Birlinn Brae

There she is. Standing proud, in her enchanting landscape, Waiting for us.

We draw closer, Muted hues of crimson heather and warm terracotta Blaze in the sunlight.

Calmness and solitude, Where thoughts flow and we breathe deeply. The place we leave the worries of everyday life behind, She sings of a simpler time.

Helping us find our way – guiding and protecting, Our safe haven – sheltering us.

Storms may rage, But the home fire burns bright Beckoning, inviting us to stay She is our gathering place, The place we feel happiest.

Here, the living is good The best of everything from loch and land Where we live life to the fullest And make our time count.

Craftsmen bringing age-old traditions to life using modern technology, Shaped by the past, built for the future. This is somewhere very special.

The vessel of our dreams, She is Birlinn Brae and she is home. 56˚N • STRACHUR • 5˚W

Contents

Location 8

Discover Strachur 10

Our Inspiration 12

Site Plan 14

4 Bedroom Houses 16 With Double Garage

3 Bedroom Houses 28 With Single Garage

3 Bedroom Upside-down Houses 40 With Integrated Garage And Roof Terrace

Specifications 48

About Detail 50

Contact Information 52

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Bridge of Orchy

Location Tyndrum A82 Taynuilt A85 A85 Dalmally A85 A85

Crianlarich Lochearnhead e w A Strachur sits on the shores of Loch Fyne, Cowal Peninsula, h c Lo Argyll and Bute in Scotland’s West Coast. Loch Lomond Inverarnan Strathyre & The Trossachs National Park A819 The village is a beautiful 1hr 30min drive e w A h Loch Fyne from the centre of Glasgow via Loch Lomond, c o Oyster Bar L Cairndow Loch Long and the “Rest and be Thankful”. A815 Callander Inveraray e yn The site borders Loch Lomond & The F ch o A83 L Trossachs National Park and sits in / looks Arrochar A83 over “the best of Loch and Land”. A815

Strachur L Queen Elizabeth

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c Communications h Forest Park

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y i F l h Roads; the A886 leads South to Inver, c A815 o L A82 A811 Otter Ferry, Tighnabruaich and the South Tullochgorm Carrick Castle

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Restaurant Cowal peninsular. The A815 leads North E Loch c

k Lomond to the A83 (Inveraray, Glasgow etc) and Balfron Coylet Inn g n o G

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East to Dunoon and beyond. c L

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Clanchan of Benmore Buses stop in the village and are available Otter Ferry Glendaruel Tighnabruaich Helensborough to all local destinations. Balloch A809 C A82 lyde Kilfinan Hotel Estu Dunoon ary Greenock Ferries from Dunoon (CalMac & Western) Gourock Dumbarton

cross the Clyde estuary (25minutes) to Colintraive A78 A82 L M8

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Gourock and from there a 30-minute drive S

t r M8 A82 i v e Glasgow accesses Glasgow Airport. n International Airport Portvadie Weymss Bay M8 M8 M8 Glasgow Trains are also available from Gourock direct Paisley Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park M74 to Glasgow. Rothesay A737

Largs Set on a gently sloping site immediately Lochwinnoch A77 adjacent to and overlooking Loch Fyne, Cumbrae A78

this location also offers a rich environment Beith M77 for outdoor pursuits.

A737 Stewarton

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Discover Strachur

Strachur, once a ferry port to Inveraray, has a resident population of approximately 750 people, a vibrant village with so much to see and do.

Village amenities within walking Restaurants / Bars nearby include – distance are: Inver (Michelin stared), Loch Fyne Oyster Bar, The Coylet Inn, Oyster Catcher, Kilfinan Post Office / Shop / Café (Out of the Blue) Hotel, Portavadie, The Colintraive Hotel. which is immediately opposite Birlinn Brae. The Strachur Medical Practice offering GP Castles nearby include those at Inveraray, services as well as a dispensing practice. Carrick Castle, Inver (Castle Lachlan), Strachur Primary School for students MacEwan, Arkinglas House and Benmore. between 3 – 12 years of age. Strachur petrol filling station with Natural amenities to visit include convenience store. Puck’s Glen, Benmore gardens and The Creggans Inn Hotel / bar and restaurant Arkinglas Wooded Garden. There are, (with MacPhunn whisky). of course, umpteen hills to be walked, The Clachan Bar with drinks and dining. beaches to be paddled and waters, Pontoon / moorings at both fresh and sea, to be swam. “Strachur Bay Moorings Association” There are two churches and a village hall. Anglers can enjoy both sea and game fishing in near proximity. Sailors and cruisers can Nearby amenities set-off directly from Strachur. Shooting, Dunoon, 20 minutes’ drive, offers: - stalking, sub-aqua diving and many other supermarkets, ironmongery, off-licences, recreational pursuits are all available in bakers, butchers, fishmonger, tradesmen, the immediate environs. cinema, fast food take-a-way outlets, a leisure centre/ swimming pool, chemists, One is limited only by ones’ imagination. gift shops, garages and the annual Cowal Highland Games.

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Our Inspiration

Birlinn Brae land was formerly crofted and provided both arable and livestock produce to its original owners, the MacLennan family, over several generations.

