The Drury, Dalriach Road, Oban, Argyll PA34 5EQ Offers in excess of £625,000

Situation

The Drury occupies a prime elevated position with beautiful open views over Oban, the Sound of Mull and beyond to the Isles of Kerrera and Mull.
The town of Oban is the largest port in the West of Scotland and the main ferry terminus for the Hebrides. Ferries from Oban serve Mull and many of the inner Hebridean islands as well as Barra and South Uist in the Western Isles. Oban (meaning ‘little bay’ in Gaelic) has a population of approximately 8,500 and is known as ‘The Gateway to the Isles’. It originally existed as a small fishing and trading village until the steamers of the late Victorian era started arriving in greater numbers. The arrival of the railway in 1880 confirmed its growing status. The most outstanding feature in Oban is McCaig’s Tower which is also known as McCaig’s Folly. This was built in 1897 to provide work for local stone masons and provide a lasting monument to the McCaig Family. The original intention was to complete it with a large tower placed in the middle but this, like the intended statues of the McCaig family, never materialised. The tower is clearly visible from The Drury.
Oban is also arguably the centre for the West Coast sailing scene and still retains a large fishing fleet.
Oban boasts a wide variety of shops, sporting and transport facilities. Restaurants, cafes and bars abound, many with live bands and ceilidhs and, for the energetic, swimming and other sports can be enjoyed at the Atlantis Leisure Centre.

Description

The Drury is a distinguished Victorian mansion with the main accommodation designed around the panoramic views to Oban Harbour, the Sound of Mull and the islands beyond, with large bay windows emphasising the property’s views.
Over the last year the present owner has comprehensively upgraded the house’s interior to the highest standards, with the specification expected of a luxury new home but retaining the character of its period. En suite facilities have been added to some bedrooms, with fittings by Philippe Starck Duravit, under floor heating and power showers. A new kitchen has been fitted. Period features of note include original shutters, fine cornicing, beautiful fire surrounds, hardwood flooring and wall panelling, particularly on the upper landing which is further enhanced by columns and a cupola which allows natural light to flood the stairwell and ground floor below, further adding to the distinction of this impressive family home.
The Drury has been successfully let as a large luxury holiday home and full details of the rental charges are available by request.

Accommodation

Ground Floor:
Entrance Porch
Entered through full height hardwood, glazed door. Mosaic tiled flooring.
Reception Hall
Entered through hardwood and glass door. oak flooring with painted hardwood banister and understair cupboard.
Cloakroom/WC
Door to rear of property. High level WC and pedestal wash hand basin.
Drawing Room
Beautiful drawing room with ornate cornicing and fine marble fireplace. Bay window to front with five frame sash and case windows with original shutters. Additional sash and case window to side.
Dining Room
Formal dining room with five frame bay window including original shutters. Timber fire surround. Original Herringbone flooring. Ornate cornicing with centre rose.
Butler’s Pantry
Built-in circular sink unit.
Kitchen
Modern fitted kitchen with a fine range of quality base units with ceramic hob, double oven, microwave and dishwasher, all by Neff, and Hotpoint extractor hood.. Twin circular sink units. Laundry room off. Staircase off kitchen.
Laundry Room
Plumbed for washing machine. Cold store off.
TV Room
Could be used for a wide variety of purposes. Fireplace. oak floor.
Sitting Room
Exceptionally spacious room with marble fireplace and ornate cornicing. Bay window. Door to greenhouse.
Mid Landing:
Bathroom
Wash hand basin and bath with shower above.
WC
Wash hand basin, WC.
First Floor:
Beautiful galleried landing with hardwood panelling and cupola.
Bedroom 1
Five frame bay window with wooden shutters and beautiful open views. Additional window with views over McCaig’s Folly. Ornate cornicing.
Bedroom 2
Fire surround.
Bedroom 3
Five frame bay window. Walk in wardrobe. Door to:
En suite Bathroom
Philippe Starck Duravit four piece suite; under floor heating.
Bedroom 4
Access to:
En suite Shower Room
Philippe Starck Duravit three piece suite comprising WC, wash hand basin and shower.
Bedroom 5 ( Master Bedroom)
Fireplace.
Dressing Room
Access to:
En suite Shower Room
Philippe Starck Duravit three piece suite with WC, wash hand basin and shower.
Bedroom 6
Overlooking McCaig’s Folly.
Bedroom 7
Also overlooking McCaig’s Folly. Access to:
En suite Shower Room
Three piece suite.
Second Floor:
Bedroom 8
Overlooking McCaig’s Folly. Fireplace.
Bedroom 9
Overlooking the Sound of Mull. Fireplace.
Box Room
Currently used for storage.
Bedroom 10
Fireplace.
Bedroom 11
Fireplace.
Shower Room
Three piece suite and Fired Earth tiles.
Kitchen/Bedroom 12
Base mounted kitchen units. This room could be used for a wide variety of purposes.
Outbuildings
Garage
Detached garage currently used for storage.
Greenhouse
Large Victorian greenhouse with access from sitting room.
Grounds
The Drury is set in approximately half an acre of carefully landscaped gardens. Three patio areas one with in-built five pit. The driveway provides ample off street parking.

Directions

From Glasgow follow the M8 westbound and take the cut off for the Erskine Bridge. Cross the bridge and filter left (A82) signposted Crianlarich, following signs for Loch Lomond on the right hand side and continue to Tarbet. Turn right at Tarbet onto the A82 and on reaching Crianlarich turn left onto the A85 and continue to Oban. On entering Oban continue onto Dunollie Road and turn left into Deanery Brae. Bear straight across onto Dalriach Road and continue beyond the leisure centre/swimming pool. Beyond the junction with Albert Road The Drury is on the right hand side.