Sealladh Mor, Mealdarroch, Tarbert, PA29

Arguably one of the finest sited coastal homes on Loch Fyne, set on c7 acres with spectacular 270-degree panoramic views across the seascape of Loch Fyne.

Description
As previously mentioned, Sealladh Mor can easily be described as one of the finest-sited coastal homes in Argyll & Bute. Sealladh Mor is Gaelic for ‘Expansive View’ and this is especially apt for this home.

It was built in 1976 for the CEO of a Scandinavian oil and gas company and the property is of special architectural interest as a modern iteration of a traditional ‘blackhouse’.

The house is little known and enjoys complete privacy and seclusion, from its raised vantage point, the 270-degree views across Loch Fyne are spectacular, often dramatic, and best appreciated first-hand. The house is reached by a tree-lined driveway, Sealladh Mor is a detached home completed in natural stone beneath a composite resin slate-tiled roof with distinctive slab slate sills. A similarly constructed double garage sits off the access driveway, and the house is set amid some 7 acres of gardens and grounds, the formal gardens are immediately surrounding the house, other areas have been reclaimed as grass meadows and the remainder of the land to which is mainly to semi ancient native woodland underplanted with rhododendrons.

Internally, Sealladh Mor provides lovely family and guest accommodation arranged over two levels, the fenestration all designed to showcase the seascape aspects, there are hi vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and roof trusses, a glass balustraded mezzanine gallery, refitted and new bathroom ware with deluxe range ceramics, light fittings by Buster and Punch, Bisque radiators, engineered white oak hardwood doors with mainly black ironmongery and numerous rooms with inset downlighters.

Tarbert is a coastal location of great natural scenic beauty, tourism is a significant part of the local economy, Sealladh Mor lends itself perfect for either principal private residence, holiday home or as an income producing self-catering holiday investment property.

Ground Floor
Georgian bar outer door to entrance reception hall with velux window and coat hooks, access door to kitchen, door to stylish sitting room with 3 x sets patio doors to front, side and rear gardens, glass gable at southern side, vaulted ceiling, stone fireplace with sleeper mantle, slated hearth incorporating warming log burner inset, open plan hallway with bespoke fitted furniture to dining room with patio doors, fitted integrated kitchen with tile splashback and flooring and ample room for informal dining/breakfasting table and chairs, refitted ground floor bathroom with plumbed shower over the bath with glass screen, grey vein marble tiles to bath wall and floor, stainless steel towel rail/radiator and vanity set wash hand basin, bedroom 1 with front facing window, twin leaf door fronted fitted wardrobes, bedroom 2 a dual aspect room with side and rear windows.

First Floor
New Oak staircase to first floor mezzanine level of open plan sitting room with glass balustrade and southerly views via glass gable, vaulted ceiling, eaves stores, boiler cupboard and general-purpose store. Door to fitted dressing room with 4 leaf doors, half vaulted ceiling, door to bedroom 3 (principal) with vaulted ceiling, 4 x velux windows, 1 x gable window, fitted eaves stores, en suite shower room with glass enclosure and grey vein marble ceramics, stainless steel towel rail/radiator, velux window and vanity set wash hand basin.

Outbuildings
Detached double freestanding garage with separate up and over doors, personal door at side, concrete floor, light and power, vented timber log stores.

Gardens
Tree lined access driveway with stone defined grass edges, the driveway terminates at the house and garage and is bounded by neatly built drystone walls with central and well stocked alpine bed, good space for vehicle turning and hardstanding. Flagstone steps and pathway lead up to and bound the house with several patio areas well-conceived for viewpoints, alfresco dining and sundowners. A screen of evergreens conceals a drying green lawn and the LPG supply tank, before blending into the woodlands. To the front a well-tended and gently sloping lawn once again blends to woodlands beneath the house. To the southern side, further areas of grass have been reclaimed and a series of tiered sleeper edged, gravel filled steps lead down to a hard-core overspill parking area to which there is vehicular access to the rear of the garaging.

