CUIL HOUSE CAIRNDOW BY INVERARAY ARGYLL

11 Wemyss Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6DH

0131 220 4160mail@rettie.co.uk

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Edinburgh Glasgow Glasgow West End Melrose Berwick Upon Tweed Bearsden London

SITUATIONCuil House is situated close to the head of Loch Fyne and enjoys an elevated position with a south westerly outlook over Loch Fyne towards Glen Kinglas and the policies of Ardkinglas House.

The well-known Loch Fyne Oyster Bar with its Restaurant and Shop, and neighbouring Coffee Shop, Tree Shop and Garden Centre are half a mile away at Cairndow with the historic town of Inveraray about 7 miles distant. Inveraray is the traditional County town of Argyll and the ancestral home of the Duke of Argyll, who founded the town in 1745 alongside Inveraray Castle. Inveraray has a good range of local shops providing for day-to-day needs as well as Primary Schooling, Medical Centre and a number of Hotels. Inveraray also has an Annual Highland Games as well as a ‘Best of the West’ Festival in September. Other local annual events include the Loch Fyne Food Fair in mid-May, the Fyne Beer Festival in early June and the Stage music weekend in July.

There is a further Medical Centre in Arrochar and Glasgow is about an hour and 15 minutes’ drive with regular bus services from the bus stop at the Loch Fyne Oyster Bar. There are number of attractive walks in the district as well as cycle routes from the head of Loch Fyne up Glen Fyne. Fyne Ales is a well-known local Real Ale Brewery and other local attractions include Ardkinglas House, Inveraray Castle and Jail, Cruachan Power Station, Inverawe Visitor Centre and Kilmartin Glen. These attractions are augmented by a rich and varied landscape which offers countless outdoor opportunities. Well-known local Munros include Ben Vorlich and Ben Arthur (the latter more commonly known as ‘The Cobbler’).

Loch Fyne is a popular sailing water and the Crinan Canal at Ardrishaig is a short cut from Loch Fyne to the Atlantic Ocean at Crinan.

Other leisure activities include Argyll Adventure in Inveraray which offers a wide range of outdoor recreational pursuits, the Spa at Loch Fyne Hotel in Inveraray and a number of Golf Courses including the Championship Links of Machrihanish, the neighbouring Machrihanish Dunes Links Course and more local nine-hole courses at Dalmally and Tarbert.

Historical NoteThe records of the past occupiers of Cuil House stretch back to The 1841 Census. From that time until the late 1960s Cuil House was part of Ardkinglas Estate. Notable past occupiers have included the well-known Scottish artist George Houston RSA, RI, RSW. George Houston was a prolific landscape painter using both oil and watercolour – primarily of scenes of Argyll and Ayrshire.

More recently Cuil House was occupied by Ben Coutts who at the time was Factor of Ardkinglas Estate and who subsequently became a well-known rural broadcaster and author as well as a MBE and Fellow of the Royal Agricultural Societies. Ben Coutts wrote five books in all, the first of which ‘Bothy to Big Ben’ was a widely acclaimed autobiography.

CUIL HOUSE, CAIRNDOW, BY INVERARAY, ARGYLL PA26 8BL

A handsome country house occupying a commanding position overlooking Loch Fyne towards Glen Kinglas.

ACCOMMODATIONGround Floor: Entrance Porch and Hall, Sitting Room, Dining Room/Study, Breakfasting Kitchen with Aga, Utility Room, Boot Room, Cloakroom with WC.

First Floor: Drawing Room, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bathroom.

Second Floor: Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Shower Room.

Exterior: Extensive gardens with a number of fine specimens.

Steading Range with development potential (Lapsed Planning Consent) and currently providing extensive storage.

Grazings and scattered woodlands with a number of notable oaks.

Sweeping views over Loch Fyne.

Local services at the Loch Fyne Oyster Bar, and in Inveraray and Arrochar.

About 9.8 Acres in all.

