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Rose Cottage Plot, Heads of Glassford

Scotland

£120,000

Listed on 25/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
N/A
Type
Plot
Area
2200 sqft

Features

  • Garden

Description

A building plot in the rural hamlet of Heads of Glassford, set around 220 metres above sea level with open views across the surrounding countryside towards Tinto. The level site is offered with planning permission for a detached four-bedroom home of approximately 2,200 sq ft, designed for contemporary living, and a south-facing garden. Electricity is supplied to the site; water is available in the road verge, and a soakaway will be required for waste.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

58out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: LOW

At £120,000, this plot is priced at about £55 per sq ft against a local average of £198, making the asking price a standout opportunity to acquire. The photographs show a rough, undeveloped site rather than a house to renovate, so the project is to build from the ground up. Planning permission is stated for a detached four-bedroom home of around 2,200 sq ft, with open countryside views and a south-facing garden; verify the consent, conditions and technical feasibility before proceeding. Electricity is supplied, water is in the road verge and waste will require a soakaway.

Key opportunities

  • Create the permitted detached four-bedroom home of approximately 2,200 sq ft to suit a buyer’s layout and finish preferences.
  • Shape the south-facing garden and outdoor space on a level plot with open countryside views.
  • Build in a small hamlet near Glassford and Strathaven, with road access along the plot boundary.

Key risks

  • The rough, undeveloped site requires a ground-up build rather than a cosmetic project; budget and programme need to cover construction and a soakaway.
  • Confirm the planning consent, its conditions and technical feasibility before committing.

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£453
Based on a loan of £90,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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