CORRAN CORRAN BAY, LOCH GOIL, ARGYLL AND BUTE CORRAN, CORRAN BAY, LOCH GOIL, ARGYLL AND BUTE A rare development opportunity to acquire two delightful and secluded properties on Loch Goil within the Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park Carrick Castle (by boat) 1 mile ■ Lochgoilhead 7 miles (by road) Glasgow 47 miles For sale as a whole Acreage approximately 1.23 acres (0.50 hectares) ■ Stunning shoreline location with wonderful views across Loch Goil ■ Principal house and separate former cottage ■ Total privacy and seclusion ■ Unique development opportunity ■ Easy access by boat ■ Option for alternative access (by foot) ■ Off grid living ■ Within easy reach of Glasgow and airport Stirling Nicky Archibald 01786 434600 07708 322929 [email protected] [email protected] SITUATION DESCRIPTION Corran, comprising Corran House and Corran Cottage, Corran House and Corran Cottage are being offered enjoys a unique positon on the shores of Corran Bay for sale as a whole for the first time in nearly a century at the entrance to Loch Goil. The property, which is and provide the opportunity to create and develop accessible by boat, is approximately 7 miles from the an exceptional, private oasis suitable for permanent, village of Lochgoilhead on the Cowl Peninsula and is holiday or business use (subject to planning). Both situated within The Loch Lomond and The Trossachs properties are detached and surrounded by a National Park. Corran benefits from an elevated, south delightful, mature garden backing onto the extensive facing posiiton and exceptional seclusion and privacy. Argyll Forest Park. Bordering the garden to the front The properties enjoy uninterrupted views across Loch and extending the length of the site, is a substantial Goil with superb panoramic mountain vistas providing stone sea-wall providing excellent protection. Beyond a dramatic backdrop. the wall is the bouldered and pebbled shore of the loch. The area around Corran is particularly scenic and unspoilt and known for its extensive and varied wildlife CORRAN HOUSE including birds, seals, porpoises, red deer, red squirrels Dating from the 1800s, Corran House was built as and pine martens, all of which can be enjoyed in the a holiday retreat by Victorians keen to enjoy the wilderness which surrounds the property. The area beautiful and secluded landscape of the area. The is also ideal for fishing, cycling, mountain biking and principal property, is an impressive Victorian villa walking. There is also a golf course at Lochgoilhead. with generously proportioned rooms, many with their Local services include a shop, post office and coffee original features. Although habitable, the house is shop and medical centre and primary school at in need of extensive renovation. In recent years, the Lochgoilhead. As a sea loch, Loch Goil offers direct property has benefited from some remedial work by access to the Firth of Clyde, its various sea lochs the current owners, including cladding and re-roofing and the River Clyde with the option to sail from a of the front dormers. Corran House is accessed via number of coastal locations including Rhu, Clydebank, steps from the garden and includes two reception Inverkip and Lochgoilhead to Corran which has its own rooms, dining room, bathroom and dining kitchen. swinging mooring and stone pier. On the first floor are two further bedrooms, one with adjoining store area accessed via steps. CORRAN COTTAGE Pre-dating the house, the single storey Corran Cottage was originally built as a croft and has been extended since at either end. The property, which is not currently habitable requires complete renovation. The cottage comprises a living room, bedroom, bathroom and kitchen and offers the potential for use in a variety of ways, including as a studio or additional, self-contained accommodation to the main house. GARDEN AND GROUNDS Both properties are surrounded by a delightful and very pretty garden with lawns, mature plants and trees. The garden includes a choice of seating areas, accessed via steps and grass paths. A mix of natural rock and dry stone walls mark the boundary. Gated openings in the wall give access to the forest and mountains to the rear and the path which leads to the forest road which does not form part of the titles. The garden is split approximately 50/50 between the properties and although not currently divided could easily be if required. Beyond Corran Cottage are steps down to a pebbled slip way and stone pier which allows access for a small boat. The area also creates a lovely, natural pool for swimming. At the west end of the property is another slipway, no longer in use that has been used to dry haul a more substantial boat. ACCESS Boat: The main access to Corran is by boat from