Listed for £340,000
August 1, 2025
Welcome to The Shieling, a charming, shorefront, character home nestled in the scenic village of Kilmun with direct access to the Kilmun Arboretum and panoramic views over Holy Loch. This spacious multi-level property offers flexible living with two principal bedrooms—one on each floor—both enjoying ensuite facilities. The upper suite boasts a luxurious freestanding bath tucked beneath sloped ceilings and breathtaking loch views from the bedroom. The main level includes a welcoming hallway with solid wood flooring, an elegant sitting room with wood-burning stove and bay window, and a country-style kitchen with integrated appliances. Further accommodation includes a utility room, a third bedroom, and a fully tiled shower room. Outside, the beautifully landscaped, tiered rear garden offers lawned terraces, patio areas, a woodstore, large shed, garage, and a private gate into the Arboretum. An ideal retreat for nature lovers seeking comfort, privacy, and timeless views.
The picturesque village of Kilmun is surrounded by natural beauty, sits on the banks of the Holy Loch and has outstanding views, not only of the loch and the Firth of Clyde, but also the surrounding hills and countryside. The area, which is approximately seven miles from Dunoon and on the edge of Scotland’s First National Park, is well served with a post office / mini market, hotel, pub, golf and bowling clubs, medical centre, churches and a fantastic primary school which has been awarded the Green Flag. The popular, and ever expanding, Holy Loch Marina is just a few minutes’ drive away at the other side of the loch. Moorings are also available for short or long-term stopovers. There is also a regular bus service to Dunoon making the supermarkets, shops, hairdressers, eateries, pubs, sports and sailing clubs and cinema etc easily accessible. In addition, there are two ferry links to Gourock with rail and coach links meaning that Glasgow city centre is little more than an hour away, with Glasgow Airport, Braehead Shopping Centre and Greenock even closer.
Accommodation
Ground Floor: Storm Porch, Reception Hallway, Sitting Room, Kitchen, Utility Room, First Bedroom with En Suite, Guest bedroom, Inner Hall
Upper Floor: Landing, Master Bedroom with Ensuite
Directions
Take the main A815 out of Dunoon until you reach the Cothouse service station. Just passed there is a turning to the right to Kilmun on the A880. Continue until you pass Historic Kilmun church, and just before Kilmun Arboretum is The Shieling on the left.
Access
There is both pedestrian and vehicle access directly from Shore Road with a path leading to the front door. Alternatively, there is access through the back door from the driveway.
Entrance Vestibule & Hallway:
1.24m x 1.00 / 4.11m x 1.25m
4'1" × 3'3" / 13'6" × 4'1"
Solid wood floors, period features including a decorative ceiling rose, picture rails, etched-glass front door, storm doors with quarry-tiled floor, inset mat.
Sitting Room:
5.11m x 4.26m
16’9 x 14’0”
Lovely spacious room with bay window and uninterrupted views over Holy Loch. Marble fireplace with wood-burning stove, ornate ceiling rose, picture rail, double radiator, carpeted.
Bedroom One:
3.79m x 3.35m
12’5” x 11’0”
Generous double bedroom with built-in wardrobes, twin casement windows to the front, stunning loch views. Carpeted, double radiator.
Kitchen:
5.65m x 3.03m
18’6” x 9’11”
Charming stylish kitchen with modern cabinetry, integrated fridge/freezer, white enamel sink, wood-block effect worktops, tile effect backsplash, ceramic hob, built-in oven, and microwave. Dual aspect with casement windows to rear and side, UPVC etched-glass door to garden. Radiator, built-in cupboard housing the hot water cylinder and boiler, space for breakfast table and chairs.
Inner Hall:
2.71m x 2.58m
8’11” x 8’6”
Understairs storage cupboard, stairs to upper floor and doors off to the hallway, utility room and guest bedroom.
Jack & Jill Shower Room:
3.72m x 1.41m
12’2” x 4’8”
Accessed from both hallway and ground floor bedroom. Fully tiled walls with inset wash basin into cabinetry, enclosed shower cubicle, low-level WC, heated towel rail, casement window with frosted glass, double radiator.
Utility Room:
2.72m x 0.82m
8’11” x 2’8”
Hand sink, worktop, plumbing for washer/dryer, shelving, small radiator. Fully glazed UPVC external door to rear.
Bedroom Three:
3.50m x 2.02m
11’6” x 6’7”
Single room with sloped ceiling, full height to majority. Casement window overlooking rear drive, single radiator.
Upper Floor:
Landing:
Under eaves storage as well as a reading nook makes this a very useful space.
Master Bedroom:
4.82 × 3.13
15'10" × 10'3"
Good-sized double room with sloped ceilings at full height, enormous picture window with spectacular panoramic Holy Loch views. Double radiator, walk-in wardrobe into eaves.
En-suite Bathroom:
2.40m × 2.35m
7'10" × 7'9"
Luxurious freestanding claw-foot bath under the eaves, pedestal basin, low-level WC, mosaic tiled surround, extractor fan, under-eaves storage.
Outdoor Space:
Elevated front garden with stone boundary wall, mature shrubs, trees, and flower beds. Multiple tiered rear gardens with lawns, paved patio areas, flower borders, hedges, and stone paths. Direct gate access to Kilmun Arboretum. Large garden shed, woodstore, and freestanding garage with power and light.
The property sits on a very large plot with potential for further development.
Services
Mains Water
Septic tank
Electric Central Heating
Note: The services, white goods and electrical appliances have not been checked by the selling agents.
Council Tax
The Shieling is in Council Tax Band D.
Home Report
A copy of the Home Report is available by contacting Waterside Property Ltd.
Viewings
Strictly by appointment with Waterside Property Ltd.
Offers
Offers are to be submitted in Scottish legal terms to Waterside Property Ltd.
EPC rating: E. Tenure: Freehold,
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