Ben Duirinnis House Bonawe, Oban, Argyll & Bute PLAY VIDEO Ben Duirinnis House Bonawe, Oban, Argyll & Bute, PA37 1RL A period house with stunning waterfront views together with woodland, plot, slipway and foreshore overlooking Loch Etive. Oban 15 miles, Glasgow 96 miles (All distances are approximate) Entrance porch | hallway | dining room | sitting room| dining kitchen | utility room | pantry | shower room | snug Landing | principal bedroom | four further bedrooms | two bathrooms Traditional stone garage Plot with expired planning consent to create an additional house Formal gardens with lawns and planted borders | 3.29 acres of mixed mature woodland Woodland and waterfront walks | Private front and rear driveways About 248 metres of foreshore to Loch Etive Stone slipway In all about 3.98 Acres Oban Edinburgh Gibraltar Street, Oban, Argyll 80 Queen Street, Edinburgh PA34 4AY EH2 4NF Tel: 01631 705 480 Tel: 0131 222 9600 [email protected] [email protected] theestatesofficeargyll.com knightfrank.co.uk Situation Ben Duirinnis House Ben Duirinnis House is situated about 15 miles north of to Ben Cruachan, the property comprises of 3 reception Ben Duirinnis House is accessed off the main road (B845) Oban, by Bonawe on the northern shores of the stunning rooms, 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. There is also a via both a separate front and rear driveway. After heading Loch Etive. The village of Benderloch (9 miles) has a range detached stone garage. In addition, there is a plot with through a mature woodland, the driveway opens up with of local services including a general store, post office, café direct road access which has expired consent to create sea views and terminates in a gravel parking area to the with book shop, petrol station with outdoor clothing and an additional house. The house has formal gardens to the front of the house. Constructed of stone beneath a pitched equipment as well as a village hall and primary school. front and side and surrounded by mixed mature woodland slate roof, the house sits in a private south facing position extending to about 3.29 acres. A path leads down from the with stunning loch views. Internal features include the large Oban, also known as the ‘Gateway to the Isles’, and the garden to the stunning foreshore which includes a slipway sitting room with wood burning stove, the dining kitchen seafood capital of Scotland, has a more extensive range of and path along the shore. The policies extend to about 3.98 complete with aga and three bedrooms to the front of the services including supermarket, restaurants, primary and acres in total. house with wonderful coastal views. Each of the bedrooms secondary schooling and hospital. The ferry ports have have sinks. regular services to the Inner Hebridean islands including Mull, Iona and the Treshnish Isles. For whisky enthusiasts, there is Oban distillery. The town also features the McCaig’s Tower, a colosseum like building overlooking Oban Bay and to the isles beyond. There is a railway station which lies adjacent to the ferry terminal with direct regular trains to Glasgow. The airport at North Connel is only 9 miles away with flights to Coll, Colonsay, Tiree and Islay. Glasgow Airport (98 miles) provides regular flights to London and a range of national and international destinations. The countryside around Bonawe is some of the most spectacular in Scotland, a fantastic base for exploring the West Coast of Scotland with a great variety of outdoor activities available. Fishing, mountain biking, sailing, golfing and diving are all available nearby. The nearest marina is at Dunstaffnage only 11 miles away. Loch Etive is a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and rises in Glen Etive, made famous due to the filming of the James Bond film Skyfall. The Loch is well known for its sandy beaches and sea fishing with good catches of pollock and mackerel. Description Ben Duirinnis House is understood to date back to the 19th century with some more recent additions. Situated in a private positon overlooking Loch Etive with views across The accommodation is over two storeys as follows: Ground floor: Entrance porch, hallway, dining kitchen (with wood burner), sitting room (with wood burner), dining kitchen with aga, pantry, utility room, shower room and snug (with wood burner) First floor: landing, principal bedroom, four bedrooms, dressing room and two bathrooms. A short distance from the house there is a detached stone garage. Reception Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area 2727 sq ft / 253.4 sq m Bedroom This plan is for guidance only and must not be relied upon as a statement of fact. Bathroom Attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text of the Particulars. Kitchen/Utility Storage Outside Ground Floor First Floor Plot Situated at the western boundary with direct road