CKD Galbraith Residential Property Scotland - Property for Sale Central Scotland

The Grand Marine Court Development Site offers purchasers a magnificent opportunity to create an outstanding apartment block of 12 separate dwellings. The site is located off Argyle Street immediately to the rear of the former Grand Marine Hotel and is within easy walking distance of Rothesay town centre. An outstandingly beautiful and historic island, Bute is situated at the heart of the Firth of Clyde, off Scotland’s verdant west coast. The island possesses many 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’.

The administrative centre for the island is Rothesay which has an approximate population of 5000 and offers an extensive range of amenities including primary and secondary schooling, a good range of shops, hospital, swimming pool, sports centre and golf course. Regular ferries (Caledonian MacBrayne) operate from Rothesay to Wemyss Bay (travelling time about 30 minutes) and ensure that Glasgow City centre and the International Airport can be reached in about 1 hour. 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 within an hour or so’s travelling time. A second ferry from Rhubodach on the north of the island to Colintraive allows for easy access to Argyll and the west coast of Scotland. The island offers a wide range of leisure and recreation amenities including some excellent hill and coastal walks, golf on the islands three golf courses, mountain biking, sea fishing, trout fishing on Loch Fad and Loch Quien, as well as many opportunities for shooting and stalking. Owing to the islands superb location with Arran to the south and the marinas at Troon, Gourock, Largs, Inverkip and Rhu on the mainland, Bute has become an extremely popular sailing destination. Moorings are available in Rothesay whilst a new marina is being constructed at Port Bannatyne.

The Grand Marine Development Site comprises an elevated parcel of ground to the rear of the former Grand Marine Hotel and extending to about 0.8 acres. The former Hotel has already been converted into 16 separate high quality apartments and planning consent also exists for the erection of a separate detached building to comprise a further 12 apartments. Sitting in a fine elevated position, the proposed apartments will have fine sea views over the Firth of Clyde and are within easy walking distance of the ferry and Rothesay town centre. The accommodation will be provided over three separate storeys with 2 separate single bedroom apartments (Hall, kitchen, living room, bathroom, bedroom. GIA about 41m² / 440ft²); 6 separate two bedroom apartments (Hall, living room, kitchen, bathroom and 2 bedrooms. GIA about 59m² / 640ft²); and 4 further two bedroom apartments (Hall, living room, kitchen, bathroom and 2 bedrooms. GIA about 53m² / 570ft²).

PLANNING

Full planning consent exists (Ref: 02/01655/DET dated 23 January 2003) for the second stage of the development of the former Hotel to include the refurbishment of the existing building to form 8 separate flats (Grand Marine Hotel) and the erection of a new block containing 12 flats. The selling agents understand that the completion of the apartments in the existing building will have validated the planning consent in perpetuity. The development design and planning applications were obtained by Unick Architects Ltd (Glasgow). Further details together with copies of the planning consent are available from the selling agents.

DIRECTIONS

From Glasgow, head west on the M8. Continuing past Greenock, head onto the A78 and into Wemyss Bay. Take the Caledonian MacBrayne ferry from Wemyss Bay to Rothesay (Tel. 08705 650000). From the Rothesay ferry terminal, turn right, heading north onto Argyle Street. Immediately prior to the Pavillion, turn left onto a private tarmac road where the property is located to the rear of the former Grand Marine Hotel.

Additional Information

ACCESS

SERVICES

The selling agents understand that mains services are available nearby. Purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the availability of services to the site.

SOLICITORS

LOCAL AUTHORITY

VIEWING

The site is largely open and available for viewing provided that the sole selling agents have received prior notification. The sellers or their agents take no responsibility with regard to the safety of parties viewing the property.

INTERNET WEBSITE

This property and other properties offered by CKD Galbraith can be viewed on our website at www.ckdgalbraith.co.uk as well as our affiliated website www.primelocation.com and www.rightmove.com .

Selling Agents / Local CKD Galbraith Office

CKD Galbraith

3 Main Street

Milngavie

Glasgow G66 6BJ

tel: 0141 9533070

fax: 01419533071

glasgow@ckdgalbraith.co.uk

1. These particulars are intended to give a fair and overall description of the property. If any points are relevant to your interest, please ask for further information, prior to viewing. Prospective purchasers are advised to seek their own professional advice.

2. Areas, measurements and distances are given as a guide. Photographs depict only certain parts of the property. Nothing within the particulars shall be deemed to be a statement as to the structural condition, nor the working order of services and appliances.

3. These particulars shall not be binding on our clients whether acted on or otherwise, unless the same is incorporated within a written document, signed by our clients or on their behalf, satisfying the requirements of Section 3 of The Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995.

A closing date may be fixed. Prospective purchasers who have notified their interest through lawyers to CKD Galbraith, in writing, will be advised of a closing date, unless the property has been sold previously.

The Seller will not be obliged to accept the highest, or indeed any offer and has the right to accept an offer at any time or withdraw the property from the market. The Seller will not be liable for any costs incurred by interested parties.

Formal offers in the acceptable Scottish form should be submitted, through a Scottish Lawyer, to CKD Galbraith, 3 Main Street, Milngavie, Glasgow, G62 6BJ.

The subjects are sold together with and subject to all existing rights of way, servitudes, wayleaves and others whether contained in the Title Deeds or otherwise, and purchasers will be deemed to have satisfied themselves in all respects thereof.

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