Ardoch, Sandbank, Dunoon, Argyll and Bute, PA23

Description
Ardoch is a wonderfully extended substantial semi-detached home, completed in exposed stone with cream painted smooth render detailing, juxtaposed beautifully with a larch clad extension and smooth cream render gable end, all neatly presented under a dark grey slate roof. Internally, the property is laid across two easily managed, light and bright levels, with front facing apartments enjoying uninterrupted waterscape views across the Holy Loch and Firth of Clyde.

Ardoch sits within well-manicured grounds, and with the carefully considered extension, brings excellent communication between the property and gardens, bringing the outside in and vice versa. Ardoch is an exciting opportunity presented in turnkey order and lends itself perfectly as a principal private residency and family home.

Ardoch
Ground Floor
Entrance vestibule, front door to welcoming entrance hall, low level cupboard housing the electrical switch gear, hallway cloaks cupboard, wc, formal sitting room with warming multifuel stove, 2 exposed Edinburgh presses, bay window formation overlooking front gardens and waterscape views, bedroom 5 with window to rear gardens (could also be used as office or playroom), fitted cupboard. Open plan family living space comprising of a formal dining area, kitchen and family sitting area. Kitchen with integrated appliances, central island with Belfast sink, 3 generous Velux windows, warming log burning stove, sliding glass doors either side of the kitchen and family sitting area opening to front and rear gardens, bringing the outside in and vice versa, and from the kitchen come sitting, there are sublime views to the water. Good sized utility/boot room with laundry pulley, under stair store cupboard, boiler, returning door to entrance hall, door to rear gardens.

First Floor
Via carpeted staircase to half landing, contemporary family bathroom with free standing bath, separate shower enclosure and tall column radiator. First floor landing with access to loft, bedroom 1 (master) with exposed press shelving, bay window formation overlooking the Holy Loch. bedroom 2 with window to waterscape views, walk in wardrobes (with approved planning permission to create an en suite), bedroom 3 with window to rear gardens and enclosed Edinburgh press, bedroom 4 with window to rear gardens,

Services
Mains water supply, mains drainage, gas fired central heating, double glazing.

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

Outbuildings
Attached coal/general purpose store, detached timber workshop/general purpose store, open fronted timber log store, greenhouse.

Gardens
Via stone piers set within an exposed stone wall leading to ample vehicular hard standing, parking and turning area, all laid to gravel and monobloc which runs to the property’s front door. A level lawn area with an assortment of colourful flower beds and bushes is to the front gardens and is bound by a stone wall and hedging. A sheltered decking is to the front of the extension, ideal for enjoying the coming and going of boat craft out across the Holy Loch. A gravel path at the side of the property passes via a timber personal gate to rear gardens, broadly laid to gravel with a paved patio area and an area of lawn with a drying green. The rear gardens have been carefully considered and beautifully landscaped, and offer an excellent space for alfresco sitting, dining and entertaining guests. A gravel firepit area is located at the heart of the rear gardens with a further timber decking area located around the side of the property, and a raised patio with views to the water, raised timber soft fruit bed along with planted colourful flower beds bring all year round interest to the gardens. The gardens are bound by a combination of timber fencing and an exposed stone wall with personal timber gate leading to rear lane.

Local Authorities
Argyll & Bute Council

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

EPC
EPC rating D.

Situation
Ardoch is situated in the popular ribbon settlement of Sandbank which is on the southern side of the Holy loch and just to the northern side of the Cowal peninsula town of Dunoon in Argyll & Bute on the west of Scotland.

The house is situated on a pretty coastal promontory which projects into the Holy Loch and over which there are uninterrupted views across the loch and on to the surrounding mountains and glens.

The centre of the bustling town of Dunoon is only a short drive to the south. Dunoon is the main town of the Cowal Peninsula and has a complete range of shopping, leisure and professional services. The town has a good range of welcoming pubs and restaurants, a library, hospital, secondary school, theatre, cinema, swimming pool and leisure centre. There is a primary school in Sandbank. Some children in the area attend the independent school of St Columba’s in Kilmacolm and a private bus service is in operation from Gourock.

Located on the scenic Cowal Peninsula in Argyll, Ardoch is only a short drive from both the Caledonian MacBrayne and Western Ferries terminals, from where there are frequent passenger and vehicular sailings across to Gourock. From here, the road and public transport links make it possible to commute on a daily basis to Glasgow and the central belt.

It is equally possible to drive to Glasgow via Loch Lomond, which takes a little longer, but is via some of the most famous and breathtaking countryside in western Scotland.

Dunoon is the gateway to the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park and can easily be described as having some of the most dramatic and picturesque scenery in the west of Scotland; it is indeed an outdoor enthusiast’s playground.

As with most parts of Scotland, one is never too far from a golf course and Dunoon is no exception - the district having three challenging courses.

The expanding Holy Loch Marina is nearby with its berthing and associated chandlery services, an excellent base from which to sail and explore the world famous lower Clyde and Kyles of Bute inland sea lochs and waterways.

Sea fishing is available on the Firth of Clyde and it is possible to fish for salmon and sea trout by permit on some of the rivers and lochs of the district, with the River Eachaig and the freshwater, Loch Eck only a few minutes’ drive to the north.

Some of the local estates can, by arrangement, offer rough and commercial shooting, as well as opportunities to stalk for roe, sika and red deer.

The area is renowned for its spectacular scenery. Benmore Botanic Garden is only five miles away and there are near endless walks, hill climbs and quiet country roads offering wonderful rambling and cycling country.

Travel 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 the Western Ferries terminal at McInroys Point. Take the ferry to Hunters Quay, turn right on the A815 and proceed in a northerly direction. Continue along the coastal road for approximately 1 mile to find Ardoch on the left hand side."
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