access, planning permission was granted in principle for the construction of a house with foreshore frontage below. The planning consent has since expired (see planning). Gardens and Policies Directions The house has mature gardens laid to lawn at the side The property includes about 248 metres of foreshore From Crianlarich, head northwest for Tyndrum. Continue and front of the house and surrounded by rhododendrons, frontage with a path leading along the shore and looping through Tyndrum, then turn left onto the A85 towards planted borders and mature woodland. The woodland back through the woodland. Whilst not included in the sale, Dalmally and Oban. At Connel, travel under the bridge and surrounding Ben Duirinnis is a real feature and extends to there is the possibility to seek consent from the Crown turn left signposted for Fort William (A828). Once over the about 3.29 acres in total. Estate to have a summer mooring at the bottom of the bridge turn right onto the B845 road to North Connel and garden. Bonawe. Follow the road for approximately 6½ miles and A path leads down from the front garden down to the the gated entrance is on your right and marked with a For foreshore with a private slipway to launch a boat. There are The policies extend to about 3.98 acres in total. Sale Board. stunning uninterrupted views across to Ben Cruachan and Taynuilt. What3words ///dates.workflow.junior Solicitors Residential Schedule Hill and Robb Ltd, 3 Pitt Terrace, Stirling, FK8 2EY Property Occupancy Services Council Tax EPC Rating Tel: 01786 450985. Ben Duirinnis House Let Oil-fired aga, electric panel heating, mains G F Email: [email protected] water supply and private drainage. Local Authority Household Contents Viewing Argyll & Bute Council, Kilmory House, Lochgilphead, Argyll Fitted carpets and curtains are included in the sale. Strictly by appointment with the Joint Selling Agents PA32 8XW. Tel: 01546 605522 Knight Frank (tel 0131 222 9600) or The Estates Office Entry Date of Entry (tel 01631 705 480). Entry is available by arrangement with the seller. Vacant possession will be available to the property from the 3rd January 2022. Planning Closing date Planning permission in principle was granted in December A closing date for offers may be fixed and prospective same, whether shown in the Title Deeds or not. They will 2011 under ref no: 11/01204/PPP for the construction of a purchasers are urged to note their interest formally to the be sold as possessed by the Seller and no warranty is house. The consent expired on the 1st December 2016. selling agents. The seller reserves the right to conclude a given. There are no services to the site. bargain for the sale of any portions of the subjects of sale 2. Deposit ahead of a notified closing date and will not be obliged to On conclusion of missives a deposit of 10 per cent of Anti-Money Laundering accept the highest or any offer for any part of the subjects of the purchase price will be paid with the balance due at sale. All offers to purchase the property (regardless of whether the date of entry. This deposit will be non-returnable in the offer is on a cash basis or subject to loan funding) must the event of a purchaser failing to complete the sale for be accompanied with evidence of Source of Funds. This can Conditions of Sale reasons not attributable to the Sellers or their agents. be in the form of a bank statement showing the purchase 1. Title price, a financial reference from a bank / funding source, The subjects are sold under the conditions in the Title or confirmation from a solicitor that the purchaser has Deeds, rights of way (if any), water rights affecting the sufficient funds to complete the purchase. In addition, the purchaser must supply certified copies of his/her passport and confirmation of residence in terms acceptable under anti money laundering (AML) legislation. These documents will be required for all individuals who will appear on the title once the transaction is complete. Offers Offers should be submitted in Scottish legal form to the selling agents. Prospective purchasers are advised to register their interest in writing with the selling agents following inspection. Overseas Purchaser(s) Any offer(s) by a purchaser who is resident outwith the United Kingdom must be accompanied by a guarantee from a bank that is acceptable to the seller. Note: “This plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the control of H.M. Stationery office. This plan is for convenience of purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. Licence Number. No. 100021721.” Connecting people & property, perfectly. Fixtures and fittings: A list of the fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings and other items fixed to the property which are included in the sale (or may be available by separate negotiation) will be provided by the Seller’s Solicitors.