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Inviting offers in the region of £350,000. (Property valuations available on Zoopla)
This is a unique period property on the tranquil shores of Loch Goil in Argyll, remote and beautiful, yet only 75 minutes from Glasgow airport. Nestling amongst some of the most stunning scenery in Argyll this unusual home is not a property to miss viewing.
Located in the village of Carrick Castle 4 miles from Lochgoilhead, the house is on the loch front set back from a quiet single track road in the centre of gardens totalling approximately 1 acre. There is a semicircular gravel driveway running past the front of the house with gated exits/entrances at either side of the lawn front. There is off road parking for up to 6 cars & room to expand this if required.
The gardens are divided into several sections, mainly laid to lawn with numerous mature shrubs and trees. It straddles a pretty stream at the far end.
Rhumhor has the potential to be an outstanding private country home, although at the moment it is better described as a rustic retreat. It offers a rare opportunity to obtain a unique lochside property.
Costs beyond purchase would vary depending on the standards required by the purchaser, though a minimum of around £10k should be allowed for short term improvements.
(Has been on the market since November 08, although the photos have recently been updated to reflect a more current appearance)
| Year | : 1890 |
| Location | : Lochgoilhead / Carrick Castle, Argyll, Scotland |
The house has flexible accommodation with 3/5 reception rooms and 5/7 bedrooms, two kitchens, utility room, 4 bath or shower rooms, and a conservatory.
On the ground floor there is a large lounge with wood burning stove, a dining room with wood burning stove, a smaller sitting room with open fire, a bathroom and galley kitchen currently used as the kitchen for the holiday let part of the house.
In the extension to the rear of the property (currently the owners apartment) is the large kitchen/dining area and conservatory, office/utility room, bathroom and large multipurpose room.
Half way up the stairs is a halflanding/reading area with an access door onto the roof.
There are four bedrooms on the first floor.
On the second floor there is a further double room and adjacent seating area with views to the hills behind the house. This room has it's own shower room.
There is a mooring suitable for a boat of up to 20-25T available by separate negotiation. Lighter moorings may also be available.
The house is currently set up to accommodate up to 10 people for weekly holiday lets, with separate spacious owners accommodation to the rear. It provides an annual income in the region of £15-20k per annum, or could easily be returned to a family home.
This is a unique opportunity to purchase an extensive victorian loch side property in a truly beautiful area of Scotland.
Here are a few owners answers to frequently asked questions:
Q. Does the house have central heating?
A. Yes there is central heating throughout, with the exception of the loft rooms.The boiler (oil) was installed not long before we moved in, so it is around 7 years old. There is also a lpg rayburn in the circuit which heats hot water and is capable of running the central heating to a lesser degree.
Q. Is there any double glazing or are most of the windows original sash windows?
A. Most of the windows are original sash although some have had the glass replaced by double glazed units.
Q. Can you give me a realistic view of the house and the work that might need to be done
A. Well, Rhumhor has bags of character but it needs some tlc. We've had quite alot of practical things done such as replacing the flat roof with marine ply and fibreglass, replacing a couple of beams above windows, some structural tying at the front, getting the joist ends replaced below the floors. All invisible but essential maintenance.
Rhumhor is a beautiful unique house in a gorgeous location, but at the moment it's a bit rustic and wild, though sound. Someone with vision and either money or time & skill could make it into something truly special.
Q. Is the property on mains drainage or private?
A. The drainage is private though there is not a septic tank, just the original Victorian drains. This situation is common in Argyll Victorian lochside houses.
We've spoken to SEPA and Scottish water since marketing the house and their position is that they don't want there to be drainage of this sort, though they are aware of it and will not do anything to enforce remedy. It is possible to apply for a discharge consent, but once it is applied for there will be a 2-5 year time window within which a septic tank must be installed. Rhumhor's new owners will be able to make their own decision about whether to go ahead with that, or to wait until such time as Scottish Water installs a treatment system in the village, or grants become available.
Q. Can you give me an idea of how up-to-date the wiring is please?
A. The wiring is modern and dates to probably the mid 1980's at the earliest and is in good working order.
Q. Can you also let me know what in terms of carpets/flooring and kitchen goods are you likely to be including within the sale please?
A. Carpets, curtains, kitchen goods and basically everything in the house are all available, so the house can be purchased empty, part or fully furnished, whatever suits.
Q. Are there any outbuildings/garages or sheds?
A. There is a single garage with power, workbench at the back and storage loft, and an old shed which looks a bit rickety but is actually pretty strong and weatherproof.
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Property visited and photographed by Claire France and Robert White for Western Horizon Yachts, Scotland in July 2009
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