Toward, Dunoon

Davaar is a well-presented detached cottage/bungalow-style property occupying a particularly attractive position with its gardens extending down towards the water.

From its coastal vantage point there are wonderful views over the firth of Clyde to the north Ayrshire coastline adjacent, views which stretch away to the south to the Cumbraes and the high tops of Arran in the far distance.

The property provides well-proportioned accommodation arranged over a light, bright and easily managed single level, the front facing rooms enjoying ever changing and uninterrupted waterscape views.

Internally the house features retained period features including some stained and leaded glass, corbels, picture rails and cornice work, the double glazing is part Georgian bar.

Externally, the house is completed in white painted harling with smooth render relief at window mullions and doors and all neatly presented under a slated roof.

Davaar is set amid level mature and nicely tended gardens and grounds.

Ground Floor Outer front door to front porch/garden room with slate tile floor featuring electric trace underfloor heating, twin leaf storm doors to entrance vestibule, half glazed door to reception hallway, retractable ladder to floored and insulated attic space, sitting room with bay window formation, warming log burner inset and on a raised polished black tile hearth.

Stylish open plan dining room to fitted kitchen with inset downlighters, tile effect flooring, white matching base and wall units with island all topped with butcher’s block worktops and windows to side and rear, door to utility/porch/boiler house and door to rear gardens.

Family shower room with inset downlights, vanity set wash hand basin, tiling to dado height, glass shower enclosure, opaque window to side, stainless steel radiator/towel rail, tiled floor.

Bedroom 1 with bay window to front, bedroom 2 with rear facing window, en suite shower room with glass enclosure, glass corner wash hand basin, stainless steel radiator/towel rail, wet wall finish to dado height, bedroom 3 with rear facing window, Edinburgh press with electrical switchgear.

Outbuildings Larger size detached garage with concrete floor, light, power and water supply, up and over manual door, personal door access, open fronted timber log store.

Gardens Approached from the public road via a shared access driveway, post and rail bounded bell mouth entry to twin leaf 5 bar timber country gates leading to a good gravel surfaced vehicle driveway with hardstanding and turning areas, level rear lawn bounded by mixed evergreen and rhododendron hedging.

Gravel pathways run along both sides of the house to the front gardens which offer a gravel front apron defined by coping stone edging and are laid t o a level mature lawn with a stocked central bed and central pathway leading to the foreshore.

An ornamental wall has well stocked beds and a get leading to a further lawn with raised decks offering lovely space for summer furniture, alfresco dining and sundowners.

This area is protected by a recently constructed smooth concrete retaining wall with steps leading immediately to the gravel beach and rocky foreshore.

Services Note: The services have not been checked by the selling agents.

Local Authorities Argyll & Bute Council Tel: Council Tax Davaar is in Council tax band D and the amount payable for 2026/2027 is £2,435.65p including mains water and excluding drainage.

EPC Rating D Situation Davaar is situated in the ribbon coastal hamlet of Toward, on the Cowal Peninsula in the west coast of Scotland.

Toward Lighthouse is the prominent and well-known local landmark of the district and can be seen from Davaar. The bustling west coast town of Dunoon is about 6 miles to the north.

Dunoon is the main town of the Cowal Peninsula and has a complete range of shopping, leisure and professional services.

The town has a good range of welcoming pubs and restaurants, a cinema, swimming pool and leisure centre.

The area is well served by reputable primary and secondary schooling including Toward, St Muns and Strone Primary Schools and Dunoon Grammar School.

Dunoon is served by both Caledonian MacBrayne and Western Ferries, which operate frequent passenger and vehicle sailings across the Firth of Clyde to Gourock.

From Gourock, convenient road and public transport connections provide access to Glasgow and the wider Central Belt, making daily commuting a practical option.

For visitors to Cowal, the short and pleasant ferry crossing offers a sense of escape from the mainland, creating the feeling of being somewhere distinct and removed from everyday life.

It is also possible to drive to Glasgow via Loch Lomond which takes a little longer but is via some of the most famous and breathtaking countryside in western Scotland.

Dunoon is the gateway to the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park and it has some of the most dramatic and picturesque scenery in the west of Scotland.

As with most parts of Scotland one is never too far from a golf course and Dunoon is no exception the district having three challenging courses.

The expanding Holy Loch Marina is nearby with its berthing and associated chandlery services, an excellent base from which to sail and explore the world-famous lower Clyde and Kyles of Bute inland sea lochs and waterways.

Sea fishing is available on the Firth of Clyde and it is possible to fish for salmon and sea trout by permit on some of the rivers and lochs of the district.

Some of the local estates can, by arrangement, offer rough and commercial shooting as well as opportunities to stalk for roe, sika and red deer.

The area is renowned for its spectacular scenery and wildlife, there are near endless walks, hill climbs and quiet country roads offering wonderful rambling and cycling country.

Travel Directions whats3words///also.squares.tasteful From the Western Ferries terminal at Hunters Quay turn left on the A815 and proceed in a southerly direction through Kirn and Dunoon.

Continue for 6 miles to reach Toward. Once in Toward turn left at the block paved lane (marked by large decorative rocks) and continue for about 150 metres turning left into the entrance of Davaar