The Glen is a stone cottage in a unique rural setting on the edge of picturesque Lochranza on Arran, which has just gone on the market for offers over £295,000.

It features panoramic views of across the valley and surrounding hills at the north end of the island.

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Sitting within approximately an acre of land, the location offers a wonderful opportunity to escape the rat race and live an idyllic life in a desirable and beautiful part of Arran.

Access is via a private track crossing a burn and 4x4 or SUV vehicle is recommended to ford the stream.

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This charming cottage is cosy with flexible living accommodation and the opportunity to develop the land and outbuildings even further.

It is the perfect spot to watch the eagles soar across the hills, listen to the deer rutting and enjoy spotting the red squirrels and numerous other native visiting wildlife to the gardens and surrounding valley.

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A tiled front entrance porch opens into the spacious hallway accessing all the accommodation within and plenty of space for storing outdoor gear or to sit and take in the views across the valley.

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A stripped timber stair case from the hallway takes you up to the upper floor.

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The tiled flooring continues from the hallway opening into a large open plan living dining kitchen area and is filled with natural light from the multiple windows overlooking the front, side and rear gardens with the focal point of a wood burning stove for cosy nights in.

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To the rear of the flexible space is the kitchen area, which wraps around the cottage, benefitting from a roof window as well.

It is a bright and sociable space to work in and is fitted with ample light coloured farmhouse style wall and base units with a a complementary timber work top and features a Belfast sink. A door to the side leads out to the rear gardens and courtyard area.

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With stripped timber floors, the ground floor bedroom is filled with natural light from dual aspect windows to both the front and rear over looking the gardens and beyond across the valley.

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It is a versatile room and could equally be a second sitting room as well as a bedroom and benefits from a wood burning stove.

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The ground floor bathroom is to the rear of the cottage and features a window with a deep sill, fully tiled with white suite and bath with shower over.

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A stripped timber staircase from the hallway takes you up to the upper floor, where a spacious double bedroom with camceil ceilings and dormer windows to both the front and rear of the cottage takes in the impressive views.

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There's also a spacious double bedroom with camceil ceilings and dormer windows to both the front and rear of the cottage taking in the impressive views. The upper floor comes with a separate WC and a large storage cupboard.

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The Glen enjoys substantial grounds, expanding to just under an acre which are elevated and slightly sloping.

Securely bounded by deer fencing, the main gardens are laid to lawn and wrap around the cottage, planted with mature shrubs and trees.

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To the rear the gardens have been terraced creating a courtyard with stone wall, directly behind the cottage. The elevated sloping gardens are planted with a variety of mature trees, fruit trees and shrubs with raised vegetable beds and a polycrub tunnel.

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To the side of the cottage the boundary is a burn supplying the private water and further garden area accommodating the kennels.

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The Byre is appended to the cottage, currently used for storage. It is divided in two with access from the front of or to the side via a walled courtyard area.

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Neighbouring the main house is The Bothy which has recently benefited from a new roof, but does require some refurbishment. It offers the potential to create a home office or study space or has letting potential.

To find out more about this property, visit arranestateagents.co.uk.