Our Summary

Huge development potential (subject to planning) with flexible use options

For sale by live and online auction on 13 May 2026—pre-registration required

Outstanding Freehold Land Opportunity – Lots 5, 6, and 7, Dunoon, Argyll and Bute, Scotland – For Sale by Online Auction Palace Auctions London presents a rare and exciting opportunity to acquire approximately 4

This substantial parcel offers panoramic views across the Firth of Clyde and the Cowal Peninsula, direct road access, and significant development potential (subject to planning), making it an ideal prospect for investors, self-builders, developers, or those seeking a strategic landholding in one of Scotland’s most desirable and accessible regions

The land is offered for sale by live and online auction on 13 May 2026, with a comprehensive legal pack available for review

With no current planning consents in place, the site presents a blank canvas for a range of potential uses, subject to obtaining the necessary permissions from Argyll and Bute Council

591 acres (201,247 sq ft) as outlined in red on the site plan Tenure: Freehold (confirmation in legal pack) Location: West of Alexandra Street, Dunoon, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, PA23 Boundaries: Clearly defined by post-and-wire fencing; site plan for identification only Access: Direct frontage onto a public road, suitable for vehicles and construction traffic Topography: Predominantly level with gentle undulations, offering flexibility for development layouts Services: Mains water and electricity understood to be available nearby (subject to connection by utility providers); drainage by private means (subject to regulatory approval) Planning Status: No current or historic planning consents; significant potential for residential, leisure, tourism, or agricultural use (subject to planning) Location and Setting Dunoon is the principal town on the Cowal Peninsula, set on the scenic west coast of Scotland and offering breathtaking views across the Firth of Clyde

The site offers significant potential for a range of uses, including residential self-build, holiday accommodation, leisure, or agricultural purposes, subject to planning permission

Land Values: Building plots in Dunoon typically range from £65,000 to £150,000, depending on size, location, and planning status

Larger development sites with lapsed or potential planning permission for multiple units have been marketed at £250,000 or more

Auction Information Auctioneer: Palace Auctions London Auction Date: 13 May 2026 (live and online) Registration: All bidders must pre-register and complete anti-money laundering checks prior to bidding

Completion Period: Typically required within 28–56 days of the auction, unless otherwise stated in the special conditions

Auction Terms: The sale is subject to the RICS Common Auction Conditions and the general and special conditions of sale as set out in the legal pack

Description

Approximately 4.59 acres (201,247 sq ft) of freehold land in Dunoon, Scotland, are offered for sale as a combined parcel of Lots 5, 6, and 7. The land is situated to the west of Alexandra Street, with panoramic views of the Firth of Clyde and the Cowal Peninsula. It has direct road access, is predominantly level with gentle undulations, and offers flexibility for development layouts.

The land is bordered by post-and-wire fencing and has mains water and electricity available nearby, as well as private drainage subject to regulatory approval.