In developing new homes on this site, Thus, a ‘filter of variation’ is introduced Further key design parameters are: As Le Corbusier said, we have sought to maintain strong elements across the site to avoid regimentation and “the house is a machine for living”. of tradition while introducing the best of emulate instead the natural randomness • To damage as little possible the existing new material and technology. Our governing of an evolved village. views towards the loch that are currently A house becomes a Detail-designed design philosophy for the project can be enjoyed by the houses to the east road home by: summarised as follows: The design proposals seek to realise that above the site. a home in the country is about outlook but • Having profoundly well thought through • All recognisable connotations of ‘suburban’ also about its internal environment. • To capture views to the loch for the new spaces which respond to and provide for housing to be avoided as much as possible One significant driver for this scheme is to houses in such a way that each house is as contemporary lifestyles enhancing the in favour of imagery more redolent of position the hearth at the heart of the home, unaware and unobstructed as possible by quality of life for those who dwell in them. ‘rural’, ‘semi-rural’, or ‘frontier’ living. which all life can orientate around. its neighbours. It celebrates the romantic idea of juxtaposing • Combining detailed space planning with • Ancient subconscious symbols of a cold blistering storm outside with a warm • To ensure that views into the site a careful selection of quality materials settlement (iron-age roundhouses, glowing fire inside - something well consistently suggest a sensitive and married to fine craftsmanship ensuring highland black houses) to be evoked understood in Scotland. The architecture appropriate addition to the village. a durability fit for purpose and interactive through tent-like roofs and chimneys. therefore makes a point of allowing the enjoyment. Although wishing to blend with the hearth, and its chimney to characterise its We have chosen to answer these issues by surrounding village, a unique common appearance. The chimney is seen as a motif, stepping the houses into the slope (aka Brae) • Balancing the right furniture, fixtures and character, a shared visual language, from which numerous variations have been with a split-level plan form and one-and-a- fittings with colour, light and texture lifting to give the houses their own sense of created in order to form an identity for half-storey section. This gives the living mood and spirit to higher levels. community and enclosure. the scheme. spaces facing the loch extra ceiling height for a sense of drama fitting of their setting, These are criteria employed and applied by Our solution to the above is to use three The solutions take their basic form from while allowing the sleeping spaces to the Detail. “Birlinn Brae” and those who come to basic interspersed house types, dual the picturesque and vernacular character rear to present the absolute minimum dwell there shall be the beneficiaries of this. pitched roof, hipped roof, and villa form, of the Scottish crofters’ cottage. The design elevation to the east, thus minimising their whose differing relationships to the road then seeks to reinterpret archetypal features impact on the existing landscape. Our are generated by practical issues of path in order to produce a new architectural intention is to disrupt the existing contours gradients and garages. resolution. as little as possible so that the houses will sit as naturally and seamlessly into the ground as can be achieved.

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Site Plan 16 15

1 Plot 1 Darach - ‘Da-rugh’ 14 Plot 2 Calltainn - ‘Cowl-tain’ 2 13 Plot 3 Beithe - ‘Bee-herr’

Plot 4 Feàrna - ‘Fee-yar-ner’

Plot 5 Learag - ‘Ya-rak’ 3

Plot 6 Caorann - ‘Coo-dunn’ 12

Plot 7 Critheann - ‘Cree-unn’ 11 4 Plot 8 Cuileann - ‘Coo-lunn’

Plot 9 Aiteann - ‘Ahh-chung’ 10 5 Plot 10 Seileach - ‘Shell-lugh’

Plot 11 Castan - ‘Cass-tan’ 9 6 Plot 12 Iubhar - ‘Yew-word’

Plot 13 Eidheann - ‘Ay-yung’

8 Plot 14 Fìonain - ‘Fee-onan’

Plot 15 Fraoch - ‘Froo-ugh’

7 Plot 16 Ubhal - ‘Ooo-all’ N

Site plan used for illustration purposes only and may not be to scale.*

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Aiteann • Calltainn • Caorann Critheann • Eidheann • Feàrna • Fionain

Natural Scottish Larch clad houses in reference to the Traditional ‘Birlinn’ galleys of Somerled, Lord of the Isles. Metal roofs in further nautical homage, in varying shades of grey and red emulating the slate and red tin roofs of west coast cottages and barns.

Split level to sit sympathetically into the existing site contours. The entry sequence from the entrance passageways to living rooms are calculated to create drama as steps and rising ceiling heights culminate in a spectacular open-plan living room with patio doors opening onto lochside views.

Under the dual-pitch roof, the bedroom level upstairs is glimpsed from below via a balustraded landing overlooking the entry hall.

A wood-burning stove in an inglenook on the south gable provides a living heart for the home. Roofspaces incorporate generous storage ‘gunnels’. Natural materials, Air-Source heat pumps and high insulation levels ensure cutting-edge sustainability credentials.

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Store Hatch Access Store

Study/ Bedroom 4 Store

Upper Study/ Landing Bedroom 4

Upper Landing

Store Void

Bedroom 3 Bedroom 2

Store

Bathroom Bedroom 3 Bedroom 2

Bathroom

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Eaves Storage

Calltainn • Cowl-tain Feàrna • Fee-yar-ner Bins PLOT 2 Bins PLOT 4

WC En-Suite WC En-Suite Shower Shower Room Room

Utility Utility Bedroom 1 Bedroom 1 Store Store Store Store

Full Height Full Height Kitchen Units Kitchen Units Double Garage Entrance Hall

Entrance Hall Kitchen Kitchen

Double Garage

Lounge Lounge

Study Study Dining Dining

Ground Floor Ground Floor

Hatch Access Store Hatch Access Store

Store Store

Study/ Study/ Bedroom 4 Bedroom 4

Upper Upper Landing Landing Void

Store Store

Bedroom 3 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 2

Bathroom Bathroom

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Eaves Storage Eaves Storage

First Floor First Floor

Ground Floor Metres Feet & inches First Floor Metres Feet & Inches Ground Floor Metres Feet & inches First Floor Bins Metres Feet & Inches Entrance Vestibule 4.48 x 1.58 14’8” x 5’2” Upper Landing 3.40 x 3.30 11’2” x 10’9” Entrance Vestibule 4.48 x 1.58 14’8” x 5’2” Upper Landing 3.40 x 3.30 11’2” x 10’9” Bins Hallway 6.08 x 1.30 19’11” x 4’3” Bedroom 2 4.24 x 3.35 14’1” x 11’ Hallway 6.08 x 1.30 19’11” x 4’3” Bedroom 2 4.24 x 3.35 14’1” x 11’

