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Kilcamb Lodge Strontian, Argyll Kilcamb Lodge Strontian, Argyll, PH36 4HY A unique opportunity to purchase a charming country house hotel or lifestyle business on the west coast with an idyllic setting overlooking Loch Sunart. Fort William 24 miles, Oban 50 miles, Glasgow Airport 106 miles (All distances are approximate) Accommodation & Amenities An attractive former hunting Lodge with 4 reception rooms, 11 bedroom suites and ancillary accommodation Detached bungalow with 3 bedrooms suites 17 acres of beautiful loch-side, gardens, meadow and attractive mixed mature woodland Derelict waterside Victorian Bathing House with development opportunities 415 metres of foreshore On Loch Sunart including two deep water moorings Wonderful opportunity to acquire an existing hotel business or alternatively as a private Lodge with flexible business potential in a spectacular waterfront position About 17.80 acres Edinburgh 80 Queen Street, Edinburgh EH2 4NF Tel: 0131 222 9600 [email protected] knightfrank.co.uk Situation Kilcamb Lodge is a handsome and beautifully presented country house which sits majestically overlooking the spectacular Loch Sunart on the beautiful Ardnamurchan Peninsula. Currently run as a most successful and award winning country house hotel, Kilcamb Lodge boasts one of the most stunning locations on the British Isles, both in terms of business and lifestyle. The area is the gateway to both the islands of Mull and Skye via arguably the most scenic route in Scotland. With (optional) ferry access taking just 3 minutes across Loch Linnhe, there is an instinctive romantic feel to the approach of the property. From Kilcamb Lodge, along Loch Sunart, the scenic rewards are outstanding – seal islands, stunning bays, white sandy beaches, easy inner Hebridean Island access, whale watching, and lunch in Tobermory (45 minutes by rib). The village of Strontian is only a 5 minute walk away and has all the benefits and facilities you could wish for including a shop, post office, pub, highly acclaimed school, doctor’s surgery, fire brigade and paramedics. More extensive services are available in Fort William (24 miles). The Ardgour ferry terminal (Corran Ferry) is 14 miles away providing swift access to Fort William, Glasgow (110 miles) and Edinburgh (139 miles). The countryside around Kilcamb Lodge is most of the spectacular scenery in Scotland, a fantastic base for exploring the peninsula with a great variety of outdoor activities available. Fishing, sailing, mountain biking, kayaking, skiiing and whale watching are all available nearby. As well as an outstanding coastline, there is an abundance of wildlife in the area including otters, seals, porpoises, deer, golden and white-tailed eagles. Stalking, fishing and shooting are all available to rent on nearby estates. Fort William has a daily train service to Glasgow as well as a sleeper service to London Euston. Both Inverness airport (98 miles) and Glasgow airport (106 miles) provide flights to London and a range of national and international destinations. Historical Note Kilcamb Lodge is purported to be one of the oldest stone Kilcamb Lodge has since been the home of a minister, the Kilcamb Lodge has been owned and operated by the Fox houses in Scotland, dating back to the 1700’s. Most landed gentry when it was used as a hunting lodge and family since 2003. Over the past 18 years of tenure, they buildings of the time were made of wood and have long immediately after World War II, Dr Fraser Darling resided have invested in significant improvements and renovations since disappeared. The word “Kil” in Gaelic means Church at Kilcamb where he wrote the widely acclaimed “West to the Lodge which has dramatically increased turnover. but the only link with the church comes from “The List of Highland Survey”. It was finally in 1960 when Kilcamb The hotel has won many accolades over the years, including Ancient Monuments and Historical Buildings in the Parish of Lodge became a hotel and it has been during the ownership Scotland’s most Romantic Hotel, Best Boutique Hotel in the Ardnamurchan 1745”, where it is referred to as “Old Church of our client’s that Kilcamb Lodge has received considerable UK and constant 5* reviews on Trip Advisor achieving the and Barracks, Kilcamb, Strontian”. Possibly, it was used as financial investment to become one of the most admired 2020 Travellers Choice Award. a place of worship as well as a military stronghold used to small luxury hotels in Scotland. seek out those loyal to Bonnie Prince Charlie. Description Kilcamb Lodge Hotel is a quite magnificent former shooting lodge set within a stunning 18 acres of mixed Loch frontage meadow and woodland. It has been run as an award winning hotel (voted Best Small UK Country House Hotel in 2019 by Best Loved Hotels) with a healthy, high profit turnover and which for the past 18 years has attracted a variety of high profile guests. With a four star, three rosette