Steading15.30 x 4.9450'2" x 16'2"(Maximum)

4.57 x 3.7315'0" x 12'3"

Music Room4.81 x 4.67

15'9" x 15'4"

Dining Room/Study

3.64 x 3.3211'11" x 10'11"F/P

F/P

Boot Room

Kitchen/Dining Area5.54 x 5.03

18'2" x 16'6"

Utility5.61 x 1.5718'5" x 5'2"

Drawing Room5.51 x 5.11

18'1" x 16'9"

F/P

F/PF/P

F/P F/P

Bedroom 14.92 x 4.90

16'2" x 16'1"

Bedroom 34.90 x 3.80

16'1" x 12'6"

Bedroom 24.90 x 3.37

16'1" x 11'1"

Bedroom 43.76 x 3.57

12'4" x 11'9"

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Cuil House, CairndowApproximate Gross Internal Area

Main House = 2578 Sq Ft/240 Sq MSteading = 996 Sq Ft/93 Sq M

Total = 3664 Sq Ft/341 Sq M

FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY - NOT TO SCALEThe position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features are approximate only.

© ehouse. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited. Drawing ref. dig/8220323/TRLDenotes restricted head height

Ground FloorFirst Floor

Second Floor

3.24 x 2.5810'8" x 8'6"

Log Cabin = 90 Sq Ft/8 Sq M

Bathroom2.53 x 1.84

8'4" x 6'

Steading15.30 x 4.9450'2" x 16'2"(Maximum)

4.57 x 3.7315'0" x 12'3"

Music Room4.81 x 4.67

15'9" x 15'4"

Dining Room/Study

3.64 x 3.3211'11" x 10'11"F/P

F/P

Boot Room

Kitchen/Dining Area5.54 x 5.03

18'2" x 16'6"

Utility5.61 x 1.5718'5" x 5'2"

Drawing Room5.51 x 5.11

18'1" x 16'9"

F/P

F/PF/P

F/P F/P

Bedroom 14.92 x 4.90

16'2" x 16'1"

Bedroom 34.90 x 3.80

16'1" x 12'6"

Bedroom 24.90 x 3.37

16'1" x 11'1"

Bedroom 43.76 x 3.57

12'4" x 11'9"

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W

S

NTotal = 3664 Sq Ft/341 Sq M

Ground FloorFirst Floor

Second Floor

3.24 x 2.5810'8" x 8'6"

Bathroom2.53 x 1.84

8'4" x 6'

Misrepresentations1. The property is sold with all faults and defects, whether of condition or otherwise and neither the seller nor Rettie & Co, the selling agent, are responsible for such faults and defects, nor for any statement contained in the particulars of the property prepared by the said agent.

2. The Purchaser(s) shall be deemed to acknowledge that he has not entered into contract in reliance on the said statements, that he has satisfied himself as to the content of each of the said statements by inspection or otherwise and that no warranty or representation has been made by the seller or the said agents in relation to or in connection with the property.

3. Any error, omission or mis-statement in any of the said statements shall not entitle the purchaser(s) to rescind or to be discharged from this contract, nor entitle either party to compensation or damages nor in any circumstances to give either party any cause for action.

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2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive and it should not be assumed that the property remains as photographed. Any error, omission or mis-statement shall not annul the sale, or entitle any party to compensation or recourse to action at law. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents, including for its current use. Rettie & Co. have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise and ought to seek their own professional advice.

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DESCRIPTIONCuil House is a handsome, traditional stone built farmhouse occupying an elevated and commanding position overlooking Loch Fyne within its own gardens, grounds and grazings of nearly 10 acres.

Cuil House is traditionally built of stone under a pitched and slate clad roof, harled and whitewashed with a generous range of outbuildings which may offer some development potential. The accommodation is arranged over two and a half storeys and is uniformly spacious, light and well appointed. The house has benefited from re-wiring and re-plumbing about ten years ago alongwith the installation of new central heating boiler, new bathroom/shower room and kitchen fittings at around the same time.

An entrance porch with feature stain glass window opens into the entrance hall with its notable period staircase rising to the first and second floors.

The sitting room and dining room/study flank the entrance hall to either side and the generous Breakfasting kitchen with its Aga, feature stone wall and large breakfasting area are the principal ground floor accommodation. The accommodation is augmented by a utility/boiler room, large scullery/cloakroom and further cloakroom with WC. Many of the south easterly and south westerly aspects offer wonderful views over Loch Fyne to the surrounding hills. The first floor accommodation includes a spacious drawing room, two double bedrooms and a bathroom. The accommodation is completed by the two second floor double bedrooms with a notable arched dormer windows and the neighbouring shower room.

