6 bedroom detached house for sale

Situated on the fringe of the picturesque coastal village of Dervaig on the ever-popular Isle of Mull, Duimard House offers buyers an opportunity to acquire a beautifully presented, stone-built country house with two sucessful letting cottages, set within mature gardens extending to 1.25 acres.

Situated on the fringe of the picturesque coastal village of Dervaig on the ever-popular Isleof Mull, Duimard House offers buyers an opportunity to acquire a beautifully presented,stone-built country house, a wonderful period family home, benefitting from the addition ofan attached letting cottage and one-bedroom detached letting property, all set within maturegardens extending to approximately 1.25 acres.

Built in 1876 as the Kirk Manse, this magnificent house is entered from the front elevation,with the main entrance leading through a vestibule and into a spacious central hallway. Tothe left, the family lounge is positioned to the front of the property, a welcoming space, withopen fireplace, perfectly placed to take in the far reaching views across the surroundingcountryside. To the right of the hallway, a combined dining and sitting room offers theperfect place to entertain family and friends. The room flows through to the rear, where thekitchen features a range of fitted cabinetry. A rangemaster stove features within the design,along with a dual-bowl stone sink complemented with a limestone flooring. The room enjoysa cozy feel, thanks to a combination of infrared and ceramic electric heating. The limestonetiles flow through from the kitchen into a sizable utility room, offering storage of outdoorclothing and footwear, also giving access to a ground floor WC. A door from the utility roomgives access to the rear gardens.

Double doors open from the sitting room, giving access to a garden room, currentlyconfigured as an art studio. This creative space is fitted with a remotely adjustable full-spectrum lighting system, further enhanced by ceiling mounted infra-red heating panels andthe natural limestone floor tiling gives a sense of continuity with the other areas. Benefittingfrom double glazing throughout, this glorious space can also be accessed from the sidegarden. A second utility room is located to the left of the house, also housing the oil-firedboiler and hot-water heating system. This room also offers an element of storage. A separatestorage room is positioned adjacent.

First-floor accommodation is provided by way of four double bedrooms, each linked by aspacious gallery landing, illuminated by a feature chandelier. Three of the bedrooms featureen-suite bathrooms, with the principal bedroom also featuring a walk-in dressing room,the paneled ensuite room having a slipper bath, and large walk-in rain shower. The fourth bedroom features a walk-in storage room which is plumbed in, ready for conversion toen-suite, as required. A sauna room is also located on the first floor, fitted with a modern,infra-red sauna.

Further accommodation is located on the upper floor, accessed by an internal staircase from the first floor landing. Three sizable rooms are located within the attic area, a creative spacewhich has been used as an art studio. The largest attic room features an en-suite showerroom.

Druimard House has retained many original features of its era, now offering a blendof traditional and contemporary styles. Interest is likely to be high, and early viewing isrecommended.

The Potting Shed
Positioned adjacent to the main house, The Potting Shed offers boutique accommodation for two, a perfect blend of rich, beautiful interior and quirky touches. The property features anentrance porch, leading through to a combined sitting room, dining area and kitchen. Thisopen-plan living space enjoys open views out to Druimard House grounds and beyond, tothe coastline.

The interior decor offers a blend of contemporary furnishings and vintage pieces, aquirky, yet comfortable feel. The master bedroom boasts a king-sized bed with a bespokeheadboard and a claw foot bath, set within a tin shed alcove, creating a relaxing space withsubtle lighting and original artworks. The adjacent en-suite bathroom includes a shower andstone hand basin.

Externally, the property benefits from a dedicated parking space and an area of outdoorseating. Specifications include modern electric heating, linked fire alarm, heated water from main house.

The Old Little Theatre
Situated within the grounds of Druimard House, The Old Little Theatre offers luxuriousself-catering accommodation for two. Originally the world’s smallest professional theatre,the property has been lovingly converted into a luxury letting cottage with a contemporaryextension featuring a stunning glass wall overlooking the glen and Loch Cuin. The interiorblends its theatrical past with modern luxury, including some of the original theatre seatsin the porch. The property was featured in The Sunday Times’ ‘50 Best Summer Cottages inthe U.K.’

From a gravel drive, steps lead up under a wrought iron rose arch to a slate hung porchentrance. Guests enter into a floor tiled area with ample storage for outdoor clothing andfootwear. The open-plan living space comprises lounge, dining and kitchen areas and isopulenty furnished space with original artworks, bespoke woodwork, warmed through by awood-burning stove.

The fitted kitchen features a contemporary style, a combination of grey wall and floorcabinets complimented by a grey granite worktop, A glazed sitting room offers superb viewsacross the surrounding countryside, also benefiting from an area of decking to the front.

From the open plan living area a step leads down to a passageway with doors leading to aseparate utility area, again with granite worktop inset sink and washer dryer. The bathroom,which combines old and new elements, featuring stylish floor tiles, an antique mirror, a walk-in shower, and a roll-top bath.

The show-stopping bedroom benefits from a wall of windows, the perfect place to awakenand take in the far-reaching views. A second area of decking is positioned to the front of the bedroom Specifications include triple glazing, solar water heating, underfloor heating in bathroom,energy-efficient electric heating, integrated fire alarm system. The property is offered fully furnished, ideal for those looking to continue the successful holiday let business.

Garden and grounds
Graveled sweeping driveway, double garage with workshop area, polytunnel and orchard.