rating, The Kilcamb is recognised as being one of the more outstanding venues in, not only the UK but particularly in Scotland and with a very high repeat business. Accessed via a private tarmac driveway, the approach down to Kilcamb with the loch beyond is very special. The house includes 4 principal reception rooms and 11 bedroom suites with ancillary accommodation. In addition, there is a 3-bedroom cottage together with two purpose built portable accommodation units all of which are used for staff accommodation. The policies surrounding Kilcamb Lodge extend to about 17.80 acres in total. This includes 5.48 acres of gardens and meadow leading down to the shore. There is also 11.63 acres of attractive mixed mature native woodland. The former Victorian bathing House at the south western boundary provides a wonderful opportunity for development with plans prepared to create a luxury suite. There is also expired consent for an extension to the hotel together with three self-catered units within the woodland. Kilcamb Lodge includes 415 metres of foreshore to Loch Sunart. Whilst run as a successful hotel, Kilcamb Lodge offers a multitude of options to a buyer. A wing of the building could be easily separated to form a comfortable owners apartment with three or four bedrooms or alternatively Kilcamb could provide a magnificent private house with or without income potential. Kilcamb Lodge Kilcamb Lodge is approached off the main road (A861) just outside the village of Strontian. The tarmac driveway sweeps down to the spectacular waterfront setting with a parking area to the side of the house. The house is understood to date back to the 1700’s and has The accommodation is over two storeys as follows: ensuite shower room with separate bath (Room 7), Premier been sympathetically renovated by the current owners over Loch View Suite with ensuite shower room and separate Ground Floor: entrance porch, lounge & bar rooms (with the last 18 years, including new bathroom suites, double bath (Room 8), Small Garden View room with ensuite shower wood burning stove), drawing room (with open fireplace), glazing throughout and new wood burning stoves. It has room (Room 9), King Garden View room with ensuite shower twin W.Cs, wine store, dining room, office, commercial retained many of its period features including the open room (Room 10), Superior King Garden View room with kitchen (with washing area and dry store), still room, staff fireplaces and timber clad walls and ceilings. The design ensuite bathroom (Room 11). room, laundry, chef’s office, fridge room, workshop and W.C. of the house has been carried out with great thought with Second Floor: Premier Loft Suite with separate sitting area all the principal rooms benefiting from glorious views over First Floor: landing, Loch View room with balcony and and ensuite bathroom (Room 12). Loch Sunart and the mountains beyond. The reception ensuite shower room with separate shower (Room 1), rooms are generously proportioned including the dining Standard Garden View room with ensuite bathroom (Room The majority of the bathrooms benefit from underfloor room with seating capacity for 22, the large drawing room 2), King Garden View room with ensuite bathroom (Room heating and heated mirrors. with wonderful views and open fireplace and the lounge/ 3), Premier Loch View room with separate sitting area and bar occupying two rooms linked together with wood burning ensuite bathroom (Room 5), Loch View Superior room with stove and loch views. ensuite bathroom (Room 6) Loch View Superior room with Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area Reception 7,297 sq ft / 678 sq m Bedroom This plan is for guidance only and must not be relied upon as a statement of fact. Attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text of the Particulars. Bathroom Kitchen/Utility Storage Outside Bungalow Formal Policies To the rear of the house, there is a detached bungalow with The gardens and grounds at Kilcamb Lodge extend to accommodation as follows: a total of 17.80 acres in total. This includes 5.48 acres of lawn and sweeping meadow leading down to the shore. To Entrance hall, sitting room, kitchen and three bedroom the west of the house there is about 11.63 acres of mature suites. native woodland providing privacy and a haven for wildlife. Behind the cottage are two purpose built portable Kilcamb benefits from about 415 metres of foreshore to accommodation units which together with the bungalow are Loch Sunart as well as two deep water moorings. used for staff accommodation. At the south western boundary is a former Victorian Bathing House. This provides residential development potential and architects plans have been put together by the owners (see Development Opportunities). Residential Schedule Property Occupancy Services Rating EPC Rating Kilcamb Lodge Business Use Mains electricity, LPG gas central heating, mains water supply and private drainage.
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