Hillside, Tighnabruaich, Argyll and Bute, PA21

Description
Hillside is a delightful stone-built house under a dark grey slated roof. The architecture of the house is in typical traditional west coast highland style. The house has been very well cared for and there has been the sensitive preservation and retention of period features, ornate cornice work, ceiling roses, picture rails and restored timbers. Internally the property has undergone a full programme of improvements and modernisation and the accommodation has been reconfigured to create a light and bright flexible layout, including dormer windows, rewiring, new drainage, new heating system and new windows, all of which have been beautifully teamed with contemporary and stylish fixtures and fittings, in essence, a brand-new home within a period outer shell.

Hillside occupies beautifully stocked, gently sloping, well-tended and productive kitchen gardens and from its slightly elevated vantage point there are sublime views to the west Kyles of Bute, The Isle of Bute, Inchmarnock and south to Arran.

Ground Floor
Outer twin leaf doors with stained glass panels to entrance vestibule, electrical switch gear, floor hatch leading to subcellar, inner front door with glass insert lead to welcoming entrance hall with striking floor tiles, formal sitting room with warming dual fuel stove, enclosed Edinburgh press, box window formation overlooking front gardens and waterscape views. Formal dining room with exposed illuminated press, box window formation to front gardens and waterscape views. Stylish integrated kitchen come informal breakfasting and dining area, sliding doors lead to generous decking ideal for alfresco sitting and dining, bringing the outside in and vice versa. Under stair store cupboard, bedroom 1 with fitted cupboard and enclosed Edinburgh press, window to rear gardens, contemporary en suite bath and shower room with walk in shower enclosure, heated towel rail. Rear hall leading to cloaks area, utility/boot room with laundry pulley, wc, cupboard housing the hot water tank, laundry cupboard, door to rear gardens.

First Floor
Via a fitted staircase with carpet running to half landing with 1 velux window, first floor landing to contemporary and stylish family bathroom with separate walk-in shower enclosure and heated towel rail, window to rear gardens, loft access. Bedroom 2 with window to rear gardens and access to property eaves, bedroom 3 with ample fitted wardrobe space and window to waterscape, bedroom 4 (master) with access to property eaves and window to waterscape views.

Outbuildings
Stone built outhouse with slated roof, personal door access, light, power and water supply. Open fronted log stores, greenhouse.

Gardens
Steel gates from quiet rear access lane with vehicular parking and hard standing to concrete access pathway with evening spot lighting to rear door. Gardens are screened at the rear by a mature beech hedge. The gardens are laid mainly to grass with a variety of mature trees and bushes which include Laburnum, Cotoneaster, Hazels, numerous fruit bearing trees, copper and green beeches, evergreens, Fuschias. Soft fruit and vegetable garden along with a paved patio area, ideal for enjoying evening sundowners. There is a generous decking area with glass risers. This is an ideal space for alfresco sitting, dining and entertaining guests. A gravel pathway leads to the front gardens and to the property’s front door. The front gardens are gently sloping to grass with natural exposed rocky outcrops and where there are further specimen trees and bushes. A gravel pathway with evening spot lighting leads to the bottom of the gardens which are bounded by a stone wall and via a gate with convenient access directly to the B8000.

Services
Mains water supply, mains drainage, oil fired central hearing assisted by a warming dual fuel stove, underfloor heating to bathrooms, double glazed.

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

EPC
EPC rating E.

Local Authorities
Argyll & Bute Council
Kilmory
Lochgilphead
Argyll
PA31 8RT
Tel: 01546-602127.

Council Tax
Hillside is in council tax band E and the amount payable for 2026/2027 is £3,140.38 including mains water.

Situation
Hillside is situated in the picturesque coastal village of Tighnabruaich on the west coast of Scotland. The house is located amid prominent gardens and from its slightly elevated situation there are quite spectacular and often dramatic outlooks over the famous water and landscape known as the Kyles of Bute. The views extend to Bute, south Kyles, Inchmarnock and on towards the high tops of Arran.

Tighnabruaich is a well-known sheltered anchorage with moorings that are always lively with the comings and goings of boating and yachting craft. One of its highlights must surely be the regular berthing of the famous Waverley, reputed to be the world’s last sea going paddle steamer. Always a sight to behold as she berths at Tighnabruaich pier with day trippers.

The village centre is a comfortable walk and offers a Doctor’s surgery and local amenities that cater for everyday needs. A bus service runs from Tighnabruaich to both Rothesay and Dunoon.

The city of Glasgow is 55 miles distant (via a pleasant boat crossing to Gourock) and has numerous retail districts and all the higher educational, cultural and leisure services normally associated with a major international centre.

Tighnabruaich has a reputable and award winning primary school and secondary is available at Dunoon Grammar.

The area is famous for its dramatic natural scenic beauty; yachtsmen and women the world over sail through the scenic Kyles from the Clyde marinas and on through the Crinan canal and out to the Hebridean islands. A new marina and restaurant complex at Portavadie is 4 miles to the west and offers facilities such as a leisure centre with indoor and outdoor infinity pool and beauty treatment rooms. Portavadie also hosts facilities supporting great mountain bike trails in the area.

The area offers much in the way of relaxing outdoor pursuits. Tighnabruaich Golf Club is a scenic and challenging 9-hole golf course. There is tennis and inevitably, a famous sailing school.

Sea, river and loch fishing are also available in the area, as are a number of commercially run shoots. Some of the local estates allow stalking by arrangement.

Tighnabruaich lies on “Argyll’s Secret Coast”, which stretches from Strachur at the top of Loch Fyne round the coast to Colintraive. It is an area of stunning natural beauty where there are countless opportunities to discover peaceful locations. Nearby activities include walks in forests or along the coast, fishing, kayaking or sailing and enjoying the wildlife.

Directions
From Glasgow city centre leave in a westerly direction on the M8 motorway. Continue for 21 miles to arrive at Port Glasgow. Follow signs Greenock and Gourock on the A770 for 8 miles to reach the Western Ferry terminal at McInroy’s Point. Take the ferry to Hunters Quay Dunoon. Leave the terminal and turn right on the A815 through Sandbank. After 3.5 miles turn left on to the B836. Travel for 11 miles before turning right on to the A886. Travel for 1.5 miles then turn left onto the A8003. Travel for 7 miles to reach Tighnabruaich. On arrival in the village at the point where the road begins to descend, turn right at the signposts for the primary school and immediate left onto the single track lane. Continue along the lane and Hillside is the second property on the left hand side.

Alternatively, from Glasgow proceed in a westerly direction on the M8 motorway for about 15 miles taking junction 30 onto the Erskine Bridge. Turn left off the bridge on the A82 and continue for about 25 miles to reach Tarbet. Continue to the left at Tarbet onto the A83 and proceed through Arrochar for a further 13 miles. Turn left onto the A815 and travel for 10 miles to Strachur. At Strachur turn right onto A886 and travel for 15 miles. Turn right on to the A8003. Travel for 7 miles to reach Tighnabruaich. On arrival in the Village, follow directions above."
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