A beautifully presented, architect-designed, family home with fabulous views over Loch Linnhe, Shuna Island and Lismore.
Tign an Lios is an attractive, architect-designed country house that enjoys an elevated position commanding fabulous views over Loch Linnhe and towards the Isles of Shuna and Lismore. Each of the spacious rooms take full advantage from the lovely views and landscaped gardens.This impressive home features bright, spacious and flexible accommodation ideal for both entertaining and family life. The property has been well maintained and the generous living accommodation is laid out with the unique option of open-plan living or to be partially closed off if preferred. There are defined areas of living, dining and kitchen yet the room is a hugely sociable living space that benefits from underfloor heating. The dining area is flooded with light and enjoys incredible views with French doors providing access to the garden. In the living area there is a feature fireplace with solid fuel stove with slate, stone and wood surround. There is a prominent use of wood through-out the room to include internal doors, cills, skirting and beams creating a clean, contemporary family home. There is a spacious ground floor bedroom with Jack and Jill style en suite bathroom as well as a utility room. The first floor has a fantastic galleried landing which incorporates a sitting area and a sleeping area and there are two further en suite bedrooms.This delightful property sits in approximately 0.42 acre of ground in a woodland setting. The grounds are well tended and neatly kept with a variety of mature trees, shrubs and lawn. A long driveway provides access to the house where there is outside lighting. The driveway breaks off to form a path to the front and side of the property where there is parking. The front is relatively open with fenced sides forming the boundary. Whilst predominantly grassed there is a small rockery feature to the side if the house.
Tigh an Lios is situated in a quiet setting to the north of the district of Appin, on the coast midway between Oban and Fort William. Overlooking Local Linnhe and enjoying stunning seascapes and rugged and mountainous inland scenery.One of Scotland's iconic ruined castles, Castle Stalker, occupies one of the tiny rock islands and is a short drive from the property. This is a semi-rural location yet within easy reach of local amenities which include cafés, restaurants with bar and touring/camping park. There are bus connections to and from Oban and Fort William with connections to Glasgow and Inverness. The village is generally serviced by nearby Ballachulish which has amenities to include a well-stocked supermarket, coffee shop, a public house/ restaurant, a number of guest houses and a hotel. The property is well situated to take advantage of other amenities on offer in the area to include Barcaldine and Cuil Bay, a well known beauty spot popular for water sports enthusiasts.Oban lies about 20 miles South of Appin and is the largest and principal town of Argyll and offers a varied range of facilities to include a wide range of shops, restaurants, leisure and recreational facilities and professional services. There are primary schools, a high school, a leisure/sports centre and a general hospital as well as a number of churches. This thriving town has an attractive sea front and bustling harbour from which Caledonian MacBrayne ferries serve many of the Hebridean Islands. The town enjoys good transport links to the central belt of Scotland by road and rail and the airport at North Connel serves private and light charter aircraft.