Beautiful Isle of Bute farmhouse and converted steading on the market

CKD Galbraith has announced they have been instructed to handle the sale of a striking traditional farmhouse and converted steading on the Isle of Bute.

Glecknabae, dates back to the mid 1800’s and commands spectacular views over the Kyles of Bute and the Ardlamont peninsula. The buildings were extensively restored in the early 1990’s maintaining many of the original features and creating a family home of rare quality.

The property includes two separate buildings; the main house which was originally an adjoining farm steading and the original farmhouse. In addition, there are further adjoining outbuildings which offer further scope for development. The main house is presently being operated as a high quality four star Bed and Breakfast business by the current owners. The house has many fine features including hardwood flooring, wonderful open fireplaces and an oil fired range in the kitchen.

The main house which is the converted steading, offers extensive family accommodation over one and a half storeys with four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a kitchen and three public rooms. Adjoining this is the original farmhouse, an attractive dwelling with a sitting room, dining kitchen, bathroom and 2 bedrooms. The cottage currently operates as a successful rental business but offers a wide range of alternative uses and would be ideal as a granny flat, teenage accommodation, or an office work place.

Rod Christie, who is handling the sale for CKD Galbraith said: “Glecknabae offers a rare opportunity for prospective buyers to acquire one of the finest properties on the Isle of Bute, one of Scotland’s most beautiful and historic islands. The property is an ideal family home which also offers enormous potential to derive a useful income from tourism or other ventures. I would advise potential buyers to view the property at their earliest opportunity as it is sure to generate considerable interest.”

Glecknabae is set in extensive private grounds extending to six acres and boasts an award winning landscaped garden, carefully designed to blend into the surrounding countryside with a wide range of carefully chosen plants and shrubs, small areas of woodland, a bog garden with stream, a part enclosed courtyard and a boules court. In addition, there is useful grazing for horses or other livestock in 3 separate paddocks.

The Isle of Bute possesses an extensive range of amenities including a primary and secondary school, a hospital, a good range of shops and a variety of popular leisure facilities. The island is well served by public transport links with regular ferry crossings to the main land allowing Glasgow city centre or Glasgow International Airport to be accessed within an hour.

Offers over £575,000 are being invited for Glecknabae. For further information, email rod.christie@ckdgalbraith.co.uk.