Portavadie, Millhouse, PA21 2BX

Lower Derbruaich is a detached cottage type property which is of white painted stone construction, neatly presented under a dark grey tiled roof. The accommodation, which requires a degree of upgrading and modernisation is laid out over two easily managed levels and from where there are uninterrupted rolling countryside and woodland views.

Ground Floor
Outer twin leaf storm doors to entrance porch, inner twin leaf doors to entrance hallway, formal sitting room cum kitchen with windows to front gardens, original stove, dining room with window to front gardens, log burning stove. Rear hall with wash hand basin, WC, family shower room, workshop/store with door to gardens.

First Floor
Via a fixed wooden ladder to bedroom 1 & 2 with Velux windows

Gardens
The gardens at Derbruaich are laid predominately to mature lawns which wrap around the extent of the property. The immediate front gardens are level and ideal for alfresco sitting, dining and enjoying evening sundowners. From Dearbruaigh’s position there are wonderful rolling countryside and woodland views.

Outbuildings
2 x attached general purpose stores, general purpose timber shed.

Services
Private water supply, private septic tank, electric heating assisted by the warming log burning stove, part double glazed.
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
Lower Deargbruaich is in council tax banding A and the council tax payable for 2026/2027 is £1,118.59p excluding water and sewerage charges.

EPC
Rating F

Situation
Lower Derbruaich is situated in an area of great natural scenic beauty in the very pleasant little settlement of Portavadie.

Portavadie Spa and Marina is only 0.8 miles away and has in recent years seen significant investment in creating a modern state of the art Marina infrastructure, with associated chandlery, restaurant, accommodation and spa facilities. The Marina is fast gaining a reputation among the sailing communities as a must go to destination and many drive to the Marina for culinary days and evenings out.

About 4.3 miles and 5.1 miles respectively to the east of Lower Derbruaich are the conjoined coastal villages of Tighnabruaich and Kames. The villages are 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 is 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.

Nearby, Ostel Bay has a stunning crescent shaped, white sandy beach and is one of the gems of Argyll’s scenic coast.

Kames has a well-stocked local provisions store and at the centre of Tighnabruaich there are further shops as well as a Doctor’s surgery and other local amenities that cater for everyday needs. A bus service runs from Tighnabruaich to both Rothesay and Dunoon.

Tarbert is 4.8 miles to the west and there is a ferry service from Portavadie direct to Tarbert.

The city of Glasgow is 62 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 of the world over sail through the scenic Kyles from the Clyde marinas and on through the Crinan canal and out to the Hebridean islands. The new marina and restaurant complex at Portavadie is 2 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 has a shinty pitch, tennis court and inevitably, a famous sailing school. The Kyles of Bute 9-hole golf course is moments from the cottage, with its magnificent views of the Kyles of Bute, Arran and Loch Fyne.

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

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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 McInroys 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 B8003. Travel for 7 miles to reach Tighnabruaich. Proceed south through Tighnabruaich through Kames and continue in a westerly direction on the B8000. After a further 1.3 miles to reach Millhouse proceed straight across the kink in the road following signs Poratavdie on the unmarked single track road. Proceed for a further 1.9 miles, turn right following the signs for car ferry and marina, circa halfway along the single track road, turn right at the sign “The Wood Chip Shop”, proceed due north along a gravel track road, passing a commercial shed on your right hand side, take the next available right hand exit, then spurring off right to find Lower Deargbruaich.

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.