4 bed detached bungalow for sale

Mill O'driep, Cairndow PA27

Mill o’Driep is a detached property of Dorran construction, it is of white painted harled exterior under over a red brick base course and under a red tiled roof. The accommodation is laid out over a single easily managed level.

Internally the accommodation is light and bright and easily managed, it is presented in generally good order with good use of timber effect laminate flooring, fitted kitchens and bathrooms. The entrance is approached via red-painted concrete steps leading to a UPVC glazed entrance door, which opens into a tiled vestibule with a timber and glazed inner door leading to the hallway. There are three useful general purpose store cupboards, one of which is a shelved linen store and a second houses the solar panel system and electrical switch gear.

The kitchen is fitted with matching timber base and wall units, a pantry cupboard and white splashback tiling, decorative timber panelling to the walls and ceiling. The spacious living/dining room has good natural light from front-facing windows, two further windows overlooking the west-facing side garden and an additional rear-facing window, with aspects over surrounding countryside. A feature coal fireplace with chimney, currently fitted with an electric fire, provides a focal point, while a useful storage cupboard adds practicality.

There are four bedrooms, bedrooms 1 and 2 are positioned to the front, each with a front-facing window and double wardrobe, while bedroom 3 has a rear-facing window and a UPVC glazed door opening directly onto the garden, the fourth bedroom offers scope as a study or home office, this room has an attic access hatch and also features a door leading directly to the gardens.

The shower room is fitted with a shower enclosure, WC and wash hand basin, with white tiled surrounds and timber panelling to the walls and ceiling, a separate WC completes the accommodation, with white half-height tiling, WC and wash hand basin.

Gardens

The property sits within approximately 0.34 acres of established private gardens, predominantly laid to lawn and surrounded by mature trees, shrubs and woodland, creating a particularly private and tranquil setting. The gardens are bordered by timber fencing and offer a number of secluded areas from which to enjoy the surrounding countryside and natural environment. A particularly attractive feature is the Aodainn Burn which runs alongside the property and over which the historic and character stone bridge provides access to Mill o’Driep.

Outbuildings

Garage, Two timber garden sheds, one with power, timber BBQ shelter

Services

Private water supply (currently non-functional, with a temporary stream-fed pump in use), private septic tank drainage, solar panels and electric heating. Double glazing. Mains water is available at the end of the driveway, with connection potential subject to permissions and costs.

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

Local Authorities

Argyll & Bute Council

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Council Tax

Mill o’Driep is in Band D, and the amount of council tax payable for 2025/2026 is £ 1783.33 excluding water and sewerage charges.

Viewing

Strictly by appointment with Robb Residential, telephone .

Situation

Mill o’Driep is a pretty detached three- or four-bedroom bungalow which is completed in white painted render with red-brown roof tiles.

The house is in a lovely rural setting and from its south western facing position the front facing apartments enjoy views across Glenbranter, Glenshellish and the North shoulder of Beinn Bheag. Mill o’Driep commands an enviable position set back from the road and immediately adjoining the picturesque Aodainn Burn which flows along the front of the house towards the River Cur.

Strachur is a charming Argyllshire village and has local shops and services that cater for most everyday needs and requirements. Glasgow is about 48 miles (via ferry) and offers a full range of higher and further educational services as well as all the cultural and professional services normally connected with a major city.

Dunoon is approximately 15 miles distant and it is approximately 38 miles via ferry to Glasgow Airport.

Primary schooling is available in Strachur and secondary schooling is available at Dunoon. The nearest independent school is Helensburgh at 41 miles.

The A83 & A82 provide access to central Scotland. Arrochar has a main line rail station with a service to and from Glasgow city centre and a sleeper to London.

The area offers much in the way of outdoor pursuits including cycle routes, challenging hill climbs, walks and several golf courses. The recently established Cowal Way stretches from Portavadie in the West and travels eastwards for 31 miles through some of the most dramatic and picturesque sea and landscapes in the west coast.

Sea, river and loch fishing are also available in the area as are a number of commercially run shoots. Some of the local estates allow stalking by arrangement.

For sailors, the sea lochs of the west of Scotland offer safe anchorages as well as spectacular coastal sailing, there are marina and chandlery services at Rhu, Inverkip and Dunoon.

Travel Directions

From Glasgow proceed in a westerly direction on the M8 motorway for about 15 miles taking junction 30 onto the Erskine Bridge. Turn left off the bridge on the A82 and continue for about 25 miles to reach Tarbet. Continue to the left at Tarbet onto the A83 and proceed through Arrochar for a further 13 miles. Turn left onto the A815 towards Strachur, and then Dunoon for and travel for about 13 mile, turn left onto Inveroaden Road