a choice of departure points on the River Clyde, Firth of Clyde and its sea lochs. Foot: The Forestry and Land Scotland (formerly Forestry Commission) track provides alternative access to the property. This private and intermittently maintained forest track is accessed by car at Lochgoilhead via a gate and continues for about 6 miles with a parking area at the end. From here a foot path, stepped in places, descends to Corran about 0.5 miles away. The property has forestry track access approval and gate keys. ACCESS FOR VIEWINGS Access to the property for viewings will be by boat with the current owners. The crossing takes about 20 minutes. Passengers travel at their own risk. The pick-up point is the beach by Carrick Castle. You are advised to bring suitable water proof footwear. Please note, it may be necessary to change the viewing time subject to the weather. Further details are available from the selling agents. NB: The forest/track path is not suitable for access for viewings. SERVICES, COUNCIL TAX AND ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE(S) Property Water Electricity Drainage Heating Council Tax EPC Corran House Private Off grid n/a Stoves/ n/a G open fire Corran Private Off grid Septic tank n/a Cottage SERVICES As the properties are ‘off grid’, there is no electricity to either the house or cottage. Generators have been operated in the past to provide electricity and the house has been wired, although it is likely this would need to be renewed. Water is from a private supply and can be heated via a wood burning stove with back boiler in the kitchen. External gas cylinders (LPG) connect to a cooker. Drainage is via a septic tank for the cottage and to a sea out-fall for the house. Neither property has telephone landline but do receive mobile signals. As Corran is used as holiday accommodation and is undeveloped, it is not currently liable for Council Tax. Once developed and improved the property will be reassessed for Council Tax purposes in the usual way. DIRECTIONS From Glasgow, continue west and north along the A83 towards Loch Lomond. At Tarbet, continue along the A83 to Arrochar and Inverary. At the top of the Rest and Be Thankful, turn left onto the B828 to Lochgoilhead. Continue along this road when it joins the B839. Just before Lochgoilhead, turn right and follow signs to Carrick Castle. With the partially ruined castle on your left, turn right into the free public parking area. From there, head down to the beach to the right of the castle where the owners will meet you by boat at the agreed time. Please note, access is only suitable for those able to climb onto a small boat. 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To enable us to complete https://w3w.co/options.linen.covertly these checks purchasers will need to provide along with their offer either: SOLICITORS McArthur Stanton, • originals of primary (eg a passport) and 15-17 Colquhoun Street secondary (eg current council tax or utility bill) Helensburgh ID; or Argyll and Bute • copies of such primary and secondary ID certified G84 8AN and dated by the purchasers’ solicitors as true copies along with written confirmation from the LOCAL AUTHORITY purchasers’ solicitors that they accept that we Argyll and Bute will be relying on this copy ID for AML purposes. https://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/home Failure to provide this information may result in an FIXTURES AND FITTINGS offer not being considered. Some items may be included in the sale or available by separate negotiation. MORTGAGE FINANCE Galbraith has an alliance with FOX Private Finance, VIEWINGS a brokerage with a bespoke approach to funding. NB: Only serious buyers and those in a position to Through their relationships with retail, commercial proceed will be considered. All viewings are strictly and private banks they can assist with securing a by appointment with the Selling Agents. Viewings mortgage to suit your circumstances. For further will be limited to two adults per viewing, Viewing information please contact Matthew Griffiths, based appointments will be arranged subject to Government in their Edinburgh office, on 0131 510 9251 Email: mg@ legislation regarding COVID-19 and social distancing foxprivatefinance.com measures will be adhered to at all times. Corran House & Cottage: Location NOT TO SCALE © Crown copyright and database rights (2021) Ordnance Survey Licence No. 01100031673 IMPORTANT NOTES 1 These particulars are intended to give a fair and overall description of the property. If any points are relevant to your interest, please ask for further information, prior to viewing. Prospective purchasers are advised to seek their own professional advice. 2 Areas, measurements and distances are given as a guide.