A12266 Glenstriven vs2_Layout 1 27/05/2011 17:01 Page 1 GLENSTRIVEN ESTATE COWAL PENINSULA, ARGYLL WEST COAST OF SCOTLAND A12266 Glenstriven vs2_Layout 1 27/05/2011 17:01 Page 2 A12266 Glenstriven vs2_Layout 1 27/05/2011 17:01 Page 3 GLENSTRIVEN ESTATE COWAL PENINSULA, ARGYLL WEST COAST OF SCOTLAND Dunoon 14 miles Glasgow Airport 29 miles Glasgow 36 miles Edinburgh 82 miles (Distances are approximate) An exceptional residential and sporting coastal estate, combining accessible privacy and seclusion, set amongst beautiful West Coast scenery A charming principal country house with 3 reception rooms, 8 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms maintained and decorated to a high standard Attractive policy woodlands and coastal gardens Stable block comprising annexe accommodation, shoot room, laundry, staff flat, estate office, game larder and separate deer larder A number of traditional and modern outbuildings A total of 8 further cottages and farmhouses Undoubtedly one of the best pheasant and partridge shoots in Scotland providing testing birds of world-class quality 3 miles/5 km coastal frontage to Loch Striven Substantial pier providing access to spectacular yachting, water sports and sea fishing Red and Roe deer stalking The Glenstriven Arms – the Estate’s own private “public house” Wonderful West Coast views Attractive and diverse woodland Some farmland TOTAL 2,121.70 Hectares / 5,242.84 Acres FOR SALE AS A WHOLE OR IN 8 LOTS Selling Solicitors Sole Selling Agents Anderson Strathern John Clegg & Co 24 Blythswood Square 2 Rutland Square Glasgow G2 4BG Edinburgh EH1 2AS Tel: 0141 242 7965 Tel: 0131 229 8800 Fax: 0141 221 4733 Fax: 0131 229 4827 Contact: Leanne Hill Contact: Jon Lambert John Clegg & Co 3 Chartered Surveyors A12266 Glenstriven vs2_Layout 1 27/05/2011 17:01 Page 4 4 A12266 Glenstriven vs2_Layout 1 27/05/2011 17:01 Page 5 Location Apart from Pier Cottage, which sits adjacent to Loch Striven, all There are 783 entitlements of Single Farm Payment also the properties are in elevated positions with stunning views over available and these are scheduled to produce £43,460 in 2011. Glenstriven lies in some of the most attractive and accessible Loch Striven, a sea loch providing wonderful access to exciting Again, the entitlements are available by separate valuation. wild country in Scotland. It is on the west side of the unspoilt sailing. Cowal Peninsula, an area combining lochs, glens, sea, Careful consideration has been given to the lotting of the mountains and forests. Despite its remote feel, Glasgow One of the greatest developments on the Estate has been the Estate, which allows flexibility for a range of purchasers. There International Airport lies just over an hour’s drive away, making creation of a truly world-class pheasant and partridge shoot, are a number of small houses and farmhouses with a few acres it an easy trip for a weekend, or even a day, from other parts of which, undoubtedly, ranks as one of the best shoots in and two larger properties with 1,848.79 acres and 3,364.54 the country. Scotland. Much of the credit for this lies with the Head Keeper, acres, both estates in their own right. Lastly, it also allows an Ian Smith, who has been with the Estate for the past 17 years. individual to come forward for the whole property. Innellan (10 miles) has a general store, post office, and two His determination, creativity, attention to detail and hard work pubs. The seaside town of Dunoon lies approximately 14 miles mean that parties from as far afield as the US and Hong Kong on the east side of the Peninsula and provides two ferry links return year after year to shoot the most challenging of birds. Historical Note across the Clyde to Gourock. Dunoon offers a range of shops and services, whilst Glasgow has all the shops, facilities and The Estate was awarded highly commended in the Purdey The story and success of Barnes Wallis’ Bouncing Bomb in services expected of a major city. Awards in 2001 for Wild Game Conservation in recognition of WWII is well documented. Targets such as hydro electric dams the quality of habitat, conservation and game management and floating vessels moored in calm waters in the Norwegian The area provides an excellent base for exploring Argyll. There employed on the Estate. Fjords were seen as targets. is spectacular hill walking, climbing and mountaineering and, for the country sportsman, the dramatic Cowal scenery is also For the owner, Glenstriven has been a most wonderful project. Two sizes of bombs were used and dropped by Lancaster host to some of the most exciting deer stalking in Scotland. A second home in the true sense of the word and the most Bombers and Mosquito Fighters. The bombs were dropped at