Summary - 12, DOUGLAS PLACE, ISLE OF ARRAN, BRODICK KA27 8DB
2 bed 1 bath Cottage
Characterful village home with private courtyard and garden lease option.
- Built 1856 with Category B listing; restrictions on alterations
- Two double bedrooms and bright open-plan lounge/dining
- Log-burning stove; heating mainly wall-mounted electric heaters
- Sunny enclosed rear courtyard plus three external storage rooms
- Access to large flat front garden by lease from Arran Estates
- £15,000 under home report price; some upgrade potential required
- Slow broadband speeds; mobile signal excellent
- Council Tax band C (£1,914.80 incl. water/waste 2025/26)
Tucked into Douglas Place, this end-terrace cottage dates from 1856 and retains original Victorian character throughout. The principal ground-floor room is a bright open-plan lounge/dining area centred on a traditional log-burning stove, with two double bedrooms upstairs and charming period details such as quarry-tiled hallway flooring and original fireplaces. A £15,000 reduction below the home report price reflects the property’s upgrade potential.
Practical strengths include an enclosed sunny courtyard, three external stores (one external WC), and access to a large flat garden available by separate lease from Arran Estates. Heating is by wall-mounted electric heaters supplemented by the log stove; the property is connected to mains services and is freehold with a C council tax band (£1,914.80 including water and wastewater 2025/26).
Important considerations: the cottages are Category B listed, which will restrict alterations and may complicate maintenance or modernisation. Broadband speeds are slow and the current heating is largely electric, so running costs and connectivity are likely to be higher than average. The wider area is classified as very deprived, and some rooms and finishes show clear scope for improvement.
This home suits buyers who value historic character and village living on Arran — couples, first-time buyers wanting a long-term project, or those seeking a holiday base with outdoor space. Its location provides easy access to Brodick’s amenities, leisure facilities and scenic island walks, while ferry travel arrangements should be checked if commuting with a vehicle.
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