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Curlews, Ardfern, Lochgilphead, Argyll and Bute, PA31

Scotland

£375,000

Listed on 02/07/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Detached

Features

  • Parking

Description

The former Ardfern Village Store is a single-storey property arranged as a two-bedroom cottage alongside a separate former retail area. The cottage has an open-plan kitchen and living room with a log burner and sliding doors overlooking Loch Craignish. The kitchen includes wall and base units, a farmhouse sink, butcher-block work surfaces and a fridge. Both double bedrooms have ensuite shower rooms, with a utility room, vestibule and WC also included in the accommodation. The former store provides a substantial multi-use space, with potential for a range of uses or possible integration with the cottage, subject to the necessary consents. Outside, the garden wraps around the property and is mainly laid with stone chippings, with parking to the front and rear and two shipping containers providing storage. Steps lead from the garden down to the beach and the loch. Ardfern is a coastal village around 24 miles south of Oban, with local amenities including a village hall, church, café and hotel. Oban provides a wider range of shops, services and transport connections, including rail and ferry links.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

52out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: LOW

A distinctive coastal project: the open-plan living space has a log burner and sliding doors towards Loch Craignish, while the former village store adds substantial flexible space alongside the cottage. The visible work looks light and mainly cosmetic, with some unfinished or worn surfaces and flooring to improve; the shower room shown appears serviceable.

The score is held back by gaps in the value assessment rather than a finding that the asking price is dear: floor area is missing, so value against local £/sqf cannot yet be judged. The former store’s potential use or development is subject to necessary consents.

Key opportunities

  • Make the most of the open-plan living area, log burner and sliding doors facing the loch.
  • Refresh the kitchen finishes and address the unfinished or worn flooring and surfaces.
  • Explore uses for the substantial former store; any development is subject to necessary consents.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Curlews, Ardfern, Lochgilphead, Argyll and Bute, PA31
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Current average variable rate is 6.58%

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£1,532
Based on a loan of £281,250 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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