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See how verdicts work7-bedroom detached house · PA23 8TB
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Strone House, Strone, Cowal Peninsula, Argyll - Offers Over £975,000. Home Report valuation: £1,250,000. A video tour and 360° virtual tour are available to view.
Landmark Victorian Coastal Residence with Breathtaking Panoramic Loch Views A rare opportunity to acquire a Category C Listed 1840s Victorian villa, originally built for a Victorian shipping magnate and meticulously restored from top to bottom.
Positioned within the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, this versatile 9-bedroom estate includes a 7-bedroom main house (all with en-suite shower rooms), a separate 2-bedroom Coach House, a large garage, a versatile Zen Room, games room/store, octagonal Pixie Hut, and a commercial-grade event marquee included in the sale.
Set within 1.5 acres of historic grounds overlooking the Holy Loch, Loch Long, and the Clyde Estuary, the estate offers exceptional potential as a landmark family home or turnkey venue.
Key Features Panoramic Coastal Vistas – High viewpoint with views extending up to 52 nautical miles, taking in the Isle of Arran, the Erskine Bridge, the Holy Loch, Loch Long, and the Clyde Estuary.
Seven En-Suite Bedrooms in Main House – All seven clan-named bedrooms in the main residence feature their own dedicated en-suite shower room.
Accommodates up to 18 guests in the main house, plus 4 guests in the detached Coach House.
Bespoke Clive Christian Kitchen – High-end kitchen fitted at a cost exceeding £115,000, complete with range cooker, island unit, Belfast sink, and double-door connection to a 20-seat formal dining room.
Turnkey Event Marquee Included – The sale includes a dedicated marquee, further enhancing the property's proven capability as an exclusive wedding and event venue.
Extensive Outbuilding Suite & Zen Room – Features a detached 2-bedroom Coach House, large garage/outbuilding, separate games room/store, an octagonal Pixie Hut, and a peaceful Zen Room outbuilding offering flexible use as a studio, wellness room, or home office.
1.5 Acres of Historic Grounds – Double loch-view patios with fire pit, children's play area, and the iconic "Wishing Tree" Cork tree guarded by life-size bronze stags.
Rich Tartan Heritage – Internationally famous as the historical showroom and tailoring workshops for MacIntyres of Strone tartans and tweeds.
Victorian Craftsmanship – Original full-height stained-glass entrance window, grand stone staircase, and dual-fireplace principal lounge.
Video & 360° Virtual Tours – Explore Strone House online with a video tour and immersive 360° virtual tour.
Floor-by-Floor Breakdown & Outbuildings (size’s are estimated) Main Residence Ground Floor Reception Hall: Grand entrance dominated by an original full-height stained-glass window.
Lounge: 8.92m x 4.88m (29'3" x 16'0") – Dual-aspect reception room featuring twin fireplaces and loch/garden views.
Dining Room: 5.72m x 4.70m (18'9" x 15'5") – Substantial formal entertaining room capable of seating up to 20 guests.
Kitchen / Breakfast Room: 5.89m x 4.25m (19'4" x 13'11") – Clive Christian bespoke fitted kitchen with island unit, range cooker, and Belfast sink.
Utility Rooms: Back-of-house utility space (1.98m x 1.90m) and store. First Floor Bedroom 1 (MacDonald): 4.88m x 4.85m (16'0" x 15'11") + En-Suite Shower Room (2.80m x 2.10m).
Bedroom 2 (MacLeod): 5.72m x 4.70m (18'9" x 15'5") + En-Suite Shower Room (2.60m x 1.80m). Bedroom 3 (MacColl): 4.25m x 4.05m (13'11" x 13'3") + En-Suite Shower Room (2.50m x 1.70m).
Bedroom 4 (MacKinnon): 4.25m x 3.65m (13'11" x 12'0") + En-Suite Shower Room (2.30m x 1.70m). Bedroom 5 (MacEwan): 4.88m x 3.90m (16'0" x 12'10") + En-Suite Shower Room (2.40m x 1.80m).
Second Floor Bedroom 6 (Campbell): 5.80m x 4.88m (19'0" x 16'0") + En-Suite Shower Room (3.10m x 2.20m). Bedroom 7 (Cameron): 5.80m x 4.25m (19'0" x 13'11") + En-Suite Shower Room (3.10m x 2.00m).
Coach House, Summer House, Event Marquee and Pixie Hut Coach House This self-contained property offers a first-floor lounge, kitchen/dining room, two bedrooms and a shower room.
The ground floor provides laundry facilities, storage rooms and external WCs.
Garage / Workshop A substantial space measuring approximately 13.50m x 7.40m (44'3" x 24'3"), suitable for vehicle parking, boat storage or workshop use.
Games Room / Store Approximately 6.50m x 5.00m (21'4" x 16'5").
Zen Room / Summer House A peaceful standalone space with flexible potential as a wellness room, yoga studio, creative workspace or quiet retreat.
Event Marquee The marquee is included in the sale, offering space for outdoor entertaining, functions and events.
Pixie Hut An octagonal timber cabin that adds a distinctive feature to the garden, with potential for use as a barbecue area.
A Remarkable Piece of Scottish Heritage From its beginnings as a prestigious Victorian shipping magnate's residence, through its colourful association with Scottish tartan and tweed, to its meticulous restoration as the magnificent home seen today, Strone House has evolved while retaining the character that makes it so distinctive.
This is not simply an opportunity to acquire an exceptional coastal property. It is an opportunity to become the next custodian of a remarkable house and the next chapter in the story of Strone House.
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