Summary - ST PETERS RC CHURCH , 52 Howathshaw Road, Dumbarton, G82 3DR G82 3DR
1 bed 1 bath Commercial Development
Rare freehold development plot with bold character and strong conversion upside.
Vacant freehold former church with large internal open plan space
Brutalist architecture and very high ceilings ideal for dramatic conversion
Suitable for serviced accommodation subject to planning and licensing
Auction sale — purchaser takes full responsibility for works and consents
Located in a very deprived area — demand and operating risk present
No flood risk; fast broadband but mobile signal only average
Significant retrofit, structural, and compliance costs likely required
Comparable local sales suggest strong upside if conversion succeeds
A large, freehold former church in central Dumbarton offers a rare blank‑canvas commercial development opportunity. The building’s Brutalist character and very high ceilings create scope for striking conversions such as serviced accommodation, a boutique hostel, or mixed commercial uses, subject to planning consent.
This lot will be sold at auction and is presented vacant, which simplifies possession but transfers full responsibility for conversion and compliance to the buyer. Essential consents are not in place; any proposed use (including short‑term lets like Airbnb) will require planning and licensing approvals. Significant retrofit and fit‑out costs should be expected given the property’s size and original ecclesiastical specification.
The immediate area is marked as very deprived, so investor buyers should factor operating risk and local demand into underwriting. Comparable local sales and advertised nightly rates indicate upside if conversion and marketing are successful. Fast broadband and no flood risk are practical positives; mobile signal is average.
This asset suits experienced developers or investors who can manage planning risk, capital works and ongoing operational build‑out. It offers strong visual character and scale for projects that can capitalise on Dumbarton’s riverside location, but it is not a turnkey income property and will need significant investment to realise value.
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