Land for sale

Caolis, Isle Of Tiree PA77

Desirable decrofted building plot with spectacular sea views


The subject for sale offers an exciting opportunity to purchase an idyllic, level building plot, located in Caolis in the midst of spectacular scenery with panoramic sea views, sweeping over the harbour to the surrounding countryside. Situated between Milton Harbour and Loch an Duin on the north-easter edge of Tiree, with the backdrop of Dun Mor a'Choalais, the plot benefits from Full Planning Permission for a detached five bedroom dwellinghouse, boathouse with potential to create one further bedroom, and walled garden, plus installation of a septic tank and soakaway, and extends to around 0.3 acres. Full architect-designed drawings by Award Winning firm Denizen Works, who have a long history of superb projects on Tiree, are included in the sale should the purchaser wish. The Harbour Master at Milton has agreed use of a mooring, trailer launch and storage, from the natural slipway in the bay at the front of the plot. It should be noted that the ground to the front of the plot has a non-development clause meaning nothing can be built on the land, however it is to be used for access to the plot and its services.

Caolis is located around 5 minutes drive from Tiree Lodge Hotel, and around 10 minutes drive to the main town of Scarinish, which offers amenities such as the Co-op, post office, bank, hotel and ferry. The Isle of Tiree is the most westerly of the Inner Hebrides, relatively small and very flat with only three small hills and no woodland, the island is approximately 12 miles long by 3 miles wide. Known as the 'Sunshine Isle', Tiree benefits from the warm Gulf Stream and enjoys a mild climate with some of the highest levels of sunshine in the British Isles. Famed for it's beautiful beaches, the island is host to the annual Tiree Wave Classic which attracts some of the worlds best surfers, and the ever-popular Tiree Music Festival, which attracts tourists in abundance. There is both primary and secondary education on the island, shops including two grocery stores and a doctors' surgery, bank, garage and veterinary surgery. The journey from Oban takes around 3.5 hours by boat, with regular flights available from Glasgow and Connel airports taking approximately one hour.

Planning Permission

Full Planning Permission was granted on 21st February 2024 (Ref: 23/02091/pp) for the erection of a detached dwellinghouse, boathouse and walled garden, and installation of a septic tank and soakaway. Copies of this Planning Permission and approved plans are available on the Argyll & Bute Council website using the above reference, or on request with the selling agent. Should the successful purchaser wish to amend the plans, they can do so by approaching the planning department as there are separate accesses for two houses on the plot. The Boathouse also has space for a self-contained living are (for holiday letting accommodation), should the purchaser wish to investigate this further with the planning department.

Services

Electricity is already on site whilst mains water is available for connection nearby. Waste drainage will be to a sewage treatment plant (septic tank and soakaway) to be installed by the purchasers. Part of the Scotland R100 Superfast Broadband Plan for 2028.

Travel Directions

From Gott pier, proceed along Pier Road for half a mile, turning right at the junction on to the B8068 road. Continue on this road for just over half a mile, turning right at the junction where signposted Caoles (where the pink house is). Remain on this road for 3.5 miles, past Salum and Ruaig until you arrive in Caoles. Take the first right after arriving in Caoles down to Milton and follow the road until you see the harbour, turn right and the plot is located between the first and second properties on the right.