Land for sale

Garelochhead, Helensburgh, Argyll And Bute G84

A superb opportunity to acquire an easily serviced building plot with a strong detailed vison for an impressive three-bedroom detached villa, enjoying a peaceful setting with woodland, countryside and water views.

A Rare Opportunity to Create a Bespoke Contemporary Home in a Stunning West Coast Setting

A superb opportunity to acquire an easily serviced building plot with a strong detailed vison for an impressive three-bedroom detached villa, enjoying a peaceful setting with woodland, countryside and water views.
Set within the scenic Gareloch area, this exciting development opportunity offers the chance to create a thoughtfully designed, two-storey contemporary family home in an attractive and naturally secluded position.
The proposed property has been carefully designed to respond to the site's sloping topography and surrounding landscape, with a restrained palette of natural slate, lime-harled/limewashed masonry and timber features. Once completed, the home will sit comfortably within its surroundings and benefit from mature vegetation, private garden grounds and attractive views towards the surrounding woodland and Loch Long.

The site is accessed directly from Feuins Road, with the existing access retained and upgraded as required. The proposed development includes a driveway, turning area, two parking spaces and a single garage/workshop, providing excellent practical accommodation for modern family life.
A particularly appealing feature of the proposed design is the sheltered first-floor balcony, together with a dormer-style crow's nest providing elevated views over the woodland towards Loch Long. The house has been positioned below the adjoining road to minimise its visual prominence, while its orientation follows the natural slope where practicable, helping to reduce the extent of earthworks and maximise the potential for natural light and views.
The approximately 10-metre change in level across parts of the site provides an opportunity for imaginative landscaping, potentially incorporating timber crib retaining walls and planting to create attractive and usable garden areas.
The location

Garelochhead enjoys a picturesque setting on the west coast of Scotland, surrounded by woodland, hills, open countryside and the waters of the Gare Loch. The location provides an appealing balance between rural tranquillity and convenient access to established communities, transport links and everyday amenities.

The area is particularly attractive to those who enjoy an outdoor lifestyle, with excellent opportunities for walking, cycling, wildlife watching and exploring the surrounding countryside. The wider Argyll & Bute landscape is renowned for its spectacular scenery, sea lochs, woodland and extensive open spaces, while Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park is within easy reach and provides an exceptional range of recreational opportunities.

Garelochhead itself benefits from a railway station on the West Highland Line, providing connections towards Helensburgh, Glasgow and the west Highlands. The popular town of Helensburgh is also readily accessible and offers an excellent range of amenities, including independent shops, cafés, restaurants, pubs, bars and local services. The town also provides a variety of leisure and cultural attractions, together with an attractive seafront and access to the surrounding countryside.
For those seeking a lifestyle combining countryside, woodland, water and accessibility, this plot represents an exciting opportunity to create a substantial contemporary home tailored to individual requirements.
Site & development

The site provides an opportunity for a two-storey three-bedroom detached dwelling at Feuins Road, Garelochhead, Helensburgh, G84 0EX.
Proposed accommodation and design features include:

Three-bedroom detached contemporary house.
Single garage/workshop.
Sheltered first-floor balcony.
Dormer-style crow's nest providing elevated views towards Loch Long.
Natural slate roof.
Lime-harled/limewashed masonry.
Timber structure and feature elements.
Private garden and amenity space.
Driveway, turning area and two parking spaces in addition to the garage/workshop.
Siting & landscape

The proposed dwelling has been carefully positioned to work with the site's natural topography and wider landscape setting.
The orientation follows the natural slope where practicable, helping to minimise earthworks while maximising views and opportunities for natural light. The dwelling is positioned below the adjoining road to reduce visual prominence and allow the development to sit sympathetically within the existing settlement pattern.
The site has an approximate 10-metre level change across parts of the plot. This presents opportunities for considered landscaping, including timber crib retaining walls and planting, helping to create attractive external spaces and integrate the proposed house into its surroundings.

Access, parking & services
The existing access from Feuin's Road is to be retained and upgraded, including visibility splays where required.
The existing hardstanding will be extended to provide a driveway, turning area and two parking spaces, together with the proposed garage/workshop.
The site is understood to have access to public water, electricity and full-fibre services within the immediate vicinity of the site boundary.
Foul drainage is proposed via a private wastewater treatment system, with discharge to the existing watercourse subject to confirmation of suitability and all necessary consents.
An exciting self-build opportunity

This is a rare opportunity to secure a well-positioned building plot with a strong detailed vision for a distinctive three-bedroom detached home in one of the west coast's most attractive landscapes.
With its combination of existing road access, available services, private garden grounds and outstanding natural surroundings, the site offers considerable potential for those looking to create a bespoke home designed around their own lifestyle and requirements.
The proposed dwelling has been conceived to make the most of its elevated and naturally sloping setting, with carefully considered architecture, outdoor space and views combining to create a distinctive contemporary home.
Early viewing of the site is highly recommended to fully appreciate the setting, potential and outstanding natural backdrop on offer.