Dunbeg House & Bishop's Bay Cottage, North Ballachulish, Onich, PH33 6SA

A unique country house and cottage set within beautiful woodland and lawned gardens wrapped around the shores of Bishop’s Bay, with garage and studio suite extending to approximately 4.45 Acres (1.87 Ha) in total.

Fort William 9 miles; Glasgow 90 miles; Inverness 80 miles; Edinburgh 115 miles

• Beautiful 5-bedroom early 1900’s Arts and Crafts Villa

• Modern high specification and well-appointed 2-bedroom cottage

• Large bespoke double garage with games room/studio

• Mature woodland garden with extensive areas of manicured lawns

• Magnificent views out across Bishop’s Bay and Loch Leven beyond

• Existing jetty, pier and rights to site a mooring

• Conveniently located to take advantage of all that the Highlands

and Argyll can offer.

• Easily accessible with Glasgow/Edinburgh approximately 2 ½ hrs by car

Dunbeg enjoys a relatively secluded location sitting off the B836 nestling on the banks of Bishop’s Bay with magnificent views out towards Loch Leven. Both Dunbeg House and Bishop’s Bay Cottage are shielded from the B836 by a decorative wall and ornate gates, along with mature mixed woodland.

The unique topography of the grounds allows for mosaic garden of environments, some of which have been landscaped while others have been encouraged to flourish in their natural form. Dunbeg House is approached by separate “in and out” gates which define a broad, sweeping stone-chipped drive with standing for a number of cars. To the north side are manicured lawns while the Alltshellach burn flows along the west side into Bishop’s Bay.

The current owners have carefully reinstated the Ballachulish slate-lined banks of the burn, with a bridge linking the grounds of Dunbeg House to Bishop’s Bay Cottage. Mature wooded policies provide shelter for the houses, while the southerly gardens boast a barbecue and decking area leading to a 360º view pod. Bishop’s Bay Cottage has its own access leading down a stone-chipped driveway with a standing area for two cars. Few properties can boast their own private jetty, pier and access to a private shingle beach.

In Bishop’s Bay moorings are managed by the Dunbeg Boat Owners Association, with the owner of Dunbeg House eligible for one mooring. The predominant surrounding land use is livestock farming, interspersed with areas of commercial and amenity woodland, shelter-belts and the rugged west coast.

DESCRIPTION

Dunbeg House

This Arts & Crafts house appears to rise from the rocks to tower above the bay.

A substantial first floor balcony runs almost the full length of the southern and astern elevation of the property and is in excellent order with its glass roof, st iron columns, arches and decorative work.

The entrance vestibule gives access to the welcoming reception hall with wooden panelling, arches and abundance of natural light, which is a recurring theme of the

property.

GROUND FLOOR

Benefiting from limestone tiling throughout the ground floor, this level comprises study; cinema area; fifth bedroom; shower room; wine cellar and boiler room with oil fired boiler and water cylinder. The wine cellar was originally the coal room now fitted with elegant shelving and slate table.

The study and cinema were originally the kitchen and servant’s quarters.

FIRST FLOOR

The reception hall leads to a piano room with an iconic Arts and Crafts style fireplace with stained glass insert over mantel. Then follows a drawing room, with delightful cornicing, log burner and a fitted corner window seat boasting dramatic views over Bishop’s Bay.

French doors in the drawing room lead directly to the balcony providing further spectacular views. The dining room, off the open-plan drawing room, benefits from windows to the northern and eastern elevations.

The fitted Edwin Loxley Kitchen units are at wall and base levels, with integrated full-height fridge,

with granite worktops throughout. Stylish, yet very functional, with two Miele ovens, microwave

and induction hob, two Fisher & Paykel dishwashers and two further full-height glass panelled French doors again providing views over Bishop’s Bay and additional access to the balcony.

Leading from the kitchen, the utility room has fitted kitchen units with integrated freezer,

stainless steel sink and Miele washer and dryer.

SECOND FLOOR

The second floor has four substantial bedrooms, each benefiting from en-suite facilities or a Jack & Jill bathroom.

The master suite with bay views, has a dressing room area containing glassfronted built-in wardrobes, en-suite bathroom containing WC, wash hand basin, free standing bath, shower, heated towel rail and heated limestone tiled floor.

