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247 Marine Parade, Hunters Quay, Dunoon PA23 8HJ

Key features

  • Detached Listed 10 Bedroom Property with Original Features
  • Former Property of Sir Thomas Lipton
  • Previously traded as a boutique hotel
  • Prime Location
  • Self contained two bedroom annex
  • Handy for Sailing, Fishing, Hunting, Outdoor and Water sport activities
  • 2x A Rated Boilers install approx. 2 Years Ago

Description

This property remains available and open to offers following the auction on 26 September 2024.
Please contact the auctioneers on for further details.

This distinguished ten-bedroom property, listed for its historical significance, occupies a 0.42-acre site and offers over 4,000 square feet of living space, providing uninterrupted views of the Firth of Clyde along with the surrounding hills and countryside. Originally constructed for the Lipton family, the residence is beautifully adorned, exuding a warm and inviting atmosphere.

The interior features numerous ornate elements, particularly in the stairwell and cupola, complemented by high-quality timber and plaster craftsmanship. The property dates back to approximately 1865/70, making it a truly remarkable stately home situated in Dunoon, the principal resort of the picturesque Cowal Peninsula and the maritime gateway to Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park.

The Holy Loch is approximately a 3 minute drive away and the Dunoon Village is nearby. The Benmore Botanic Gardens are within a 12 minute drive, being a popular tourist attraction, as well as Glasgow being an easy commute via a ferry and then a short drive.

Formally being a grand residential property for Sir Thomas Lipton, and then previously trading as a boutique hotel this property offers potential for a variety of uses, including luxury flats, wedding venue, residential and a care home to name a few. (subject to necessary planning consents)


The accommodation comprises:

Reception

Entrance Porch - 1.75m x 4.34m
Fully glazed to three sides, Ceramic floor tiling

Reception Hall - 4.23m x 8.80m x 10.00 m x 2.40m at widest points
Stunning reception hall with grand stair case and dome ceiling with detailed traditional features.

Lounge / Conference room - 6.50m x 5.80m at widest points
Access from the hall with linked to the bar lounge via original hand carved doors , large window to the front , feature fire place, detailed ornate ceiling,

Lounge / Bar - 6.24m x 8.70m at widest points
Bay windows with stunning open views over the estuary and beyond. Features a carved wood fire surround with open fire many retained original features, leaded glass panel window to the sunroom and carved wood panels.

Back sunroom - 2.00m x 4.90m
Access from the lounge with double leaded glass panel doors. Double glazed exterior, door leads to the back gardens.

Ladies Toilets
Gents Toilets
Disabled Toilets

Dining room - 5.00m x 8.20m
Stunning Room with fantastic views over the Firth of Clyde and beyond, Original ornate detailed ceiling, seating for 12 tables 40 covers approx. Wine and Dry goods store located off the dining room which has fixed wine racks and fixed shelving also space for a fridge.

Pantry - 3.30m x 1.50m
Located to the back of the dining room with access to the back corridor to the kitchens, shelved with worktop, side window

Office - 2.75m x 2.30m
Accessed from the main hall and was used as the reception

Back Corridor - 8.85m x 1.23m
Access to the dining room via the pantry, and to the laundry room, back door, kitchens and owner apartment.

Laundry - 3.60m x 2.90m
Space for 4 washing machines dryers, fixed shelving , two pulleys, large window to the side.

Corridor to side exit - 4.72m x 1.25m
Used as back door access for the kitchens and owners accommodation

Kitchen - 5.42m x 4.84m
Commercial equipped kitchen. Modern commercial range gas cooker with over head extractor hood, stainless steel work tables, various fridges / freezers, kitchen base and wall units, double stainless steel sinks, hand wash sink , two large south facing windows, tiled floor and part tiled walls.

Wash room - 3.60m x 2.40m
Wash up room with commercial dish washer with large stainless steel double sink. Lined walls and tiled floor. Shelving for storage.

