* Freehold
Residential development site on the edge of Kilmacolm, with planning consent
for 64 units.
The property comprises the B Listed former Balrossie Children's Home, which
was constructed in 1899 in the Scottish Renaissance style with gothic
detailing. Originally built as an orphanage by the Sailor's Orphans Society of
Scotland, the property has a number of extensions to the rear. In addition to
this there is a two - storey villa annex to the north of the main building and a
former water tower to the west. It is understood that the property has lain
vacant since circa 2004 and many of the buildings have fallen into disrepair.
The remainder of the site, which measures some 12. 38 hectares (30. 6 acres)
comprises a paddock, former playing fields, wooded and garden areas. The
property is accessed via private driveway from Blacksholm Road at the south
eastern corner of the site.
Planning
Detailed enabling planning consent has been renewed in June 2023 by Inverclyde
Council. Further information is available upon request to Knight Frank.
The property is located on the south western edge of Kilmacolm, a popular
commuter village 28 km (19 miles) to the west of Glasgow. Kilmacolm is
renowned as one of the most sought after villages to live in Scotland and
benefits from a Co - op Supermarket, shops, restaurants, cafes, a pub, library
and doctors surgery. There is an excellent nursery and primary school, as well
as the renowned St Columba's Independent School. Furthermore, there are bus
pickup points in the village for many of Glasgow's private schools. A wealth
of leisure facilities are available on the doorstep, with the river Clyde and
its tributaries close by and Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park only
48 km (30 miles) to the north. Kilmacolm itself has a golf course, tennis,
squash and bowls clubs, as well as walks and cycle paths around the beautiful
surrounding countryside.
Being located close to the A761, the property benefits from excellent road
links on to Paisley, Port of Glasgow and Greenock, as well as to the M8
motorway approximately 14km (9 miles) to the south east. Glasgow International
Airport lies 14 km (9 miles) to the east.

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