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Rahane, Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute, G84

Scotland

£395,000

Listed on 03/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Detached
Area
2647 sqft

Features

  • Garden

Description

This detached three-bedroom cottage is set in the rural hamlet of Rahane on the western shore of the Gare Loch, with views across the water and extensive garden grounds. The split-level accommodation includes a lounge and dining room, a dining kitchen with adjoining sitting area, a study, dressing space, two attic rooms and several bathroom facilities. The principal bedroom has a dressing room and en-suite. The layout offers scope to adapt the rooms to suit different needs, subject to any required consents. The property has an oil-fired heating system with a Worcester Bosch combi boiler and bunded oil tank, both stated to be less than six months old. Other features include an electric vehicle charger, external tap and power, and a mooring available through Crown Estates. The grounds include an area of woodland and an original detached former coach house. Conversion or redevelopment of the coach house would be subject to the necessary consents, and its condition and feasibility should be checked. Rahane is approximately 2.3 miles from Garelochhead and around 11 miles by road from Helensburgh. Local services, schools and transport connections are available in nearby settlements, with the A814 providing a route along the Gare Loch. The house and grounds offer considerable scope for personalisation, with the outbuilding presenting a further potential project subject to verification.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

81out of 100
Grade AStrong opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £395,000, Lochnagare Cottage is priced at about £149 per sq ft, well below the local average of £212 per sq ft—an attractive entry point for a spacious detached home with extensive grounds and views across the Gare Loch. The strong overall score reflects that value, alongside flexible accommodation and a generally usable interior; the work is mainly about personalising dated finishes rather than taking on a full refurbishment.

There is scope to refresh the wallpaper and traditional finishes, maintain the weathered decking and garden features, and investigate the separate former coach house. Its rough masonry merits close inspection, and any future use would need to be assessed. The recently installed boiler and oil tank are a useful practical plus.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh dated wallpaper and decorative finishes while keeping the generally usable living spaces.
  • Make the most of the extensive grounds, woodland and waterside outlook, with scope to improve weathered decking, steps and garden structures.
  • Investigate the former coach house as a distinctive outbuilding opportunity, subject to condition and feasibility.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Location

Rahane, Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute, G84
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Garelochhead Rail Station

    2.1 miles

    Train · Garelochhead

  • Helensburgh Upper Rail Station

    4.9 miles

    Train · Helensburgh

  • Helensburgh Central Rail Station

    5.2 miles

    Train · Helensburgh

  • Gourock Rail Station

    6.1 miles

    Train · Gourock

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£1,492
Based on a loan of £296,250 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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