North Cottage, Rhunahaorine, Tayinloan, Tarbert, Argyll and Bute, PA29

Description
North Cottage is an extremely pretty, circa 1840s detached cottage which has been successfully upgraded over the years, the house is of white painted stone finish with muted green detailing all set under a slated roof. The cottage sits within beautifully manicured gardens which predominantly lie to the rear of North Cottage and from where there are views towards Gigha, Jura and Islay.

The cottage has been decorated in a neutral palette of décor and which is tastefully teamed with complimentary and co-ordinated soft furnishings. The accommodation which is light and bright is laid out across two easily managed levels.

Rhunahaorine & Tayinlaon area an area of great natural scenic beauty and while the property represents an excellent principal private residence, it is also perfectly located and well set up as a second or holiday home or as an income producing self-catering investment property.

Ground Floor
Split stable style door to entrance vestibule, inner front door to formal sitting room with warming log burning stove, feature beams and window to front and rear gardens. Bedroom 1 with window to front gardens, electrical switch gear, kitchen cum dining, window to front gardens, boiler, utility room with pantry, family shower room with overhead shower and window to rear. Morning room with windows to rear gardens, boot room/cloaks with windows to rear, connecting door to sitting room and door to rear gardens.

First Floor
Via space saving staircase to bedroom 2.

Situation
North Cottage is situated on the west coast of the Kintyre peninsula within a very pretty hamlet knows as Rhunahaorine. From its prominent position there are sublime views over surrounding countryside and from the slightly elevated rear gardens there are views towards the Sound of Gigha, to Islay and Jura.

Kintyre is an area of exceptional natural scenic beauty. On this westerly coastline next to the Atlantic, artists come for the special quality of the light while others are drawn by the mild climate created by the Gulf Stream. The land where North Cottage sits has been designated by the local council as an Area of Panoramic Quality. Evening sunsets can be spectacular.

An abundance of wildlife can be seen from the property including a variety of birds such as migrating greylag and white-fronted geese, herons, wading curlews, oyster catchers and murmurations of starlings.

A short drive due South of North Cottage lies a small well-stocked provisions store and shop in Tayinloan which caters for everyday needs and requirements.

The town of Campbeltown is 20.6 miles to the south and has two supermarkets, a full range of shops and professional services, a secondary school, an A&E hospital, and a modern swimming pool. The Art Nouveau style Campbeltown Picture House is one of the earliest purpose built cinemas in UK.

The ferry in Tayinloan runs hourly from Tayinloan to the island of Gigha. Crossings take twenty minutes. Gigha has good eateries, beautiful beaches, and other attractions such as Achamore gardens and the annual music festival.

From Kennacraig there’s the ferry to Isaly, and the Tarbert to Portavadie ferry gives access to an alternative route to Glasgow via Dunoon and Gourock.

For sporting/outdoor enthusiasts, the links course of Machrihanish is of international acclaim and attracts many visitors. An additional 18-hole golf course known as the Machrihanish Dunes Golf Club has also recently opened. Tarbert has a challenging 9 hole course and there are further 9-hole courses in Carradale and on the island of Gigha. The 18-hole Dunvaverty Golf Course is at Southend. The 3 mile golden beach of Machrihanish Bay is well known for windsurfing and surf canoeing.

World-class sailing is available with access to either Loch Fyne at Tarbert or the west coast and the Inner Hebrides from West Loch Tarbert. The Crinan Canal also connects Loch Fyne at Ardrishaig with Loch Crinan and on to Mull and the Hebrides.

Productive sea fishing from shore and boat is available locally and there are trout and salmon opportunities by permit in surrounding rivers and hill lochs.

The countryside is a delight in which to walk or cycle. For walkers, the 90 mile Kintyre Way passes the gate of North Cottage. There is no shortage of scenic routes and places of archaeological and historical interest to visit. South of the property and a short walk away are the ruins of Rhunahoarine Castle.

Outbuildings
2 x timber general purpose garden sheds, 2 x timber workshops with light and power supply, 1 x greenhouse, 2 x open fronted timber log stores, 1 x coal store.

Gardens
The front gardens at North Cottage are low maintenance by design and mainly laid to a gravel path which wraps around the Southern side of the property, there are very pretty handing flower baskets to the front which bring colour and interest. The rear Due North of the property there is a private gravel driveway, timber swing gate to vehicular hard standing and parking. The rear gardens are laid mainly to well-kept lawns which extend to circa 0.44 of an acre with an assortment of colourful flower beds and bushes, at the foot of the property there is a paved patio area which is perfect for alfresco sitting, dining and entertaining guests. Due South there are raised soft fruit and vegetable beds and a further paved patio area. The gardens have been beautifully landscaped and are bounded by a stone wall, post and wire fence and the Rhunahaorine burn with forms the Southern boundary. From the extreme rear gardens there are views towards, Gigha, Jura and Islay.

Travel Directions
From Glasgow take the A82 and A83 to reach the west coast town/port of Tarbert. Take the A83 out of Tarbert following signs for Campbeltown. After about 16 miles, upon arrival into Rhunahaorine, you will find North Cottage on the left hand side just off the A83.

Alternatively, there is a regular bus service to and from Glasgow, and twice daily flights between Glasgow and Campbeltown airports, flying time 25 minutes.

Local Authorities
Argyll & Bute Council
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Services
Private water supply (sand filtration system), drainage is by private septic tank, LPG gas central heating assisted by the warming log burning stove, double glazed.

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

Council Tax
North Cottage is in Council tax band C and the amount payable for 2024/2025 is £1314.84 excluding mains water supply and sewerage.

Viewing
Strictly by appointment with Robb Residential, telephone ."
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