Cuil House benefits from oil fired central heating, a solid fuel stove in the sitting and open fireplace in the drawing room and many of the windows have working window shutters. Other fireplaces could possibly be returned to working use if desired.

The former Steading buildings are a generous range of stone outbuildings providing extensive storage as well as development potential. Planning consent was previously awarded in 2008 for their development into an artist’s studio and self catering accomodation but the consent has now lapsed. The gardens and grounds extend to about 9.8 acres and incorporate paddocks to the north and south with scattered open woodland including a number of notable oak trees. Closer to the house there is extensive gravelled car parking and turning areas. A eucalyptus tree highlights the maritime climate of this part of Argyll and there is an attractive array of specimen shrubs and spring bulbs throughout the gardens. Two burns tumble down the hillside into Loch Fyne below and there are also impressive drystone walls.

CUIL HOUSEAn extensive gravelled car parking and turning area fronts Cuil House and the entrance door has a notable stained glass inset and opens into a panelled porch with twin inner doors to:

Entrance Hall. Line cornice. Period staircase with mahogany handrail and cast iron balusters. Ornate light fitting. Varnished timber flooring. Period radiator.

Study/Dining Room (SE) 3.64m x 3.32m (11’11” x 10’11”). Stone fireplace and hearth with timber mantelpiece. Line cornice. Radiator. Currently used as Study.

Sitting Room (SE) 4.81m x 4.67m (15’9” x 15’4”). Fireplace housing ‘Woodwarm’ solid fuel stove. Two shelved open display cupboards. Line cornice. Period radiator. Window shutters.

Cloakroom. Wash hand basin and WC. Separate Understair cupboard.

Boot Room (SW) 3.27m x 1.09m (10’9” x 3’7”). Fitted shelves. Coat rail.

Dining Kitchen (SW) 5.51m x 5.06m (18’1” x 16’7”). Extensive fitted units incorporating granite worktops, four oven Aga and twin Belfast sinks. Exposed stone walls. Varnished timber flooring. Plumbing for dishwasher. Recess for fridge. Door to:

Utility/Boiler Room (NW) 5.61m x 1.57m (18’5” x 5’2”). Belfast sink. Tiled floor. Fitted shelving. Worcester oil fired central heating boiler. Plumbing for washing machine. Triple aspect. Rear door to garden.

FIRST FLOORLanding (SE). Line cornice. Window shutters. Period radiator.

Drawing Room (SW & NW) 5.51m x 5.11m (18’1” x 16’9”). Fireplace with stone mantelpiece and cast iron basket grate. Two shelved press cupboards. Period radiator.

Bedroom 1 (SE) 4.92m x 4.90m (16’2” x 16’1”). Fireplace with raised basket grate and timber mantelpiece (disused). Line cornice. Working window shutters. Radiator.

Bedroom 2 (SE) 4.90m x 3.37m (16’1” x 11’1”). Fireplace with cast iron basket grate and timber mantelpiece (disused). Window shutters. Line cornice. Radiator.

Bathroom (NW). Roll top period style bath. Tiled floor. Wash hand basin. WC. Feature stain glass panel. Heated towel rail/radiator. Large vanity mirror.

SECOND FLOORThe period staircase with its wrought iron balusters and mahogany hand rail continues to the second floor with a velux roof light providing natural daylight.

Bedroom 3 (SE) 4.90m x 3.80m (16’1” x 12’6”). Dormer window. Dressing cupboard with fitted shelves and hanging rail. Fireplace with cast iron grate and timber mantelpiece (disused). Partly coombed ceiling. Radiator.

Bedroom 4 (SE) 3.76m x 3.57m (12’4” x 11’9”). Dormer window. Fireplace with cast iron grate and timber mantelpiece (disused). Partly coombed ceiling. Radiator.

Shower Room (SE). Tiled shower. Wash hand basin. WC. Extensively tiled. Expelair. Heated towel rail. Dormer window.

CUIL STEADINGCuil Steading is situated a short distance to the south of Cuil House. The building is predominately built of stone with the main section having a timber framed roof clad in cedar shingles.

In addition to the main building, which measures about 15.3m x 4.94m (50’2” x 16’2”) there is additional sheds at either end of the main building comprising:• Log Store• Potting Shed• Former Tack Room

GARDENS AND GROUNDSThe gardens and Paddocks at Cuil extend to nearly 10 acres and have a south easterly aspect overlooking Loch Fyne. To north and south of the house are 2 paddocks of rough grazings interspersed with a number of notable oak in particular.

