Dreaming of owning a private island? Scottland's Barlocco Island, listed at just £150,000 (or about $187,000), offers 25 acres of natural beauty. There's a catch—it's only accessible by boat or foot at low tide. Scottland realestateagent
The isle, which is six miles from the nearest town and about two hours south of Glasgow, is also located in the Borgue coast Site of Special Scientific Interest,. Because the British government has deemed the island noteworthy for its fauna, flora, or geology, development opportunities are limited. Any dwelling, for example, would reportedly need an off-the-grid power source, such as solar panels.
Barlocco Island may not be a place to settle, but it still has plenty to offer—especially for anyone who appreciates natural beauty. Its southwestern locale is noted for its coastline, forests, and low population density. You shouldn’t have to worry about anyone or anything getting in the way of your view.
“The area has nearly 100 miles of south-facing coastline and has been renowned for centuries as a place of unique landscape and natural light, a feature which attracted many artists to the area in the 19th and 20th centuries,” the agent overseeing the sale, David Corrie, told theThere has been real interest in property, according to the realtor. Galbraith has heard from 50 parties, according to the newpaper, some as far away as the U.S.
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