Carnethy, Tighnabruaich, Argyll and Bute, PA21 2

The house is located amid prominent gardens and from its slightly elevated situation there are fine aspects to the famous water and landscape known as the Kyles of Bute.

Carnethy is a detached timber clad cottage with white painted smooth render relief, neatly presented under a dark grey tiled roof, its accommodation is laid across one easily managed level.

Carnethy will suit many and due to its location within Tighnabruaich and Kames the property lends itself perfectly for second or holiday home or as a secure income generating self-catering holiday letting investment property.

Outer front door to entrance porch, inner front door to kitchen with central island, refreshments fridge, all open plan to formal dining area, windows to gardens, formal sitting room with open fireplace, window to gardens and waterscape views, family shower room with walk in shower enclosure and heated towel rail, general purpose linen store, bedroom 1 with fitted cupboard and window to gardens, bedroom 2 with fitted cupboard, window to gardens and waterscape, hall store housing the electrical switch gear, door to gardens.

Gardens
Via wrought iron twin leaf gates set within a stone wall to gravel vehicular hard standing and parking area. An area of level lawn is to the front of the property bound by a combination of hedging and a stone wall. Gravel wraps around the side of Carnethy to rear gardens which are laid to gravel, an ideal space for alfresco sitting, dining and enjoying evening sundowners, an apron of lawn slopes away from the property to a personal gate providing access to the roadside. From the gardens there are views towards the famous Kyles of Bute.

Services
Mains water supply, mains drainage, electric night storage heating, 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/Rateable Value
Carnethy is currently a self-catering let. There is a rateable value for this property, however, our client claims small business relief.

EPC Rating E

Viewing
Strictly by appointment with Robb Residential,
telephone .

Situation
Carnethy is situated in the picturesque coastal village of Tighnabruaich at Kames on the west coast of Scotland.

The property is located amid good garden grounds and from its slightly elevated situation there are fine aspects 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 and Kames are well known sheltered anchorage with moorings that are always lively with the comings and goings of boating and yachting craft. One of the highlights being 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 tourists.

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.

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 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. Turn right at the junction in Tighnabruaich and continue on the B8000
following signs Kames. Continue for 0.6 miles then turn right onto Cowal Terrace. Travel
for about 75 yards to find the entrance to Carnethy on the right-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.