A striking country house built by a bishop as a wedding gift for his son has gone on the market for offers over £2m.
Dunbeg House can be found on the banks of an amazing Scottish loch, offering stunning views over mountain and water.
The property includes five bedrooms in the main house as well as two bedroom cottages that have been used to rent out. There is also over 4 acres of woodland garden.
It looks out onto Bishop’s Bay. This bay is named after Bishop Alexander Chinnery Haldane, a generous clergyman.
He commissioned well-known architects Ross & MacBeth to design Dunbeg for his son and his new wife in the early 1900s.
Dunbeg House, located near Glencoe’s Pap of Glencoe in a spectacular location with breathtaking views of the mountains is situated on the banks of Loch Leven.
This large and elegant bathroom has a limestone floor, a walk in shower and features both modern and traditional style.
Luxurious home with large living room, dining and kitchen area.
With enough room for a huge pool table, a billiard room is the perfect spot to wind down after a stressful day at work.
One of the five double bedrooms within the property. This room still has its cozy and rustic charm after over 100 years.
Bishop Alexander Chinnery-Haldane commissioned well-known architects Ross & MacBeth to design Dunbeg for his son and his new wife in the early 1900s
The arts and crafts villa was used as a nurses’ residence during the Second World War and has changed hands many times over the years
The ground floor layout shows where the study, office and cinema are located.
The first floor layout shows the hallway, vestibule, kitchen, dining and lounge areas, as well as the utility, music, storage, laundry, and living rooms.
Since then, the property has been sold several times and purchased by its current owners 12 years ago.
The Arts & Crafts villa, inspired by Swiss chalets, was used as a nurses’ residence during the Second World War when the neighbouring property, Alltshellach House, which was the Bishop’s own residence, became a hospital for wounded commandos.
There are 5,812 sq. ft. of living area on four floors. The ground floor includes a study and office as well as a bedroom, en suite bathroom, a wine cellar, bedroom, and secluded cinema.
On the ground floor, the main living area is the reception hall. There is also a piano room, kitchen and dining room.
The third floor contains four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a large space currently being used as an artist studio.
A detached garage with double garage was built in 2014. It has a shower room, kitchenette and games area. There’s also Bishop’s Bay Cottage that was built in 2015.
A charming addition to this property, the cottage of two bedrooms was built in 2015. It is now being used as an excellent holiday home.
An attic area that can be used for a storage, game room, or music area.
Country kitchen, large with wooden bench tops and induction oven.
You can enjoy beautiful views over Bishops Bay from the surrounding mountains and woods.
Dunbeg House features stunning panoramic views of Loch Leven and the mountains of Glencoe
You will find the driveway leading to your property on a gravel path that is wide and undulating. There’s a Victorian lamppost with three lanterns, which attracts you upon arrival.
This property was previously operated as a luxurious five-star resort for self-catering.
They are situated on the banks and shores of Bishop’s Bay at Loch Leven’s northern shore, which is known as one of Scotland’s most beautiful areas.
The property comprises 4.45 acres with a BBQ and decking area, 360-degree viewing pod and private jetty and pier. There is also access to private shingle beaches.
It is situated on two acres and offers access to Bishop’s Bay as well as Loch Leven.
A large garden with rockery surrounds the manor house. Beautiful woodland provides shade and privacy.
There is also a study on the ground floor, an office, movie room, wine cellar and bedroom.
The master bedroom features neutral colors, grey walls, and a beige headboard.
Dunbeg’s unbroken views extend to the Pap Of Glencoe
The surrounding area has some of the best skiing, climbing, hill walking, sailing, fishing and shooting in Scotland
Dunbeg House has a stunning Victorian-style balcony that offers beautiful views of Loch Leven.
The banks of Bishop’s Bay on the northern shore of Loch Leven, one of the most scenic areas on the west coast of Scotland
Dunbeg offers uninterrupted views of Glencoe from its location. The surrounding areas offer some of the finest skiing, hiking, cycling, sailing, fishing, and other activities in Scotland.
Angus Kelly of estate agents Bidwells said, “This is the most beautiful setting for a lochside property on the west Coast of Scotland.
The house has a rich history, and the owners have extensively renovated it. You can access it to Loch Leven’s most beautiful and tranquil bay.
You can find more information in the Listing.