Island with a unique 'cave residence' and dolphins as neighbors, one of Scotland's last unspoiled private properties
In the heart of Scotland's picturesque Inner Hebrides, a 90-acre private island known as Insh is now available for sale, with offers starting from £500,000. Nestled off the west coast, near the smallest inhabited island, Easdale, this island offers a unique opportunity for nature enthusiasts and eco-conscious investors.
Accessible only by private boat or helicopter, Insh Island boasts a natural freshwater spring, sheltered coves, and wild coastal trails. Its rugged landscape is home to a rich biodiversity, with seals, dolphins, and various seabirds thriving in the surrounding Atlantic Ocean. The island's lack of light pollution also offers a rare opportunity to gaze at stars in total darkness.
The only building on the island is a 'cave house' located on the northwestern coastline. Prospective buyers interested in building or developing may be able to replace or modify this dwelling, but they will need to investigate the various permissions required, given the island's unique location and status.
Insh Island is marketed as suitable for sustainable and eco-friendly development, such as glamping sites, eco-lodges, a small-scale organic farm, or leisure and conservation projects. This implies zoning and land-use considerations oriented toward low-impact, environmentally conscious usage.
Digital Writer Lotte Brundle, who has previously worked as a sub-editor for The Times and The Sunday Times, and was known for her Paul Mescal coverage at The Fence, shares her excitement about Insh Island. She refers to it as 'too good an opportunity' for nature-loving investors.
For more information on Insh Island, visit Savills' website. It's important to note that prospective buyers will need to engage solicitors to investigate planning permissions due to the island’s location and status, especially if intending to develop beyond the existing structure.
Insh Island is part of the Slate Islands, and Lotte Brundle, who currently resides in noisy south London, previously called Kent home. Her journalism career began at The Fence.
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The new owner of Insh Island could envision a home-and-garden lifestyle amidst the natural beauty of the Scottish landscape, given the potential for sustainable development on the island. With its unique location and zoning tailored towards eco-friendly practices, this could be a perfect retreat for those seeking a lifestyle harmonious with nature.
As the island is only accessible via private boat or helicopter, the lucky purchaser would also enjoy the privacy and tranquility that comes with such seclusion, allowing for a peaceful and serene home-and-garden lifestyle.
