Entire Scottish island on sale for £350k – less than the price of a London flat

The island is simply off the coast of Arran (Image: Knight Frank)

We all know that home costs in city areas dwarf these in additional distant areas.

However do you know you may get an entire island for lower than the value of a flat in London or Glasgow’s swanky West Finish?

Pladda Isles, which sits south of Arran on Scotland’s Atlantic Coast, is now on sale for £350,000, presenting a singular alternative to get on the property ladder and get away from the rat race.

The island spans 28 acres, with what brokers name an ‘intensive vary’ of buildings – though they may want some TLC.

It boasts its personal lighthouse – which was first lit within the 1790s – in addition to the previous lighthouse keeper’s home.

Though the property contains 5 decent-sized bedrooms, it’s fallen into disrepair after years empty and so will have to be renovated earlier than habitation.

Properties on the island embody a bothy with a kitchen (Image: Knight Frank)

A bothy, full with a double bed room and kitchen space, can be discovered on the island.

In addition to this, the brand new proprietor will get their very own 2.5 acre walled backyard, a helipad, and a stone jetty for boats to reach and depart from.

The brand new proprietor’s jetty/driveway (Image: Knight Frank)

Greater than buildings and facilities, nonetheless, this island is all about pure magnificence.

Views stretch throughout the Kintyre and the Ayrshire coasts from one facet, whilst you can spot Ailsa Craig from the opposite course. On a transparent day, you possibly can even see out to Northern Eire.

The previous lighthouse keeper’s home is spacious – however wants some work earlier than it’s liveable (Image: Knight Frank)

In response to information, the lighthouse on Pladda was automated in 1990. And whilst you received’t should man the viewing platform, it’s an important place to identify the area’s wildlife.

Agent Knight Frank claims that greater than 100 species of birds have been recorded on the location, from Arctic Terns to Turnstones and Shags.

The views are unimaginable (Image: Knight Frank)

Given the typical value of a flat in London at present sits at £428,181, this is able to be a savvy purchase for somebody who values a slower tempo of dwelling.

Even in close by Glasgow, costs have been rising so steeply that two-bedroom flats in some neighbourhoods can set you again upwards of £300,000.

Granted, you’ll must take a ship to get your self a takeaway espresso with this buy, however island dwelling means getting extra to your cash in a much more picturesque setting.

View the itemizing and enquire to view on the Knight Frank web site.