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SITUATED in the hamlet of Kilmun within the National Argyll Forest Park on the Cowal Peninsula, Abbeystone occupies an elevated, southfacing position directly facing Holy Loch. This setting provides spectacular uninterrupted views over the water and down the Clyde Estuary, as well as an opportunity for mooring, numerous outbuildings, and scope to turn the east side of the property into a separate annexe or letting accommodation.
A house that keeps on giving, this traditional villa was built in 1825 with later extensions. More recently, it has been renovated by the present owners to create a wonderfully spacious family home spanning almost 3,500 sq ft over two floors.
Ground floor accommodation highlights include two impressive front-facing baywindowed public rooms – an elegant drawing room with original white marble fireplace housing a wood-burning stove, and formal dining room with original fireplace – the latter with access to an Amdega conservatory with terracotta tiled floor and French doors to the garden.
There’s also a playroom, cloakroom, modern fitted/integrated kitchen with range cooker and breakfast bar, plus separate annexe presently comprising study, double bedroom, utility, additional cloakroom/WC, and another double bedroom.
Upstairs – accessed by main and secondary staircases – is a large baywindowed principal bedroom with fitted storage and en suite shower room, five further bedrooms and two bathrooms.
Abbeystone occupies 1.5 acres of mature garden grounds incorporating lawns, mature trees, shrubs, gravelled driveway, and decked
seating area, while to the rear, ancient native woodlands provide shelter and privacy.
The property also has outbuildings – notably former stables and coach house – which provide garaging. Secondary schooling, amenities, sports/ leisure facilities and regular ferry services to the mainland are all available in the nearby town of Dunoon.
Offers over £575,000 are invited by Savills Glasgow.