Brodick, Isle of Arran, KA27
Key Features
- Enviable elevated position with panoramic views
- Development Opportunity
Description
Fantastic development opportunity set in an enviable elevated position with panoramic views across Brodick Bay, Goat Fell and the surrounding Arran countryside, Lastmarvin Cottage and Rustic Retreat present an increasingly rare opportunity to acquire a highly flexible site with exciting potential. Located just a short distance from the heart of Brodick, this unique offering includes a detached one-bedroom bungalow and a separate, modernised cabin, both enjoying a peaceful rural setting and some of the islands most captivating scenery.
The site holds considerable potential for redevelopment.
Given the non-standard construction of both the cottage and the cabin, the property is suited to cash buyers or those not requiring mortgage finance.
Whether as a tranquil island escape, an investment opportunity. Lastmarvin Cottage & Rustic Retreat offer an exceptional prospect in one of Arrans most picturesque settings.
Accommodation
Lastmarvin Cottage
Constructed approximately 90 years ago, Lastmarvin Cottage is a detached bungalow of timber-frame construction with concrete board, wet dash render, and a steel slate-effect roof. Internally, the layout includes a living room, kitchen, shower room, and one double bedroom. The property was previously used as a long term let and is now currently vacant. The property was previously occupied as a long-term rental and is now vacant.. Despite its modest footprint, the cottage is ideally suited for use as a long-term rental, holiday let, or private retreat.
Rustic Retreat
Rustic Retreat began life as a caravan and has been thoughtfully reconfigured and extensively upgraded into a bright, well-insulated and stylish one-bedroom cabin. The internal layout is open-plan, comprising a comfortable living and dining area with log-burning stove, modern kitchen with integrated appliances, and a shower room with contemporary fittings. The double bedroom includes built-in storage, and large patio doors lead out to a private area of decking, perfectly positioned to take in the breathtaking views. Until recently, the cabin operated as a 3-star holiday let, attracting up to £130 per night. While it is no longer licensed under current short-term let legislation, it remains an ideal space for guests, rental, or personal use.
Features
- Development Opportunity - Site including, Lastmarvin Cottage and Rustic Retreat
- Elevated position with panoramic views
- Located just a short distance from the heart of Brodick
- Non-standard construction
Grounds & Services
The property sits within generous garden grounds, ample parking for multiple vehicles, and uninterrupted vistas that stretch across Brodick Bay to the imposing peak of Goat Fell. The setting is peaceful, private, and naturally sheltered, ideal for those seeking space, light, and inspiration.
The site is connected to mains electricity and water, with sewage managed via a shared septic tank (shared with the neighbouring property, The Sheilin).
Area
Located just over a mile from the main road, Lastmarvin Cottage & Rustic Retreat enjoy a peaceful rural setting while still being within easy reach of Brodicks many amenities. Often referred to as Scotland in Miniature, the Isle of Arran boasts a rich blend of dramatic landscapes, vibrant local communities, and a wealth of outdoor and cultural activities.
Brodick, the islands capital, offers two Co-op supermarkets, independent shops, cafes, restaurants, a nursery and primary school, library, medical centre, and the islands main ferry terminal, with frequent CalMac sailings to Ardrossan and Troon. Thanks to the Road Equivalent Tariff (RET), ferry fares are now significantly more affordable, and onward rail connections from Ardrossan and Troon link directly to Glasgow. Prestwick International Airport is just 16 miles south of Ardrossan, with Glasgow International Airport approximately 24 miles to the east.
A short drive south leads to Lamlash, home to the islands High School, hospital, and a further selection of shops, pubs, and restaurants. Across the island at Lochranza, a second ferry terminal provides easy access to Kintyre and the wider West Highlands via Claonaig.
Lastmarvin Cottage and Rustic Retreat offer a truly rare development opportunity to acquire a flexible site in a spectacular setting, with the potential to build a stunning new island home or continue with holiday letting and lifestyle use. With breathtaking views, existing services, and planning potential, this is a site with real scope for development, or simply to enjoy as it is.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- B
- Date Posted
- 2026-08-29
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Mains
- Water
- Mains
- Heating
- Oil Heating
- Broadband
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- Sewerage
- Septic Tank / Private
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 60% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Brodick Primary School1.8 miles
- Pupils
- 68
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Lamlash Primary School2.8 miles
- Pupils
- 61
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Whiting Bay Primary School5.2 miles
- Pupils
- 55
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Corrie Primary School5.5 miles
- Pupils
- 14
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Shiskine Primary School8.3 miles
- Pupils
- 20
- Type
- Non-denominational
Secondary
- Arran High School2.7 miles
- Pupils
- 242
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Ardrossan Academy14 miles
- Pupils
- 795
- Type
- Non-denominational
- St Matthew's Academy14 miles
- Pupils
- 1,303
- Type
- Roman Catholic
- Auchenharvie Academy15 miles
- Pupils
- 678
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Kilwinning Academy17 miles
- Pupils
- 910
- Type
- Non-denominational
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: planning activity, heritage and any flood history here are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Walking trail
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
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Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
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