Offers Over £265,000
Clifton, Old Military Road, Gartocharn, G83
    3 bedroom cottage for sale
     

    Features

    • Spacious and versatile three-bedroom property
    • Sought-after village location in Gartocharn, on the southern shores of Loch Lomond
    • Two generous reception rooms
    • Three well-proportioned bedrooms, including a ground-floor bedroom
    • Good-sized kitchen with separate utility room
    • Family bathroom on the ground floor
    • Four separate lawn areas with established boundary planting
    • Greenhouse and dedicated vegetable patch
    Clifton presents an excellent opportunity to acquire a spacious and versatile home, ideally situated within the sought-after village of Gartocharn. Offering generous accommodation alongside an exceptionally spacious and adaptable garden plot, the property provides an exciting opportunity for buyers seeking a home with plenty of room to grow, personalise and make their own.

    Arranged over two floors, the accommodation offers a fantastic balance of living and sleeping space, with two separate reception rooms, three well-proportioned bedrooms and a practical layout suited to a variety of lifestyles. The property is clean, comfortable and readily habitable, with the benefit of having been recently rewired, with an electrical certificate available. Its neutral presentation provides an excellent blank canvas for new owners to introduce their own style and preferences over time.

    On entering the property, you are welcomed by the entrance hallway, which provides access to the principal ground-floor accommodation. The kitchen is a good-sized space, offering an excellent opportunity to create a stylish and contemporary family kitchen. There is ample room to design an attractive and functional layout, incorporating generous worktop space for food preparation, modern integrated appliances and space for informal seating, creating a sociable hub for everyday family life. The kitchen is further complemented by a separate utility room, providing valuable additional space for household appliances and keeping everyday essentials neatly tucked away.

    The ground floor also benefits from two generously proportioned reception rooms, each offering its own character and purpose. The principal living room is a bright and spacious area, ideal for relaxing with family or entertaining guests. A separate sitting room provides excellent additional flexibility, whether used as a more formal reception room, a cosy retreat or an alternative space for home working.
    A further ground-floor bedroom offers excellent versatility and could equally lend itself to guest accommodation, a home office or an additional family bedroom. A family bathroom completes the ground-floor accommodation.
    The first floor continues to impress, with two further well-proportioned bedrooms positioned either side of the central landing. Both rooms offer comfortable accommodation and are complemented by useful additional storage, making the upper level a peaceful and practical sleeping area.

    A particularly outstanding feature of Clifton is the generous garden ground, which offers an exceptional amount of space, versatility and future potential. Extending around the rear and both sides of the property, the grounds provide a wonderful combination of established garden areas, useful storage and outbuildings, together with substantial areas of open ground that offer exciting possibilities for further enhancement.
    The existing garden is thoughtfully arranged, with four separate lawn areas comprising two to the rear and one to each side of the house. Established planting along the rear and side boundaries provides an attractive backdrop and an additional degree of privacy, creating a pleasant setting in which to relax and enjoy the outdoors.

    For those with an interest in gardening or growing their own produce, there is already a greenhouse and a dedicated vegetable patch, offering an excellent starting point for a productive kitchen garden. The grounds also benefit from a substantial garage/workshop, complete with workbench and vice, making it particularly appealing to those with hobbies, practical interests or a need for dedicated workspace. Further useful facilities include a storage shed, a long woodstore and a coal bunker, alongside an oil tank.
    A generous multi-car driveway provides ample off-street parking, while the scale of the garden means that there is still considerable open ground remaining to both sides and the rear of the property.

    Importantly, the size and configuration of the plot offer exciting scope for those wishing to make further use of the grounds. Subject to the necessary planning permissions and consents, there may be potential to extend the existing house, introduce additional outbuildings or create a separate garden building. This could provide an ideal opportunity for a home office, gym, studio or even an annex-style space for visiting family and guests. Alternatively, buyers may simply wish to enjoy the generous open garden areas, create additional landscaped spaces or provide further parking.
    Whether you are looking for space to pursue hobbies, accommodate visiting family, work from home, enjoy gardening or explore the potential for future development, the grounds at Clifton offer a level of flexibility that is increasingly difficult to find.

    Gartocharn is a charming and highly regarded village situated on the southern shores of Loch Lomond, within the spectacular Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, rolling hills and outstanding scenery, the village offers an enviable lifestyle for those looking to enjoy a more relaxed pace of life without losing touch with everyday conveniences.

    One of Gartocharn's greatest attractions is its welcoming and particularly sociable community. The village benefits from a selection of local amenities, including a village shop, post office and filling station, together with a well-regarded primary school and early years facilities.
    The village hall, known as The Millennium Hall, is very much at the heart of local community life, hosting a popular weekly coffee and cake morning, social bar evenings, yoga classes, a community choir and a variety of other clubs, activities and events throughout the year. There is also a village playing field, which is home to active local football clubs, together with a children's playpark, making the village particularly appealing to families and those looking to become part of an established community.

    For those who enjoy the outdoors, the location is particularly special. A walking route from the Millennium Hall leads towards the shores of Loch Lomond, passing alongside the RSPB Loch Lomond nature reserve. The nearby loch provides an abundance of opportunities for walking, cycling, watersports and exploring the surrounding landscape. Duncryne Hill, affectionately known locally as 'The Dumpling', is another popular local walk, rewarding visitors with wonderful panoramic views across Loch Lomond and towards the surrounding hills.

    The neighbouring villages of Drymen and Balloch provide a wider selection of shops, restaurants, cafés, leisure facilities and everyday services, with larger shopping and commercial facilities available in Alexandria and Dumbarton.

    Gartocharn is conveniently positioned for access to the A811 and A82, providing links towards Glasgow, Dumbarton and Stirling. Balloch railway station is approximately 3.5 miles away, offering rail connections to Glasgow, while local bus services connect the village with Balloch, Drymen and Balmaha. Glasgow Airport is also within convenient driving distance.

    Combining spacious and versatile accommodation, exceptionally generous garden grounds, exciting future potential and a wonderful village community, Clifton represents a fantastic opportunity to acquire a home in one of the most attractive settings on the southern shores of Loch Lomond.

    Please note - The oil boiler is in working condition and in regular use, but is sold as seen, without warranty, simply due to its age


    Council Tax Band: E
    Parking options: Driveway
    Garden details: Private Garden
    Living room
    w: 3.8m x l: 5.2m
    Sitting Room
    w: 3.1m x l: 5.5m
    Kitchen
    w: 3.2m x l: 3.9m
    Utility
    w: 3.2m x l: 1.6m
    Bathroom
    w: 3.1m x l: 1.6m
    Bedroom 1
    w: 3m x l: 3.6m
    Bedroom 2
    w: 3.6m x l: 3.2m
    Bedroom 3
    w: 3.1m x l: 3.2m
    Store Room
    w: 1.8m x l: 1.2m
    Reference: RS0765

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