Garret Cottage, Whiting Bay, Isle of Arran
Offers over £225,000

Welcome to Garret Cottage, a charming detached cottage located in the picturesque Whiting Bay on the stunning Isle of Arran. This delightful property offers a unique upside-down living arrangement, where the bedroom is situated on the ground floor, providing a peaceful retreat, while the reception room is located upstairs, offering lovely views and a cosy atmosphere.

With one bedroom and one bathroom, this cottage is perfect for those seeking a tranquil and easy-to-maintain home. The property boasts ample living space for comfortable living. Additionally, there is parking available for up to two vehicles, ensuring convenience for you and your guests.

Imagine waking up in your cosy bedroom, to enjoy your morning coffee in the kitchen/dining area with its charming views. It is the perfect island bolt hole in the centre of this thriving village. Historically, Garret Cottage has been a very popular holiday let however the accommodation and storage within also make it and ideal starter or retiral home.

The majority of the contents can be included in this sale by negotiation.

Garrett Cottage is in a wonderful position being near the roadside, close by all the village amenities of Whiting Bay and the bus stop only a few yards away from the property.
Local amenities include shops, pub and restaurants, petrol station, the playing field at Sandbraes as well as a bowling green and an 18 hole golf course. Whiting Bay has its own primary school, the secondary school being at Lamlash to which pupils are conveyed daily by bus.

Don't miss the opportunity to own this lovely cottage in Whiting Bay - a true gem on the Isle of Arran. Contact us today to arrange a viewing and start envisioning your life in this idyllic setting.

Entrance Porch (2.08 x 1.08 (6'9" x 3'6"))
Entrance to Garret cottage is by a really useful porch to the side of the property, the ideal space for storing outdoor gear and cloaks.

Kitchen (3.20m x 5.89m (10'5" x 19'3" ))
A glazed door from the entrance porch opens into the spacious breakfasting kitchen flooding the room with natural light, along with the bay window to the front. The newly fully fitted kitchen enjoys a generous mixture of floor and wall mounted units, integrated oven, grill and hob and dishwasher, all with complementary worktop. A window seat to the the cosy alcove and bay window offers additional storage and a place to sit to enjoy the stunning sea views with your morning coffee.

Bedroom (2.50m x 3.78m (8'2" x 12'4" ))
The double bedroom is on the ground floor to the front of the cottage and is generously proportioned with a built-in storage and wardrobe. This room benefits from the fantastic view over the front garden across to the sea.

Shower room (2.74m x 1.98m (8'11" x 6'5" ))
The contemporary newly installed shower room to the rear of the cottage is fitted with a low profile spacious shower, electric underfloor heating, vanity unit with sink and infrared activated lightup mirror.
Off the shower room is a handy utility cupboard, with plumbing for a washing machine and plenty of space to stack a tumble dryer above.

Lounge (5.89m x 5.91m (19'3" x 19'4" ))
Stairs at the rear of the kitchen lead to the upper floor to a large and open plan lounge/dining area, flooded with light from the front dormer window and roof windows. The lounge takes in the wonderful sea views towards the Ayrshire coastline. A generous sized room, with flexible living space offering room for dining, entertaining and home office.

Garden
Access from the road is by means of a shared gravel driveway that leads to the property, where there is ample space for parking and turning. At the front the cottage there is a paviour walk way and a patio area for alfresco dining - the perfect spot for enjoying a morning coffee and the peaceful seaside views.
To the rear, a few steps lead to the securely fenced terraced lawn area with a small paviour patio area and drying green, catching the afternoon evening sun.

Services
Garret Cottage is connected to mains water and electricity, kitchen waste is to mains drainage and bathroom waste is to a septic tank located in the grounds. Heating and hot water is by an oil fired bolier located in the kitchen, supplying radiators throughout, along with electric underfloor within the shower room.

Council Tax
Garret Cottage is rated 'D' for for Council tax paying £2154.16 including water and waste water in 2025/26.

A little more information
Garret Cottage is a cosy detached bungalow with views over the Firth of Clyde and beyond, and easy access to all the village amenities and Whiting Bay's sandy beach.
Some of the furniture and contents can be by included in the sale of the property.
It is a short distance to the centre of the village and all the amenities, there are also an abundance of forestry and country walks nearby at the picturesque Glenashdale and Fairy Glen. The village primary school is close by and the secondary school is in Lamlash village, just 3 miles to the north. Whiting Bay is a bustling and friendly community with a large village hall, local pub, restaurants, excellent shops, an 18 hole golf course and bowling green amongst many other amenities.

The Isle of Arran is a place where you can find a little bit of everything you could ever want from a Scottish island; an ever-changing coastline, dramatic mountain peaks, sheltered beaches, verdant forests, great cultural festivals and a wealth of tasty local produce.

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Floor Plan
Floor plan is not to scale and is to be used for guidance only. Room sizes are approximate and overall

Viewings by appointment
Please note that viewings are strictly by appointment.
The vendor or their agent reserves the right to accept any offer at any time without prior notice being given. However the agent will, so far as is reasonably possible, advise all prospective purchasers who have notified the agents of their intention to offer, of any closing date and time which may be set. These particulars are believed to be correct but their accuracy is not guaranteed and they should not form or constitute any part of any contract.

Cal Mac travel details
If you intend to travel to Arran from the mainland and want to bring your own transport please contact Caledonian MacBrayne to reserve the car and check that the ferry is sailing to timetable on the day of travel.
Caledonian MacBrayne Tel: 01770 460 361 www.calmac.co.uk