Ascog Development

• An excellent development opportunity on a generous plot with superb sea views.
• Rothesay 3 miles.
• Glasgow (via Ferry) 46 miles.
• About 4.3 acres (1.74 ha).
• Planning permission for 2 houses and 8 flats.
• Commanding position with magnificent sea views to the Firth of Clyde.
• Services available close by.

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 and is one of the most accessible islands. 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 (a geological 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 glorious sandy 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 community hospital and leisure centre with swimming pool. There is easy access to mainland ferry connections (Caledonian MacBrayne) from Rothesay to Wemyss Bay ensuring that Glasgow City centre and Glasgow 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 on the Cowal Peninsula 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 30 miles, and the best views from the island can be seen from Canada Hill. Golf is available on the island’s three courses and the Discovery Centre at Rothesay houses a small cinema together with Visit Scotland information centre.There are exceptional yachting facilities at the marinas in Troon, Largs, Inverkip and Port Bannatyne Marina has 108 berths serving the west coast and the islands.Mount Stewart House and Gardens are open to the public from May to October, with private house tours available through winter, with its enchanting 19th century manor house and 300 acres of fabulous gardens with arboricultural and horiticultural collections, Mount Stewart holds a fascinating exhibition collection together with a courtyard café.The development site sits to the south of the village of Ascog in a desirable position and enjoys lovely 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. This sought after location, benefits from excellent walks and cycle routes available directly from the property. Rothesay ferry terminal is approximately 3 miles north. The property was granted full planning consent Ref: 06/01710/DET validated 29th May 2012 for 2 detached houses and 2 apartment blocks (8 apartments). There is scope to revise this planning consent subject to meeting any local plan policies and all enquiries should be submitted to Argyll and Bute Council.SERVICESMains gas is available.FLOOD RISKFlood maps of the area can be viewed at https://map.sepa.org.uk/floodmaps/FloodRisk/SearchA small section has a 10% chance risk of surface water flooding in any one year.DIRECTIONSFrom Glasgow, head west on the M8. Continuing past Greenock, head onto the A78 into Wemyss Bay. Take the Caledonian Macbrayne ferry from Wemyss Bay to Rothesay. From the Rothesay ferry terminal drive south along the A844 passing through Rothesay into Ascog. On exiting the village of Ascog, just after Balmory Road entrance, the site is located on the right hand side between the houses of Southpark and Hawkstone.PA20 9EUWHAT3WORDSTo find this property location to within 3 metres, download and use What3Words and enter the following 3 words: https://w3w.co/mint.grandest.mooring