The driveway is neighboured by many spring bulbs and a number of rhododendron as well as a eucalyptus tree – highlighting the localities mild climate. Below the house lies a terraced lawn with neighbouring stone walls. To the south east are the remains of a substantial stone building – now roofless.

The garden has wide variety and is home to red squirrels, woodpeckers, many tits, robins, thrushes, yellowhammers and other song birds as well as well as roe deer.

GENERAL REMARKS AND INFORMATION

Viewing Arrangements:Viewing strictly by appointment with the selling agents

Satellite Navigation:For the benefit of those with satellite navigation the property’s postcode is PA26 8BL.

Directions:From Glasgow head up Loch Lomondside and continue heading towards Kintyre on the A83. Cuil House lies about half a mile beyond the Loch Fyne Oyster Bar at Cairndow and there is a house sign at the roadside.

Local AuthorityArgyll & Bute Council, Kilmory, Lochgilphead, Argyll PA31 8RTTel: 01546 605522Email: enquiries@argyll-bute.gov.uk

Council Tax BandThe property is Band G.

ServicesMains electricity. Private water and drainage. Oil fired central heating. Telephone.

SolicitorsMacroberts, Capella, 60 York Street, Glasgow, G2 8JX.

OffersOffers should be submitted in Scottish Legal Form to the selling agents Rettie & Co at 11 Wemyss Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6DH. A closing date by which offers must be submitted may be fixed later. Please note that interested parties are advised to register their interest with the selling agents in order that they may be advised should a closing date be set. The seller reserves the right to accept any offer at any time.

Internet WebsitesThis property and other properties offered by Rettie & Co can be viewed on our website at www.rettie.co.uk as well as our affiliated websites at www.rightmove.co.uk, www.onthemarket.com and www.thelondonoffice.co.uk.

Servitude Rights, Burdens & WayleavesThe property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes whether contained in the title deeds or informally constituted and whether or not referred to above.

DESCRIPTIONCuil House is a handsome, traditional stone built farmhouse occupying an elevated and commanding position overlooking Loch Fyne within its own gardens, grounds and grazings of nearly 10 acres.

Cuil House is traditionally built of stone under a pitched and slate clad roof, harled and whitewashed with a generous range of outbuildings which may offer some development potential. The accommodation is arranged over two and a half storeys and is uniformly spacious, light and well appointed. The house has benefited from re-wiring and re-plumbing about ten years ago alongwith the installation of new central heating boiler, new bathroom/shower room and kitchen fittings at around the same time.

An entrance porch with feature stain glass window opens into the entrance hall with its notable period staircase rising to the first and second floors.

The sitting room and dining room/study flank the entrance hall to either side and the generous Breakfasting kitchen with its Aga, feature stone wall and large breakfasting area are the principal ground floor accommodation. The accommodation is augmented by a utility/boiler room, large scullery/cloakroom and further cloakroom with WC. Many of the south easterly and south westerly aspects offer wonderful views over Loch Fyne to the surrounding hills. The first floor accommodation includes a spacious drawing room, two double bedrooms and a bathroom. The accommodation is completed by the two second floor double bedrooms with a notable arched dormer windows and the neighbouring shower room.

Cuil House benefits from oil fired central heating, a solid fuel stove in the sitting and open fireplace in the drawing room and many of the windows have working window shutters. Other fireplaces could possibly be returned to working use if desired.

The former Steading buildings are a generous range of stone outbuildings providing extensive storage as well as development potential. Planning consent was previously awarded in 2008 for their development into an artist’s studio and self catering accomodation but the consent has now lapsed. The gardens and grounds extend to about 9.8 acres and incorporate paddocks to the north and south with scattered open woodland including a number of notable oak trees. Closer to the house there is extensive gravelled car parking and turning areas. A eucalyptus tree highlights the maritime climate of this part of Argyll and there is an attractive array of specimen shrubs and spring bulbs throughout the gardens. Two burns tumble down the hillside into Loch Fyne below and there are also impressive drystone walls.

CUIL HOUSEAn extensive gravelled car parking and turning area fronts Cuil House and the entrance door has a notable stained glass inset and opens into a panelled porch with twin inner doors to:

Entrance Hall. Line cornice. Period staircase with mahogany handrail and cast iron balusters. Ornate light fitting. Varnished timber flooring. Period radiator.

