2 South Arthurlie Cottage, Grampian Way, Barrhead, Glasgow
Scotland
£55,000
Listed on 27/10/2026
Listed on 27/10/2026
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Property details
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1Type
CottageDescription
Smart Sales & Investments is marketing this one-bedroom detached house in Barrhead as a project for refurbishment or possible redevelopment. The listing describes scope for reconfiguration and future residential use, with any proposed changes subject to the necessary planning consents. It also notes local amenities and transport connections, and identifies resale or rental investment as possible routes, depending on the work and feasibility. A buyer's premium is payable to secure the property.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
45out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: LOW
At £55,000, this detached stone property in Barrhead is a substantial project rather than a ready-to-let or cosmetic opportunity. Several interior areas are unfinished, with damaged or missing floorboards, exposed plumbing and incomplete surfaces; the photographed kitchen and bathroom spaces also need to be completed. Traditional stonework and a slate roof give the building character, while the listing suggests scope to refurbish or reconfigure, subject to the necessary consents.
The WHOTS score is 45/100 (E), reflecting limited visible condition and incomplete value data rather than a confirmed poor price: floor area is missing, so value against local £/sqf cannot yet be judged. The location scores well, but the heavy programme and unverified redevelopment potential call for careful assessment before treating this as an investment case.
Key opportunities
- Use the unfinished interior as a blank canvas to plan a coherent layout and finishes, with any reconfiguration subject to consent.
- Restore the traditional stone exterior and slate-roof character while completing the stripped kitchen and unfinished bath space.
- The detached form and established Barrhead setting offer potential for a finished home or rental, subject to confirming feasibility and the intended layout.
Key risks
- Several rooms are stripped or unfinished, with damaged or missing flooring and exposed services; plan for a full interior rebuild and a longer programme, not a cosmetic refresh.
- Weathering and moss or staining are visible around the lower stonework, and the exterior joinery is worn; inspect and establish the scope of repair.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Balgray Rail Station
0.7 miles
Train · Barrhead
Barrhead Rail Station
0.7 miles
Train · Barrhead
Neilston Rail Station
1.6 miles
Train · Neilston
Nitshill Rail Station
1.8 miles
Train · Nitshill
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