The Parlour & Byre, Torbeg Farm Development, Blackwaterfoot
- Land size
- 0.5 acres
Key Features
- Beautiful peaceful location enjoying panoramic views
- Excellent development opportunity
- Views across the Shiskine Valley and beyond to the Kintyre Penisula or Arran hills
- Near to the village Blackwaterfoot
- Thriving community amenities nearby
- Additional plot within the grounds
- Each property will have dedictaed parking and private gardens
Description
TORBEG FARM DEVELOPMENT SITE
LOCATION, VALUE & STUNNING VIEWS
AN EXCELLENT DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE AND RELAX IN A BEAUTIFUL LOCATION ENJOYING WONDERFUL VIEWS OVER THE SHISKINE VALLEY AND TO THE SEA - FROM THE MOUNTAINS TO THE NORTH, TO BLACKWATERFOOT AND THE FIRTH OF CLYDE, KINTYRE PENINSULA AND BEYOND, TO THE SOUTH. THIS IS A RARE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY WITH POTENTIAL FOR EXCELLENT RETURNS IN THIS POPULAR AREA OF THE ISLAND.
Our sellers envisage that The Byre and The Parlour, original stone farm outbuildings, can both be fully developed to bask in the stunning setting within the clachan of Torbeg – this area is unique in its proximity to the vibrant village of Blackwaterfoot yet providing a truly authentic rural setting.
The best of both worlds and the opportunity to build your own dream homes.
•The site extends to around half an acre of mainly flat ground - providing plenty of space for the two 3 bed homes AND the bonus of 690 square metres of land to do with what you want!
•Rarely available development opportunity enjoying stunning panoramic views.
•Original, traditional stone barn outbuildings - ready for development.
•Near to the village of Blackwaterfoot and its thriving village amenities.
•Spectacular location with views across the Shiskine Valley and beyond to the Kintyre Peninsula and Arran hills.
•Detailed planning approval is in place for 2 properties, however this could be modified to provide single property if preferred.
•The proposed new homes are in keeping with the existing renovated farm buildings which have been sympathetically developed in keeping with the rural planning conditions.
•Details of the approved planning consent can be viewed on the NAC website at : using reference 22/00808/PP.
•The first phase demolition is complete allowing the new owner clear sight of the full potential of this incredible site.
Torbeg - Located in a small clachan of properties, a short distance from all the amenities within Blackwaterfoot. The village and the Shiskine valley enjoys an active community with a village hall, primary school and benefits from a selection of shops, including a newsagents, general store with post office, garage with fuel station, hotel with leisure facilities, restaurants and bars. As well as the famous Shiskine Golf and Tennis Club, a beautiful sandy beach and access to a myriad of coastal and mountain trails. The primary school with early years classes is approximately two miles away in Shiskine and the secondary school is at Lamlash to which pupils are conveyed by bus daily.
Cal Mac Travel Details - If you intend to travel to Arran from the mainland and want to bring your own transport please contact Caledonian MacBrayne to reserve the car and check that the ferry is sailing to timetable on the day of travel.
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Torbeg Farmhouse - Torbeg Farmhouse is included within this title sale.
This charming property boasts three spacious bedrooms, two inviting public rooms, and two well-appointed bathrooms, making it an ideal family home and base for anyone wishing to develop and create their dream in this incredible location.
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Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- TBC
- Date Posted
- 2026-01-29
Utilities & Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
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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
950 Mbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 37% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.
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
- Shiskine Primary School0.7 miles
- Pupils
- 20
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Kilmory Primary School6.1 miles
- Pupils
- 23
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Lamlash Primary School7.7 miles
- Pupils
- 61
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Carradale Primary School7.7 miles
- Pupils
- 16
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Brodick Primary School8.1 miles
- Pupils
- 68
- Type
- Non-denominational
Secondary
- Arran High School7.7 miles
- Pupils
- 242
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Campbeltown Grammar School13 miles
- Pupils
- 380
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Ardrossan Academy23 miles
- Pupils
- 795
- Type
- Non-denominational
- St Matthew's Academy23 miles
- Pupils
- 1,303
- Type
- Roman Catholic
- Auchenharvie Academy24 miles
- Pupils
- 678
- 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
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Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
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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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