* Freehold
Description
Southall School House is a detached property of traditional brick and block
construction, it is of white painted harled finish under a slated roof, the
accommodation is laid out over two easily managed levels with ground floor
front rooms benefitting from the wonderful and highly scenic views out and
across the narrows of the east Kyle’s of Bute towards the island of Bute
itself.
Southall School House requires a degree of modernisation, upgrading and
improvement and when completed this is a property and accommodation type that
will suit many, it is perfect for principal private residence, second or
holiday home or as a secure income generating self - catering holiday letting
investment property.
Ground Floor
Twin leaf outer storm doors to entrance vestibule, glass panel door to
entrance reception hallway with cloaks cupboard with electrical gear as well
as second store with slatted shelving. The sitting room is comfortable with a
warming cast iron multi fuel stove on a slab hearth, the kitchen is to the
rear and has a shelved larder and door to covered port at the rear, the dining
room (or 5th bedroom) is at the front and has a tiled working open fire, an
under stairs store this room could easily be a fifth bedroom if required,
ground floor bedroom 1, bedroom 2, bathroom with pine clad ceiling.
First Floor
Staircase to upper hallway with velux window and deep walk - in linen store,
bedrooms 3 & 4 both with velux windows and 2 x built in wardrobes, family
first floor shower room. Door access from bedroom 4 to eves space and long -
term stores.
Outbuildings
2 x general purpose stores and out houses, the second housing the hot water
tank and oil - fired central heating boiler. Car port running most of the rear
of the house.
Gardens
Double steel gates to concrete driveway and vehicle hard standing the driveway
is screened on its southern side by mixed shrubs and bushes. Personal gate to
front door, 2 x lawns fronted by escallonia hedge, lawn continues to side with
further hedging, flowering cherry trees and custom - built BBQ pit, oil tank and
coal store, lawns at the rear with drying green.
Mooring
A small craft mooring is registered with the crown estates office directly
offshore in front of the house. A local community concrete slipway is just to
the south of Southall School House.
Fixtures and fittings
All items normally known as tenant’s fixtures and fittings, including garden
ornaments and statuary, are specifically excluded from the sale. However,
certain items, including some items of furniture, the boat and boating gear
may be available to a purchaser in addition, by separate negotiation.
Situation
Southall School House has a stunning coastal situation on the edge of the
Cowal Peninsula. The property is situated overlooking the North end of the
Island of Bute with spectacular unobscured views over the Kyles of Bute.
Indeed, the village takes its name from the original Gaelic name for the area
‘Caol an t’snaimh’ meaning the driving straits where cattle were swum over the
‘Caoles’ being ‘Narrows’ or ‘Straits’ now known as ‘Kyles of Bute’ to the
Island of Bute itself.
The area is famous for its stunning natural scenic beauty with deep and narrow
sea lochs and high - sided glens which provide a scenic boating route through
from the Clyde estuary to Colintraive, Tighnabruaich, Portavadie and the
fishing village of Tarbert at Loch Fyne. From Ardrishaig near the head of Loch
Fyne it is on through the Crinan Canal to the Western Isles.
Colintraive has a hotel with a friendly bar and an enviable reputation for
gastro pub and restaurant cuisine, a shop, post office, heritage centre,
community garden and an all - weather bowling green. From Colintraive there is a
short and regular (every 30 minutes) Calmac ferry crossing to the neighbouring
Island of Bute which takes 5 minutes journey time. The main town on Bute is
Rothesay where there are local shops, a supermarket and a further ferry to the
Clyde coast. The other main centre in the area is Dunoon which provides
further shops, supermarket and services, in addition to two competing ferry
services across the Clyde. Excellent local medical services are delivered from
Tighnabruaich.
There is a local primary school at Glendaruel and secondary schooling is
available at Dunoon Grammar, which has an excellent reputation. A school bus
runs from Colintraive to Dunoon Grammar in the morning and afternoon to
transport students to and from school. It is possible for some of the students
to board at the school.
The area offers much in the way of relaxing outdoor pursuits including
yachting and boating, golf, fishing, hill walking and country walks in an area
rich in history. The Cowal Way stretches from Portavadie on Loch Fyne and
travels for some 31 miles to Arrochar through some of the most dramatic and
picturesque sea and landscapes on the west coast.
A scenic 9 - hole golf course is at Kames, with further courses on the Island of
Bute and at Dunoon. Sea, river and loch fishing are also available in the area
as are a number of shoots run either commercially or by syndicates. Some of
the local estates allow stalking by arrangement.
Local bus services run to Tighnabruaich, Rothesay and Dunoon.
The Braehead retail village to the west of Glasgow is only 47 miles (including
a short ferry crossing over the Clyde) and has Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury’s, a
range of High Street multiples, plus an ikea superstore. Marks & Spencer,
Tesco and Morrisons each have large outlets in Greenock, circa 10 minutes (in
normal driving conditions) from the Gourock ferry terminal.
The city of Glasgow is 52 miles by ferry and provides extensive retail,
commercial, cultural, higher educational and leisure services.
Travel Directions
From Glasgow city centre leave in a westerly direction on the M8 motorway.
Continue for 21 miles to arrive at Port Glasgow. Keep going straight (parallel
to the shoreline) through the adjoining towns of Greenock and Gourock on the
A770 for 8 miles to reach the Western Ferry terminal at McInroys Point (this
is the second of the two ferry terminals and provides a more frequent
service). Take the ferry to Hunters Quay, Dunoon. Leaving the terminal turn
right onto the A815. At the ‘T’ junction adjacent to the marina in Sandbank
turn right. After approx 1. 5 miles turn left on to the B836. Travel for 11
miles before turning left on to the A886. Follow signs for Colintraive and
travel for 4. 5 miles. On arrival in Colintraive proceed past the Calmac ferry
terminal and past the hotel, proceed over the small bridge and continue for a
further 0. 9 miles to find Southall School House on the left hand side.
An alternative route is to travel west on the M8 from Glasgow, take the exit
marked ‘Erskine Bridge’ and cross over the bridge following the sign for
Dumbarton/Crianlarich which leads on to the A82. Follow the A82 through
Dumbarton and up the west shore of Loch Lomond. Two thirds the way up Loch
Lomond at Tarbet follow the road round to the left on to the A83. Pass through
Arrochar. Just before Cairndow turn left on to the A815. At Strachur turn
right on to the A886 which takes you to Colintraive. On arrival in Colintraive
follow directions as above.
Local Authorities
Argyll & Bute Council
Tel: Services
The house is serviced by a mains water supply, mains drainage, oil fired
central heating, double glazing.
Note: The services have not been checked by the selling agents.
Council Tax
Southall School House is in Band E and the amount of council tax payable for
2023/2024 is £2557. 41 including water charges and drainage.
Viewing
Viewings strictly by appointment with Robb Residential. Telephone:
Possession
Vacant possession will be given on completion.
Offers
Offers are to be submitted in Scottish legal terms to the selling agents Robb
Residential, 176 St Vincent St, Glasgow, G2 5SG. A closing date for offers may
be fixed and prospective purchasers are advised to register their interest
with the selling agents in order to be kept fully informed. "
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