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Impressive family home with superb panoramic sea views over Oban Bay,
Description
Ardghillean is an impressive family home built in a Georgian style dating from around the early 1900's set over three levels under a slate roof. Surrounded by beautiful gardens of circa two acres the house enjoys spectacular views across Oban, Kerrera and the Sound of Mull.
A sweeping private driveway leads to the side of the house, and the entrance begins with stone steps rising to an arched front door. From here a porch leads to the large reception hallway. Off here are the principal reception rooms and a wide staircase to the upper floors.
Off the hallway to the right is the formal drawing room with windows overlooking the gardens and a fireplace. The formal dining room is at the centre of the house and again has a fireplace and doors leading to the side terrace. An inner hallway leads to the family sitting room to the rear and the breakfasting kitchen which has floor and wall units with room for a small table. There is also a useful pantry, laundry room, wine cellar and coal store. A study and WC complete the ground floor accommodation.
The first floor bedroom accommodation consists of a delightful principal bedroom, with three windows and stunning views over the garden and beyond, together with a further two double bedrooms, one single bedroom and two bathrooms. The second floor provides a further three bedrooms and an additional bathroom. To the side of the main property are various outbuildings/store rooms, with a garage to the side of the main driveway.
The gardens of Ardghillean extend to around 2 acres with lovely walks and pathways, paved terraces and various trees, shrubs and flowers.
Location
Ardghillean occupies a remarkable position which offers superb panoramic sea views over Oban Bay. Oban has an excellent range of shops and professional services as well as secondary schooling and a railway station with regular services to Glasgow. The town also hosts the main ferry terminal for the Western Isles and is a highly popular base for sailing. There is a small private airfield at Connel, while Glasgow Airport runs regular flights to London and a variety of domestic and international destinations.
There is spectacular hill walking, climbing and mountaineering in the area with skiing at Aonach Mhor and Glencoe. There are numerous lochs and rivers providing both salmon and trout fishing and renowned sailing along the west coast.
Square Footage: 4,233 sq ft

Additional Info
Council Tax Band - G

- Panoramic sea views over Oban Bay.
- Impressive family home.
- Georgian style home.
- Seven bedrooms.
- Outbuildings
- EPC Rating = F