Here are some of the most impressive waterside properties currently on the market.
. Gortan, Colintraive, Argyll and Bute Offers over £1.4m
What is it? An impressive early 20th-Century seven-bedroom country home and boathouse situated in one of the West Coast's finest locations, overlooking the Kyle of Bute. Photo: contributed
. Gortan, Colintraive, Argyll and Bute Offers over £1.4m
Where is it? A mile north of the quaint village of Colintraive, which has a shop, a post office and a small gastropub and hotel, set in one of Scotland’s National Scenic Areas. Photo: Contributed
. Gortan, Colintraive, Argyll and Bute Offers over £1.4m
Interior: Two living rooms, family room, kitchen leading to dining room, study, conservatory, snug, and music room. Upstairs features a south-facing balcony, six bedrooms – three of them ensuite – and shower room. Photo: contributed
. Gortan, Colintraive, Argyll and Bute Offers over £1.4m
The spacious, well-lit reception rooms are ideal for relaxing and entertaining in. Photo: contributed
. Gortan, Colintraive, Argyll and Bute Offers over £1.4m
The principal bedroom includes a large dressing room and private balcony. Photo: contributed
. Gortan, Colintraive, Argyll and Bute Offers over £1.4m
Exterior: The grounds cover 1.7 acres and include beautifully landscaped gardens, a well-maintained lawn, garage, boathouse, garden store, tennis court, floating pontoon dock, and boat moorings for yacht enthusiasts.
Contact: Savills Photo: contributed
. Drumbain, Fisherton, South Ayrshire Offers over £2.3m
What is it? A six-bedroom farmhouse, extensively modernised in 2008, with breathtaking views across the Firth of Clyde over to Arran and Ailsa Craig. Photo: Contributed
1. Gortan, Colintraive, Argyll and Bute Offers over £1.4m
Where is it? A mile north of the quaint village of Colintraive, which has a shop, a post office and a small gastropub and hotel, set in one of Scotland’s National Scenic Areas. Photo: Contributed
2. Gortan, Colintraive, Argyll and Bute Offers over £1.4m
Interior: Two living rooms, family room, kitchen leading to dining room, study, conservatory, snug, and music room. Upstairs features a south-facing balcony, six bedrooms – three of them ensuite – and shower room. Photo: contributed
3. Gortan, Colintraive, Argyll and Bute Offers over £1.4m
The spacious, well-lit reception rooms are ideal for relaxing and entertaining in. Photo: contributed
4. Gortan, Colintraive, Argyll and Bute Offers over £1.4m
The principal bedroom includes a large dressing room and private balcony. Photo: contributed