Land
Mainly to amenity semi ancient native woodland underplanted with rhododendrons, large bluebells, with reclaimed grass meadows which have served to create and encourage wildlife. The grounds also feature a stunning dry-stone wall, incorporating an unusual stile, together with dramatic natural rock formations that add character and visual appeal to this exceptional setting. The present owners have enjoyed frequent sightings of pine martins, red squirrels and deer on the property as well as owls and other birds of prey including a pair of white tailed eagles nesting nearby.

Lapsed Planning Permission
Planning permission for another property was granted many years ago (on what is now the field) but this has since lapsed. There may be potential to develop this further with glamping pods or ancillary accommodation subject to planning permission.

Services
Mains water supply, mains drainage, LPG central heating supported by log burner, double glazing. In recent times the house has been rewired, replumbed, new gas boiler, new gas supply tank.

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

Local Authority
Argyll & Bute Council
Kilmory
Lochgilphead
Argyll
PA31 8RT
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Council Tax
Sealladh Mor is in council tax band G and the amount payable including drainage and water for 2026/2027 is £4,579.55p

EPC
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Situation
Tarbert is a picturesque West of Scotland fishing harbour town situated on the sheltered Eastern side of the Kintyre peninsula, about 13.4 miles to the south of Lochgilphead and about 37.5 miles to the North of Campbeltown.

Sealladh Mor is about 1.5 miles due east of the centre of the town in an area known as Mealdarroch. The house enjoys a completely private and elevated setting from where there are wonderful 270-degree panoramic views across the length and breadth of the seascape that is Loch Fyne.

Tarbert has a number of friendly harbour side pubs and restaurants. It is renowned for hosting the annual Scottish Series Yachting Event, its seafood and folk and music festivals. Tarbert has primary and secondary schooling as well as a range of specialist shops and a midi sized Co-op supermarket all of which combine to provide for most daily needs and requirements.

From Tarbert there is a ferry link to Portavadie, which gives access to an alternative route to Glasgow via Dunoon and Gourock.

11 miles away to the south is the picturesque little ferry port of Claonaig, by Skipness, which connects Lochranza on the island of Arran to the Kintyre peninsula, whilst the Kennacraig ferry is 6 miles South (just off the A83) and connects the Kintyre mainland with Islay, Jura and Colonsay.

The A83 leads to Lochgilphead and Campbeltown (c14 miles and c37 miles respectively) both offering fuller shopping and professional services. The latter is the main shopping town for the peninsula and provides a further range of facilities including supermarkets, garages, the award winning ‘Aqualibrium’ leisure centre and library, a hospital and a cinema. The hospital has an air-ambulance service to the Southern General hospital in Glasgow for emergencies.

Campbeltown holds an annual regatta, a week-long music festival and the Mull of Kintyre half marathon.

For sporting/outdoor enthusiasts, the 18 hole links course of Machrihanish and Machrihanish Dunes attract international acclaim and attract many visitors to the area. Tarbert has a challenging 9-hole course; there are also courses in Carradale and on the Island of Gigha. The beach of Machrihanish Bay is well known for windsurfing and surf canoeing.

Some of the most scenic sailing in the world 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. Tarbert has its own sheltered marina and moorings and across the Fyne at Portavadie is a recently opened marina; both have associated marina and chandlery services.

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 and there is no shortage of scenic routes and places of archaeological and historical interest to visit.
The islands of Davaar and Gigha are nearby and are steeped in history, with stunning scenery and landscapes which attract an abundance of wildlife.
A long-distance footpath called the Kintyre Way was completed in 2006 and stretches from Tarbert at the North end of the peninsula to Southend in the South and criss-crosses the peninsula, connecting communities and landscape, people and produce. The Kintyre Way is 89 miles long in total and provides 4 to 7 days worth of walking. There are serious hiking routes and gentle rambles.

Travel Directions

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From Glasgow take the A82 and A83 to reach the west coast town/port of Tarbert. On arrival in the centre of Tarbert, turn left along the harbourside, proceed for 1 mile passing the Caledonian MacBrayne slipway then turn right and proceed up the hill, continue up the hill passing the Mealdarroch Road turning on the left hand side, continue straight up the tree lined avenue which terminates at Sealladh Mor.