Lounge / Kitchen / Diner 9.23 x 6.60 30’3” x 21’7” Bedroom 3 5.07 x 3.65 16’7” x 11’9” Lounge / Kitchen / Diner 9.23 x 6.60WC 30’3” xEn-Suite 21’7” Bedroom 3 5.07 x 3.65 16’7” x 11’9” Shower Bedroom 1 4.80 x 4.61 15’9” x 15’2” Study / Bedroom 4 3.50 x 3.30 11’6” x 10’9” Bedroom 1 4.80 x 4.61 15’9” x Room 15’2” Study / Bedroom 4 3.50 x 3.30 11’6” x 10’9”

Bedroom 1 En-Suite 2.61 x 2.37 8’7”WC x 7’9” En-Suite Store 4.50 x 3.33 14’9” x 10’11” Bedroom 1 En-Suite 2.61 x 2.37 8’7” x 7’9” Store 4.50 x 3.33 14’9” x 10’11” Shower Utility 2.00 x 1.80 6’7” x 5’11 Room Bathroom 2.05 x 2.00 6’9” x 6’7” Utility 2.00 x 1.80Utility 6’7” x 5’11 Bathroom 2.05 x 2.00 6’9” x 6’7” Bedroom 1 Store W.C. 2.00 x 1.52 6’7” x 4’11” Store 1.68 x 0.76 5’5” x 2’6” W.C. 2.00 x 1.52 6’7” x 4’11”Store Store 1.68 x 0.76 5’5” x 2’6”

Store 1.31 x 0.60 2’3”Utility x 2’ Store 1.31 x 0.60 2’3” x 2’ Bedroom 1 Under Stair Store 1.99 x 0.90 6’7” x 2’11”Store Store Internal Floor Area 199.6 m2 2148 ft2 Under Stair Store 1.99 x 0.90 6’7” x 2’11” Internal Floor Area 200.5 m2 2158 ft2 Full Height Garage 6.38 x 5.94 20’11” x 19’6” Kitchen Units Garage 6.38 x 5.94 20’11” x 19’6” Entrance Hall 2 2 2 2 Plot Area 661 m 7115 ft Kitchen Plot Area 975.6 m 10501 ft Full Height Floor plan used for illustration purposes only and may not be to scale.* Kitchen Units Floor plan used for illustration purposes only and may not be to scale.* Double Garage Double Garage

Entrance Hall Kitchen 20 Live better longer Lounge Live better longer 21 Study Dining Lounge

Study

Dining Hatch Access Store

Hatch Access Store

Store Store

Study/ Bedroom 4 Study/ Bedroom 4

Upper Landing Upper Void Landing Void

Store Bedroom 3 Store Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3 Bedroom 2

Bathroom Bathroom

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Caorann • Coo-dunn Critheann • Cree-unn Bins PLOT 6 Bins PLOT 7

WC En-Suite WC En-Suite Shower Shower Room Room

Utility Utility Bedroom 1 Double Garage Bedroom 1 Store Store Store Store

Entrance Hall

Full Height Full Height Kitchen Units Kitchen Units Entrance Hall

Kitchen Kitchen

Double Garage

Lounge Lounge

Study Study Dining Dining

Ground Floor Ground Floor

Hatch Access Store Hatch Access Store

Store Store

Study/ Study/ Bedroom 4 Bedroom 4

Upper Upper Landing Landing Void Void

Store Store Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 2

Bathroom Bathroom

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Eaves Storage Eaves Storage

First Floor First Floor Bins

Ground Floor Metres Feet & inches First Floor Metres Feet & Inches GroundBins Floor Metres Feet & inches First Floor Metres Feet & Inches Entrance Vestibule 4.48 x 1.58 14’8” x 5’2” Upper Landing 3.40 x 3.30 11’2” x 10’9” Entrance Vestibule 4.48 x 1.58 14’8” x 5’2” Upper Landing 3.40 x 3.30 11’2” x 10’9” Hallway 6.08 x 1.30 19’11” x 4’3” Bedroom 2 4.24 x 3.35 14’1” x 11’ Hallway 6.08 x 1.30 19’11” x 4’3” Bedroom 2 4.24 x 3.35 14’1” x 11’

