3-bedroom bungalow · PA31 8RJ
For saleListed 145 days
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About
Taobh An Achadh is a detached cottage laid across one easily managed light and bright level.
Externally the cottage is completed in render finish with a grey brick relief, and with concrete detailing at door and window mullions, all neatly presented under a dark grey tiled roof.
The restoration has seen the walls being stripped back to original stonework in order that any damp and woodworm infestation can be properly addressed.
As we understand it, the property benefits from new electrics and detailed planning permission, presenting and excellent opportunity for a new inbound buyer to create an extended, light and bright cottage enjoying uninterrupted rolling countryside views.
Taobh An Achadh requires further completion works, the current owners have successfully completed a degree of the heavy lifting.
This will also allow and inbound buyer the opportunity to stamp their own personal taste and style on the finishings of the property.
Once completed, Taobh An Achadh will be perfect and well set up for principal family living, Ford is also a well-known west of Scotland holiday and short break destination and so offers scope as a second or holiday home or as an income producing investment proposition.
Ground Floor Outer front door, (in due course the cottage can be configured as follows) sitting cum dining room with bifold doors to decking, kitchen with door to gardens, utility, family bathroom, 3 bedrooms.
Outbuildings Detached garage/workshop.
Gardens Via a shared steel swing gate with servitude right of access across part of the neighbouring farmers land to a secondary steel swing gate providing access to Taobh An Achadh.
The gardens wrap around Taobh An Achadh and are laid to a combination of mature lawns, beds, bushes and specimen trees, all of which are bound by a post and wire fence.
From the gardens there are wonderful aspects across rolling countryside.
Land plan The gardens at Taobh An Achadh are highlighted in red within out land plan and extend to circa 0.24 acre, the servitude right of access is highlighted in blue.
Planning Reference - 21/00554/pp. Alterations and extensions, including decking area and demolition of garage and replacement of garage.
Services Mains water supply, drainage is by a shared septic tank with the neighbouring property, currently there is no heating supply connected to the property, double glazed.
Note: The services have not been checked by the selling agents.
Council Tax Taobh An Achadh is in council tax band D and the amount payable for 2026/2027 is £2085.28 including mains water and excluding sewage. EPC EPC rating G.
Viewing Strictly by appointment with Robb Residential, Taobh An Achadh is situated on the eastern fringe of the charming mid Argyll village of Ford.
The house enjoys excellent aspects out across rolling countryside. Ford itself is a welcoming community, with an active village hall hosting local events and gatherings.
The nearby town of Lochgilphead provides a wide range of shops, supermarkets, cafés, medical facilities, schools, and leisure amenities.
There is a large Co-op store, Tesco’s store at local garage and smaller Morrisons store on the main street. Local golf course also at the edge of Lochgilphead and excellent schooling.
The “hidden village” of Slockavulin is just a short drive away, along with the historic village of Kilmartin which offers fascinating archaeological sites including many standing stones along the Glen, the renowned Kilmartin Museum, and a lovely café - perfect for exploring the region’s rich heritage.
Kilmartin museum has in recent times undergone a complete redevelopment programme to extend the museum. The Museum was founded in 1997 by Rachel Butter and David Clough.
Since then, it has been interpreting, explaining and conserving the archaeological and natural heritage of Kilmartin Glen.
For a day trip, the coastal town of Oban (around 40–45 minutes away) is known as the “Gateway to the Isles, ” offering excellent restaurants, fresh seafood, and vibrant harbour life.
The local countryside provides an array of outdoor, wildlife and sporting activities to be expected of the West Highlands.
Hill walking, climbing and mountain biking opportunities are available in the immediate vicinity while Lochgilphead and Crinan both provide excellent sailing access to the West Coast.
Travel Directions From Lochgilphead proceed in a northerly direction on the A816. Travel for about 6.5 miles to reach the village of Kilmartin.
Continue through the village in a northerly direction remaining on the A816 before baring right onto the B840. Continue on the B840 for circa 4.5 miles until reaching Ford.
Remain on the B840 following the road round to the right, passing the village hall on your right hand side to find Taobh An Achadh on your right hand side.
Please note that, in order to access Taobh An Achadh, visitors will need to pass through a farmer’s field via two gates.
We kindly ask that the gates are opened and closed one at a time, as there may be sheep grazing in the field.
If preferred, visitors may alternatively park at the village hall and make a short walk to Taobh An Achadh from there
Value & comps
Land Registry doesn’t cover Scotland or Northern Ireland, so previous sales may not be on record.
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