The main guest room, also overlooking the bay, benefits from en-suite bathroom containing wash hand basin, WC, bidet, free standing bath and heated towel rail.

The third bedroom, which overlooks the burn to the west, has an en-suite Jack & Jill bathroom, which is shared with bedroom four and contains WC, wash hand basin, bath and shower.

The Fourth bedroom, which overlooks the lawns at the entrance of the house to the north, shares then en-suite Jack & Jill bathroom with bedroom three.

ATTIC

The attic room boasts a sizeable floor space providing significant storage, although currently used as an art studio, it contains roof lights and two circular porthole windows providing yet more beautifully framed views of the surrounding area.

GARAGE, STUDIO AND GAMES ROOM

An open plan studio with a double garage was added in 2014 in the same unique style as Dunbeg House. The Studio Kitchenette comprises a hob, oven, fridge and sink. There is also a shower room containing corner shower, wash hand basin, WC and heated towel rail. Double garage with eaves storage.

BISHOP'S BAY COTTAGE

Bishop’s Bay Cottage enjoys a special place in its surroundings framed by the woodlands and offers an ideal base for discovering Glencoe, Ben Nevis, Fort William, the Mamores and many other

adventures. Completed in 2015, the Cottage has established itself as a luxury 5-star self-catering destination, finished to a high standard and specification throughout, with first floor balcony

access looking out to the Bay.

The Cottage could continue to be used as a holiday let, with strong bookings in place for 2021 and 2022, but also allows for stylish overflow accommodation for Dunbeg House. The mouth of the Alltshellach burn, as it flows into the bay, provides fantastic views of the water from both the first-floor balcony and the ground-floor external entertaining area.

Set within approximately 2 acres of its own grounds and benefiting from access to both Bishop’s Bay and Loch Leven, this thoughtfully designed modern new build is the perfect hideaway.

Upstairs, the landing leads to an open plan living area; dining, kitchen and snug. From the landing, access is given to the utility room with WC and wash hand basin. The Cottage benefits from double glazing and underfloor heating throughout. Large patio doors lead from the living area out onto the first-floor balcony.

On the ground floor there is a twin bedroom with en-suite shower and a large double bedroom with en-suite bathroom. Both bedrooms benefit from built-in mirrored wardrobes.

TIMBER AND MINERAL RIGHTS

All standing and fallen timber is included in the sale. All sporting and mineral rights, so far as the sellers have rights thereto, are included in the sale.

EXTRAS

Wood-burning stove and kitchen white goods are included in the price. Furniture, soft furnishing items, blinds and the website for the Cottage are available for purchase by separate negotiation.

SERVICES

The property currently benefits from double glazing and oil-fired central heating. There is mains water and drainage, electricity and telephone service. The properties benefit from very good WiFi service and mobile reception.

VIEWING

Strictly by prior agreement with the selling agents who should be contacted in advance to advise on access arrangements.

DIRECTIONS

Travel north from Glasgow on the A82 past Loch Lomond and continue north, passing through Glencoe, towards Fort William. After crossing the Ballachulish Bridge turn right on to the B863. From Edinburgh follow the M9 heading towards Stirling, continue north, then take the exit onto the B820 and follow signs to the A82. After crossing the Ballachulish Bridge turn right on to the B863. The property lies on the lochside a quarter mile from the road junction.

CLOSING DATE

A closing date may be fixed and prospective purchasers are advised to register their interest with the Selling Agents. Prospective purchasers should note that, unless their interest in the property is registered, no guarantee can be given that notice of a closing date will be advised and consequently the property may be sold without prior notice. Prospective purchasers are reminded that an offer may be accepted at any time and that noting interest in anticipation of a closing date does not mean you will be notified of potentially competing pre-emptive offers.

FINANCIAL GUARANTEE/ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING

All offers (regardless of whether on a cash or subject to loan finance basis) must be accompanied by a financial reference from a bank/funding source that is acceptable to the sellers. Prospective purchasers will be required to produce identification sufficient to satisfy anti-money laundering regulations and checks against the intended purchaser or nominee together with other documentation that may be required, from time to time, in order to support any conditional offers submitted to the seller.

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