Birlinn Brae, Baycrofts, The Bay, Strachur, Cairndow, Argyll, PA27

Introducing Aiteann • Ahh-chung, House 9 a four detached bedroom home as part of the Birlinn Brae fleet of spectacular design led homes.

Natural Scottish Larch clad houses in reference to the traditional ?Birlinn’ galleys of Somerled, Lord of the Isles.

Metal roofs in further nautical homage, in varying shades of grey and red emulating the slate and red tin roofs of west coast cottages and barns.

Split level to sit sympathetically into the existing site contours. The entry sequence from the entrance passageways to living rooms are calculated to create drama as steps and rising ceiling heights culminate in a spectacular open-plan living room with patio doors opening onto lochside views.

Under the dual-pitch roof, the bedroom level upstairs is glimpsed from below via a balustraded landing overlooking the entry hall.

A wood-burning stove in an inglenook on the south gable provides a living heart for the home.

Roofspaces incorporate generous storage ?gunnels’. Natural materials, Air-Source heat pumps, underfloor heating and high insulation levels ensure cutting-edge sustainability credentials.

Discover Strachur

Strachur, once a ferry port to Inveraray, has a resident population of approximately 750 people, a vibrant village with so much to see and do.

Village amenities within walking distance are:

Post Office / Shop / Café (Out of the Blue) which is immediately opposite Birlinn Brae.

The Strachur Medical Practice offering GP services as well as a dispensing practice.

Strachur Primary School for students between 3 ? 12 years of age.

Strachur petrol filling station with convenience store.

The Creggans Inn Hotel / bar and restaurant (with MacPhunn whisky).

The Clachan Bar with drinks and dining.
Pontoon / moorings at ?Strachur Bay Moorings Association?

There are two churches and a village hall.
Nearby amenities

Dunoon, 20 minutes’ drive, offers: - supermarkets, ironmongery, off-licences, bakers, butchers, fishmonger, tradesmen, cinema, fast food take-a-way outlets, a leisure centre/ swimming pool, chemists, gift shops, garages and the annual Cowal Highland Games.

Restaurants / Bars nearby include ? Inver (Michelin stared), Loch Fyne Oyster Bar, The Coylet Inn, Oyster Catcher, Kilfinan Hotel, Portavadie, The Colintraive Hotel.

Castles nearby include those at Inveraray, Carrick Castle, Inver (Castle Lachlan), MacEwan, Arkinglas House and Benmore.

Natural amenities to visit include Puck’s Glen, Benmore gardens and Arkinglas Wooded Garden. There are, of course, umpteen hills to be walked, beaches to be paddled and waters, both fresh and sea, to be swam.

Anglers can enjoy both sea and game fishing in near proximity. Sailors and cruisers can set-off directly from Strachur. Shooting, stalking, sub-aqua diving and many other recreational pursuits are all available in the immediate environs.

One is limited only by ones’ imagination.