Craignich, Lismore, Oban, Argyll and Bute, PA34

An opportunity to acquire a wonderful detached family home, set within a 56-acre croft on the ever-popular Isle of Lismore

A rare chance to embrace a unique lifestyle awaits with this family-owned croft and de-crofted house and garden ground, in all extending to approximately 23.038 hectares (56.9 acres) on the picturesque Isle of Lismore.

The Residence
The detached family home is accessed via an entrance porch, equipped with storm doors, leading into a generous central hallway. To the left the heart of the house is a spacious, open-plan living area, comprising kitchen, dining and sitting room, ideal for hosting family gatherings or relaxing in comfort.

At the south-facing gable end, a striking double-height garden room or “conservatory” offers a tranquil retreat with panoramic views over the croft and surrounding countryside. A first floor gallery overlooks this space, enhancing the sense of openness and connection with the landscape.

To the right of the hallway, a versatile workroom is well-lit by dual aspect windows, currently used as a home office, but equally well-suited as a study, studio or additional, ground-floor, bedroom. A pantry/store room and a utility room is also accessed from the hallway, along with a separate w.c., and a boot room and secondary entrance to the rear.

Upstairs, the spacious first-floor landing is flooded with natural light from a combination of five Velux roof windows. This space leads to three well-proportioned bedrooms. The principal bedroom features an en-suite shower room, with w.c and wash basin, and direct access to the conservatory gallery, providing extensive views of the croft. A family bathroom is also accessed from the landing, serving the remaining bedrooms.

The Croft
The croft itself spans both sides of the island road (the U50) and boasts a strong history of quality livestock production. Separate grazing paddocks have been supplied with livestock drinking troughs, fed from the private water supply.

A substantial agricultural shed provides ample dry storage and shelter for animals and benefits from the installation of a sheep-handling fank and cattle penning.

Adjacent to the home, a dedicated area has been cultivated for home-grown produce - an enclosed garden that perfectly complements the crofting lifestyle.

4 Craignich is located centrally on the Scottish Isle of Lismore, a fertile and historically significant limestone island which has supported a population since neolithic times. This magical island is one of the least explored of the Inner Hebrides.

Lismore has a well-respected primary school, public hall, general store and post office, and a heritage centre with museum and cafe. The island has a thriving resident community, situated, as it is, a short distance from the mainland at Port Appin, and accessed via a frequent foot passenger ferry. Alternatively, a vehicular ferry provides a daily timetabled service from Oban to the Lismore settlement of Achnacroish (about a mile from Craignich).

Specifications for the property include private water supply and drainage, an oil-fired Aga cooker with water heating, a multi-fuel stove and a mechanical ventilation system with heat-recovery.

Additional Information
Interested parties are advised to consult a solicitor with expertise in Crofting Law. Further details are available on the Crofting Register under reference C10031.

The croft itself spans both sides of the island road and boasts a strong history of quality livestock production.

A substantial agricultural shed provides ample dry storage and shelter for animals, benefitting from the installation of a sheep fank.

Adjacent to the home, a dedicated area has been cultivated for home-grown produce—an enclosed garden that perfectly complements the crofting lifestyle.

If travelling to the island from Oban, upon arriving at Achnacroish, follow the road out of the village and continue for approximately 0.8 miles until it meets the B8045. Turn left and proceed for around 450 yards, where you will see a right-hand turning. Take this turn and continue for about 300 yards; the property is located on the left-hand side. Parking is available to the front of the house.