Study/Dining Room (SE) 3.64m x 3.32m (11’11” x 10’11”). Stone fireplace and hearth with timber mantelpiece. Line cornice. Radiator. Currently used as Study.

Sitting Room (SE) 4.81m x 4.67m (15’9” x 15’4”). Fireplace housing ‘Woodwarm’ solid fuel stove. Two shelved open display cupboards. Line cornice. Period radiator. Window shutters.

Cloakroom. Wash hand basin and WC. Separate Understair cupboard.

Boot Room (SW) 3.27m x 1.09m (10’9” x 3’7”). Fitted shelves. Coat rail.

Dining Kitchen (SW) 5.51m x 5.06m (18’1” x 16’7”). Extensive fitted units incorporating granite worktops, four oven Aga and twin Belfast sinks. Exposed stone walls. Varnished timber flooring. Plumbing for dishwasher. Recess for fridge. Door to:

Utility/Boiler Room (NW) 5.61m x 1.57m (18’5” x 5’2”). Belfast sink. Tiled floor. Fitted shelving. Worcester oil fired central heating boiler. Plumbing for washing machine. Triple aspect. Rear door to garden.

FIRST FLOORLanding (SE). Line cornice. Window shutters. Period radiator.

Drawing Room (SW & NW) 5.51m x 5.11m (18’1” x 16’9”). Fireplace with stone mantelpiece and cast iron basket grate. Two shelved press cupboards. Period radiator.

Bedroom 1 (SE) 4.92m x 4.90m (16’2” x 16’1”). Fireplace with raised basket grate and timber mantelpiece (disused). Line cornice. Working window shutters. Radiator.

Bedroom 2 (SE) 4.90m x 3.37m (16’1” x 11’1”). Fireplace with cast iron basket grate and timber mantelpiece (disused). Window shutters. Line cornice. Radiator.

Bathroom (NW). Roll top period style bath. Tiled floor. Wash hand basin. WC. Feature stain glass panel. Heated towel rail/radiator. Large vanity mirror.

SECOND FLOORThe period staircase with its wrought iron balusters and mahogany hand rail continues to the second floor with a velux roof light providing natural daylight.

Bedroom 3 (SE) 4.90m x 3.80m (16’1” x 12’6”). Dormer window. Dressing cupboard with fitted shelves and hanging rail. Fireplace with cast iron grate and timber mantelpiece (disused). Partly coombed ceiling. Radiator.

Bedroom 4 (SE) 3.76m x 3.57m (12’4” x 11’9”). Dormer window. Fireplace with cast iron grate and timber mantelpiece (disused). Partly coombed ceiling. Radiator.

Shower Room (SE). Tiled shower. Wash hand basin. WC. Extensively tiled. Expelair. Heated towel rail. Dormer window.

CUIL STEADINGCuil Steading is situated a short distance to the south of Cuil House. The building is predominately built of stone with the main section having a timber framed roof clad in cedar shingles.

In addition to the main building, which measures about 15.3m x 4.94m (50’2” x 16’2”) there is additional sheds at either end of the main building comprising:• Log Store• Potting Shed• Former Tack Room

GARDENS AND GROUNDSThe gardens and Paddocks at Cuil extend to nearly 10 acres and have a south easterly aspect overlooking Loch Fyne. To north and south of the house are 2 paddocks of rough grazings interspersed with a number of notable oak in particular.

The driveway is neighboured by many spring bulbs and a number of rhododendron as well as a eucalyptus tree – highlighting the localities mild climate. Below the house lies a terraced lawn with neighbouring stone walls. To the south east are the remains of a substantial stone building – now roofless.

The garden has wide variety and is home to red squirrels, woodpeckers, many tits, robins, thrushes, yellowhammers and other song birds as well as well as roe deer.

GENERAL REMARKS AND INFORMATION

Viewing Arrangements:Viewing strictly by appointment with the selling agents

Satellite Navigation:For the benefit of those with satellite navigation the property’s postcode is PA26 8BL.

Directions:From Glasgow head up Loch Lomondside and continue heading towards Kintyre on the A83. Cuil House lies about half a mile beyond the Loch Fyne Oyster Bar at Cairndow and there is a house sign at the roadside.

