Strone, Dunoon, Argyll, Argyll and Bute, PA23
- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
8
- BATHROOMS
5
- SIZE
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Freehold
Key features
- 8 bedrooms
- 5 bathrooms
- 2.99 acres
- Outbuildings
- Period
- Coastal
- Detached
- Garden
- Rural
- Waterside
Description
The property can be accessed off the main road via an electric gated entrance. There is a gravelled driveway sweeping round between the shore and the garden, terminating next to the hourse. Rhubeg is understood to have been built in 1844 for a wine merchant Elias Gibb. The property has been well maintained by the current owners whilst retaining many of its original features. Benefitting from LPG gas central heating, the house boasts three spacious reception rooms with corning, large sash-and-case windows and wood burning stoves in both the sitting room and drawing rooms. The dining kitchen is home to an AGA and a range of Neff cooking appliances. The house also includes a principal bedroom suite, four further bedrooms, two bathrooms and a shower room. There is also an additional annexe with a kitchen, sitting room , shower room and two bedrooms.
Gate House
The Gate House sits by the entrance gates. It has been renovated. With electrical underfloor heating, the accommodation is as follows:
Sun porch, dining kitchen with sitting room (including a wood burner) and a double bedroom with en suite shower room. A lovely decking area overlooking the water has been created.
Outbuildings, gardens and foreshore
The policies at Rhubeg extend to about 2.99 acres in total. This includes large sweeping lawns with planted borders and mature trees which overlook the sea. An attractive burn and waterfall can also be found within the grounds. The property benefits from about 208 metres of shore frontage (up to the high water mark).
Rhubeg is situated in a prominent south facing position in the village of Strone on the Cowal peninsula and enjoys wonderful views across Holy Loch and down the Clyde estuary.
There are local facilities in the village of Strone and Kilmun with a pub, cafe and small shop within walking distance. The town of Dunoon (7 miles) has more extensive services including a range of shops, pubs, restaurants, a library, hospital, secondary school, theatre, cinema, swimming pool and leisure centre. There is a primary school at Sandbank (5 miles). For private schooling, a number of children in the area use St Columba in Kilmacolm, with a private bus operating from Gourock.
The property is situated at short drive from the ferry terminals at Dunoon. Both Western ferries (car and passenger) and Caledonian Macbrayne (passenger only) offer regular daily crossings (20-25 mins sailing time) to Gourock. From here, the road and public transport links (bus and rail) make a daily commute to Glasgow city centre. It is equally possible to access Glasgow by road (77 miles) via Loch Lomond with dramatic scenery on route.
The Cowal peninsula is a spectacular base for exploring the West Coast of Scotland. For the golfer, there are three courses nearby. The Holy Loch Marina, with berthing and chandlery services, makes a fantastic base for any sailing enthusiasts who wish to explore the West Coast.
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More Details90531 KF_Rhubeg, Str- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: H
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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Strone, Dunoon, Argyll, Argyll and Bute, PA23
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Gourock Station4.1 miles
- Fort Matilda Station5.0 miles
- IBM Halt Station5.2 miles
About the agent
Knight Frank, Edinburgh
80 Queen Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4NF
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