5 Bedroom Detached House

Unique architect designed conversion of a tin church to provide an art deco style home with holiday let annexe, set in a rural location on the Isle of Seil

The Tin Church is a truly unique conversion of a corrugated tin tabernacle church into a stylish family home with art deco styling. This sympathetic and stylish transformation has created unique and characterful living spaces, including a galleried dining room, vintage-style kitchen, and chic art deco bathroom.

The accommodation is bright and spacious throughout, with large windows overlooking the surrounding countryside. As a much-loved family home, the property enjoys a playful feel, with careful consideration given to the choice of materials and finishes.

This iconic property comprises a kitchen, living room, and galleried dining room on the ground floor. On the first floor, there are three bedrooms (one with an en suite shower room), a stylish family bathroom, and a galleried seating area.

Additionally, a self-contained annexe has been utilised to offer holiday accommodation, offering a potential income stream for future owners. The holiday let includes a single living space and kitchen, bathroom, and double bedroom with separate access.

Externally, the property sits within mature gardens, with separate areas for the main house and holiday accommodation. Off-road parking is accessed from the road via a gated driveway. To the rear, there is a workshop/outbuilding, currently utilized in part as a utility room.

The Tin church is pleasantly located close to Balvicar village on the beautiful Island of Seil.

The ‘Isle’ of Seil is linked to the mainland by Clachan Bridge, also known as the ‘Bridge over The Atlantic’. The bridge, built in the late 1700’s, is a classic stone-built Telford design and as well as being Seil’s most famous landmark, it adds to the wonderful rural and seascape views. Seil is a much sought after rural location, as well as being popular with visitors – most particularly yachtsmen who take advantage of the wonderful, sheltered waters and harbours.

The nearby Tigh an Truish and the Oyster Brewery pub/restaurant in Ellenabeich offer quality catering. Day-to-day supplies can be purchased in the excellent nearby village store and the island
has a modern doctor’s surgery, church and primary school, all within easy travelling distance.


Oban, situated 12 miles to the north, offers a full range of amenities including shops, offices, businesses, leisure facilities, churches of various denominations, schools, medical facilities and a hospital. It offers good travel links by road, sea, rail and air. It is also an expanding port with an attractive sea front and busy harbour from which the Caledonian MacBrayne ferries operate serving the Inner Hebrides and some of the Outer Hebrides.

Mains electricity, mains water, private drainage, oil-fired heating, BT phone and internet connectivity, 4G phone reception.

Please note, the oil boiler is in the process of being replaced.

Externally, the property sits within mature gardens, with separate areas for the main house and holiday accommodation. Off-road parking is accessed from the road via a gated driveway. To the rear, there is a workshop/outbuilding, currently utilized in part as a utility room.

From Oban, proceed south on the A816 route toward Lochgilphead. After approximately 8 miles, turn right at the village of Kilninver signposted for the Isle of Seil. Take the next right and continue following signs for the Island. Continue for approximately 4 miles, passing over the ‘bridge over the Atlantic’ onto the Isle of Seil.

Continue for a further 2 miles, proceeding through Clachan Seil, and entering the edge of the village of Balvicar. Take the right hand turning towards Easdale, and The Tin Church will be found at the top of the hill on the left-hand side.

Fixtures and Fittings by separate negotiation.