2 bed bungalow for sale

Craigmuie, Colintraive, Argyll And Bute PA22

Description
Craigmuie is a lovely, detached house situated on the southwest facing ribbon settlement of Colintraive. The house is set amid sheltered gardens and grounds and has the benefit of the ownership of a pretty grass apron which forms the foreshore directly in front of the house and over which there are views out towards the world famous and highly picturesque waterscape of the East Kyles of Bute.

The house is detached and completed in a combination of quartz stone render and well-seasoned weatherboarding with exposed natural cedar at front and rear apexes and all under a slated roof. Internally the accommodation is presented in good order, and it is laid out over a single, light and bright and easily managed level. There is extensive good use of natural timbers to skirtings, facings and doors, good quality kitchen and bathroom ware and the front facing sitting room has wonderful panoramic open views to the East Kyle.

Ground Floor
Half glazed outer door to bright, glazed entrance porch with vinyl floor covering, door to open plan reception hall/dining room with twin windows to conservatory, access hatch to attic space, opaque glazed door to inner hallway leading to neat fitted galley style kitchen completed with hardwood base and wall units with granite effect worktops and Neff appliances, fine triple aspect sitting room with raised quarry tile fireplace with decorative fireplace flanked by bookcases to one side, triple windows, 2 of which open as doors to a full width raised, glass balustraded veranda. Bedroom 1 with side window, shower room with opaque window to side, glass shower enclosure, tiling to full height and heated towel rail, bedroom 2 with side facing window and 2 fitted wardrobes, inner hallway with cloaks and outerwear stores, opaque window to side and shelving, utility room with opaque window to rear, drier pulley, Belfast sink and the domestic hot water tank.

Outbuildings
Good sub floor cellarage offering general purpose stores/workshop with Belfast sink, light power and water, further door with sub floor access, timber garden shed.

Gardens
Twin leaf steel gates set amid pruned low level hedge over a stone wall leads to a generous gravel terrace at the front of the house with excellent vehicle hardstanding and turning areas. A beech hedge forms the northern boundary and well stocked herbaceous beds with spring bulbs are to the south. Steps set in gravel lead to the side door and continue to the rear gardens which are laid mainly to gently sloping grass. Stepping stones over the lawn lead to raised rear gardens with sitting and viewpoints and which feature mature trees and bush plants. The rear gardens are bounded by post and wire rylock fencing and surrounding semi ancient native woodlands provide shelter, amenity and interest. The northern side gardens feature a stocked rockery. On the western side of the minor road is an off-road vehicle hard stand and the well-tended grass apron which is fringed by trees. The apron is protected at the front by gabion cages and rock iron.

Mooring
A mooring buoy registered with both the local mooring association and the crown estates is just offshore in front of Craigmuie.

Local Authorities
Argyll & Bute Council
Tel: Services
Mains water, mains electricity, electric night storage and thermostatic panel heating, drainage is by private septic tank, double glazing.

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

Council Tax
Craigmuie is in Band D and the amount of council tax payable for 2025/2026 is £1,903.56.
EPC

EPC rating E.

Situation
Craigmuie 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 East 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.

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 53 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 1.1 miles to find Craigmuie on the left hand side (5th house past the church).

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.

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