Cairnsmore, Manse Brae, Lochgilphead, Argyll and Bute, PA31

Property Details: - Type: Detached house - Bedrooms: 5 - Bathrooms: 3

Agent: Robb Residential - Glasgow Phone: 0141 376 2120

Cairnsmore is a handsome detached family home which sits within generous garden grounds that offer an excellent degree of privacy and seclusion. Externally Cairnsmore is of part stone construction and part cream painted render, all neatly presented under a dark grey slate roof (replaced in 2021). The accommodation which is laid over two easily managed light and bright levels offers excellent family living.<br/><br/>Ground Floor<br/>Outer front door to entrance porch, boot room/cloaks, twin leaf doors to welcoming entrance hall leading to formal dining cum sitting room with electric fireplace and window to front gardens, formal sitting room with electric fireplace and window to front gardens, conservatory with twin leaf doors to gardens. Hall to cloaks with wash hand basin, bedroom 1 with window to side gardens, family shower room, under stair store cupboard, kitchen with laundry pulley and twin leaf doors to conservatory, utility room with 2 x split stable style doors to gardens.<br/><br/>First Floor<br/>Via a carpeted staircase to split level landing, general purpose cupboard housing the electrical switch gear, wc, family bath and shower room. Carpeted staircase to first floor landing with 1 x velux window, bedroom 2 with mirrored fitted wardrobes, en suite shower room and window to front gardens and waterscape, bedroom 3 with enclosed fireplace and window to front gardens and waterscape, bedroom 4 with enclosed fireplace and window to side gardens, hallway store cupboard.<br/><br/>Gardens<br/>Via wrought iron twin leaf gates set within a stone wall to a private gravel driveway which is tree lined and leads to a gravel apron offering vehicular hard standing and parking. The gardens at Cairnsmore are generous and extend to circa 0.60 of an acre and wrap around the extent of the property laid predominantly to level lawns. There are sheltered areas within the gardens which are ideal for alfresco sitting and dining and with the assortment of mature beds, bushes and specimen trees, there is an excellent degree of privacy and screening from neighbours.<br/><br/>Outbuildings<br/>Detached stone workshop/outhouse under a corrugated roof.<br/><br/>Please note there is lapsed full planning consent for a single dwelling in the grounds of Cairnsmore.<br/><br/>Local Authorities<br/>Argyll & Bute Council<br/><br/>Services<br/>Mains water supply, mains drainage, electric night storage heating, largely double glazed.<br/>Note: The services have not been checked by the selling agents.<br/><br/>Council Tax<br/>Cairnsmore are in Band E and the amount of council tax payable for 2026/2027 is £3140.38 including sewerage and water.<br/><br/>EPC band G<br/><br/>Viewing<br/>Strictly by appointment with Robb Residential,<br/><br/>Situation<br/>Cairnsmore is situated in the west of Scotland within the Mid Argyll town of Lochgilphead. Cairnsmore enjoys a slightly elevated position on the Eastern side of Lochgilphead and from its first-floor level there are excellent views across Loch Gilp.<br/><br/>Lochgilphead has a good range of local shops and amenities that adequately cater for everyday needs and requirements. There is a Co-op and a Tesco Express and the town has a good range of professional services. Further shopping is available in Oban which includes a Tesco and Tesco home delivery service and other supermarkets. Glasgow is the nearest major city and has a complete and extensive range of shopping, cultural, higher educational and leisure services normally associated with a major city centre.<br/><br/>There is reputable local primary and secondary schooling in Lochgilphead with a school bus service which is also a service bus. Further education is available locally through Argyll College which is an academic partner of the University of the Highlands and Islands.<br/><br/>The area is well known for its dramatic and natural scenic beauty and this has always drawn people to the area making it a popular tourist destination. About 6.5 miles by road to the west is the picturesque village of Crinan with its pretty little and sheltered harbour, basin and anchorage. Crinan forms the north western sea end of the Crinan Canal which starts at Ardrishaig in the south on Loch Gilp. The canal is always a colourful spectacle with passing yachting, cruising and pleasure craft using the waterway to connect the inland sea lochs, the Clyde estuary and the Kyles of Bute with the more testing sailing of the western Isles.<br/><br/>The area offers a fine range of relaxing outdoor pursuits with pleasant canal-sidewalks and more testing hill walks. Field sports are available in the area and include stalking, driven and walked up shooting as well as fishing, both sea and inland hill loch. The Mid Argyll swimming pool is in Lochgilphead.<br/><br/>A local bus service provides a local and city service and the nearest main line rail station is at Oban.<br/><br/>Travel Directions <br/>Upon entering Lochgilphead at the mini roundabout with the Tesco Esso Express on your right hand side take the first exit, turn right onto Manse Brae and proceed up heading towards the top of Manse Brae before turning left into Cairnsmore, which is located on your left hand side."<br/>" "<br/>"