The Riggs, Whiting Bay

Invercloy House, Brodick, Isle of Arran KA27 8AJ 01770 302310 | sales@arranestateagents.co.uk www.arranestateagents.co.uk

THE RIGGS IN BRIEF: • Substantial detached villa in Whiting Bay • In walk in condition • Six bedrooms two with ensuite shower rooms • Easily maintained flat garden • Central village location • Sea views to Holy Isle ACCOMMODATION The Riggs is a handsome red sandstone detached villa, refurbished to a high standard, this spacious home comprises of front entrance porch, reception hallway, kitchen/dining room, lounge, family/play room, study/ground floor bedroom, utility room and toilet. On the upper floor there are a further five bedrooms, two of which have ensuite shower rooms, plus family bathroom. This classic 1920’s style villa benefits from a contemporary style whilst maintaining some of the original features. GARDEN Entering by the bespoke wrought iron gates leads you to a gravel driveway with parking for several cars, the flat garden to the front and side of the property is mainly laid to grass with mature trees. The south facing patio/barbecue area has access to the sitting/family room. The garden is bounded by hedging and fencing. SERVICES The property is connected to mains electricity, water and drainage. Central heating is by the oil fired boiler located in the utility room and heating radiators throughout. COUNCIL TAX The Riggs is banded ‘F’ paying £2722.81 in 2019/20 including water and waste water.

THE RIGGS, WHITING BAY, KA27 8FF

DESCRIPTION This red sandstone substantial detached villa has been stylishly renovated but has cleverly retained many of the original features including doors, cornicing, fireplaces, deep skirting boards and archways to name but a few. Arriving at the property entrance, you can see that the craftsmanship of old is apparent, with the curved red sandstone steps leading to the double doors and to an entrance porch which has a large bay window and space for wet weather/outdoor gear. The dining kitchen, accessed from the reception hallway, features striking black gloss base and wall units complimented by the eye catching red splash back tiling, the timber worksurface is inset with a Siemens ceramic hob and matching oven and grill under. There is an integrated dishwasher and fridge/freezer, having four corner windows makes this a light bright room. Wide French doors lead from the kitchen to the lounge which has ornate cornicing and attractive red brick fireplace with cream surround and mantle and is inset with an electric fire. There is a large utility/laundry room which houses the washing machine and tumble dryer as well as the water tank and oil boiler. The downstairs front facing bedroom is being utilised as a home office by the present owner there are two corner windows which are an attractive feature of this room. The sitting/family room which is situated to the rear of the property has French doors leading to the patio area of the garden, adjacent is the downstairs toilet with white glazed metro tiles and a classic style toilet and wash hand basin. The traditional broad staircase with half landing has a large window throwing light to the upper and lower level of the property. On the upper floor there are two large bedrooms both with ensuite shower rooms and sea views, the master bedroom has a large bay window giving excellent views over Whiting Bay to Holy Isle both rooms have charming traditional decorative fireplace, both of the shower rooms have been tastefully modernised with artistic tiling and glazed shower cubicles. There are a further two double bedrooms one with sea views and a single bedroom, there is a contemporary family bathroom with freestanding roll top bath and a separate glazed shower cubicle with white glazed metro tiles. The property has been lovingly restored retaining classic features but bringing the best of modern lifestyle to The Riggs. The décor throughout is neutral with colourful accents and the window dressings are elegant and fashionable, the kitchen, toilet, bathroom and ensuite shower rooms all have Karndean flooring and high quality tiling. This is an exceptional property in an excellent location in the heart of Whiting Bay.

APPROXIMATE ROOM DIMENSIONS ENTRANCE PORCH: 2.63m x 1.65m [8'8" x 5'5"] OVERALL RECEPTION HALLWAY: 6.02m x 1.64m [19'9" x 5'5"] DINING/KITCHEN: 4.09m x 4.42m [13'5" x 14'6"] THE LOUNGE: 5.96m x 4.19m [19'7" x 13'9"] OVERALL BEDROOM 1/OFFICE: 3.22m x 3.02m [10'7" x 9'11"] UTILITY: 3.51m x 3.01m [11'6" x 9'11"] OVERALL FAMILY ROOM: 3.06m x 3.17m [10'0" x 10'5"] TOILET: 2.37m x 1.45m [7'9" x 4'9"] OVERALL UPPER HALLWAY 5.46m x 1.60m [17’11 x 5’3] BEDROOM 2: 2.06m x 3.19m [6'9" x 10'6"] OVERALL BATHROOM: 2.16m x 3.16m [7'1" x 10'4"] MASTER BEDROOM 3: 3.96m x 4.16m [13'0" x 13'8"] EN SUITE: 1.52m x 2.71m [5’0 x8’11] BEDROOM 4: 2.78m x 4.26m [9'1" x 14'0"] BEDROOM 5: 3.87m x 4.26m [12’8 x14’0] OVERAL ENSUITE: 2.09m x 2.45m [6’10 x8’0] OVERALL BEDROOM 6: 3.24m x 3.02m [10’8 x 9’11] OTHER INFORMATION The Riggs sits in a central location enjoying views across Whiting Bay and the sea beyond. It is a short walk to the centre of the village with its excellent selection of shops, restaurants and other amenities. It has easy access to the many forestry and country walks nearby at the picturesque Glenashdale and Fairy Glen. Whiting Bay has its own primary school, the main secondary school being at Lamlash to which pupils are transported daily by bus. Most of the contents can be purchased as seen, under separate negotiation.

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Invercloy House, Brodick, Isle of Arran KA27 8AJ 01770 302310 | sales@arranestateagents.co.uk

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THE RIGGS Whiting Bay

KA27 8FF

Directions From Brodick Pier turn left and proceed through Lamlash to Whiting Bay. Travel through the village and on passing the bowling green on the right turn right up Golf Course Rd and travel for 100 metres where The Riggs is located on the left hand side.