CKD Galbraith Residential Property Scotland - Property for Sale Central Scotland

Eilean Mhic Coinnich (Mackenzie Island) is a small uninhabited island lying off the southern end of the Rhinns of Islay peninsula on the Inner Hebridean island of Islay, off Scotland’s West Coast. Islay is known as the ‘Queen of the Hebrides’ with spectacular scenery including golden beaches (one seven miles long situated near the airport), magnificent sea views as well as lush green pastures and heather covered hills. The island is lapped on its West Coast by the Atlantic Ocean and warm Gulf Stream giving it a surprisingly mild climate with very few frosts. Islay is one of the largest islands in the inner Hebrides and is abundant with wildlife including red deer, seals, otters, and a wide range of birdlife and flora.

There are excellent local amenities available on Islay. Portnahaven offers a good range of local amenities including a shop, pub and church whilst Bowmore (about 16 miles) has further local shopping. The island offers wonderful opportunities for a wide range of recreation and leisure pursuits including sailing, fishing, hill walking, mountain biking and pony trekking. The island is particularly famous for its whisky production with eight working distilleries including the world famous Lagavoulin, Laphroaig, Bowmore and Bruichladdich distilleries. In addition there is a highly regarded golf course and many superb ‘sporting’ opportunities.

Extending to about 42 acres, Mackenzie Island (Eilean Mhic Coinnich) sits about 200m off shore from the picturesque village of Portnahaven. The island enjoys breathtaking views over the Atlantic and North Channel whilst immediately to the south lies the larger island of Orsay with its famous Rinns lighthouse. The island is of particular interest to those with ornothological interests and is home to breeding Greylag Geese and Arctic Terns. The narrow channel between Mackenzie Island and Portnahaven is frequented by grey seals and otters as well as by other bird species including various divers and shags. The island has been designated as a Site of Special scientific Interest (SSSI) and Special Protection Area (SPA). In recent years the island has been used to graze cattle with access taken from a delightful sandy bay.

DIRECTIONS

From Glasgow, take the A82 up the west side of Loch Lomond turning onto the A83 at Tarbet. Continue on through both Inveraray and Lochgilphead towards Tarbert on Loch Fyne. The ferry port of Kennacraig is just five miles out of Tarbert. Please note that Kennacraig is simply a ferry terminal and not a town or village however it is clearly signposted from the main road. Ferries are operated by Caledonian MacBrayne (www.calmac.co.uk / +44 (0)1880 730253 (Kennacraig, Argyll) or +44 (0)1496 302209 (Port Ellen, Islay). The ferry crossing takes 2 hours and is operated twice a day in the summer.

From the ferry ports at either Port Askaig (north) or Port Ellen (south) take the A846 into Bridgend. At Bridgend, head west turning onto the A847 and continue southwards along the western shores of Loch Indaal towards Portnahaven. Mackenzie Island is located about 200m off shore from Portnahaven. (See site plan for further details).

It is also possible to fly to Islay from Glasgow with British Airways (www.britishairways.com).

SERVICES

LOCAL AUTHORITY

ENVIONMENTAL DESIGNATIONS

Mackenzie Island has been designated as a Site of special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a Special Protection Area which is a European level designation. As such, planning for a residential dwelling on site is unlikely to be granted planning permission.

VIEWING

The island may be viewed at any time provided the sole selling agents receive prior notification. The sellers or their agents take no responsibility with regard to the safety of parties viewing the property. Viewers will require to make their own arrangements regarding access to the property if required.

INTERNET WEBSITE

This property and other properties offered by CKD Galbraith can be viewed on our website at www.ckdgalbraith.co.uk as well as our affiliated websites www.rightmove.co.uk and www.primelocation.com.

Selling Agents / Local CKD Galbraith Office

CKD Galbraith

3 Main Street

Milngavie

Glasgow G66 6BJ

tel: 0141 9533070

fax: 01419533071

glasgow@ckdgalbraith.co.uk

1. These particulars are intended to give a fair and overall description of the property. If any points are relevant to your interest, please ask for further information, prior to viewing. Prospective purchasers are advised to seek their own professional advice.

2. Areas, measurements and distances are given as a guide. Photographs depict only certain parts of the property. Nothing within the particulars shall be deemed to be a statement as to the structural condition, nor the working order of services and appliances.

3. These particulars shall not be binding on our clients whether acted on or otherwise, unless the same is incorporated within a written document, signed by our clients or on their behalf, satisfying the requirements of Section 3 of The Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995.

A closing date may be fixed. Prospective purchasers who have notified their interest through lawyers to CKD Galbraith, in writing, will be advised of a closing date, unless the property has been sold previously.

The Seller will not be obliged to accept the highest, or indeed any offer and has the right to accept an offer at any time or withdraw the property from the market. The Seller will not be liable for any costs incurred by interested parties.

Formal offers in the acceptable Scottish form should be submitted, through a Scottish Lawyer, to CKD Galbraith, 3 Main Street, Milngavie, Glasgow, G62 6BJ.

The subjects are sold together with and subject to all existing rights of way, servitudes, wayleaves and others whether contained in the Title Deeds or otherwise, and purchasers will be deemed to have satisfied themselves in all respects thereof.

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