Lounge / Kitchen / Diner 9.23 x 6.60 WC30’3” x 21’7”En-Suite Bedroom 3 5.07 x 3.65 16’7” x 11’9” Lounge / Kitchen / Diner 9.23 x 6.60 30’3” x 21’7” Bedroom 3 5.07 x 3.65 16’7” x 11’9” Shower WC Room En-Suite Bedroom 1 4.80 x 4.61 15’9” x 15’2” Study / Bedroom 4 3.50 x 3.30 11’6” x 10’9” Bedroom 1 4.80 x 4.61 15’9” xShower 15’2” Study / Bedroom 4 3.50 x 3.30 11’6” x 10’9” Room Bedroom 1 En-Suite 2.61 x 2.37 8’7” x 7’9” Store 4.50 x 3.33 14’9” x 10’11” Bedroom 1 En-Suite 2.61 x 2.37 8’7” x 7’9” Store 4.50 x 3.33 14’9” x 10’11” Utility 2.00 x 1.80 Utility6’7” x 5’11 Bathroom 2.05 x 2.00 6’9” x 6’7” Utility 2.00 x 1.80 Utility 6’7” x 5’11 Bathroom 2.05 x 2.00 6’9” x 6’7” Bedroom 1 Store Store W.C. 2.00 x 1.52 6’7” x 4’11” Store 1.68 x 0.76 5’5” x 2’6” W.C. Double Garage 2.00 x 1.52 6’7” x 4’11” StoreBedroom 1 1.68 x 0.76 5’5” x 2’6” Store Store Store 1.31 x 0.60 2’3” x 2’ Store 1.31 x 0.60 2’3” x 2’ Entrance Hall Under Stair Store 1.99 x 0.90 6’7” x 2’11” Internal Floor Area 200.5 m2 2158 ft2 Under Stair Store 1.99 x 0.90 6’7” x 2’11” Internal Floor Area 199.6 m2 2148 ft2 Full Height Kitchen Units Garage 6.38 x 5.94 20’11” x 19’6” Full Height Garage 6.38 x 5.94 20’11” x 19’6” Entrance Hall Kitchen Units 2 ft2 2 2 Kitchen Plot Area 1254.8 m 13506 Plot Area 1382 m 14876 ft Floor plan used for illustration purposes only and may not be to scale.* Floor plan used for illustration purposes only and may not be to scale.* Kitchen Double Garage

22 Live better longer Lounge Live better longer 23 Lounge Study Dining Study Dining Hatch Access Store Hatch Access Store

Store Store

Study/ Study/ Bedroom 4 Bedroom 4

Upper Upper Landing Landing Void Void

Store Store Bedroom 3 Bedroom 3

Bedroom 2 Bedroom 2

Bathroom Bathroom

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Aiteann • Ahh-chung Eidheann • Ay-yung Bins PLOT 9 Bins PLOT 13

WC En-Suite WC En-Suite Shower Shower Room Room

Utility Utility

Double Garage Bedroom 1 Double Garage Bedroom 1 Store Store Store Store

Entrance Hall Entrance Hall

Full Height Full Height Kitchen Units Kitchen Units

Kitchen Kitchen

Lounge Lounge

Study Study Dining Dining

Ground Floor Ground Floor

Hatch Access Store Hatch Access Store

Store Store

Study/ Study/ Bedroom 4 Bedroom 4

Upper Upper Landing Landing Void Void

Store Store Bedroom 3 Bedroom 3

Bedroom 2 Bedroom 2

Bathroom Bathroom

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Eaves Storage Eaves Storage

First Floor First Floor

GroundBins Floor Metres Feet & inches First Floor Metres Feet & Inches GroundBins Floor Metres Feet & inches First Floor Metres Feet & Inches Entrance Vestibule 4.48 x 1.58 14’8” x 5’2” Upper Landing 3.40 x 3.30 11’2” x 10’9” Entrance Vestibule 4.48 x 1.58 14’8” x 5’2” Upper Landing 3.40 x 3.30 11’2” x 10’9” Hallway 6.08 x 1.30 19’11” x 4’3” Bedroom 2 4.24 x 3.35 14’1” x 11’ Hallway 6.08 x 1.30 19’11” x 4’3” Bedroom 2 4.24 x 3.35 14’1” x 11’ Lounge / Kitchen / Diner 9.23 x 6.60 30’3” x 21’7” Bedroom 3 5.07 x 3.65 16’7” x 11’9” Lounge / Kitchen / Diner 9.23 x 6.60 30’3” x 21’7” Bedroom 3 5.07 x 3.65 16’7” x 11’9” WC En-Suite WC En-Suite Bedroom 1 4.80 x 4.61 15’9” x 15’2”Shower Study / Bedroom 4 3.50 x 3.30 11’6” x 10’9” Bedroom 1 4.80 x 4.61 15’9” x Shower15’2” Study/ Bedroom 4 3.50 x 3.30 11’6” x 10’9” Room Room Bedroom 1 En-Suite 2.61 x 2.37 8’7” x 7’9” Store 4.50 x 3.33 14’9” x 10’11” Bedroom 1 En-Suite 2.61 x 2.37 8’7” x 7’9” Store 4.50 x 3.33 14’9” x 10’11” Utility 2.00 x 1.80 6’7”Utility x 5’11 Bathroom 2.05 x 2.00 6’9” x 6’7” Utility 2.00 x 1.80 Utility6’7” x 5’11 Bathroom 2.05 x 2.00 6’9” x 6’7”

W.C. Double Garage 2.00 x 1.52 6’7” x 4’11” Store Bedroom 1 1.68 x 0.76 5’5” x 2’6” W.C. Double Garage 2.00 x 1.52 6’7” x 4’11” Store Bedroom 1 1.68 x 0.76 5’5” x 2’6” Store Store Store Store Store 1.31 x 0.60 2’3” x 2’ Store 1.31 x 0.60 2’3” x 2’ Entrance Hall Entrance Hall Under Stair Store 1.99 x 0.90 6’7” x 2’11” Internal Floor Area 199.6 m2 2148 ft2 Under Stair Store 1.99 x 0.90 6’7” x 2’11” Internal Floor Area 199.6 m2 2148 ft2

