Plot At Gowlands Farm, Barrhill, Girvan, South Ayrshire, KA26
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£95,000
- PROPERTY TYPE
Plot
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Key features
- A superb development opportunity for the conversion of an agricultural shed on a generous plot.
- Girvan 12 miles Newton Stewart 18 miles Ayr 33 miles.
- About 2.81 acres.
- Plans for 3 Bedrooms (1 en suite), open plan Kitchen/Living/Dining Room, Bathroom, Porch, Utility Room, Plant Room.
- Lovely rural setting.
- Excellent development opportunity.
- Planning permission for change of use from agricultural building to form a dwelling house.
Description
The building plot is located approximately one third of a mile south of the village of Barrhill, South Ayrshire. It is about 12 miles from the town of Girvan and 33 miles from the County Town of Ayr. Glasgow is located some 74 miles away via the M77 and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (38 miles) offers regular international flights and Glasgow Airport is (75 miles). The private airfield at Castle Kennedy is about 18 miles distant.
Barrhill village has a local shop, primary school, together with early years centre, with secondary education available at both Girvan and Newton Stewart. Transport links in the area are good with a regular local bus/taxi service as well as a railway station in Barrhill with connections to Ayr, Glasgow and Stranraer. Girvan has a further range of shops, supermarkets, primary and secondary schooling and a community hospital. Newton Stewart also has a good range of shops, cafes and various services. To the north is Turnberry, with world class golfing facilities and a luxury hotel and spa. There is also an excellent 18 hole course at Girvan Golf Course. Ayr is the County Town on the Firth of Clyde with a wide range of amenities, theatre, cinema, excellent shopping, first class private and state schools together with a range of restaurants and sports facilities.
The popular racecourse in Ayr is host to the Scottish Grand National and there are exceptional yachting facilities at the Marinas in Troon, Largs and Inverkip. Salmon and trout fishing are available in the area’s lochs and rivers close by. The River Stinchar is a famous salmon fishery and is renowned for its autumn run.
The South Ayrshire hills are a popular destination for those seeking outdoor pursuits. There are a number of excellent designated walking routes in the area and some excellent cycle paths including the nearby Galloway Forest with the National Route 7 passing through it. The Merrick is southern Scotland’s highest mountain at 2,800ft and the long distance walking route, the Ayrshire Coastal Path runs from Glenapp (south of Ballantrae) to Skelmorlie in North Ayrshire. There are country walks in the area around Barrhill, including The Martyrs' Tomb Walk following the banks of Cross Water out the village.
Planning Permission was granted on 25th April 2025 with the proposed design being arranged over one floor from the conversion of a brick agricultural shed. The building was originally the Barrhill Cattle Market. The local area has a long-standing connection to the cattle industry, particularly with the development of the Ayrshire breed of cattle.
The proposed finishes include the existing brickwork structure to remain as is, with black cedral vertical cladding, black UPVC windows and doors together with black UPVC rain water goods. The plot extends to about 2.81 acres in all, with a generous drive and parking area, garden grounds and a 2.26 acre paddock to the south of the building plot.
ACCOMMODATION AS PROPOSED
3 Bedrooms (1 en suite), open plan Kitchen/Living/Dining Room, Bathroom, Utility Room, Porch, Plant Room.
PLANNING CONSENT
Planning Reference 25/00179/PNF, decision granted 25th April 2025. A copy of the planning consent and plans are available on request from the Selling Agents.
SERVICES
Electricity and water are available close by.
FLOOD RISK
Flood maps of the area can be viewed at
There is no risk of flooding at this site.
DIRECTIONS
From Ayr take the A77 south, signed for Stranraer. At the Shallochpark Roundabout, south of Girvan, take the second exit onto the A714 signed to Barrhill. Follow this road for about 11 miles, as you enter the village turn right onto Gowlands Terrace (signed for the railway station) and continue for about a third of a mile and the building plot is on your left hand side.
POST CODE:
KA26 0QF
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LOCAL AUTHORITY
South Ayrshire Council, County Buildings, Wellington Square, Ayr, KA7 1DR. Tel: .
Barrhill village has a local shop, primary school, together with early years centre, with secondary education available at both Girvan and Newton Stewart. Transport links in the area are good with a regular local bus/taxi service as well as a railway station in Barrhill with connections to Ayr, Glasgow and Stranraer. Girvan has a further range of shops, supermarkets, primary and secondary schooling and a community hospital. Newton Stewart also has a good range of shops, cafes and various services. To the north is Turnberry, with world class golfing facilities and a luxury hotel and spa. There is also an excellent 18 hole course at Girvan Golf Course. Ayr is the County Town on the Firth of Clyde with a wide range of amenities, theatre, cinema, excellent shopping, first class private and state schools together with a range of restaurants and sports facilities.
The popular racecourse in Ayr is host to the Scottish Grand National and there are exceptional yachting facilities at the Marinas in Troon, Largs and Inverkip. Salmon and trout fishing are available in the area’s lochs and rivers close by. The River Stinchar is a famous salmon fishery and is renowned for its autumn run.
The South Ayrshire hills are a popular destination for those seeking outdoor pursuits. There are a number of excellent designated walking routes in the area and some excellent cycle paths including the nearby Galloway Forest with the National Route 7 passing through it. The Merrick is southern Scotland’s highest mountain at 2,800ft and the long distance walking route, the Ayrshire Coastal Path runs from Glenapp (south of Ballantrae) to Skelmorlie in North Ayrshire. There are country walks in the area around Barrhill, including The Martyrs' Tomb Walk following the banks of Cross Water out the village.
Planning Permission was granted on 25th April 2025 with the proposed design being arranged over one floor from the conversion of a brick agricultural shed. The building was originally the Barrhill Cattle Market. The local area has a long-standing connection to the cattle industry, particularly with the development of the Ayrshire breed of cattle.
The proposed finishes include the existing brickwork structure to remain as is, with black cedral vertical cladding, black UPVC windows and doors together with black UPVC rain water goods. The plot extends to about 2.81 acres in all, with a generous drive and parking area, garden grounds and a 2.26 acre paddock to the south of the building plot.
ACCOMMODATION AS PROPOSED
3 Bedrooms (1 en suite), open plan Kitchen/Living/Dining Room, Bathroom, Utility Room, Porch, Plant Room.
PLANNING CONSENT
Planning Reference 25/00179/PNF, decision granted 25th April 2025. A copy of the planning consent and plans are available on request from the Selling Agents.
SERVICES
Electricity and water are available close by.
FLOOD RISK
Flood maps of the area can be viewed at
There is no risk of flooding at this site.
DIRECTIONS
From Ayr take the A77 south, signed for Stranraer. At the Shallochpark Roundabout, south of Girvan, take the second exit onto the A714 signed to Barrhill. Follow this road for about 11 miles, as you enter the village turn right onto Gowlands Terrace (signed for the railway station) and continue for about a third of a mile and the building plot is on your left hand side.
POST CODE:
KA26 0QF
WHAT3WORDS
To find this property location to within 3 metres, download and use What3Words and enter the following 3 words:
LOCAL AUTHORITY
South Ayrshire Council, County Buildings, Wellington Square, Ayr, KA7 1DR. Tel: .
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ParticularsPlot At Gowlands Farm, Barrhill, Girvan, South Ayrshire, KA26
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Barrhill Station0.4 miles
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