6 bed detached house for sale in Tighnabruaich

Ardeneden is a historic, substantial Victorian villa located in the coastal village of Tighnabruaich on the Cowal Peninsula, Argyll and Bute, overlooking the Kyles of Bute. Reputedly, this distinguished property was originally built in Glasgow in 1850, then dismantled and rebuilt on its current site. Stone steps with a wrought iron balustrade lead to the front entrance at upper ground level, where double storm doors with a fan light over open into a vestibule with a tiled floor. A beautiful etched glass panelled door leads into the main reception hallway which has beautiful plasterwork, a stripped and sanded timber floor and an elegant staircase to the first floor. Accommodation comprises entrance Vestibule, Hallway, three reception rooms, kitchen, larder, utility room, generous dining/living space, six bedrooms 5 with en-suite, Bathroom, W.C. and shower room. Mixed glazing. Mixed heating. Partially electric and partially oil heating. EPC: E. Council Tax: G. *PLEASE NOTE THIS PROPERTY IS SOLD AS SEEN* Ardeneden sits in around three-quarters of an acre of garden and is screened by mature trees and shrubs. The tarmac driveway provides parking space for several vehicles. The picturesque villages of Tighnabruaich and Kames sit on the Kyles of Bute. Both are a well-known sheltered anchorage with moorings that are always lively with the comings and goings of boating and yachting craft. The village centre is a short walk away and offers local amenities that cater for everyday needs. The area offers much in the way of relaxing outdoor pursuits. The Kyles of Bute Golf Club is a scenic and challenging 9-hole golf course. There is tennis and inevitably, a famous sailing school. 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. The village centre is a short walk and offers local amenities that cater for everyday needs. A bus service runs from Tighnabruaich to both Portavadie and Dunoon. The wider area boasts a golf course, tennis court, children's play area, sailing clubs and the ever expanding Portavadie Marina.