Shore Road, Cove, G84
Scotland
£220,000
Listed on 21/10/2026
Listed on 21/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
Detached BungalowArea
1184 sqftFeatures
- Garden
- Parking
Description
This three-bedroom detached bungalow is set on a substantial plot in Cove, beside Loch Long. The accommodation includes an entrance hall, a spacious lounge with a brick fireplace, a dining area, kitchen and adjoining utility room. The lounge opens to a south-facing conservatory, and the principal bedroom has an en-suite shower room. The three double bedrooms have built-in storage.
The property would benefit from modernisation, giving a purchaser scope to update the interiors to their requirements. Outside, the grounds include a lawn, mature trees and shrubs, and a path around the property; the garden also requires attention and landscaping. There is private parking for multiple vehicles. The listing notes potential for an extension or further development, subject to the necessary planning permissions and consents.
Cove is on the Rosneath Peninsula, with local amenities shared with neighbouring Kilcreggan, including a shop, cafés and sailing club. Ferry services from Kilcreggan connect to Gourock, while Helensburgh provides rail links to Glasgow and beyond.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
59out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £220,000, this detached bungalow is priced about 12% below the local average per square foot, making it an appealing opportunity to acquire a substantial home in a distinctive waterside setting. The spacious lounge and dining area, conservatory with Loch Long views, and generous garden give a buyer plenty to work with; the interior and grounds offer a clear medium-scale programme of updating and improvement. However, purchase and works costs look tight against local benchmarks, so the below-average entry price does not automatically translate into comfortable project economics.
Key opportunities
- Modernise the dated kitchen, bathroom and en-suite, and refresh worn flooring and decoration to create a more current finish.
- Make the most of the spacious living and dining areas and the conservatory’s views across Loch Long.
- Clear and reshape the overgrown garden to bring out the potential of the substantial, private grounds.
Key risks
- Purchase and improvement costs look tight against local benchmarks, leaving limited headroom in the project economics.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Gourock Rail Station
4.0 miles
Train · Gourock
Fort Matilda Rail Station
4.7 miles
Train · Fort Matilda
Garelochhead Rail Station
4.8 miles
Train · Garelochhead
Helensburgh Central Rail Station
5.2 miles
Train · Helensburgh
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