USP The doer-upper

At first glance this ruin looks beyond help, but it is actually a very promising proposition.

The former bothy comes with 20 acres of land near Tighnabruaich in Argyll.

Colachla has both agricultural

land and amenity woodland and so offers a rare development opportunity to create a smallholding, in a lovely spot, near the sea.

The bothy requires total redevelopment, essentially starting from scratch, but Duncan Barrie of Galbraith, says: “Colachla is a prime location for a smallholding or rural home.

“Tighnabruaich is a charming village, popular with holidaymakers and the scenery all along the Kyles of Bute is spectacular.

“The site is in a private and elevated position and the size of the plot is manageable – making it ideal for a purchaser with limited experience of running a smallholding.”

The area is a popular holiday destination, with opportunities for walking, cycling and particularly

sailing – it is close to the Crinan Canal and Clyde marinas.

Nor is it that remote, being within two hours’ drive of Glasgow.

Restaurants, bars and a spa are found in Tighnabruaich and a car ferry connection from Portavadie to Tarbert on Kintyre has made this area more accessible.