Rhubaan Lodge, Tighnabruaich, Argyll and Bute, PA21

Description
Rhubaan Lodge is a fine period detached home in a sublime setting at Rhubaan at the northern side of Tighnabruaich. The front elevation is to tooled exposed natural honey coloured stone, the side and rear elevations to cream painted stone. The whole is under a re-slated roof with finial topped dormer projections. Internally there has been the sensitive retention of period features including entablature and corbels at the front door, intricate cornice work and feature Victorian fireplaces. The addition of the conservatory at the front provides the sense of ‘being in’ the landscape with the wonderful views out across the sheltered anchorage at Rhubaan and the highly picturesque west Kyles of Bute. The house is set amid generous gardens and grounds which have been strategically stocked with a large number of rhododendrons providing a riot of colour when in bloom in the springtime.

Ground Floor
Outer door leading to fine bow ended conservatory with terra cotta tile floor, arched stone entrance to twin leaf storm doors and vestibule, half glazed door with fan light leading to broad welcoming reception hallway, under stairs store, sitting room with bay window formation showcasing the views, white painted Victorian fireplace with intricate detail and cast iron slips on a slated hearth with warming open fire, open Edinburgh press, formal dining room with white painted fireplace, cast iron slips and slated hearth, closed Edinburgh press, family/TV room or study with rear facing multi glazed window, white fireplace with stone slips on a terra cotta tile hearth, kitchen with pine base units and pine floor, shelved larder and electric three oven Aga range cooker in black enamel, door to utility room with door to rear gardens, pine lined and red painted concrete floor, door to shower room and wc also completed in pine lining.

First Floor
Period staircase with wood turned banister and white painted decorative spindles, stained glass window at half landing flooding natural light onto lower and upper hallways, upper hallway leading to dual aspect bedroom 1 with dormer and gable windows, bedroom 2 with front facing dormer window, bathroom with arched dormer window, painted wood panel to dado height, cast iron radiator with stainless teel towel rail and plumbed shower over bath with glass screen, bedroom 3 (principal) with bay dormer window to front, decorative white fireplace with cast iron slips, en suite bathroom with side gable window and airing cupboard with slatted shelving, bedroom 4 with dormer window to rear and access to insulated and part floored attic space.

Outbuildings
Dilapidated garage to side with twin leaf access doors, bothy at the rear providing stores for garden equipment and machinery, summer house.

Gardens
Stone gate piers with black painted iron gate, stone wall at the front with ornamental railings, ribbed concrete driveway with centre grass fringed with heavily stocked beds with ground cover plantings and summer flowers. A stone retaining wall supports further well stocked beds and a gravel terrace at the front of the house, steps lead down to a sheltered patio providing space for alfresco dining and sundowner drinks. To the side, stocked soft fruit beds with flourishing currant and raspberry canes. A path fringed with rhododendrons camelias and hostas leads to the rear gardens leading to a sloping lawn with drying green and curved dwarf decorative stone wall. A steel trellis arch leads to further sloping gardens at the rear which are heavily stocked with many rhododendron species and tall mature trees at the extreme rear.

Services
Mains water supply, drainage is by direct outflow. Mains electricity, oil fired central heating, some double glazing.

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

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

Council Tax
Rhubaan Lodge is in council tax band F and the amount payable for 2025/2026 is £3,043.11.

EPC
EPC rating F.

Viewing
Strictly by appointment with Robb Residential, telephone .

Situation
Rhubaan Lodge is sited in the picturesque coastal village of Tighnabruaich on the west coast of Scotland. The house is situated in the coastal ribbon southern part of the village in an area known locally as Rhubaan. It enjoys an immediate foreshore setting with only the minor access road in front of the house.

From its immediate foreshore situation, there are quite spectacular and often dramatic outlooks to the Island of Bute and the highly picturesque and world-famous Kyles of Bute.

Tighnabruaich is a well-known sheltered anchorage with moorings that are always lively with the comings and goings of pleasure 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 short level walk and offers a doctor’s surgery and local amenities that cater for everyday needs. A bus service runs from Tighnabruaich to both Portavadie 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 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. Kyles of Bute Golf Club is a scenic and challenging 9-hole golf course. Shinty is also played in the village, Kyles Athletic Shinty Club was founded in 1896. There is a village tennis court and a famous sailing school.

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 proceed to the end of the road where it meets the sea. Turn left onto the coastal road, proceed through the village and after 1.2 miles to find Rhubaan Lodge 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 as above."
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