Numerous lochs and rivers throughout the county provide both wonderful environment in which to bring up a family and to “precisely” sixty feet above the water at 232 mph with back-spin salmon and trout fishing and the West Coast is famous for its entertain friends. at 500 rpm. exciting sailing and varied coastline. Toward is a popular anchorage for yachts and also has an active small boat sailing The Estate pier provides access to the West Coast waters with There are many accounts of test runs including Chesil Beach, club. Nearby golf courses include Dunoon (18 holes) and some of the best sailing in the British Isles and Europe. Dorset and the spectacular destruction of a redundant damn Innellan (9 holes). Further afield are the renowned courses of and Nant-y-Gro near Rhayader in Wales; however, one of the Loch Lomond, Troon, Turnberry, Western Gailes, and The hills above Glenstriven House with their commercial and secret test sites was Loch Striven, where the topography of the Prestwick, with a host of other magnificent inland but mainly amenity woodlands on the lower slopes and heather-clad tops, surrounding hills at the head of the loch was similar to some links courses. produce grazing for both Red and Roe deer. Due to the mild sites in Germany. west coast weather and shelter from the forestry, the beasts thrive and tend to grow to a large size. Dundee University has recently carried out a survey and Description discovered fourteen test bombs lying at the bottom of Loch For those not wishing to partake in water or field sports, Striven. The rocks at the side of the Loch still show signs of Glenstriven is an exceptional quality residential, sporting and Glenstriven provides the most peaceful and secluded location blackness where tar was set alight during practices to confuse forestry estate, extending in total to some 2,121.70 hectares / with attractive walks, wonderful views, hills to climb and the local population. 5,242.84 acres. It was purchased by the current owner in 1981 beautiful gardens to appreciate. and during the past 30 years has been developed and improved All the local residents had been evacuated due to the secret in many ways. Glenstriven House was totally refurbished and The Estate runs a herd of Highland Cattle, which, at the time of nature of the tests. Only the family of Glenstriven House modernised and is maintained and run to a high standard. preparing these particulars, numbered 40. They are well suited remained. We have been informed that “during test flights, Most of the other houses have also been modernised to provide to the combination of low and high ground and are available they were taken into a back room with the curtains closed until very comfortable accommodation of good quality. for purchase at a separate valuation. the end of the trials”. 5 A12266 Glenstriven vs2_Layout 1 27/05/2011 17:01 Page 6 LOT 1 – GLENSTRIVEN HOUSE There are wonderful views over policy woodlands and across There is one further, rather unusual building, lying close to the 748.18 Hectares / 1,848.79 Acres Loch Striven to mountains, moorland and forestry. Stable Block, “The Glenstriven Arms”, a small, discreet, private (coloured green on the plan) bar used by guests from the main house. It comprises a single It is decorated and maintained to an exacting standard. The room with working bar, bench and stool seating. A compact, residential estate with one of the finest house to-date has been utilised by the owner, family and friends pheasant shoots in Scotland, located on the shores of but it has also been let on a commercial basis to house shooting Estate Pier Loch Striven. parties during the season. The Estate has its own pier constructed from Greenheart timbers. It is designed to work in low or high tide and is a great Glenstriven House was built in 1860 and is accessed by a most Outside is a grass tennis court, flagpole, flowering shrubs and a asset. It allows access to spectacular yachting off the West Coast attractive driveway with an avenue of lime trees followed by wide selection of hybrid rhododendron, wonderful mature of Scotland, water ski-ing in the sheltered loch and sea fishing. specimen conifers. specimen trees, gunnera, lawns and benches, which have been Included in the sale is approximately 5km of sea loch frontage. carefully sited to take advantage of the watery views. The property comprises a most comfortable country house of The Land stone and slate with a harled and painted exterior. It sits in a The Stable Block The land rises from the edge of Loch Striven to the highest wonderful, elevated position with far reaching views over Loch A short walk from Glenstriven House is a most attractive point at Cruach nan Capull at 611m above sea level.