Full Height Garage 6.38 x 5.94 20’11” x 19’6” Full Height Garage 6.38 x 5.94 20’11” x 19’6” Kitchen Units Kitchen Units Plot Area 770 m2 8288 ft2 Plot Area 674 m2 7255 ft2 Floor plan used for illustration purposes only and may not be to scale.* Kitchen Floor plan used for illustration purposes only and may not be to scale.* Kitchen

24 Live better longer Live better longer 25 Lounge Lounge

Study Study Dining Dining Hatch Access Store

Store

Study/ Bedroom 4

Upper Landing

Store Bedroom 3

Bedroom 2

Bathroom 56˚N • STRACHUR • 5˚W 56˚N • STRACHUR • 5˚W

Eaves Storage Fionain • Fee-onan PLOT 14 Bins

WC En-Suite Shower Room

Utility

Bedroom 1 Store Store Double Garage

Entrance Hall

Full Height Kitchen Units

Kitchen

Lounge

Study

Dining

Ground Floor

Hatch Access Store

Store

Study/ Bedroom 4

Upper Landing

Store Bedroom 3

Bedroom 2

Bathroom

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Eaves Storage

First Floor Bins Ground Floor Metres Feet & inches First Floor Metres Feet & Inches Entrance Vestibule 4.48 x 1.58 14’8” x 5’2” Upper Landing 3.40 x 3.30 11’2” x 10’9” Hallway 6.08 x 1.30 19’11” x 4’3” Bedroom 2 4.24 x 3.35 14’1” x 11’ WC En-Suite Lounge / Kitchen / Diner 9.23 x 6.60 30’3” x 21’7” BedroomShower 3 5.07 x 3.65 16’7” x 11’9” Room Bedroom 1 4.80 x 4.61 15’9” x 15’2” Study / Bedroom 4 3.50 x 3.30 11’6” x 10’9” Bedroom 1 En-Suite 2.61 x 2.37 8’7” x 7’9” Store Utility 4.50 x 3.33 14’9” x 10’11”

Utility 2.00 x 1.80 6’7”Bedroom 1x 5’11 Bathroom 2.05 x 2.00 6’9” x 6’7” Store Store Double Garage

W.C. 2.00 x 1.52 6’7” x 4’11” Store Entrance Hall 1.68 x 0.76 5’5” x 2’6” Store 1.31 x 0.60 2’3” x 2’ 2 2 Under Stair Store 1.99 x 0.90 6’7”Full Heightx 2’11” Internal Floor Area 199.6 m 2148 ft Kitchen Units Garage 6.38 x 5.94 20’11” x 19’6” Kitchen Plot Area 530 m2 5705 ft2 Floor plan used for illustration purposes only and may not be to scale.*

Lounge

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Beithe • Castan • Cuileann • Darach Iubhar • Learag • Seileach

Natural Scottish Larch clad houses in reference to the Traditional ‘Birlinn’ galleys of Somerled, Lord of the Isles. Metal roofs in further nautical homage, in varying shades of grey and red emulating the slate and red tin roofs of west coast cottages and barns.

Split level to sit sympathetically into the Roofspaces incorporate generous existing site contours. The entry sequence storage ‘gunnels’. Natural materials, from the entrance passageways to living Air-Source heat pumps and high rooms are calculated to create drama as insulation levels ensure cutting-edge steps and rising ceiling heights culminate sustainability credentials. in a spectacular open-plan living room with patio doors opening onto lochside views.

The open-tread staircase to the upper level affords glimpses right through the building towards the loch, while light filters down from the hipped pyramidal roof above.

The bedroom level upstairs features a small study gallery, seated from where the loch itself, as well as the living room below, can be viewed. A doubled-sided wood-burning stove in the centre of the house provides a living heart for the home.

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Bathroom Bathroom

Bedroom 3 Bedroom 3

Store Store Upper Hall Upper Hall

Balcony Balustrade Balcony Balustrade

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Darach • Da-rugh Beithe • Bee-herr PLOT 1 PLOT 3 Bins Bins

