12 bed detached house for sale

Kilmelford, Oban, Argyll And Bute PA34.

An attractive twelve bedroomed west coast country house with walled garden and paddock situated in an elevated position with views towards Loch Melfort.

Glenmore is situated in an elevated and private setting only 16 miles south of Oban with wonderful views across to Loch Melfort. The house has been in the same family for 170 years. It is understood the main part of the house dates to the early 1800s. The property was enlarged and upgraded in 1935/36, including the installation of electric heating (powered by a private hydro scheme), and bathrooms with bespoke tiling. In the 1980s the house was re-wired and connected to the mains grid. The house sits in a prominent position with fine views across to Loch Melfort. Internally, the house has retained many period features in the three main reception rooms including the drawing room, with its decorative frieze, stone fireplace, two bay windows, and French windows leading to the patio; the sitting room with a wood burner and French windows to the west; and the dining room with an open fireplace. The wood panelled entrance hall and main staircase, with its carved newel posts, are a special feature. The main part of the house includes three double bedrooms, two single bedrooms and two bathrooms on the first floor and an additional two double bedrooms and bathroom on the second floor.

The house benefits from two 2-storey wings which are connected to the main house internally. Each wing can also be accessed separately from outside offering great flexibility of accommodation. The south wing includes a kitchen, sitting room (with wood burner), two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The north wing includes a kitchen, sitting room (with wood burner), dining room (with wood burner), two double bedrooms, a single bedroom and family bathroom. The house offers a wonderful family house with options for a 'granny' wing or self-catering wings. The main part of the house was run as a successful B&B prior to covid. The property would benefit from some upgrading and installation of a central heating system.

It is situated just outside the coastal village of Kilmelford. The picturesque village has local amenities including a small hotel, general store (including a post office, gift shop and tearoom) and its own yachting marina, Kilmelford Yacht Haven which is a popular destination for those looking to sail along the west coast. The is a primary school in the village of Kilninver just 8 miles away. Oban, known as the “Gateway to the Isles”, and the seafood capital of Scotland, has an extensive range of services including supermarkets, restaurants, primary and secondary schooling, sports and leisure facilities, a hospital and train station. The ferry ports have regular services to the Inner and Outer Hebridean Islands including Mull, Iona, Barra and Uist. Oban Airport at Connel is 20 miles away with daily flights to Coll, Colonsay, Tiree, and Islay. Glasgow Airport (101 miles) provides regular flights to London and a range of national and international destinations.

The local area is a fantastic base for exploring the West Coast of Scotland with a great variety of outdoor activities available. Fishing, cycling, mountain biking, sailing, golfing and diving areas are all available nearby. The area also has an abundance of wildlife including hen harriers, ospreys, golden eagles, white-tailed eagles, otters, and red squirrels.