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Where is it: Ardchattan Parsonage, Bonawe, near Oban, Argyll.

What is it: A contemporary lochside house with five bedrooms, a one-bedroomed apartment, large gardens and boathouse with mooring.

Good points: For all intents a self-build, Ardchattan is actually a church conversion that retains some of the character of the old building in quirky features. The setting is stunning and perfectly laid out for life on the loch. Highly energy-efficient with income-generating solar panels and the interior has views from every room.

Bad points: You’d be inundated with self-invited guests.

Price: Offers over £785,000.

Contact: Strutt and Parker on 01738 783350.