Tighnadrochit, Tayinloan, Tarbert, PA29

Tighnadrochit is a beautifully finished and relatively low maintenance by design home set within an area of great natural scenic beauty. Externally the property is completed in smooth render finish and neatly presented under a dark grey slate roof. Internally the accommodation is well proportioned and laid across two light and bright easily managed levels with front facing apartments enjoying rolling countryside and waterscape views.

Ground Floor:
Outer front door to welcoming entrance hall, informal sitting room/dining/potential bedroom 1 with windows and sliding doors to gardens, w/c, under stair stores housing the electrical switch gear and under floor tails, formal sitting room with fireplace, 2 x French doors to decking and gardens. Open plan kitchen cum dining, aga, Belfast sink, windows to gardens, sunroom with French doors to decking, utility room with laundry pulley, door to gardens.

First Floor
Staircase with spot lighting to first floor landing, 1 x velux window, linen stores housing the hot water tank, bedroom 2 with fitted wardrobes and windows showcasing rolling countryside and waterscape views, family shower room with heated towel rail, bedroom 3 and 4 with window to rear gardens and burn, access to property eaves, bedroom 5 (master) with ample fitted wardrobes, warming log burning stove, en suite bathroom with feature free standing copper bath, 1 x velux window, French doors to Julliet balcony and views to rolling countryside and waterscape.

Gardens:
Via a shared gravel drive leading to private concrete and gravel driveway with ample vehicular hard standing, parking and turning area. The immediate gardens at Tighnadrochit are laid to gravel with and embankment of lawn either side, and predominently focused around a generous timber decking which wraps around the majority of the home. The decking area is ideal for alfresco sitting, dining and entertaining guests, with the tumbling burn known as Leth Uillit running due south of Tighnadrochit, creating an excellent sense of peace and tranquillity. The burn is also home to brown trout, further enhancing the property’s natural appeal. Due northeast of Tighnadrochit and from the rear gardens where there is a patio area and additional timber decking, paved stepping stones which lead to a wonderful viewpoint which sits on an extensive and elevated area of ground and from where there are sublime views across rolling coutryside, across the sound of Gigha towards the Island of Gigha. The gardens extend to circa 1 acres and offer an excellent degree of oportuninty to an inbound buyer.

Situation:
Tighnadrochit is situated on the west coast of the Kintyre peninsula. From its prominent position there are sublime views over surrounding countryside and from the slightly elevated rear gardens there are views towards the Sound of Gigha, to Islay and Jura.

Kintyre is an area of exceptional natural scenic beauty. On this westerly coastline next to the Atlantic, artists come for the special quality of the light while others are drawn by the mild climate created by the Gulf Stream.

An abundance of wildlife can be seen from the property including a variety of birds such as migrating greylag and white-fronted geese, herons, wading curlews, oyster catchers and murmurations of starlings.

The town of Campbeltown is 20 miles to the south and has two supermarkets, a full range of shops and professional services, a secondary school, an A&E hospital, and a modern swimming pool. The Art Nouveau style Campbeltown Picture House is one of the earliest purpose built cinemas in UK.

The ferry in Tayinloan runs hourly from Tayinloan to the island of Gigha. Crossings take twenty minutes. Gigha has good eateries, beautiful beaches, and other attractions such as Achamore gardens and the annual music festival.

From Kennacraig there’s the ferry to Islay, and the Tarbert to Portavadie ferry gives access to an alternative route to Glasgow via Dunoon and Gourock.

For sporting/outdoor enthusiasts, the links course of Machrihanish is of international acclaim and attracts many visitors. An additional 18-hole golf course known as the Machrihanish Dunes Golf Club has also recently opened. Tarbert has a challenging 9 hole course and there are further 9-hole courses in Carradale and on the island of Gigha. The 18-hole Dunvaverty Golf Course is at Southend. The 3 mile golden beach of Machrihanish Bay is well known for windsurfing and surf canoeing.

World-class sailing is available with access to either Loch Fyne at Tarbert or the west coast and the Inner Hebrides from West Loch Tarbert. The Crinan Canal also connects Loch Fyne at Ardrishaig with Loch Crinan and on to Mull and the Hebrides.

Productive sea fishing from shore and boat is available locally and there are trout and salmon opportunities by permit in surrounding rivers and hill lochs.

The countryside is a delight in which to walk or cycle. For walkers, the 90 mile Kintyre Way passes the gate of Tighnadrochit. There is no shortage of scenic routes and places of archaeological and historical interest to visit. South of the property and a short walk away are the ruins of Rhunahoarine Castle.

Services:
Private water supply via a borehole with
UV lamping and filtration, drainage is by
private septic tank, oil fired central heating,
double glazing.

Note: The services have not been checked by the selling agents.

Local Authorities:
Argyll & Bute Council
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Council Tax:
Tighnadrochit is in Council tax band F and the amount payable for 2026/2027 is £2897.91 excluding mains water supply and excluding sewage.

EPC:
Rating band C.

Travel Directions:
From Glasgow take the A82 and A83 to reach the west coast town/port of Tarbert. Take the A83 out of Tarbert following signs for Campbeltown. After about 15 miles, turn left off the A83 at the Robb Residential direction board. Follow the gravel road straight to find Tighnadrochit directly infront of you.

Alternatively, there is a regular bus service to and from Glasgow, and twice daily flights between Glasgow and Campbeltown airports, flying time 25 minutes.