Picture-perfect detached late Georgian house
Torwood Cottage is a beautiful B listed detached country house built circa 1834 with an additional extension added at a later date. There are open aspects over the delightful gardens and the countryside beyond. In the last 100 years Torwood has only had three owners, with the present owners having been there for 34 years. there are three floors; lower ground, upper ground and first floor.
The accommodation begins with a stone stairway leading to the entrance vestibule, on the upper ground floor to the reception hallway. To the left is the elegant drawing room with dual aspect full height sash and case windows with window shutters and views over the garden, feature fireplace surround and decorative cornicing. To the right is the formal dining room, which again has windows looking out to the garden, two press cupboards and elaborate ceiling plasterwork. Also on this level is the large and bright principal bedroom with windows on two sides, two further double bedrooms and also two four piece family bathroom with separate walk in showers.
A staircase from the upper ground floor leads to the lower ground level. There is also a side door with a porch for everyday use. Off the hallway on this level is the breakfasting kitchen, with floor and wall units, cream two oven AGA plus oven and hob, a breakfast bar, space for a dining table and chairs, and windows to the front. A passageway leads from the dining area to the WC and the snug sitting room. The sitting room has a window seat with window overlooking the garden, fireplace and feature cupboard. There is a door from the sitting room, leading to the hallway with study, larder, store room and work room off.
From the upper ground floor stairs lead up to the first floor accommodation, comprising two further double bedrooms and a bathroom with separate shower.
There are two outbuildings, one a studio and the other a garden store.
A sweeping driveway leads to the front of Torwood Cottage, with parking for several cars. The immediate grounds surrounding the property are mature, mainly lawned with many shrubs, bushes, trees and plants, with paved patio areas.
Also there is a wood store, two wooden garden sheds and a greenhouse
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Situated in the popular village of Rhu, Torwood Cottage has been owned by the present owners for over 30 years. With flexible accommodation over three floors and beautifully tended gardens.
Caroleanne GallagherProperty agent