On sale with Galbraith, Sabhalruadh meaning Red Barn, is a charming, two-bedroom detached stone cottage located close to the popular village of Lochwinnoch within the Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park.

Over recent years the current owner has converted this former horse mill to passive house principles whereby creating a highly energy-efficient home that is kept warm in winter and cool in summer through the mechanical ventilation and heat recovery system which keeps the air constantly fresh and temperate.

Passive houses require significantly higher levels of insulation than conventional buildings to minimise heat transfer through walls, roof, and floors. Such measures have been implemented during the conversion of Sabhalruadh including the use of moisture transferable membranes, energy efficient triple glazed Norwegian windows, as well as the installation of a ground source heat pump providing wet underfloor heating and domestic hot water.

There are two separate areas of woodland, 0.59 acres and 1.06 acres respectively and 1.21 acres of grazing land included in the sale.

Fiona Fulton, handling the sale for Galbraith, said:

“Sabhalruadh is an enchanting home offering energy efficient living. With open plan living and French doors to the back terrace, the property exudes a true sense of calm and tranquillity where the delightful garden can be enjoyed from the terrace area. Outside is a garden enthusiasts paradise stocked with an abundance of Himalayan flora, whilst beyond is a natural woodland area opening to the grazing land beyond.

“Continuing the passive house principles, the wet room has Tadelakt, a Moroccan plastering technique used in Hammams (Moroccan bathhouses), on the walls. The soft warm toned natural environment absorbs heat and moisture from the shower then releases it when the air dries. Another energy efficient measure includes narrow framed wooden windows which are internally treated with UV protection to keep the wood pale and reflect light.

“Every corner of this small cottage has been extremely well designed to utilise the space and volume to the best possible advantage and there is also the potential for new owners to put their own stamp on the property and further extend the building if desired, subject to necessary planning consents.”

Sabhalruadh affords many opportunities for those interested in the countryside and environmental issues. The property occupies a delightful and peaceful location with the moorland of Renfrewshire Heights beyond.

There are wonderful recreational facilities on Castle Semple Loch and the wetlands, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, renowned for bird watching and there is an excellent visitor centre and café. The Sustrans off road cycle route from Irvine to Glasgow continues along the lochside. There is also a golf course beside the village. The beautiful coast of the Firth of Clyde with many amenities is 12 miles away and Glasgow is approximately 17 miles distant and easily accessible. 

Sabhalruadh, Lochwinnoch, Renfrewshire is for sale through Galbraith at offers over £290,000.