Store Store Store Store

Shower Shower Room Room

Bedroom 2 Bedroom 2

Bedroom 1 Bedroom 1

Lower Hall Lower Hall Entrance Hall Hall Entrance

Utility Utility

Full Height Full Height Kitchen Units Kitchen Units Single Garage

Lounge Lounge Single Garage Kitchen Kitchen Dining Dining

Ground Floor Ground Floor

Hatch Access Loft Void Over Hallway Hatch Access Loft Void Over Hallway

Bathroom Bathroom

Bedroom 3 Bedroom 3

Store Store Upper Hall Upper Hall

Balcony Balustrade Balcony Balustrade

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Ground Floor Metres Feet & inches First Floor Metres Feet & Inches Ground Floor Metres Feet & inches First Floor Metres Feet & Inches Entrance Vestibule 4.48 x 1.58 14’8” x 5’2” Upper Landing 2.41 x 2.24 7’10” x 7’4” Entrance Vestibule 4.48 x 1.58 14’8” x 5’2” Upper Landing 2.41 x 2.24 7’10” x 7’4” Bins Hallway 4.74 xBins 4.70 15’7” x 15’5” Bedroom 3 4.82 x 2.80 15’9” x 9’2” Hallway 4.74 x 4.70 15’7” x 15’5” Bedroom 3 4.82 x 2.80 15’9” x 9’2” Store Store Store Store Lounge / Kitchen / Diner 9.23 x 4.50 30’3” x 14’9” Bathroom 2.53 x 1.71 8’4” x 5’7” Lounge / Kitchen / Diner 9.23 x 4.50 30’3” x 14’9” Bathroom 2.53 x 1.71 8’4” x 5’7” Shower Shower Bedroom 1 4.05 x 3.56 13’3”Room x 11’8” Store 4.83 x 2.20 15’9” x 7’3” Bedroom 1 4.05 x 3.56 13’3”Room x 11’8” Store 4.83 x 2.20 15’9” x 7’3” Bedroom 2 3.70 x 3.03 12’2” x 9’11 Bedroom 2 3.70 x 3.03 12’2” x 9’11 Bedroom 2 Shower Room 2.30 x 1.82 7’7” x 6’ Internal Floor Area 160.2 m2 1724 ft2 Shower Room 2.30 x 1.82 7’7” x 6’ InternalBedroom Floor 2 Area 160.2 m2 1724 ft2 Utility Recess 3.03 x 0.70 9’11”Bedroom x 1 2’3” Garage 6.38 x 3.41 20’11” x 10’5” Utility Recess 3.03 x 0.70 9’11”Bedroom 1 x 2’3” Garage 6.38 x 3.41 20’11” x 10’5” 2 2 2 2 Store 1.00 x 0.60 3’3” x 2’ PlotLower Hall Area 525 m 5651 ft Store 1.00 x 0.60 3’3” x 2’ Plot Area 813.7 m 88759 ft Lower Hall Entrance Hall Hall Entrance

Utility Utility

Full Height Full Height Kitchen Units Kitchen Units Floor plan used for illustration purposes only and may not be to scale.* Floor plan used for illustration purposes only and may not be to scale.* Single Garage

Lounge Lounge 32 Live better longer Single Garage Live better longer Kitchen Kitchen 33 Dining Dining Hatch Access Loft Void Over Hallway Void Over Hallway

Bathroom Bedroom 3

Bathroom Hatch Access Loft Access Hatch

Bedroom 3

Upper Hall Store Upper Hall Store

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Learag • Ya-rak Cuileann • Coo-lunn Bins PLOT 5 Bins PLOT 8

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Utility Utility Entrance Hall

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First Floor First Floor Bins Ground Floor Metres Feet & inches First Floor Bins Metres Feet & Inches Ground Floor Metres Feet & inches First Floor Metres Feet & Inches Entrance Vestibule 4.48 x 1.58 14’8” x 5’2” Upper Landing 2.41 x 2.24 7’10” x 7’4” Entrance Vestibule 4.48 x 1.58 14’8” x 5’2” Upper Landing 2.41 x 2.24 7’10” x 7’4” Hallway 4.74 x 4.70 15’7” x 15’5” Bedroom 3 4.82 x 2.80 15’9” x 9’2” Hallway 4.74 x 4.70 15’7” x 15’5” Bedroom 3 4.82 x 2.80 15’9” x 9’2” Store Store Store Lounge / Kitchen / Diner 9.23 x 4.50 30’3” x 14’9” BathroomStore 2.53 x 1.71 8’4” x 5’7” Lounge / Kitchen / Diner 9.23 x 4.50 30’3” x 14’9” Bathroom 2.53 x 1.71 8’4” x 5’7” Single Garage Shower Shower Lower Hall Room Bedroom 1 4.05 x 3.56 13’3” x 11’8” Store Room 4.83 x 2.20 15’9” x 7’3” Bedroom 1 4.05 x 3.56 13’3” x 11’8” Store 4.83 x 2.20 15’9” x 7’3” Bedroom 2 Bedroom Bedroom 2 3.70 x 3.03 12’2” x 9’11 Bedroom 2 3.70 x 3.03 12’2” x 9’11 2 2 2 2 Shower Room 2.30 x 1.82 7’7” x 6’ Internal Floor Area 163.3 m 1758 ft Shower Room 2.30 x 1.82 Bedroom7’7” 2 x 6’ Internal Floor Area 162.9 m 1753 ft Utility Recess 3.03 x 0.70 9’11” x 2’3” Garage 6.38 x 3.41 20’11” x 10’5” Utility Recess 3.03 x 0.70 9’11” x 2’3” Garage 6.38 x 3.41 20’11” x 10’5” 2 2 2 2 Store 1.00 x 0.60 3’3” x 2’ Plot Area 910.8 m 9804 ft Store 1.00Entrance x Hall 0.60 3’3” x 2’ Plot Area 755 m 8127 ft

Lower Hall Bedroom 1 Bedroom 1

Utility Utility Entrance Hall

Full Height Full Height Kitchen Units Kitchen Units Floor plan used for illustration purposes only and may not be to scale.* Floor plan used for illustration purposes only and may not be to scale.*

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Single Garage Void Over Hallway Void Over Hallway

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Seileach • Shell-lugh Castan • Cass-tan Bins PLOT Bins 10 PLOT 11

Store Store Store Store

Single Garage Shower Single Garage Shower Lower Hall Lower Hall Room Room

Bedroom 2 Bedroom 2

Entrance Hall Entrance Hall

Bedroom 1 Bedroom 1

Utility Utility

Full Height Full Height Kitchen Units Kitchen Units

Lounge Lounge Kitchen Kitchen Dining Dining

Ground Floor Ground Floor

Void Over Hallway Void Over Hallway

Bedroom 3 Bedroom 3

Bathroom Bathroom Hatch Access Loft Access Hatch Hatch Access Loft Access Hatch

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Balcony Balustrade Balcony Balustrade

