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Derelict Cold War base goes to auction

A two-storey anti-aircraft site near Inverkip goes to auction with a £55,000 guide price, offering a rare chance to reimagine a Cold War relic.

August 8, 2025 at 05:16 AM
blur Derelict Cold War anti-aircraft base near Greenock goes on sale

An abandoned Cold War anti-aircraft base near Inverkip, five miles south of Greenock, goes to auction with a guide price of £55,000.

Derelict Cold War anti-aircraft base near Greenock goes on sale

The site is a two-storey building erected around 1950 near the village of Inverkip, five miles south of Greenock. It served as an anti-aircraft facility for about 15 years before the Royal Navy took over in the 1960s and used it as a training site until the mid-1970s.

Auctioneers describe the property as a

Key Takeaways

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Low guide price invites bold redevelopment ideas
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Site carries Cold War history that could attract heritage buyers
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Planning, safety, and environmental checks will shape viability
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Local economy and community input will influence the project
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Auction tests the market for unusual properties in Scotland
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Converting a military outpost into a home poses unique challenges

"a unique development opportunity"

Auction description of the site

"The two-storey structure was built about 1950 near Inverkip"

Historical detail

"could be turned into a home"

Potential outcome

"Bidders will be expected to stump up at least £55,000"

Financial threshold

This sale highlights a growing trend of reviving small military sites in Scotland. A low starting bid can attract imaginative bids, but the practical hurdles are steep: structural integrity, environmental concerns, and planning rules.

Beyond price, decisions about preservation versus transformation reveal how communities balance memory with housing needs. The outcome will hinge on what a buyer can accomplish within local planning and budget constraints.

Highlights

  • Cold War relic with a future address
  • Bold bets behind quiet auctions
  • A tiny price tag big restoration questions
  • From radar room to living room the future hinges on planning

History and housing meet on a quiet Scottish hillside.

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