The Stables, Whiting Bay, Isle Of Arran
Offers over £575,000

Large detached converted villa near the centre of Whiting Bay in walk in condition.

Accommodation within comprises hallway, utility room, kitchen/dining room, dining room, lounge, master bedroom with ensuite shower room, two double bedrooms and family bathroom, on the upper floor double bedroom with lounge area, dressing area, bathroom and further double bedroom.

There is also an appended guest suite consisting lounge/dining/kitchen and on the upper floor double bedroom, shower room and separate bathroom.

External steps lead to large cellar/workshop.

The property has been renovated and maintained to a high standard and is insulated; all of the windows and doors are double glazed and the décor is neutral. The property has excellent storage and it would make an ideal home for an extended family or there is potential for rental income.

OTHER INFORMATION

The Stables has had a varied history, the present owners have converted the property to a comfortable family home with appended guest suite, it has been fully renovated and insulated, excellent flexible living accommodation.

The Stables is across from the shore and near village amenities, the bus stop is only a few yards away.

The Isle of Arran is a place where you can find a little bit of everything you'd ever want from a Scottish island; an ever-changing coastline, dramatic mountain peaks, sheltered beaches, verdant forests, great cultural festivals and a wealth of tasty local produce. With excellent leisure facilities around the island including tennis and bowling facilities, as well as seven golf courses.

Whiting Bay has a primary school and the secondary school is located in Lamlash to which pupils travel daily by bus, there is an early years class located in Lamlash.

INTRODUCING THE STABLES
This unique property was originally built as The Stables for the Whiting Bay Hotel, the coach man, who lived in, would collect guests with horse and carriage from the Whiting Bay pier and convey them to the hotel.
The Stables has had numerous past lives, as The Stable Grill an off-shoot restaurant of the Whiting Bay Hotel and when the central courtyard was enclosed it became Nag’s a popular bar and bistro. The present owners have converted it into a large family home with spacious guest suite.

Hall (3.55 x 6.2 overall (11'7" x 20'4" overall))
Up broad steps to the double glazed entrance doors takes you to the slate tiled hallway and on through to the large kitchen/dining room.

Kitchen Dining Room (5.65 x 6.64 overall (18'6" x 21'9" overall))
There are modern base and wall units and a long kitchen island with expansive timber worksurface, there is a built in double oven and an inset ceramic hob, freestanding dishwasher and space for dining table, from the kitchen French double-glazed doors lead to the secluded rear garden.

Utility Room (2.23 x 4.16 overall (7'3" x 13'7" overall))
Adjacent to the kitchen is the utility/laundry room which has good storage and houses the washing machine and tumble drier.

Dining Room (3.72 x 5.85 (12'2" x 19'2"))
A door from the kitchen leads to the dining room with window overlooking rear garden, a step down takes you to the exceptionally spacious lounge.

Lounge (4.78 x 6.68 (15'8" x 21'10"))
Exceptionally spacious lounge with hardwood flooring and French doors to the front with excellent sea views and gives access to the patio.

Master Bedroom (5.44 x 3.69 overall (17'10" x 12'1" overall))
Downstairs is the master bedroom with double aspect windows and an ensuite shower room with extra large glazed shower cubicle, a stylish glass wash hand basin and modern WC.

Ensuite (2.19 x 3.36 overall (7'2" x 11'0" overall))
Ensuite shower room with extra-large glazed shower cubicle, a stylish glass wash hand basin and modern WC.

Bedroom 2 (4.27 x 2.57 (14'0" x 8'5"))
Good sized double bedroom.

Bedroom 3 (3.66 x 4.25 overall (12'0" x 13'11" overall))
Good sized double bedroom.

Family Bathroom (2.42 x 3.20 (7'11" x 10'5"))
Family bathroom with separate shower cubicle.

Upper Floor Landing (3.91 x 3.11 overall (12'9" x 10'2" overall))
On the upper floor of the main house there is a small landing with space for seating and French glazed doors leading to the roof terrace.

Bedroom 4 (4.87 x 6.30 overall (15'11" x 20'8" overall))
A doorway takes you to a large bedroom with sitting area, two Velux roof windows make this a light bright room, the Velux window to the front overlooks the roof terrace and has sea views.

Dressing Area (3.03 x 4.55 overall (9'11" x 14'11" overall))
Dressing area has in built cupboards and located adjacent to bathroom.

Bathroom (1.69 x 3.03 (5'6" x 9'11"))
Bathroom with rainfall shower over bath.

Bedroom 5 (3.09 x 3.27 (10'1" x 10'8"))
A further double bedroom, heating is by oil fired radiators and there is also electric air conditioning in both bedroom 4 and this one, 5.

GUEST SUITE
The guest suite has its own front door and can be segregated by locking the door between the guest suite and main house.
Heating in the guest suite is by electric panel heater and focal point electric heater in the main downstairs room, the hallway and the bedroom have electric panel heaters and there are pull cord fan heaters in the shower room and bathroom.

Lounge / Kitchen / Dining (5.19 x 6.41 (17'0" x 21'0"))
Downstairs is the lounge/kitchen/dining room, there is a hallway which gives access to the patio and staircase leading to the upper floor.

Guest Bedroom (3.75 x 4.36 overall (12'3" x 14'3" overall))
Double bedroom with sea views.

Guest Shower Room (1.37 x 2.97 (4'5" x 9'8"))

Guest Bathroom (1.53 x 3.72 (5'0" x 12'2"))
Large stand alone bath

Services
The property is connected to mains electricity, water and waste water.
Heating is by oil fired underfloor heating in the downstairs main accommodation, on the upper floor is oil fired radiators and electric air conditioning.
The downstairs reception rooms in the main house, kitchen, bedrooms and shower/bathrooms have oil fired underfloor heating.
The guest suite has electric panel heater in lounge, electric panel heater in bedroom and electric wall mounted fan heaters in shower and bathroom.

Viewings by appointment
Please note that viewings are strictly by appointment.
The vendor or their agent reserves the right to accept any offer at any time without prior notice being given. However the agent will, so far as is reasonably possible, advise all prospective purchasers who have notified the agents of their intention to offer, of any closing date and time which may be set. These particulars are believed to be correct but their accuracy is not guaranteed and they should not form or constitute any part of any contract.

Garden
To the front of the property is an authentic sandstone walled patio with sea view, the walled patio has been laid with artificial grass making this an easily maintained area, it is enclosed and has access to the lounge and the guest suite hallway.

To the rear is the small enclosed private garden with timber deck area, raised and low beds filled with a profusion of plants, and a fresh water spring feeding a water feature, there is an attractive dressed natural red sandstone cliff face.

From the upper hallway French doors lead to a large roof terrace which is enclosed with bespoke railings, like the patio this area has been laid with artificial grass, from the roof terrace there are spectacular sea views.

Council Tax
The property is banded ‘F’ paying £3148.93 in 2024/25 including water and waste water.

Floor Plan
Floor plan is not to scale and is to be used for guidance only. Room sizes are approximate.

Cal Mac travel details
If you intend to travel to Arran from the mainland and want to bring your own transport please contact Caledonian MacBrayne to reserve the car and check that the ferry is sailing to timetable on the day of travel.
Caledonian MacBrayne Tel: 01770 460 361 www.calmac.co.uk