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SOLD: Dunoon Executive Homes Development, Cowal Peninsula

Guide price £ 600,000

Key Features

  • 101 Residential units
  • 59 Acre Site
  • Development approved

Description

Key Takeaway: Palace Auctions London has successfully sold this landmark 59-acre former agricultural site, drawing on over 60 years’ expertise in unlocking land with future development potential.


Auction Details

Detail Information
Lot Online bidding (Lot number available on request)
Auction House Palace Auctions London – Unusual Development & Investment Properties
Sold Price £650,000 (site cost with planning consent)
Sale Date February 2024

Key Features

• 59-acre freehold site with full planning consent for 101 executive homes 

• Mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom residences featuring open-plan living, designer kitchens and luxury master suites 


Resort-style amenities: proposed golf course, future 4-star hotel, clubhouse with swimming pool and fitness centre 

• Energy-efficient construction throughout, including high-spec insulation and solar PV arrays 

• Secure gated community with private gardens and dedicated parking for each unit 


Panoramic coastal views across the Cowal Peninsula and Firth of Clyde 


Prime location between Alexandra Street and Gordon Street, minutes from Dunoon town centre 


Regular ferry services to Gourock (Glasgow connection in under an hour) and road links via A815/A83 


Dunoon’s Executive Homes Development

Dunoon executive homes development transforms 59 acres of former agricultural land into a premier coastal community — now SOLD under the hammer by Palace Auctions London. With full planning consent granted for 101 one-, two- and three-bedroom executive residences, this project set a new benchmark for luxury and lifestyle on Scotland’s Cowal Peninsula.

Each residence boasts spacious open-plan living areas, bespoke kitchens and sumptuous master suites. Moreover, the development’s planned leisure precinct—including a golf course, 4-star hotel, clubhouse with swimming pool and fitness centre—ensures a resort-style experience for owners and guests alike. Additionally, every home benefits from energy-efficient design, featuring advanced insulation and solar PV installations that reduce running costs and environmental impact.

Connectivity is excellent. Situated between Alexandra and Gordon Streets, residents enjoy effortless access to Dunoon’s vibrant high street, cafés and cultural venues. Furthermore, regular ferry crossings to Gourock deliver commuters to Glasgow in under an hour, while the A815 and A83 provide efficient road links across Argyll & Bute.

Local planning authorities demonstrated strong support for this mixed-use coastal scheme, reflecting Palace Auctions’ deep understanding of rural and waterfront development regulations. Consequently, our specialist team guided the sale from valuation through legal-pack preparation and bespoke marketing, securing full guide-price achievement for our vendor.

Since 1965, The Palace Auctions family has led the UK market in selling agricultural land with future potential. Our global reach, targeted promotional campaigns and end-to-end service ensure maximum exposure and optimal outcomes for unconventional sites. To explore similar high-yield opportunities or arrange a confidential development appraisal, visit our Auction Calendar or contact our Unusual Development & Investment Team.


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EPC

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Google Street View – Alexandra Street, Dunoon

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Legal Pack

Available on request via our Auction Calendar

Location & Connectivity

  • Ferry to Gourock (Glasgow in under 60 mins)
  • Road access via A815/A83 to Oban, Inveraray and beyond
  • Close to Dunoon town centre shops, cafés, schools and leisure amenities

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Why Choose Palace Auctions?
With six decades of specialist experience in agricultural land and unique development sites, we deliver unparalleled market insight, global buyer reach and seamless auction execution—maximising value on every sale.


Sources:

Dunoon’s Premier Executive Homes Development, Palace Auctions research report

https://worldofauctions.co.uk/property/dunoons-premier-executive-homes-development/#:~:text=%2D%20Recreational%20Amenities%3A%20Residents,children%E2%80%99s%20play%20areas%2C%20providing

 Dunoon, Scotland: Property Market Trends and Development Opportunities, 2024–2025

robertsonhomes.co.uk/east-scotland

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