Summary - Eilean Mor, Strontian, Acharacle, Highland, PH36 PH36 4HX
1 bed 1 bath Land
Private Hebridean island with huge natural scope and strict environmental protections.
Approximately 12.14 ha (c. 29.98 acres) of largely undeveloped island land
Located within Loch Sunart with extensive shoreline and scenic views
Part of Sunart SSSI and SAC — strong environmental protections apply
No planning permission; development likely constrained and requires consents
Accessible by boat and at low tide via a natural causeway; no formal access rights
No services connected; utilities would need full installation and cost planning
Excellent mobile signal but very slow broadband; remote-area logistics required
Price set at £275,000 — rare large-island opportunity with long-term potential
Eilean Mor is an uninhabited island of about 12.14 hectares (c. 29.98 acres) set within Loch Sunart, offering sweeping water views, extensive shoreline and seclusion close to the village of Strontian. The island is accessible by boat and at low tide by a natural causeway; there are no services connected and no buildings present. It would suit a buyer seeking a private natural retreat, wildlife sanctuary or long-term land investment rather than immediate development.
The site lies within the Sunart Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and Sunart Special Area of Conservation (SAC). These designations mean ecological protections apply and will significantly constrain what can be built or altered on the island; the listing confirms there is no existing planning permission. There are also no formal access rights from the mainland, so practical access and logistics should be carefully tested before purchase.
Practical utilities and connectivity are limited: there are no services on the island, broadband speeds are very slow, though mobile signal is reported as excellent. The surrounding waters support marine life and seabirds, making the island valuable for conservation, low-impact recreation or specialist tourism—but any development proposals would need to respect environmental designations and obtain the necessary consents.
This is a rare chance to acquire a large, scenic Hebridean island at the listed price. It will appeal to buyers who prioritise privacy, nature and long-term potential and who understand the regulatory, logistical and infrastructure restraints that accompany SSSI/SAC status and lack of planning permission.
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