SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors has been instructed by South Ayrhsire Council to market the former Belleisle House hotel and lodge house in a parkland setting for sale as a development opportunity.
The properties are set within Belleisle Estate, a public park offering a range of leisure opportunities, including Belleisle and Seafield golf courses, mature woodland, and formal gardens together with a children’s play area.
The former Belleisle House Hotel comprises a B-listed two-storey attic and basement property dating back to the late 18th century with some 19th century additions. A 1970s extension was demolished some time ago.
The building has been stripped back to a shell, having been fire damaged around four years ago. Included within the sale is an adjacent car park and landscaped area on a site of over two acres.
The South Lodge, a gatehouse dating back to the 18th century formed in stone with a pitched roof, is described as being in ‘poor’ order and awaits refurbishment.
Shepherd partner Kevin Bell said, “The footprint of the shell of Belleisle House is 6,780 sq. ft.. We understand that the hotel, prior to any demolition or fire damage, had a gross internal area of around 40,365 sq. ft. while the lodge house has a gross internal area of around 665 sq. ft.
“Last year planning in principle was granted by South Ayrshire Council for the restoration of Belleisle House and the creation of a new hotel and associated facilities. And planning consent permitting change of use of the vacant lodge house to form a dwellinghouse was granted this year.”
Offers, either unconditional or subject to planning consent, are invited. A closing date for offers is likely to be set and interested parties are advised to note interest with the agents.
While sale as a single lot is preferred, individual offers for the former hotel and the lodge house may be considered.
