DERELICT HOUSE IN HELENSBURGH AUCTIONED OFF FOR £23,000 ABOVE GUIDE PRICE

A derelict house in Helensburgh, ideally suited for auction on the Homes Under the Hammer television programme, was sold online this morning for thousands of pounds over the guide price.

The house at 133 East Princes Street, Helensburgh, Dunbartonshire, G84 7DW, had a guide price of £145,000. It sold for £168,000.

The sellers were Online Property Auctions, based in Glasgow.

Situated at 133 East Princes Street, this property offers generous internal space and a traditional layout, presenting the perfect canvas for a complete transformation. The house is currently uninhabitable and requires extensive refurbishment throughout, making it ideally suited for those looking to undertake a full renovation project or redevelopment (subject to necessary consents).

Once restored, the property has the potential to become a stunning family home, benefiting from its convenient location close to local amenities, transport links, and the scenic surroundings that Helensburgh is known for.

KEY FEATURES
– 4/5 bedroom property with substantial footprint
– Full refurbishment required – sold as seen
– Excellent development potential
– Desirable residential location
– Opportunity to add significant value

This is a rare chance to create a bespoke home or investment in a well-established area.

POTENTIAL BUILDING PLOT SUBJECT TO RELEVANT CONSENTS AND PLANNING

NO HOME REPORT OR ENERGY RATING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AS THE PROPERTY IS UNINHABITABLE

Please note that no internal access is available for the existing building as it us unsafe and uninhabitable.

The location of the site is ideal, being a level walk into Helensburgh town centre and seafront.

The site is being sold as seen and has the potential for the demolition of the existing property to become a large building plot, subject to relevant consents and planning permission from Argyll & Bute Council. The site is being sold with no current plans or planning permission, and prospective buyers must accept the site on this basis.

RECENT NEARBY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY SALES
– 11, Douglas Drive East, Helensburgh, G84 9BG, Detached, 4 bedrooms, SOLD FEB’26 – £410,000
– 4 East Montrose Street, Helensburgh, G84 7HU, Detached, 4 bedrooms, SOLD FEB’26 – £610,000
– 10 Glen Drive, Helensburgh, G84 9BJ, Detached, 5 bedrooms, SOLD FEB’26 0 £445,000

Helensburgh is the largest settlement in Argyll and Bute, with roughly 15,000 residents and a thriving town centre. The town is well-sought after, given its position along the Clyde River and its popularity as a tourist spot during the summer months. There are plenty of amenities close by; multiple supermarkets, including a well-sized Morrisons, many takeaways, restaurants and pubs, and a very new state-of-the-art Leisure Centre along the beachfront. There are multiple primary and secondary schools, and the town has ample transport links to the city of Glasgow – roughly a 45-minute train journey directly to Queen Street Station or a 27/31 mile drive via the A82 or M8.

Community Appeal – Helensburgh is renowned for its friendly community, beautiful parks, and cultural attractions, including the nearby Hill House designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh.

GUIDE PRICE: £145,000

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Key Feature 1

EXCEPTIONAL 4/5 BEDROOM RENOVATION OPPORTUNITY

Key Feature 2

SITUATED IN THE SOUGHT-AFTER AREA OF HELENSBURGH

Key Feature 3

IDEAL FOR DEVELOPERS, INVESTORS OR AMBITIOUS RENOVATORS

* Generally speaking, Guide Prices are provided as an indication of each seller’s minimum expectation, i.e. ‘The Reserve’. They are not necessarily figures which a property will sell for and may change at any time before the auction. Virtually every property will be offered subject to a Reserve (a figure below which the Auctioneer cannot sell the property during the auction), which we expect will be set within the Guide Range or no more than 10% above a single figure Guide.