86 Sandhaven, Sandbank, Dunoon

• Two-Bedroom End Terrace
• Extensive Recent Upgrades
• New Solar Panel Installation
• Air Source Heating System
• New Double Glazing
• Contemporary Kitchen and Bathroom
• Open Plan Living and Dining
• Walk-In Dressing Room
• Driveway Parking for Two Cars
• Views of Glen Massen and Hills
• Council Tax Band: C

A beautifully upgraded two-bedroom home, situated within a quiet cul-de-sac, offering modern accommodation, attractive open-plan living and impressive views towards the surrounding hills in and around Glen Massen and Holy Loch. The property has benefited from an extensive programme of improvements, including complete external re-rendering, new double glazing, solar panels and an air source heating system. Internally, the kitchen and bathroom have both been replaced, while new French doors provide direct access from the living area to the rear garden and elevated decking. The accommodation also benefits from two double bedrooms, useful built-in storage and a versatile walk-in dressing room or home office adjoining the principal bedroom. Externally, there is driveway parking for two vehicles, landscaped garden space and a substantial garden shed included in the sale.

Location and Directions from Dunoon

Situated within a quiet cul-de-sac, 86 Sandhaven enjoys a pleasant residential setting with attractive views across the surrounding hills and countryside. The nearby town of Sandbank is an attractive coastal village on the Cowal Peninsula in Argyll, enjoying a peaceful setting surrounded by some of the area's finest natural scenery. The village offers a good range of local amenities, including a primary school, play park, shops, hotels, pubs and the well-established Holy Loch Marina. Dunoon, approximately 2.5 miles away, provides a wider range of facilities, including a hospital, GP surgeries, primary and secondary schools, supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, restaurants, cinema, swimming pool and leisure facilities. The Queens Hall offers a varied programme of live entertainment and houses a library, gym and children's soft play, while the Burgh Hall is an established centre for arts and culture. The area is particularly popular with outdoor enthusiasts, offering excellent opportunities for walking, cycling, sailing and exploring the beautiful coastline, lochs and woodland of the Cowal Peninsula. Regular ferry services from Gourock to Dunoon provide an additional connection to Inverclyde and the wider central belt.

From Dunoon town centre, follow the A815 north towards Sandbank. Continue through Sandbank. Turn left into the Sandhaven development, take the second entrance into the estate, continue to the end of the road and turn left and number 86 is within the cul-de-sac on the right.

Accommodation

Ground Floor - Entrance Porch, Living Room with Dining Area and Kitchen.

First Floor - Landing, Two Bedrooms (One with Store/Study off) and Bathroom.

Access

The property benefits from front access, with the main entrance door featuring a glazed panel and opening into the reception hallway. There is also a side gate leading to the rear garden with access through the rear doors.

Reception Hallway

1.76m x 0.81m (5'9" x 2'8")

Finished with laminate flooring, the hallway provides access to two useful storage cupboards and leads through to the main open-plan living accommodation. The first cupboard houses the hot water cylinder and associated plumbing connections. The second walk-in cupboard (1.91m x 1.08m (6'3" x 3'6")) provides further storage and currently accommodates a freezer, with power and lighting available.

Open Plan Living and Dining Room

Depth 6.57m (21'7") [down to 3.23m (10'7")] x Width - 5.78m (18'11") [narrowing down to 2.56m (8'5")]

A particularly appealing open-plan space incorporating both living and dining areas, with an attractive dual aspect. The front elevation has double-glazed casement and picture windows, while new double-glazed French doors to the rear open directly onto the decking and garden. The room benefits from hardwood flooring, radiators and a staircase leading to the upper floor. An open double archway connects the dining area with the kitchen, creating a natural flow between the principal living spaces.

