Tigh-na-Suil is a substantial traditional house which includes grounds containing a variety of workshops and outbuildings. The property also enjoys an outlook towards Lagavulin Bay.

TIGH-NA-SUIL
6 DISTILLERY COTTAGES
LAGAVULIN
ISLE OF ISLAY

Situated beside Lagavulin Distillery, adjacent to the public road leading from Port Ellen towards Ardbeg, Tigh-na-Suil is a substantial traditional house which enjoys an outlook towards Lagavulin Bay.  The house was a distillery property until 1974 but has been in private ownership since then.  It is a white-washed rendered property and while it is attached to adjacent properties Numbers 7 and 8 Distillery Cottages, the overall impression is of a detached property.

The original property has been altered and extended in the late 1980s by provision of a kitchen extension, erection of a conservatory at the front, and installation of en-suite shower-rooms for all 3 bedrooms.  The house is fully double-glazed and has oil-fired central heating.  Hot water is also provided by an electric immersion heater and by a back boiler behind a wood burner in the lounge.

Tigh-na-Suil is marketed as a private dwelling providing good family accommodation, though it could readily be used as a modest Bed & Breakfast operation, with en-suite bedrooms and extensive parking on site.  The house has in fact been used successfully for B&B for some 25 years.

All fitted carpets, floor coverings and window blinds within the property will be included.

LOCATION:

The extent and position of Tigh-na-Suil, which includes grounds containing a variety of workshops and outbuildings, is indicated outlined in red on the appended plan.  The property sits on the right-hand (south) side of the A846 road heading towards Ardbeg, to the east side of the Lagavulin Distillery.  Port Ellen, just under 3 miles to the west, has the ferry terminal, a range of shopping and hotel facilities and a primary school.  Secondary education is continued at Islay High School in Bowmore.

GROUND FLOOR ACCOMMODATION

Vestibule:

With double-glazed front door, facing west out to the chipped driveway and parking area;  leads into hallway.

Main Hall:

Internal with storage cupboard.

Lounge/Dining Room:

“L” shaped, with original varnished beams;  the lounge area at the front of the property  is comfortable and cosy and has double glass doors out to the conservatory;  dining area is to the rear;  multi-fuel stove within lounge fireplace;  stairway to upper floor.

Conservatory:

A bright and enjoyable addition, with views to the north and west, positioned to the front of the house, directly off the lounge;  further direct entry from the front parking area.

Kitchen:

Windows, with roller blinds, to the west and south, with a view over the sea to Kintyre; well fitted out with an extensive range of wall and floor units with worktops; Belling range cooker, with 8 burner propane gas hob, double oven and large cooker-hood over same; oil central heating boiler within cupboard, with steel flue through the roof and up outside gable;  doorway out to rear porch.

Rear Porch:

Double-glazed external door; separate toilet off.

Bedroom 1:

Large double room to the front (west facing) with wardrobe storage cupboard and further overhead storage; en-suite shower-room is internal with mechanical extraction, and contains corner shower cabinet, w.c. and wash-hand basin.

UPPER FLOOR ACCOMMODATION

Landing:

Velux roof light to rear; cupboards housing hot and cold water tanks.

Office/Box Room:

To the front, with Velux roof light and large storage cupboard.

Bedroom 2:

Large double bedroom on north side of the house, with pleasant westerly outlook over the garden area towards the Distillery; ceiling is slightly coombed; two good wardrobe cupboards; en-suite shower room off (internal with mechanical extraction) containing corner shower unit, w.c., wash hand basin and heated towel rail.

Bedroom 3:

Lovely bright double bedroom, with outlook to south and west to enjoy sea view to Mull of Kintyre;  storage cupboard and two wardrobes;  separate en-suite shower room (internal with mechanical extraction), with corner shower compartment, wash-hand basin set in vanity unit, and w.c.

EXTERNAL

Tigh-na-Suil has two direct vehicle entries from the public road.  The main entry, beside the house, leads on to the gravel driveway and a good parking area with adequate space for four cars.  There are two lawn areas to the west of the parking area and to the south of the house and there is a further large raised rockery, with super views over Lagavulin Bay from the top of the garden.  It should be noted that a small timber craft shed is excluded and will be removed by the seller.

A variety of outbuildings and workshops are, however, included with the property.  These include a large garage and separate substantial workshop, both with power connected, as well as a polytunnel, wood store, greenhouse and further timber shed.  Also included is a large private plot, with second vehicle entry from the public road, to the west of the house, with two further large garages and a 31’ static caravan, with electricity, water and plumbing installed. Subject to appropriate consents and enquiries, there could be significant potential to develop the plot by bringing in a holiday lodge or even building a small house.  The possibilities are up to the purchaser’s imagination.

Also included is a separate bothy which is a traditional outbuilding, currently used for storage, with further shower-room, toilet and wash-hand basin included.


SERVICES

Mains water,
Mains electricity.
Shared private drainage (distillery system).
Oil central heating.
Bottled gas for kitchen hob.