The southernmost of the 3 Ardlamont Ferry Cottages and set in a most wonderful coastal location of great natural scenic beauty at the southern end of the Ardlamont Peninsula.
Description
South Ferry Cottage is a detached coastal cottage in typical west of Scotland architectural style. The house is of pebble dashed wet harled finish under a slated roof. The accommodation which is freshly presented is light and bright and laid out over a single, easily managed level. The property is set amid well established and productive kitchen gardens which slope gently to grass to at the front to reach and meet with the sheltered gravel beach and foreshore.
Gardens
Rear gardens to concrete and gravel path, steps to raised rear gardens of timber edged veg, herbs and soft fruit planters, a rear lawn and drying green. The rear gardens have a stone wall and privet hedging at the southern side, a range of summer flowers, bushes and plants and a eucalyptus tree. The front gardens have a flagstone terrace and pathway to the front door, a gently sloping grass bank extends to meet with the gravel foreshore.
Situation
South Ferry Cottage is located in an area of great natural scenic beauty in Argyll & Bute, the cottage is at the southern end of the Ardlamont peninsula on the west coast of Scotland. The cottage is situated at the end of an adopted road that serves only The Ardlamont Ferry Cottages, some 0.2 miles from the minor single track public road that runs around the peninsula.
South Ferry Cottage is located immediately on the foreshore and enjoys uninterrupted views across the seascape of the mouth of the West Kyle to Ettrick Bay on the adjacent island of Bute.
North a& Mid Ferry cottages are in single ownership and is the only neighbour, the cottages are surrounded by a beautiful seascape, open countryside and farmland and are about 3.5 miles to the south of the coastal ribbon settlement of Kames on the very pretty and famous Kyles of Bute.
The village of Kames sits just to the south of Tighnabruaich, perhaps its rather better known neighbour. Kames has its own hotel, post office and shop which easily cater for everyday needs and requirements.
Tighnabruaich, previously voted the prettiest village in Argyll, Lomond and Stirlingshire, is about 1.5 miles further to the north, and is a well-known sheltered anchorage with moorings that are always lively with the comings and goings of boating and yachting craft, all under the protection of the local lifeboat station.
The village centre offers further shops, a post office, garage, gallery, and hotel or self-catering accommodation. A bus service runs from Kames via Tighnabruaich to both Rothesay and Dunoon.
During the summer months, the internationally renowned sailing school is very popular, as is the PS Waverley, the last seagoing passenger-carrying paddle steamer in the world, which calls at Tighnabruaich Pier on her way to and from Arran.
Portavadie Marina is 6.5 miles away and has in recent years seen significant investment in creating a modern state of the art marina infrastructure, with associated chandlery, restaurant, accommodation, and spa facilities. The marina is fast gaining a reputation among the sailing communities as a must-go-to destination and many drive to the marina for culinary days and evenings out.
Tarbert is 11 miles (by boat) to the west and accessible by a direct ferry service from Portavadie.
The city of Glasgow is 60 miles away via the frequent Western Ferries crossing to Gourock, or via the scenic 90-mile route via Loch Lomond. Glasgow offers numerous retail districts, and all the higher educational, cultural and leisure services normally associated with a major international centre.
Tighnabruaich has a reputable and award-winning primary school, and secondary schooling is available at Dunoon Grammar or Tarbert via the short crossing from Portavadie.
The area is famous for its dramatic natural beauty; yachtsmen and women around the world sail through the scenic Kyles from the Clyde marinas and on up through Loch Fyne to Ardrishaig through the Crinan canal and out to the Hebridean islands.
The area offers much in the way of relaxing outdoor pursuits beyond the famous sailing school. There is tennis, and Tighnabruaich Golf Club has a scenic and challenging 9-hole golf course.
Sea, river and loch fishing are also available in the area, as are a number of commercially run shoots. Some of the local estates allow stalking by arrangement.
Tighnabruaich lies on Argylls Secret Coast, which stretches from Strachur at the top of Loch Fyne round the coast to Colintraive. It is an area of stunning natural beauty with countless opportunities to discover peaceful locations. Nearby activities include walks in forests or along the coast, fishing, kayaking or sailing and enjoying the wildlife.
Historical Note
The Ardlamont Ferry cottages, South, Mid & North, (Mid & North are both in single separate ownership) were originally part of the Ardlamont Estate and, when a working estate, the cottages provided housing for some of the estate workers. The old sail window, for storing sails during the winter, is still visible in the south gable of the North Ferry, though now inaccessible from outside with the later addition of the Mid Ferry.
Although the Bute crossing went from Blairs Ferry a few miles to the north, the bay by the cottages - called Blindmans Bay - provided enough shelter to allow passengers and post to be taken out to passing steamers.
Services
Mains water supply, drainage is by (new) septic tank, electric central heating, partial double glazing.
Note: The services have not been checked by the selling agents.
Directions
From Glasgow city centre, leave in a westerly direction on the M8 motorway. Continue for 21 miles to arrive at Port Glasgow. Follow signs Greenock and Gourock on the A770 for 8 miles to reach the Western Ferry terminal at McInroys Point. Take the ferry to Hunters Quay Dunoon. Leave the terminal and turn right on the A815 through Sandbank. After 3.5 miles turn left on to the B836. Travel for 11 miles before turning right on to the A886. Travel for 1.5 miles then turn left onto the B8003. Travel for 7 miles to reach Tighnabruaich. At Tighnabruaich proceed south through Tighnabruaich to reach Kames. At the crossroads in Kames, turn left and continue on the minor road until it reaches the foreshore. Turn right at the foreshore and continue on the minor coastal road for about 3.5 miles. As the road makes a sharp turning to the right, turn left onto the access driveway and continue for about 0.2 miles to find South Ferry Cottage at the bottom.
Local Authorities
Argyll & Bute Council
Kilmory
Lochgilphead
Argyll
PA31 8RT
Tel: 01546-602127.
Council Tax
South Ferry Cottage is in council tax band C and the amount payable for 2023/2024 is £1554.68 to include mains water and excluding drainage.
Viewing
Strictly by appointment with Robb Residential, telephone 0141 225 3880.