Kitchen

3.21m x 3.10m (10'6" x 10'2")

Recently replaced, the kitchen is fitted with a contemporary range of white-fronted floor and wall-mounted units, including glazed display cabinets, complemented by sparkling-effect worktops and tiled splashbacks. Appliances include an induction hob, electric oven and extractor hood, with an upright housing unit and space for a large fridge freezer. A stainless-steel sink with drainer is positioned beneath the rear-facing double-glazed window, enjoying an attractive outlook towards the surrounding hills of Glen Massen and open fields. Plumbing and space are provided for a washing machine and tumble dryer. Inset ceiling spotlights complete the room.

Upper Landing

2.44m x 1.45m (8'0" x 4'9")

The carpeted staircase leads to the upper landing, which has a radiator, roof access hatch and access to the accommodation. A useful airing cupboard provides additional household storage.

Principal Bedroom

2.79m x 4.28m (9'2" x 14'0")

A spacious double bedroom positioned to the front, with built-in wardrobes, carpeted flooring and radiator. Double-glazed casement and picture windows overlook the front garden and residential development, with the surrounding hills providing an attractive backdrop.

Walk-In Dressing Room / Home Office

2.87m x 3.55m (9'5" x 11'8")

A particularly useful additional space adjoining the principal bedroom, offering considerable versatility as a walk-in dressing room, wardrobe area or home office. The room has a sloping ceiling, carpeted flooring, hanging and storage provision, radiator and double-glazed windows. Its side-facing outlook takes in the distant Holy Loch and the arboretum opposite, above the neighbouring properties.

Bedroom Two

3.27m x 3.69m (10'9" x 12'1")

A well-proportioned double bedroom situated to the rear, featuring built-in wardrobe storage and carpeted flooring. The rear-facing casement and picture windows provide an attractive outlook across the garden towards the surrounding hills, Glen Massen and open countryside.

Bathroom

2.16m x 1.75m (7'1" x 5'9")

Recently upgraded, the bathroom is fitted with a contemporary three-piece suite comprising a bath, WC and wash hand basin inset into vanity cabinetry. The bath is fitted with a monsoon-style shower head and separate shower attachment, together with a glazed shower screen. Further features include a large chrome heated towel rail, partially tiled walls, opaque rear-facing double-glazed window and inset ceiling lighting.

Gardens and Grounds

The property has benefited from considerable external improvements, including complete external re-rendering, new soffits and fascias, together with new double glazing installed last year.

To the front, a hardstanding driveway provides off-street parking for two vehicles. The front garden is mainly laid to lawn and bordered by established hedging, providing an attractive approach to the property.

The rear garden is accessed directly from the new French doors in the living and dining area, opening onto an elevated decked terrace with balustrade. Steps lead down to a further garden area incorporating a pebbled section and lawn. A substantial garden shed is included in the sale. A side gate provides access to the adjoining communal area. The elevated decking provides an enjoyable outdoor seating space, with views towards the surrounding countryside.

Services and Energy Improvements

Mains Electricity

Mains Water

Mains Drainage

Air Source Heating System

Solar Panel Installation

uPVC Double Glazing; Windows and Doors

The property has benefited from the installation of solar panels [a 9 panel, 8000kw set up installed on the 04.02.2024 which exports back to the grid on the octopus cosy tariff at 15p per KW.] and a new air source heating system which was installed on the 31.01.2024, offering modern energy features alongside the extensive external and internal improvements. New uPVC windows and doors were fitted 26.08.2024 throughout.

Note: The services, white goods and electrical appliances have not been checked by the selling agents.

Council Tax

The property is understood to be in Council Tax Band C.

Home Report

A copy of the Home Report is available on our website by clicking the "Get Home Report" button or by contacting Waterside Property.

Viewings

Strictly by appointment with Waterside Property Ltd.

Offers

Offers are to be submitted in Scottish legal terms to Waterside Property Ltd.

Disclaimer

All information contained herein is believed to be accurate; however, no warranty is given, and interested parties must satisfy themselves as to its accuracy. All measurements are approximate and taken at the widest points. Details of improvements and installations have been provided by the vendors and should be verified by interested parties. The services, heating system, solar installation and electrical appliances have not been tested by the selling agents.

Council tax band: C, EPC rating: D