Store - 3.30m x 3.60m
Located off the kitchen, space for fridges and freezer, fixed shelving, large south facing window.

Owners Apartment:

Lounge - 4.41m x 8.20m
Large spacious lounge with spiral stair which leads to the two bedroom and private bathroom on the upper floor.


Kitchen - 2.90m x 4.43m

Bedroom One
Double bedroom, carpeted, window to the north side with sea views, radiator, pendant light

Bedroom Two
Double bedroom with recess cupboard, window to the south side, carpeted, pendant light, radiator

Bathroom
W.C wash hand basin, Bath with shower over, Radiator, window with privacy glass, tiled walls and vinyl floor covering


Upper top floor:

Bedroom 7 - 3.36m x 5.34m at widest points
Double bedroom south facing window with sea views .focal point fire place . Radiator Carpeted . All matching furniture

Ensuite - 2.07m x 1.66m
W.C Wash hand basin with mixer taps bath with shower over small skylight window tiles walls and floor extractor recessed lighting.

Bedroom 8 - 5.52m x 4.71m at widest points
Family room with double and single beds. South facing window with sea views, focal point fire place. Carpeted pendant light all matching furniture. Radiator.

Ensuite - 5.06m x 2.44m at widest points
W.C Wash hand basin with mixer taps. Bath with shower over and shower screen, chrome towel radiator, tiled walls and floor, small arch window with front facing sea views, Recessed lights.

Store - 3.07m x 2.90m
Access to the tower window to the back. Carpeted.

Linen room - 2.89m x 4.71 m at widest points
Arched window to the front, Shelving, pendant light radiator.

Bedroom 9 - 4.60m x 4.80m at widest points
Family room with double and single beds window to the front with stunning views .
Carpeted matching furniture radiator.

Ensuite - 2.00m x 2.64m at widest points
W.C Wash hand basin with mixer taps. Bath with shower over. Chrome towel radiator. Tiled walls and floor. Recessed lights.

Bedroom 10 - 3.55m x 3.42m at widest points
Twin room with window the the back.

Ensuite - 1.88m x 3.43m at widest points
Fully tiled walls and floor. W.C Wash hand basin with mixer taps. Bath with shower over. Chrome towel radiator. Arched window with stunning views.


Gardens and Grounds:

The gardens extend around the property with Guest park to the front and private parking to the North side. Although presently over grown the garden is mostly laid to lawn with pathway leading to the top of the hill at the back. Plenty room for extensions to the building if required subject to required consents.

Draft Sales Details These sales details are awaiting vendor approval.
Note Please be advised that the auctioneers have not personally inspected the property. Prospective buyers are advised to make a viewing enquiry and any other necessary independent enquiries before placing their bid, as this will be binding.

Tenure: See Legal Pack

EPC Rating: G

Terms:
Auction Details:

The sale of this property will take place on the stated date by way of Auction Event and is being sold under an Unconditional sale type.

Binding contracts of sale will be exchanged at the point of sale.

All sales are subject to SDL Property Auctions Buyers Terms. Properties located in Scotland will be subject to applicable Scottish law.

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The following deposits and non- refundable auctioneers fees apply:

• 5% deposit (subject to a minimum of £5,000)

• Buyers Fee of 4.8% of the purchase price for properties sold for up to £250,000, or 3.6% of the purchase price for properties sold for over £250,000 (in all cases, subject to a minimum of £6,000 inc. VAT). For worked examples please refer to the Auction Conduct Guide.

The Buyers Fee does not contribute to the purchase price, however it will be taken into account when calculating the Stamp Duty Land Tax for the property (known as Land and Buildings Transaction Tax for properties located in Scotland), because it forms part of the chargeable consideration for the property.

There may be additional fees listed in the Special Conditions of Sale, which will be available to view within the Legal Pack. You must read the Legal Pack carefully before bidding.

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247 Marine Parade, Hunters Quay, Dunoon PA23 8HJ

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