Local AuthorityArgyll & Bute Council, Kilmory, Lochgilphead, Argyll PA31 8RTTel: 01546 605522Email: enquiries@argyll-bute.gov.uk

Council Tax BandThe property is Band G.

ServicesMains electricity. Private water and drainage. Oil fired central heating. Telephone.

SolicitorsMacroberts, Capella, 60 York Street, Glasgow, G2 8JX.

OffersOffers should be submitted in Scottish Legal Form to the selling agents Rettie & Co at 11 Wemyss Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6DH. A closing date by which offers must be submitted may be fixed later. Please note that interested parties are advised to register their interest with the selling agents in order that they may be advised should a closing date be set. The seller reserves the right to accept any offer at any time.

Internet WebsitesThis property and other properties offered by Rettie & Co can be viewed on our website at www.rettie.co.uk as well as our affiliated websites at www.rightmove.co.uk, www.onthemarket.com and www.thelondonoffice.co.uk.

Servitude Rights, Burdens & WayleavesThe property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes whether contained in the title deeds or informally constituted and whether or not referred to above.

SITUATIONCuil House is situated close to the head of Loch Fyne and enjoys an elevated position with a south westerly outlook over Loch Fyne towards Glen Kinglas and the policies of Ardkinglas House.

The well-known Loch Fyne Oyster Bar with its Restaurant and Shop, and neighbouring Coffee Shop, Tree Shop and Garden Centre are half a mile away at Cairndow with the historic town of Inveraray about 7 miles distant. Inveraray is the traditional County town of Argyll and the ancestral home of the Duke of Argyll, who founded the town in 1745 alongside Inveraray Castle. Inveraray has a good range of local shops providing for day-to-day needs as well as Primary Schooling, Medical Centre and a number of Hotels. Inveraray also has an Annual Highland Games as well as a ‘Best of the West’ Festival in September. Other local annual events include the Loch Fyne Food Fair in mid-May, the Fyne Beer Festival in early June and the Stage music weekend in July.

There is a further Medical Centre in Arrochar and Glasgow is about an hour and 15 minutes’ drive with regular bus services from the bus stop at the Loch Fyne Oyster Bar. There are number of attractive walks in the district as well as cycle routes from the head of Loch Fyne up Glen Fyne. Fyne Ales is a well-known local Real Ale Brewery and other local attractions include Ardkinglas House, Inveraray Castle and Jail, Cruachan Power Station, Inverawe Visitor Centre and Kilmartin Glen. These attractions are augmented by a rich and varied landscape which offers countless outdoor opportunities. Well-known local Munros include Ben Vorlich and Ben Arthur (the latter more commonly known as ‘The Cobbler’).

Loch Fyne is a popular sailing water and the Crinan Canal at Ardrishaig is a short cut from Loch Fyne to the Atlantic Ocean at Crinan.

Other leisure activities include Argyll Adventure in Inveraray which offers a wide range of outdoor recreational pursuits, the Spa at Loch Fyne Hotel in Inveraray and a number of Golf Courses including the Championship Links of Machrihanish, the neighbouring Machrihanish Dunes Links Course and more local nine-hole courses at Dalmally and Tarbert.

Historical NoteThe records of the past occupiers of Cuil House stretch back to The 1841 Census. From that time until the late 1960s Cuil House was part of Ardkinglas Estate. Notable past occupiers have included the well-known Scottish artist George Houston RSA, RI, RSW. George Houston was a prolific landscape painter using both oil and watercolour – primarily of scenes of Argyll and Ayrshire.

More recently Cuil House was occupied by Ben Coutts who at the time was Factor of Ardkinglas Estate and who subsequently became a well-known rural broadcaster and author as well as a MBE and Fellow of the Royal Agricultural Societies. Ben Coutts wrote five books in all, the first of which ‘Bothy to Big Ben’ was a widely acclaimed autobiography.

CUIL HOUSE, CAIRNDOW, BY INVERARAY, ARGYLL PA26 8BL

A handsome country house occupying a commanding position overlooking Loch Fyne towards Glen Kinglas.

ACCOMMODATIONGround Floor: Entrance Porch and Hall, Sitting Room, Dining Room/Study, Breakfasting Kitchen with Aga, Utility Room, Boot Room, Cloakroom with WC.

First Floor: Drawing Room, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bathroom.

Second Floor: Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Shower Room.

