4 bed detached house for sale

Port Appin, Argyll And Bute PA38

Druimneil House is approached from the public road via a private tarmac driveway that winds through the grounds and culminates in a gravelled parking area to the rear and side of the house. Believed to date from around 1860, the house occupies an outstanding position at the heart of its gardens, enjoying superb coastal views across Loch Linnhe to the Morvern Peninsula and the Isle of Lismore. While the property would now benefit from some modernisation, it retains a wealth of original period features and offers elegant and versatile accommodation across two floors.

The ground floor includes four principal reception rooms, including a light-filled drawing room with double-aspect views and an open fireplace, and an adjacent dining room featuring a gas fireplace and French doors leading to a balcony overlooking the gardens. A library with fitted bookshelves and another open fireplace offers a quiet retreat, while the spacious dining kitchen is centred around a gas-fired aga and opens out to a sheltered south-facing patio - ideal for al fresco dining.

Further ground floor accommodation includes a breakfast room, office, utility room, and two WCs. Upstairs, the principal bedroom suite enjoys magnificent double-aspect views over the gardens and sea, and benefits from an en suite bathroom and dressing room. There are three additional double bedrooms, all well-proportioned and each with its own en suite bathroom. The full layout is detailed in the accompanying floorplan.

Located just to the north of the main house, part of the former Coach House was converted to create comfortable two-storey accommodation. Benefitting from gas central heating and double glazing, the layout is as follows: Ground Floor: Entrance hall, sitting room, dining kitchen, and WC. First Floor: Landing, principal double bedroom with en suite shower room, two further bedrooms, and a family bathroom.

Positioned further north of the Coach House, Druimneil Cottage was constructed using Dorran construction and offers single-storey living. Druimneil includes a useful range of outbuildings, most notably the former Coach House, which incorporates a workshop, machinery store, and log shed. Within the walled garden, there are also two potting sheds, supporting the maintenance and cultivation of the extensive grounds.

The gardens and policies at Druimneil are a true feature of the property, having been carefully curated and maintained by a full-time gardener for the past 25 years. In total, the grounds extend to approximately 8.92 acres, comprising 2.67 acres of formal gardens, 4.60 acres of mature woodland and 0.69 acres of open meadow.

Druimneil benefits from the milder coastal climate typical of Scotland's west coast, allowing a wide variety of plants to flourish. The formal gardens are laid out with sweeping lawns, colourful herbaceous borders, and a rich collection of rhododendrons, azaleas, hellebores, primulas, and the striking Meconopsis blue poppies.

Three spring-fed ponds provide additional interest and habitat, planted with a range of bog and aquatic plants. A particular highlight is the large walled garden, which includes a central greenhouse with grapevine, a dedicated rose garden, vegetable bed, orchard and three polytunnels for year-round cultivation. Surrounding the formal gardens, the mature woodland rises to form natural boundaries and provides a network of elevated woodland walks, offering wonderful views over the house, gardens, and the coastline beyond.

To the north of the Coach House lies a 0.69-acre wildflower meadow, which adds colour and seasonal diversity to the landscape. On the shores of Loch Linnhe, there is a small coastal parcel of ground where a boathouse once stood. While there are no formal access rights over neighbouring land, the site can be reached by boat, offering potential for housing a new Boat House (subject to consent).

Druimneil House enjoys a secluded and tranquil setting, facing southwest and commanding exceptional views over its own magnificent gardens and across Loch Linnhe to the Morvern Peninsula and the Island of Lismore. Just half a mile away lies the charming fishing village of Port Appin, situated where Loch Creran meets the sea. This peaceful coastal community offers a range of local amenities including a well-stocked community shop, post office, doctor's surgery, primary school, two highly regarded seafood restaurants, and two welcoming hotels. Nearby, the iconic Castle Stalker - one of Scotland's most dramatic castles - sits on its own islet at the mouth of Loch Laich and is accessible only by boat. Approximately 20 miles to the south is Oban, known as both the “Gateway to the Isles” and Scotland's seafood capital. Oban offers a wider selection of services including supermarkets, a Marks & Spencer food hall, restaurants, hospital, primary and secondary schooling, and the renowned Oban Distillery. The town's ferry terminal provides regular sailings to the Inner and Outer Hebrides, including Mull and Iona. For rail travel, Oban station offers direct services to Glasgow, and nearby Oban Airport (14 miles) provides flights to Coll, Colonsay, Tiree, and Islay. Glasgow International Airport (approximately 99 miles) offers connections to London and a wide range of UK and international destinations.

The countryside surrounding Druimneil House is among the most scenic in Scotland, offering endless opportunities for outdoor pursuits. Port Appin is well known for sea kayaking, sailing, paddleboarding, and sea fishing, and is home to the local Community Skiff. The area also provides superb hillwalking, mountaineering, and access to field sports, including stalking and shooting on nearby estates.

From the Port Appin jetty - just a five-minute walk from the house - a passenger ferry, The Lady of Lismore, offers a short crossing to the Isle of Lismore, a tranquil island about 10 miles long and 1 mile wide. The island features a parish church, primary school, heritage centre, museum gift shop, and a number of self-catering accommodation options.

Nature lovers will find much to admire, with the area supporting a wide variety of wildlife, including sea eagles, red deer, otters, dolphins, and red squirrels - a true haven for those seeking both beauty and biodiversity on Scotland's spectacular west coast.