Eckford House Benmore, Dunoon, Argyll PA23 8QU
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Eckford House Benmore, Dunoon, Argyll PA23 8QU A charming country house in botanically significant grounds of some 4 acres Eckford House Benmore, Dunoon, Argyll PA23 8QU Lot 1: Eckford House � Drawing room � Home office � Dining room � 5 bedrooms � Cloak room � Drying room � Utility room � 2 bathrooms � Kitchen � Shower Room Lot 2: Uig Cottage Both rooms have a lovely southerly outlook. Off the inner hallway Directions is a shower room, a utility room with plumbing for a washing Eckford House is located off the A815 between Dunoon and machine and the kitchen. The kitchen has floor and wall mounted Strachur. From Dunoon pass the road to Kilmun and before wooden units, a Stanley stove and leads through to the back lobby reaching the Benmore Botanic Garden turn right at the sign for off which are an office, a pantry and good storage. Uig Hall. Pass the cottages on the right hand side and follow the There are two staircases in Eckford House. The main staircase road round to the left with the drive to Eckford House on your from the hallway leads to the principal bedroom accommodation, right hand side. comprising three bedrooms and a bathroom. The secondary staircase, which is off the back lobby, would have been the staff Situation staircase and leads to two further bedrooms, a drying room and Eckford House lies within the boundary of Loch Lomond and the a bathroom. The views from the first floor are quite remarkable, Trossachs National Park close to the world renowned Benmore looking southwards over open fields towards the Benmore Forest. Gardens and is to the North of the seaside town of Dunoon. Lot 2 Uig Cottage (Available by separate negotiation) Dunoon is a thriving town which blossomed in the 19th century to Uig Cottage is a derelict cottage extends to around 1.95 acres become a major Clyde seaside resort and a favourite holiday spot and, subject to relevant consent from The Loch Lomond and for Glaswegians. Whilst Eckford House is deep in the Argyllshire The Trossachs National Park planning authority, may offer countryside where sporting activities abound, including excellent development opportunity sailing, golfing, walking and both fresh and sea water fishing, Glasgow is within easy reach via the Western Ferry service which operates between Hunters Quay and Gourock. Glasgow International Airport General information has daily flights to London, Europe and Dubai. Services Plumbing work, where visible, is run in lengths of dated copper or PVC. Mains water is understood to be connected to the Description subjects. Drainage is understood to be to a septic tank. Lot 1 Eckford House Eckford House is a charming country house of great character Local Authority but in need of significant upgrade. It was originally the factor’s Argyll & Bute Council Tax Band G. house on the Benmore Estate which was owned from 1889 by the EPC Rating Younger family of brewing fame. Over the next three decades the F Youngers developed the massive collection of Douglas Firs and Servitude rights, burdens and wayleaves giant Conifers which had been established by their predecessors The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all Piers Patrick and James Duncan. H.G. (Harry) Younger gifted the servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves, including estate and its rhododendron collection to the nation in 1927 but rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, retained Eckford House, which has remained in the family until light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, now. The Younger Botanic Garden, as it was then known, officially stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes, whether became the first regional garden of the Royal Botanic Garden contained in the Title Deeds or informally constituted and whether Edinburgh in 1929. referred to in the General Remarks and Stipulations or not. John Younger, Harry’s son, assembled a world renowned The Purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied himself as to the collection of species rhododendron in the grounds of Eckford nature of all such servitude rights and others. House, innovatively planted into the wild Argyll landscape. Possession The gardens and grounds of Eckford are spectacular. Vacant possession and entry will be given on completion. They comprise around 4 acres and in addition to the species Offers rhododendron collection they include a wonderful arboretum and a Offers must be submitted in Scottish legal terms to the Selling stream which meanders through the grounds on its way to join the Agents. A closing date for offers may be fixed and prospective River Eachaig. Salmon fishing on the well-known River Eachaig is purchasers are advised to register their interest with the Selling available from the local fishing syndicate and the nearby Holy Loch Agents following inspection. Marina in Dunoon offers excellent sailing in The Firth of Clyde. Purchase price Built in local stone under a slate roof, Eckford House is built in Within 7 days of the conclusion of Missives a deposit of 10% traditional West Highland style The accommodation is flexible and of the purchase price shall be paid. The deposit will be non- formed over two floors, with two staircases. A T-shaped reception returnable in the event of the Purchaser(s) failing to complete the gives access to the drawing room, the dining room, an inner sale for reasons not attributable to the Seller or his agents. hallway and a cloakroom cupboard and has the main staircase to the first floor. The drawing room has a wood burning stove Viewing Strictly by appointment with Savills – 0141 222 5875 set into an elaborate marble fireplace, windows on two aspects with working shutters and a door to the gardens. Next door is the south facing dining room, which has a built in display cupboard. Floorplans Eckford House, By Dunoon GrossGross internal internal area(approx.): area 235 sq m (2529.5 sq ft) For identification235 sq only. Notm to (2529.5Scale. sq ft) JPI Ltd oc For identification purpose only. Not to scale. Cold Larder Utility Store Room Study Kitchen 3.90m x 2.96m 3.93m x 4.40m (12'10" x 9'9") (12'11" x 14'5") Shower Room Drawing Dining Room 2.30m x 2.30m Room (7'7" x 7'7") 9.10m x 3.80m 4.10m x 4.61m (29'10" x 12'6") (13'5" x 15'1") Ground Floor Bathroom Bedroom 4.10m x 3.80m (13'5" x 12'6") Bedroom 3.70m x 3.63m Bedroom (12'2" x 11'11") 5.13m x 2.80m Bedroom (16'10" x 9'2") 3.26m x 2.91m Drying (10'8" x 9'7") Room Bathroom 1.82m x 1.82m (6' x 6') Bedroom 4.47m x 3.82m First Floor (14'8" x 12'6") Lot 2 Important Notice Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1.They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy | www.ehouse.co.uk by ehouse © Produced themselves by inspection or otherwise. Savills Glasgow [email protected] 0141 222 5875 savills.co.uk.