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Detached house
7 bed
6 bath

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Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Band H
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • 7 bedrooms
  • 3 reception rooms
  • 6 bathrooms
  • 43.92 acres
  • Outbuildings
  • Period
  • Coastal
  • Detached
  • Fishing
  • Garden
Craignure 13 miles, Oban 40 minutes by ferry from Craignure, Fishnish Tobermory 8.5 miles
(All distances are approximate)
The Whitehouse: 3 reception rooms, 7 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms
Contemporary Boathouse: including a 2-bedroom cottage and large boat store/games room with a panoramic sea view
Riverside House: Recently constructed eco holiday house with 3-bedrooms with views of both the river and sea
Gardener's Cottage with 3 bedrooms
West Highland Cottage: Opportunity to rebuild a new house with outbuildings on a wonderful elevated site
Walled garden, grazing and stables
Land including 10.06 acres pasture, 18.14 acres woodland, 8.51 acres rough grazing and 1.31 acres gardens
Traditional stone pier with two slipways and two moorings
About 4½ miles of salmon and sea trout fishing on the River Aros and Ledmore
Private coves and sandy beaches including 1.7km of owned foreshore

The White of Aros is a spectacular coastal estate nestled in a secluded corner of Mull with stunning panoramic views. Situated in a dramatic setting, is the attractive White House including 7 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms. Adjacent is the Gardener's cottage with 3 bedrooms. Close to the entrance driveway and overlooking the river, sits the recently constructed “eco” Riverside House with 3 bedrooms which is used as a popular holiday cottage. In addition, the contemporary Boathouse includes a 2 bedroom holiday cottage and large boat store/playroom. Adjacent to the Boathouse, there are two slipways as well as a deep anchorage for yachts just offshore with two moorings which are rented from the Crown Estate.
Situated in an elevated position West Highland Cottage, together with outbuildings, provide a wonderful opportunity to construct a replacement house (subject to the necessary planning consents). The cottage has 2 bedrooms.
The Estate also includes salmon and sea trout fishing on the River Aros and Ledmore extending to about 4½ miles in total. The river has been lightly fished in recent years and no catch records have been kept. There is also some good sea trout fishing in the estuary.
The policies at The White House of Aros extend to a total of 43.98 acres and includes 10.06 acres pasture, 18.14 acres woodland, 8.51 acres rough grazing and 7.27 acres of roads/buildings/miscellaneous. The mixed mature woodland provides both amenity and shelter. There is also an attractive walled garden lying just above the driveway. The estate includes about 1.76 kilometres of foreshore and includes a number of private bays and beaches.
Whether it is boating, fishing, wildlife or simply a private getaway, The White House of Aros offers a very unique opportunity to own a West Coast estate with excellent holiday cottage accommodation and easy access to both river and sea.

The White House of Aros
The White House of Aros is approached via a dramatic gravel driveway hugging the coastline for about ¾ mile. The house sits on a small promontory known as Rubha Ard Ealasaid. It is believed to date from the 1800s and was understood to be the original factor's house for Aros Castle Estate.

Gardener's Cottage
Situated to the rear of the main house, this detached timber kit house with corrugated roof comprises of a sitting room, three bedrooms, a kitchen and bathroom. It is currently let to the estate management employees who will leave in the autumn at which point vacant possession on the property will be given.

The Boathouse
Situated at the northern end of the estate adjacent to the old pier, this building is a unique blend of traditional and contemporary design.

Riverside House
Situated close to the entrance of the estate just yards from the banks of the River Aros and views over the estuary, the
architect designed “eco” house was completed in 2017.

West Highland Cottage
Situated in an elevated and private position, West Highland Cottage offers a wonderful development opportunity.


The White House of Aros is situated two miles north of
Salen, on the east cost of Mull. It benefits

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