Summary - TEMPLESTON, BARRFARM ROAD, SKELMORLIE PA17 5HQ
Sweeping uninterrupted sea and coastal views across the Clyde and Arran
Approximately two acres of private grounds and extensive lawns
Planning permission granted for large replacement outbuilding (~221 sqm)
Recently fully modernised; oil heating plus multi-fuel stove and sealed glazing
Detached garage, gym outbuilding and two wooden outhouses on site
Very slow broadband speeds; may impact heavy remote-working needs
Large gravel parking area; off-street parking for multiple vehicles
Area classed as very deprived; local services more limited than urban areas
This recently renovated four-bedroom detached bungalow occupies a rare elevated site of approximately two acres, offering sweeping, uninterrupted views across the Clyde to Arran, Dunoon and Rothesay. The single-storey layout is arranged to separate living and sleeping areas, with an open-plan lounge/diner, spacious kitchen/breakfast room and a long entrance hall providing privacy and flexible space for home working. Practical features include oil central heating, a multi-fuel stove, sealed double glazing, a water softener and a diesel generator.
The grounds are a major asset: extensive lawns, a paved seating area and ample gravel parking to the front. A detached garage, two wooden outbuildings (one with a log burner), and a separate outbuilding currently used as a gym give scope for conversion to a studio, home office or guest accommodation (subject to planning). Planning permission is granted to replace an existing outbuilding with a substantially larger steel-constructed building (~221 sqm), increasing potential for workshops or business use within the curtilage.
Practical drawbacks are factual and important for buyers: broadband speeds are reported as very slow, which may affect those needing high-capacity remote working without satellite or mobile solutions. The wider area is classified as very deprived; local services are limited compared with urban centres. Council tax is moderate. The property is freehold and flood risk is reported as none.
This home will suit buyers seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle with exceptional views and space — families, those looking to downsize without losing room for guests, or buyers wanting a rural property with genuine scope for an outbuilding-based business or studio. The combination of recent refurbishment, generous plot and planning consent makes this a standout opportunity in the locality.
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