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First Floor First Floor Bins Ground FloorBins Metres Feet & inches First Floor Metres Feet & Inches Ground Floor Metres Feet & inches First Floor Metres Feet & Inches Entrance Vestibule 4.48 x 1.58 14’8” x 5’2” Upper Landing 2.41 x 2.24 7’10” x 7’4” Entrance Vestibule 4.48 x 1.58 14’8” x 5’2” Upper Landing 2.41 x 2.24 7’10” x 7’4” Hallway 4.74 x 4.70 15’7” x 15’5” Bedroom 3 4.82 x 2.80 15’9” x 9’2” Hallway 4.74 x 4.70 15’7” x 15’5” Bedroom 3 4.82 x 2.80 15’9” x 9’2” Store Store Store Store Lounge / Kitchen / Diner 9.23 x 4.50 30’3” x 14’9” Bathroom 2.53 x 1.71 8’4” x 5’7” Lounge / Kitchen / Diner 9.23 x 4.50 30’3” x 14’9” Bathroom 2.53 x 1.71 8’4” x 5’7” Single Garage Shower Single Garage Shower Lower Hall Lower Hall Bedroom 1 4.05 x 3.56 13’3” x 11’8” Store Room 4.83 x 2.20 15’9” x 7’3” Bedroom 1 4.05 x 3.56 13’3” x 11’8” Store Room 4.83 x 2.20 15’9” x 7’3” Bedroom 2 3.70 x 3.03 12’2” x 9’11 Bedroom 2 3.70 x 3.03 12’2” x 9’11 2 2 2 2 Shower Room 2.30 x 1.82 7’7”Bedroom 2x 6’ Internal Floor Area 162.9 m 1753 ft Shower Room 2.30 x 1.82 Bedroom7’7” 2 x 6’ Internal Floor Area 162.9 m 1753 ft Utility Recess 3.03 x 0.70 9’11” x 2’3” Garage 6.38 x 3.41 20’11” x 10’5” Utility Recess 3.03 x 0.70 9’11” x 2’3” Garage 6.38 x 3.41 20’11” x 10’5” 2 2 2 2 Store 1.00 xEntrance 0.60 Hall 3’3” x 2’ Plot Area 741 m 7976 ft Store 1.00Entrance x Hall 0.60 3’3” x 2’ Plot Area 761 m 8191 ft

Bedroom 1 Bedroom 1

Utility Utility

Full Height Full Height Kitchen Units Kitchen Units Floor plan used for illustration purposes only and may not be to scale.* Floor plan used for illustration purposes only and may not be to scale.*

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Bedroom 3

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Upper Hall

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Iubhar • Yew-word PLOT 12 Bins

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Bedroom 3

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Ground Floor Metres Feet & Inches First Floor Metres Feet Bins & Inches Entrance Vestibule 4.48 x 1.58 14’8” x 5’2” Upper Landing 2.41 x 2.24 7’10” x 7’4” Hallway 4.74 x 4.70 15’7” x 15’5” Bedroom 3 4.82 x 2.80 15’9” x 9’2” Store Lounge / Kitchen / Diner 9.23 x 4.50 30’3” x 14’9” Bathroom 2.53 xSingle 1.71 Garage 8’4” x 5’7” Bedroom 1 4.05 x 3.56 13’3” x 11’8” Store 4.83 x 2.20 15’9” x 7’3” Bedroom 2 3.70 x 3.03 12’2” x 9’11 2 2 Shower Room 2.30 x 1.82 7’7” Bedroom x 16’ Internal FloorBedroom Area 2 166.2 m 1789 ft Utility Recess 3.03 x 0.70 9’11” x 2’3” Garage 6.38 x 3.41 20’11” x 10’5” 2 2 Entrance Hall Entrance Store 1.00 x 0.60 3’3” x 2’ PlotLower Hall Area 720 m 7750 ft

Shower Room

Store Utility

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Fraoch • Ubhal

Natural Scottish Larch clad houses in reference to the Traditional ‘Birlinn’ galleys of Somerled, Lord of the Isles. Metal roofs in further nautical homage of tin roofs of west coast cottages and barns.

These two landmark villas mark the transition from the existing village to the new development. This being an ‘upside- down’ style house for elevated views to the loch, a wood-burning stove sits at the heart of the first-floor living room with patio doors opening onto a luxurious private external terrace.

Bedrooms and internal garage downstairs are grouped around a top-lit hallway in which an open-tread staircase beckons upwards to the light above. An external brick-clad entrance portico adds gravitas to these signature buildings.

