Schoolhouse, Glenbarr, Tarbert, Argyll and Bute, PA29

Description
The Schoolhouse, the house is of cream painted render finish with dark green painted detailing neatly presented under a dark grey slate roof. From its slightly elevated position, Island View enjoys uninterrupted and spectacular views due West towards the Island of Gigha, Islay and Jura.

The property is laid out across two easily managed levels and whilst its accommodation requires a degree of improvements and upgrading works, once completed, The Schoolhouse lends itself perfectly as a principal family home; Kintyre is also a well-known west of Scotland holiday and short break destination and so offers scope as a second or income producing holiday home.

Ground Floor
Outer storm door to entrance vestibule/cloaks, inner front door to entrance hallway, sitting room/snug with original fireplace, window to front gardens, dining room with windows to rear gardens, under stair store cupboard, formal sitting room with original fireplace, 2 x cupboards, windows to front gardens, kitchen, bathroom, rear hall/cloaks, door to rear gardens.

First Floor
Via a carpeted staircase to first floor landing, family shower room, bedroom 1 with fitted cupboard and window to rear gardens, bedroom 2 & 3 with window to front gardens and waterscape views.

Outbuildings
Attached general purpose timber and stone garage/workshop with corrugated sheet roof, personal door access and twin leaf doors.

Gardens
Via gravel private driveway to ample vehicular hard standing, turning and parking at the rear of the property. The front gardens are low maintenance by design and are laid mainly to lawn with a gravel pathway leading to the front door of the property and bounded by a stone wall. The rear gardens can be accessed via the gravel driveway at the side of the property and are laid mainly to lawn, which is bounded by post and wire fencing, from all corners of the gardens there are wonderful views toward the water, Island of Gigha, Jura and Islay.

Situation
Schoolhouse is situated on the west coast of the Kintyre peninsula and has an attractive coastal position in the little hamlet known as Glenbarr. The property has glorious sea views towards the top of Northern Ireland, Gigha, Islay and Jura and benefits from the mild climates created by the Gulf Stream. The western coast of Kintyre has a number of beautiful unspoilt beaches. There is a small well stocked shop in Muasdale (1.8 miles) which caters for everyday needs and requirements. The town of Campbeltown is 12.5 miles to the south and has two supermarkets, a full range of shops and professional services, a secondary school, an A&E hospital, leisure facilities (including a modern swimming pool) and a cinema. From Tarbert there are ferry links to Islay and Portavadie, which gives access to an alternative route to Glasgow via Dunoon and Gourock. The ferry to beautiful Gigha from Tayinloan is 10 minutes to the north of the property. 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 18-hole course and there are 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 with nearby access to 90 mile circular Kintyre Way, and there is no shortage of scenic routes and places of archaeological and historical interest to visit.

Services
Water is by mains supply, drainage is by private septic tank, air source heat pump, single glazing.

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

Council Tax
Schoolhouse is in Band D, and the amount of council tax payable for 2025/2026 is £1903.56 excluding sewerage.

Local Authorities
Argyll & Bute Council
Kilmory
Lochgilphead
Argyll
PA31 8RT

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 24 miles you will find Schoolhouse on the left hand side just after Glenbarr primary school."
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