 miles to the south of Ardrossan, with Glasgow