Castle Toward, Toward, Dunoon, Argyll, PA23 7UH. Offers over £1,750,000 Castle from west side Castle from east side Gate Lodge complex Old Toward Castle Particulars of Sale Toward 1 mile, Dunoon 8 miles, Glasgow Airport (via ferry) 33 miles, Glasgow City Centre (via ferry) 41 miles & Edinburgh (via ferry) 89 miles. A magnificent B listed mansion house set within extensive policies and enjoying outstanding views to the Clyde estuary. Approximately 125.43 acres (50.76 Ha). DIRECTIONS From Glasgow travel West on the M8 to Greenock. Follow the sign posts to Gourock. Western Ferries run a regular shuttle ferry service from Gourock to Dunoon. From Dunoon travel south on the A815 passing Innellan and Toward. Follow the sign post for Port Lamont. Travel past the gate lodge complex on your right and access Castle Toward via the driveway on the right opposite the sailing club. The drive leads to the rear of the castle and please park at the rear. Alternatively use the A82 past Loch Lomond, the A83 Rest and Be Thankful and then south on the A815 to Dunoon. SITUATION Castle Toward occupies a private wooded setting on the southern point of the Cowal peninsula. The property enjoys fine views over the Clyde estuary towards the Isles of Bute, Arran and Cumbrae. The area in its own right is renowned for its natural scenic beauty and mild climate influenced by the gulf stream. The village of Toward has a primary school and a church. The neighbouring village of Innellan has a Post Office and shop for everyday needs, a 9 hole golf course and churches. There are local bus services from both villages to Dunoon. Dunoon is the nearest main town with a range of shopping facilities, professional offices, banks, Post Office, churches, swimming pool, restaurants, bars and hotels. Dunoon Grammar School provides comprehensive schooling for the area. Glasgow`s amenities include excellent shopping facilities, concert halls, business amenities, banks, private schooling, sporting facilities and an airport with flights to a wide range of destinations. The surrounding countryside is ideal for outdoor pursuits with excellent sailing facilities, scenic walks, a varied wildlife, fishing, shooting and a range of local golf courses. HISTORICAL NOTE Within the grounds of Castle Toward lies the ruined Toward Castle, the clan seat of the Lamonts. In 1646 the castle was besieged by the Campbells and forced to surrender, whereupon the castle was burned to the ground, never to be used again. The present day mansion house was designed by David Hamilton and built for Kirkman Finlay, a famous East India Merchant in the 1820’s. The house was extended in the 1920’s when it was bought by Major Andrew Coates. During the 2nd World War the castle and grounds were commandeered by the Navy, serving as Naval Headquarters for the duration of the war. Although the house has been used in recent times as a residential school / activity centre it retains many original features, including ornate fireplaces, detailed plasterwork and wood panelling in public rooms and hallways. GENERAL DESCRIPTION The walled garden to the north has a range of stores and buildings which are presently used as stabling. Castle Toward offers a unique development opportunity in a wonderful coastal setting with fine views. FORMER GLASSHOUSE CASTLE TOWARD These structures are “B” listed and are now in a derelict condition. There are a range of stores and traditional stone buildings to the The castle is “B” listed and dates from 1820. It is of traditional stone rear of the glasshouses and a contemporary metal sheet outbuilding. and slate construction with accommodation formed on 4 floors. The property was originally constructed as a private dwelling and could PLANNING / FUTURE DEVELOPMENT be used for this purpose again. However due to its scale it may now be more suited to a commercial use or sub division subject to the The estate is zoned within the Argyll & Bute Local Plan as a site required consents. for mixed use development Tourism / Business / Leisure / Housing / Educational. Further information can be found on the council The Castle accommodation may be summarised as 6 principal website or on request from the selling agents. reception rooms and a covered terrace, 25 bedrooms, 3 offices, 12 shower rooms, 9 toilets, 2 kitchens, a laundry room, workshops, The following planning policies are relevant to Castle Toward given observation tower, an excellent array of original period features, a the listings and designations to the buildings and grounds; range of internal stores and external courtyard stores. SG LDP ENV 15 Development impact on historic Gardens and Castle Toward`s grounds are registered on Historic Scotland`s Designed Landscapes. Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes. The gardens and SG LDP ENV 16a Development impact on listed buildings. designed landscape is classed as outstanding for scenic quality and having high value under the categories of art, historical interest, SG LDP ENV 19 Development impact on Scheduled ancient architectural interest, horticultural and arboricultural interest. The Monuments. grounds overall contain a significant area of ancient woodland. LDP 3 Supporting the protection , conservation and enhancement of the environment. THE GATE LODGE COMPLEX The gate lodge complex is “B” listed and is of traditional stone and GENERAL INFORMATION slate construction. There is a range of residential accommodation within this building which includes a 3 bedroom house, two 2 VIEWING bedroom houses and a 3 bedroom flat. There is also an extensive Contact Baird Lumsden, during office hours, Monday to Friday 9.00 - garage space which could be used for cars, boats or forming further 5.00. Tel: 01786 833800. residential housing subject to the required consents. The complex also includes a workshop and a laundry room as well as a range of SERVICES stores. The complex is in poor condition and requires full up-grading. Mains electricity, private water, and private drainage. Oil fired East Cottage EAST COTTAGE central heating. East Cottage is a traditional semi detached cottage set in gardens to RATEABLE VALUE the rear of the castle. The accommodation includes hall, living room, kitchen, 5 bedrooms and bathroom. The rateable value for Castle Toward is £85,000. WEST COTTAGE ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATES West Cottage is a traditional semi detached cottage with Castle Toward is rated F (24). accommodation including hall, living room, kitchen, 6 bedrooms, East Cottage is rated G (1). study, shower room and bathroom. West Cottage is rated G (1). East and West Cottages are presently inter connecting and have DEPOSIT been used as one dwelling but can readily be split to form 2 On conclusion of missives a deposit of 10% of the purchase price dwellings. The cottages require up-grading. will be paid with the balance due at the date of entry. The deposit will be non refundable in the event of the purchase failing to TOWARD CASTLE complete the sale for reasons not attributable to the seller or their The original castle now a ruin is a scheduled ancient monument. agents. WALLED GARDENS LOCAL AUTHORITY West Cottage There are two separate walled gardens to the north and east of the Argyll and Bute Council, Kilmory, Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31 8RT. castle. These structures are both “B” listed. The garden to the east Telephone.: 01546-605522 has a large greenhouse, a pavilion and a stone ruin believed to be old Auchavoulin House. Photographs and particulars prepared March 2015. 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