Ascog Development Opportunity

A beautiful and historic island, Bute is situated in the heart of the Firth of Clyde, off Scotland’s verdant west coast. The island possesses areas of great scenic beauty and has been a popular holiday destination dating back to Victorian times. Due to its proximity to the Gulf Stream, the island enjoys a particularly mild climate and has become known as the “Madeira of Scotland”. Bute is divided in two by the Highland Boundary Fault, in the north the island is hilly and largely uncultivated and to the south, is more rolling and highly cultivated. The western side of Bute is known for its beautiful beaches, many of which enjoy fine views over the Sound of Bute towards Arran.

Rothesay (about 3 miles) offers an extensive range of amenities including primary and secondary schooling, a campus of the Argyll College, a good range of shops, a first class hospital, sports centre and golf course. Regular ferries (Caledonian MacBrayne) from Rothesay to Wemyss Bay ensure that Glasgow City centre and the International Airport can be reached with ease. Wemyss Bay has a direct train link to the city centre whilst Glasgow Prestwick Airport and the popular Ayrshire coastal towns are also easily accessible. A second ferry from Rhubodach on the north of the island to Colintraive allows for easy access for visiting Argyll and the west coast of Scotland.

The Isle of Bute offers a wide range of leisure and recreation amenities including some excellent walking including The West Island Way which runs the length of the island for 25 miles, and the highest hill is Windy Hill at 278 metres. Golf is available on the island’s three courses, one of which at Port Bannatyne is overlooked from Hilton House, and fishing is available at Loch Fad stocked with pike and brown trout. Mount Stuart House is open to the public from May to October with attractive gardens and a visitor centre, and the Discovery Centre at Rothesay houses a small cinema and tourist information centre.

The development site sits to the south of the village of Ascog and enjoys spectacular coastal views. Formerly a paddock, the field is bounded to the east by a low mixed rubble stone wall, to the north by the gardens of Southpark House, to the south by the gardens of Hawkstone House and to the west by a tree lined embankment.

Full planning consent on the site exists (Ref: 06/01710/DET dated 26 June 2007) for the erection of eight flats (in two blocks of four) and two detached dwelling houses, the formation of vehicular access and parking and installation of a private foul drainage system which was renewed in 2012 under (Ref: 12/01189/PP); this consent is live due to a “meaningful start” having been made on site. A pre-application enquiry has been sought to change the development to four detached homes which has had a positive response. The development design and copies of the planning consent and pre-application planning response are available from the selling agents on request.






Marketed by: Galbraith, Ayr