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BinsBins Bins Fraoch • Froo-ugh Ubhal • Ooo-allBins PLOT 15 PLOT 16

Bedroom 2 Bath / Shower Room Bedroom 3 BathBath // ShowerShower Bedroom 2 Bath / Shower RoomRoom Bedroom 3 BedroomBedroom 22 Room BedroomBedroom 33

Garage

Garage Entrance Hall

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WC

WCWC WC GarageGarage Utility Utility Utility Utility

En-Suite Bedroom 1 En-SuiteEn-Suite En-Suite BedroomBedroom 11 Bedroom 1

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Dining Study Study Study Study Balcony Terrace Balcony Terrace Balcony Terrace Balcony Terrace

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Ground Floor Metres Feet & inches First Floor Metres Feet & Inches Ground Floor Metres Feet & inches First Floor Metres Feet & Inches Entrance Hallway 10.44 x 3.50 34’3” x 11’5” Lounge / Kitchen / Diner 9.25 x 8.96 30’4” x 29’5” Entrance Hallway 10.44 x 3.50 34’3” x 11’5” Lounge / Kitchen / Diner 9.25 x 8.96 30’4” x 29’5” Bedroom 1 4.41 x 3.50 14’5” x 11’5” Roof Terrace 9.25 x 3.10 30’4” x 10’2” Bedroom 1 4.41 x 3.50 14’5” x 11’5” Roof Terrace 9.25 x 3.10 30’4” x 10’2” Bedroom 1 En-Suite 2.13 x 1.83 6’10” x 6’ Bedroom 1 En-Suite 2.13 x 1.83 6’10” x 6’ Bedroom 2 4.37 x 3.39 14’4” x 11’2” Internal Floor Area 175.35 m2 1887 ft2 Bedroom 2 4.37 x 3.39 14’4” x 11’2” Internal Foor Area 175.35 m2 1887 ft2 Bath / Shower Room 3.59 x 3.10 11’9” x 10’2” Garage 5.54 x 3.79 18’2” x 12’5” Bath / Shower Room 3.59 x 3.10 11’9” x 10’2” Garage 5.54 x 3.79 18’2” x 12’5” W.C. 1.86 x 1.20 6’1” x 3’1 Plot Area 678 m2 7298 ft2 W.C. 1.86 x 1.20 6’1” x 3’1 Plot Area 574 m2 6179 ft2 Bedroom 3 4.48 x 3.60 14’8” x 11’10” Bedroom 3 4.48 x 3.60 14’8” x 11’10” Utility Room 3.49 x 1.60 11’5” x 5’3” Utility room 3.49 x 1.60 11’5” x 5’3”

Floor plan used for illustration purposes only and may not be to scale.* Floor plan used for illustration purposes only and may not be to scale.*

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Specifications

Super-Structure Outstanding quality Robust and highly energy efficient building frame Finishes, fixtures and fittings match the standard of steel and timber frame panels sitting on a set by Birlinn Brae’s architecture and the reinforced concrete raft foundation. There are surrounding natural environment. High levels high levels of thermal insulation, zinc standing of acoustic and thermal insulation; painted, seam roof covering and timber framed double solid core, grooved panel doors with quality glazed windows / external doors. All overclad Japanned door furniture; grooved feature wall with natural Larch. panelling, feature and task LED light fittings and soft-tone coloured walls… all combine in Heating and Hot water a harmony designed to provide a fully uplifting Air source heat pumps (externally located) provide environmental experience. highly energy efficient hot water with storage tank. In addition, there is a modern, glass fronted log Ready to entertain burning stove located within the lounge / kitchen / New cabling throughout means your Sky receiver, dining space. Smart HDTV and home cinema system plug straight in. CAT 6 network and telephone points Uniquely luxurious kitchens are provided. There is a “double knock” Kitchens and utility rooms in each house have fire / smoke / CO2 detection and alarm system. been individually designed to take advantage of Birlinn Brae’s unique spaces. Soft closing doors / Garages drawers; powerful extract systems; solid oak Electric up-and-over doors (with remote control) worktops, lacquered doors, tiled splashbacks and provide vehicle access. Lighting power and AEG integrated appliances. As the Shakers said… independent electrical distribution board ready ”A place for everything and everything in its place” for an Electric Vehicle Charging point installation. we believe the practicability of our kitchen designs are exceeded only by the quality of their aesthetic. *Please refer to Important Notice.

Beautiful bathrooms Each bathroom and en-suite match classic sanitary and brassware with carefully considered tiling. Concealed cisterns and wall mounted toilet pans. There are heated towel rails and coordinated accessories of robe hooks, wall mounted toilet roll holders and shampoo shelves.

Images from previous Detail projects.

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About Detail

Established in London in 1984 the firm has a wealth of experience in both commercial and residential property markets

In 2008 Gordon and Natasha relocated the Further expertise is provided by our business to Glasgow and shifted the associate professionals (with whom we emphasis from client based projects to have tried and tested relationships) in niche residential development. Quantity Surveying, Mechanical / Electrical Services, Structural / civil Engineering Over the past 12 years Detail have completed and Landscape Architecture. many successful residential developments. Primarily these developments have been We hope you will enjoy. the conversion of existing “A” listed buildings and new-build individual homes. Gordon and Natasha Russell (founding partners) Detail. The success of these developments is due to a very high level of local knowledge; www.detail.co.uk a profound understanding of economic realities borne from over 30 years experience in the construction industry and a design led output / belief in quality of environment.

With a reputation for integrity and quality, Detail have repeatedly set a new benchmark in Glasgow’s residential markets.

Images from previous Detail projects.

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Contact information

For more information on this stunning development, please contact Strutt & Parker Residential & New Homes Division who will be more than happy to help.

Strutt & Parker is Sole Selling Agent.

Telephone: +44 (0)141 473 0841 [email protected]

*Important Notice – All reasonable efforts will be made to ensure that any changes will be of an equal or higher standard. The plans represented in this brochure are for illustrative purposes only and not drawn to scale. Although every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of all the information given, the contents do not form part of any contract, or constitute a representation or warranty, and as such should be treated as a guide only. Photographs and computer images are for illustrative purposes only. Details should be confirmed with the selling agent and interested parties are advised to consult their solicitor.

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