Tigh-Na-Creige, Colintraive, PA22 3AH

Tigh-Na-Creige is located in a situation of great natural scenic beauty on the southwest facing side of Loch Riddon in Argyll & Bute, close to the ribbon settlement of Colintraive. The property enjoys a beautifully landscaped foreshore offering direct access to a deep sheltered sea loch anchorage surrounded by steep sided mountains and glens that shape and form the immediate sea and landscape.

Tigh-Na-Creige enjoys quality internal and external finishes and is presented in pristine condition. Internally, the accommodation is stylish, light, bright and laid out over a single easily managed level and from the property’s slightly elevated position each apartment enjoys outstanding views out across the water.

Externally, the property is completed in harled finish with Fyfe stone detailing, all neatly presented under a dark grey Spanish slate roof. The immediate garden grounds at Tigh-Na-Creige have been beautifully landscaped and carefully considered to create various pockets for entertaining, alfresco sitting, dining and enjoying the everchanging dramatic sea and landscape. The gardens are well stocked with various specimen trees, beds and bushes which have been manicured, maintained and illuminated by ground lighting which creates a terrific dusk atmosphere.

The property is perfectly set up for principal family living, and because of the wonderful rural and coastal setting Tigh-Na-Creige is also excellent as second or income producing investment home.

Ground Floor

Outer front door to entrance vestibule/cloaks, glass insert internal door to welcoming open plan formal dining come informal sitting area with picture frame window showcasing waterscape views. Open plan to stylish integrated kitchen with informal breakfasting and dining bar, window and door to rear gardens. Formal sitting room with open fire, dual aspect windows to gardens and waterscape, stylish family shower room with LED mirror and heated towel rail, bedroom 1 (principal) with dual aspect picture frame windows enjoying uninterrupted and ever changing waterscape views. Recently upgraded contemporary family bath and shower room with free standing bath, walk in shower enclosure, heated rail, all warmed by underfloor heating, picture frame window to gardens. Bedrooms 2 & 3 with double fitted wardrobes and window to side gardens and waterscape views, bedroom 4 with fitted wardrobe and windows to rear gardens.

Gardens

Via a bellmouth entry with wrought iron twin

leaf gates set within a stone wall to private

gravel driveway leading to ample vehciular

hard standing and turning area. The gardens at

Tigh-Na-Creige wrap around the extent of the

property and are laid to a well tended

lawn due north and west where there are

stepping stones leading to an outdoor spa hot

tub, and from where there are outstanding

waterscape views. To the rear of the property

lies a generous timber decking area with

outdoor furnuituire, idea for alfresco sitting

and entertaining guests. The rear gardens are

well manicured and accessible via paved stone

steps offering access to various

tiered levels, all planted with flower beds,

bushes, soft fruit and vegetable beds. A natural

rockface, ‘Creige Rock’ from where the

proeprty’s name is derived, offers an excellent

feature and backdrop to the immediate rear

gardens. Beyond the immediate rear

gardens the property is wonderfully screened

and privatised by manicured specimen trees

and an area of semi ancient woodland,

all of which are illuminated at dusk, creating a

tremendous and dramatic atmosphere. Due

west of Tigh-Na-Creige and across the

minor single track road lies an area of

foreshore, beautifully maintained and laid

predomenently to a level lawn with a mature

tree forming the backdrop to a further seating

area and firepit, all of which is supported and

protected by retaining rock armour and

gravel slip offering direct access to the water.

Mooring

A deep-water mooring is immediately

offshore in front of the house.

Planning

Approved planning permission for the

erection of a boathouse/annexe to be built

on the foreshore infront of Tigh-Na-Creige.

Planning reference number: 20/01573/PP.

Services

Mains water supply, drainage is by private

septic tank, double glazing, recently

upgraded oil fired central heating.

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

Business Rates

The rateable value for the property is £4,400 however our client qualifies for the small business rates relief scheme and therefore there is no charge.

EPC

EPC rating D

Tigh Na Creige has an outstanding quiet coastal situation within a national scenic area on the very edge of Loch Riddon and the Cowal Peninsula, Argyll’s secret coast.

The house enjoys a raised vantage point, just off the old single track coastal road (passing places) just to the north west of Colintraive and the highly scenic narrows of the famous Kyles of Bute.

From its raised setting there are spectacular uninterrupted western water views from the property over Loch Riddon which is a deep sheltered sea loch anchorage surrounded by steep sided mountains and glens.

The area is famous for its natural scenic beauty. The narrows of the Kyles of Bute provide a scenic boating route 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 then on through the Crinan Canal to the Western Isles.

Colintraive (3 miles south) has an award-winning hotel with a friendly bar and an enviable reputation for gastro pub and restaurant cuisine, a shop, post office, heritage centre, community garden and centre with an all-weather bowling green. The community is very active, supportive and welcoming. 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. On the island there is a long sandy bay which is excellent for bathing and dog walking. There is also a beach café. The other main centre in the area is Dunoon which provides further shops, supermarkets 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 global 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. Superb birdwatching can be enjoyed from the comfort of the house as many bird species migrate through the small estuary in front of the property.

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 57 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 1.9 miles then turn right onto the minor coastal road B866 signposted ‘Coastal Route’ Continue along the single-track road for 0.4 miles to find the entrance to Tigh Na Creige 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 approach to Colintraive, follow directions onto the single-track coastal road as above.