The Old School House, Tayinloan, Tarbert, Argyll and Bute, PA29

A recently upgraded detached home sitting within good garden grounds with views towards Gigha, Jura and Islay.

The Old School House is a recently upgraded detached property completed in white pebble dash, neatly presented under a dark grey slate roof, the accommodation is laid out over two easily managed light and bright levels with all rooms enjoying completely uninterrupted rolling countryside views and, in the distance, waterscape views over the sound of Gigha and on to the Island of Jura. It is our opinion that The Old School House will suit many, it is a home that is well suited to principal private residence occupation as well as lending itself suitable as a second or holiday home or, indeed as a secure income producing self-catering holiday letting investment property.

Ground Floor
Outer front door to entrance vestibule, inner front door to welcoming entrance hallway, formal sitting room with warming multifuel burner, exposed Edinburgh press, windows overlooking front gardens. Formal dining room with windows overlooking front gardens, walk in store with window to gardens, WC, utility/boot room with door to gardens, kitchen cum informal breakfasting and dining area, 3 x Velux windows, windows and sliding door to gardens.

First Floor
Via carpeted staircase to half landing with window to side gardens, first floor landing with window to rear gardens and countryside views, bedroom 1 with window to rear, bedroom 2 & 3 with windows to front gardens and waterscape views, family bathroom with overhead shower and views to the water.

Attic Space
Via a retractable ladder to floored and lined attic space with Velux windows to waterscape views.

Outbuildings
Detached general purpose workshop and general purpose store.

Gardens
Via twin leaf wrought iron gates set into an exposed stone wall leading to ample vehicular hard standing, parking and turning area located at the front of the property. The gardens at The Old School House are laid to lawn with an assortment of flower beds, bushes and specimen trees at its border. To the rear there is a concrete terrace area which is ideal for alfresco sitting, dining and entertaining guests. The gardens are relatively low maintenance by design and bounded by a combination of stone walls and rylock fencing.

Services
Mains water supply, drainage is by shared septic tank, oil fired central heating supported by a warming multi fuel burning stove, double glazed.

Note: The services have not been checked by the selling agents.

Local Authorities
Argyll & Bute Council
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Council Tax
The Old School House is in Council tax band E and the amount payable for 2024/2025 is £2,211.20 including mains water supply and excluding sewage.

EPC
Rating E

Situation
The Old School House is situated on the west coast of the Kintyre peninsula within a very pretty hamlet knows as Rhunahaorine. From its prominent position there are sublime views over surrounding countryside and from the slightly elevated rear gardens there are views towards the Sound of Gigha, to Islay and Jura. Kintyre is an area of exceptional natural scenic beauty. On this westerly coastline next to the Atlantic, artists come for the special quality of the light while others are drawn by the mild climate created by the Gulf Stream. The land where The Old School House sits has been designated by the local council as an Area of Panoramic Quality. Evening sunsets can be spectacular. An abundance of wildlife can be seen from the property including a variety of birds such as migrating greylag and white-fronted geese, herons, wading curlews, oyster catchers and murmurations of starlings. A short drive due South of The Old School House lies the award winning Muasdale village store selling local and international produce. The town of Campbeltown is 20.6 miles to the south and has two supermarkets, a full range of shops and professional services, a secondary school, an A&E hospital, and a modern swimming pool. The Art Nouveau style Campbeltown Picture House is one of the earliest purpose built cinemas in UK. The ferry in Tayinloan runs hourly from Tayinloan to the island of Gigha. Crossings take twenty minutes. Gigha has good eateries, beautiful beaches, and other attractions such as Achamore gardens and the annual music festival. From Kennacraig there’s the ferry to Isaly, and the Tarbert to Portavadie ferry gives access to an alternative route to Glasgow via Dunoon and Gourock. For sporting/outdoor enthusiasts, the links course of Machrihanish is of international acclaim and attracts many visitors. An additional 18-hole golf course known as the Machrihanish Dunes Golf Club has also recently opened. Tarbert has a challenging 9 hole course and there are further 9-hole courses in Carradale and on the island of Gigha. The 18-hole Dunvaverty Golf Course is at Southend. The 3 mile golden beach of Machrihanish Bay is well known for windsurfing and surf canoeing. World-class sailing is available with access to either Loch Fyne at Tarbert or the west coast and the Inner Hebrides from West Loch Tarbert. The Crinan Canal also connects Loch Fyne at Ardrishaig with Loch Crinan and on to Mull and the Hebrides. Productive sea fishing from shore and boat is available locally and there are trout and salmon opportunities by permit in surrounding rivers and hill lochs. The countryside is a delight in which to walk or cycle. For walkers, the 90 mile Kintyre Way passes the gate of The Old School House. There is no shortage of scenic routes and places of archaeological and historical interest to visit. South of the property and a short walk away are the ruins of Rhunahoarine Castle.

Travel Directions
From Glasgow take the A82 and A83 to reach the west coast town/port of Tarbert. Take the A83 out of Tarbert following signs for Campbeltown. After about 16 miles, upon arrival into Rhunahaorine, you will find The Old School House on the left hand side just off the A83 beyond the primary school.

Alternatively, there is a regular bus service to and from Glasgow, and twice daily flights between Glasgow and Campbeltown airports, flying time 25 minutes."
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