2 bed detached bungalow for sale

Kikut, Strachur, Cairndow PA27

Kikut is a pretty detached traditional Argyll cedar clad bungalow and enjoys an excellent elevated position from where there are spectacular and often dramatic seascape and landscape views. Internally the property is light and bright and laid out across one easily managed level, externally, the property is completed in a combination of smooth render relief and cedar cladding, all neatly presented under a tiled roof. The property sits within well stocked garden grounds which offer privacy and seclusion from neighbours.

Strachur is also a well-known west of Scotland holiday and short break destination and so the property offers exceptional scope as a second, or income producing self-catering holiday letting home.

Ground Floor: Outer front to entrance porch with electrical switch gear, inner glass insert door to welcoming entrance hall, kitchen with window to gardens, glass insert door to sunroom/dining room with views to gardens and waterscape. Formal sitting room with multifuel burner, picture frame window to side gardens and beyond to waterscape, French doors opening onto raised timber decking with panoramic views to the water. Family bathroom with separate shower enclosure, linen store housing the water tank, fitted hallway drawer storage, bedroom 1 (principal) with double fitted wardrobes, picture frame window to waterscape views, floor hatch leading to subcellar. Bedroom 2 with double fitted wardrobes and window to gardens, access from hall to generous loft via retractable ladder.

Outbuildings: Subcellar with WC, greenhouse, workshop/store with attached lean-to/wood store.

Gardens: Ample vehicular hard standing and parking is located to the front and side of Kikut, two timber personal gates provide access through front gardens to the property front door. The front gardens are colourful and well stocked with a timber decking at the front creating an ideal space for sitting out. A path wraps around either side of the property to rear gardens which are broadly to lawn with an assortment of beds, bushes and colourful planted flowers. The lawn is tiered with the lower level accesses via stone steps and a timber foot bridge, all of which is bound by mature hedging. From the gardens and in particular the raised timber decking located at the rear of Kikut there are sublime panoramic views out across Strachur Bay.

Situation: Kikut is situated in the Loch Fyne side coastal village of Strachur. Strachur is in southern Argyll at the sheltered confluence of highland glens and the sea loch of Loch Fyne. For the most part, the village is formed by the ribbon development that runs along the coast.

Kikut is to the southern side of the village and it enjoys an elevated setting from where there are wonderful sea and landscape aspects across Loch Fyne with the small marina pontoon and sheltered anchorage in the foreground.

Strachur and Loch Fyne are well known for their natural scenic beauty which has always drawn people to the area to live, for holiday and to enjoy weekend breaks.

The village has a Post Office and café, a retail service station, an excellent Medical Centre with in-house pharmacy, and a vibrant Community Hall and Sports Pavilion, all of which cater for most everyday needs and requirements. Glasgow is about 54.4 miles distant and offers a full range of higher and further educational services as well as all the cultural and professional services normally connected with a major city.

There are several restaurants, all with menus that encompass the term “Scotland’s Natural Larder”, these include; Loch Fyne Oysters, The Creggans Inn and Invercottage Restaurant. The George Hotel at Inveraray enjoys an enviable reputation for serving seasonal local produce.

Dunoon is a scenic drive approximately 18.5 miles away with Glasgow Airport at approximately 55 miles distant via Loch Lomond side and Oban approximately 58 miles.

Primary schooling is available in Strachur, and secondary schooling is available at Dunoon. The nearest independent school is Helensburgh at 39 miles.

The A83 & A82 provide access to central Scotland. Arrochar has a main line rail station with a service to and from Glasgow city centre and a sleeper to London. The frequent western ferry service between McInroy’s Point and Hunters Quay provides travel to Glasgow and the west of mainland Scotland or alternatively Argyll Ferries run from Dunoon to Gourock.

The area offers much in the way of outdoor pursuits including cycle routes, challenging hill climbs, walks and several golf courses. The recently established Cowal Way stretches from Portavadie in the West and travels eastwards for 31.4 miles through some of the most dramatic and picturesque sea and landscapes in the west coast. The coastline of Cowal Peninsula is fast becoming known as Argyll’s secret coast by Welcome to Scotland.

Sea, river and loch fishing are also available in the area as are a number of commercially run shoots. Some of the local estates allow stalking by arrangement.

For sailors, the sea lochs of the west of Scotland offer safe anchorages as well as spectacular coastal sailing; there are marina and chandlery services at Rhu, Inverkip, Portavadie and Sandbank. Loch Fyne is the deepest sea loch in Europe.

Services: Mains water supply, private septic tank, oil fired central hearing assisted by a multifuel burning stove, double glazing.

Note: The services have not been checked by the selling agents.

Local Authorities: Argyll & Bute Council

Tel: Council Tax: Kikut is in council tax band D and the amount payable for the period 2026/2027 is £2085.28 excluding sewerage.

Travel Directions: From Glasgow proceed in a westerly direction on the M8 motorway for about 15 miles taking junction 30 onto the Erskine Bridge. Turn left off the bridge on the A82 and continue for about 25 miles to reach Tarbet. Continue to the left at Tarbet onto the A83 and proceed through Arrochar for a further 13 miles. Turn left onto the A815 and travel for about 9 miles to reach Strachur. On arrival in Strachur turn right onto the A886 and continue for 0.5 miles, turn left at the unmarked road turning, continue up the road to find Kikut the last house on the road