Summary - AN TAIGH FEANNAIG, ISLE OF ISLAY, BALLYGRANT PA45 7QT
3 bed 2 bath Detached
Characterful countryside home with large garden and energy-efficient heating.
Spacious three-bedroom detached cottage with character and open working fire
Spectacular countryside views and large mostly lawned garden with patio seating
Air source central heating with RHI payback (£150–170 quarterly estimate)
Underfloor heating in ground-floor shower room; ensuite to master bedroom
Off-street parking, shed and fully stocked wood store included
New UPVC windows/doors and new carpets; generally walk-in condition
Very slow broadband speeds — not ideal for heavy remote working
Remote location; most amenities located in Bowmore, limited local services
An Taigh Feannaig is a characterful three-bedroom detached cottage set in the peaceful countryside of Ballygrant on Islay. The house blends original charm with practical modern upgrades: double glazing, air source heating linked to the Renewable Heat Incentive, and recent new carpets and UPVC doors and windows. Interiors include a spacious lounge with an open working fire, a generous kitchen with utility area, and a large private garden with patio and raised beds.
Layout suits family life and flexible working: the ground floor has a large bedroom and an impressive modern shower room with underfloor heating, while the first floor houses a generous master bedroom with en suite and a further bedroom plus a landing study area. Off-street parking, a shed and a fully stocked wood store are included — useful in this rural setting. The property is offered freehold and comes in walk-in condition with a very good Home Report.
Practical drawbacks are straightforward and important for rural buyers to consider. Broadband speeds are very slow, which will affect intensive home-working or streaming. The house sits in a remote, sparsely populated community with limited local services; most amenities are in Bowmore and travel by ferry or air is needed for mainland connections. The wider area shows higher levels of deprivation, which may influence resale and local services.
For buyers seeking island life, this cottage offers authentic character, generous garden space, and energy-efficient heating with a predictable RHI payback. It will particularly appeal to families or those wanting a countryside base with comfortable, ready-to-live-in accommodation, provided they accept rural living limitations like slow broadband and longer journeys to services.
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