High Smerby Farmhouse

Campbeltown, Argyll and Bute, PA28 6QW

Offers Over £350,000

1.13 acres

Bedroom Count icon 4

  • Acreage 1.13 Acres (0.46 Hectares)
  • 4-bedroom detached farmhouse with excellent views
  • Set in a private yet accessible location with a large area of
  • garden ground
  • A variety of former outbuildings, with significant development potential, subject to the appropriate consent.

SITUATIONHigh Smerby Farmhouse lies in a private and scenic setting approximately 3 miles to the north of Campbeltown and enjoys panoramic views, particularly to the south towards Davaar Island, Ailsa Craig and Arran to the east.Campbeltown provides a good range of retail outlets, along with an historic cinema, swimming pool, primary and secondary schools, numerous bars and restaurants, and a library. There is a community hospital in Campbeltown and the airport close to Machrihanish offers regular flights to Glasgow.There is a regular bus service that passes the property at the public road to Campbeltown, whichconnects with a five times a day bus service to Glasgow.Argyll is a county offering a wide range of recreational pursuits. For the golfer, the championship course at Machrihanish and the new Machrihanish Dunes, are a short drive from the house. Kintyre enjoys a mild climate being on the Gulf Stream, with a variety of beautiful beaches close by, including the famous surfing beach at Westport.The ‘Kintyre Express’, a small passenger ferry, offers trips to Ballycastle, Northern Ireland and theislands of Gigha, Islay, Jura and Arran are also within easy reach from Kintyre.DESCRIPTIONHigh Smerby Farmhouse occupies an elevated position with far-reaching views to the south andeast. Whilst the property is in need of some modernisation and refurbishment, it provides spacious accommodation over two storeys with the adjoining outbuildings offering additional opportunities.The property is approached via a shared private drive, partly owned, from the public road, pastthe neighbouring house. Beyond the entrance the drive continues through to the neighbouringfield, however there is ample off-road parking to the side. The outbuildings are located mainly tothe south and west and the house itself is accessed via a front door to the east which opens into a hallway. On the ground floor is a fully fitted dining kitchen, two public rooms, a utility room and a shower room. A staircase from the hall leads to the upper floor which comprises four good-sizedbedrooms and a family bathroom.ACCOMMODATIONLiving Room, Sitting Room, Dining Kitchen, Utility Room, Shower Room, Four Bedrooms andFamily Bathroom.The layout is presented in more detail in the floorplans contained within these particulars.GROUNDS AND BUILDINGSHigh Smerby Farmhouse sits within its own area of garden ground, extending to approximately1.13 Acres in total. There is an area of off-road parking to the side and the drive continues on to the field beyond, across which the neighbouring landowner has a right of access. Adjoining the house and in a reasonable condition is the former byre, further shed and a workshop, all offering good development potential subject to obtaining the necessary consents. To the front of the house is a former two storey traditional cattle shed, now in a derelict condition, and a further derelict building to the west. DIRECTIONSTo reach High Smerby Farmhouse from Campbeltown, travel north on the B842 towards Peninver. After approximately 3 miles the access road can be found on your left. Head up the private track and High Smerby Farmhouse is the second house at the top of the track.WHAT3WORDSTo find this property location to within 3 metres, download and use What3Words and enter thefollowing 3 words: ///access.tables.mountainsPOST CODEPA28 6QW