Exterior: Extensive gardens with a number of fine specimens.

Steading Range with development potential (Lapsed Planning Consent) and currently providing extensive storage.

Grazings and scattered woodlands with a number of notable oaks.

Sweeping views over Loch Fyne.

Local services at the Loch Fyne Oyster Bar, and in Inveraray and Arrochar.

About 9.8 Acres in all.

Steading15.30 x 4.9450'2" x 16'2"(Maximum)

4.57 x 3.7315'0" x 12'3"

Music Room4.81 x 4.67

15'9" x 15'4"

Dining Room/Study

3.64 x 3.3211'11" x 10'11"F/P

F/P

Boot Room

Kitchen/Dining Area5.54 x 5.03

18'2" x 16'6"

Utility5.61 x 1.5718'5" x 5'2"

Drawing Room5.51 x 5.11

18'1" x 16'9"

F/P

F/PF/P

F/P F/P

Bedroom 14.92 x 4.90

16'2" x 16'1"

Bedroom 34.90 x 3.80

16'1" x 12'6"

Bedroom 24.90 x 3.37

16'1" x 11'1"

Bedroom 43.76 x 3.57

12'4" x 11'9"

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S

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Cuil House, CairndowApproximate Gross Internal Area

Main House = 2578 Sq Ft/240 Sq MSteading = 996 Sq Ft/93 Sq M

Total = 3664 Sq Ft/341 Sq M

FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY - NOT TO SCALEThe position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features are approximate only.

© ehouse. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited. Drawing ref. dig/8220323/TRLDenotes restricted head height

Ground FloorFirst Floor

Second Floor

3.24 x 2.5810'8" x 8'6"

Log Cabin = 90 Sq Ft/8 Sq M

Bathroom2.53 x 1.84

8'4" x 6'

Steading15.30 x 4.9450'2" x 16'2"(Maximum)

4.57 x 3.7315'0" x 12'3"

Music Room4.81 x 4.67

15'9" x 15'4"

Dining Room/Study

3.64 x 3.3211'11" x 10'11"F/P

F/P

Boot Room

Kitchen/Dining Area5.54 x 5.03

18'2" x 16'6"

Utility5.61 x 1.5718'5" x 5'2"

Drawing Room5.51 x 5.11

18'1" x 16'9"

F/P

F/PF/P

F/P F/P

Bedroom 14.92 x 4.90

16'2" x 16'1"

Bedroom 34.90 x 3.80

16'1" x 12'6"

Bedroom 24.90 x 3.37

16'1" x 11'1"

Bedroom 43.76 x 3.57

12'4" x 11'9"

E

W

S

NTotal = 3664 Sq Ft/341 Sq M

Ground FloorFirst Floor

Second Floor

3.24 x 2.5810'8" x 8'6"

Bathroom2.53 x 1.84

8'4" x 6'

Misrepresentations1. The property is sold with all faults and defects, whether of condition or otherwise and neither the seller nor Rettie & Co, the selling agent, are responsible for such faults and defects, nor for any statement contained in the particulars of the property prepared by the said agent.

2. The Purchaser(s) shall be deemed to acknowledge that he has not entered into contract in reliance on the said statements, that he has satisfied himself as to the content of each of the said statements by inspection or otherwise and that no warranty or representation has been made by the seller or the said agents in relation to or in connection with the property.

3. Any error, omission or mis-statement in any of the said statements shall not entitle the purchaser(s) to rescind or to be discharged from this contract, nor entitle either party to compensation or damages nor in any circumstances to give either party any cause for action.

Important NoticeRettie & Co, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either in writing or by word of mouth. Any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents or the sellers. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.

2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive and it should not be assumed that the property remains as photographed. Any error, omission or mis-statement shall not annul the sale, or entitle any party to compensation or recourse to action at law. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents, including for its current use. Rettie & Co. have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise and ought to seek their own professional advice.

3. All descriptions or references to condition are given in good faith only. Whilst every endeavour is made to ensure accuracy, please check with us on any points of especial importance to you, especially if intending to travel some distance. No responsibility can be accepted for expenses incurred in inspecting properties which have been sold or withdrawn.

CUIL HOUSE CAIRNDOW BY INVERARAY ARGYLL

11 Wemyss Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6DH

0131 220 4160mail@rettie.co.uk

www.rettie.co.uk

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