Sick of your neighbours? This stunning private island off the coast of Scotland could be yours for £500k
This unusual listing is bound to attract some keen buyers
NOT willing to splurge on a pricey house in London? Now you can buy your own private island.
Picturesque Crinan Harbour, located approximately 100 miles to the west of Glasgow can be purchased along with a cottage for just £500,000.
The 1,000 sq/ft home is nestled in the centre of the island, and includes three bedrooms, a bathroom, kitchen, living room and conservatory.
A quirky wooden outbuilding lies beside the house, which would be the perfect place to guests to kick back.
Facilities include a boathouse, slipway and a shower room.
The nine acre plot, which includes lush woodland and wild gardens is home to a wide variety of wildlife.
A short-cut from Firth of Clyde to the Western Isles can be accessed through the Crinan Canal, which was opened in 1801.
Andrew Perratt, head of Savills Residential in Scotland, explained: "Crinan Harbour is a really well known landmark as it is where the canal meets the sea.
";The canal was built by the Victorians as a shortcut and it cut trips by a day. It is next to the main harbour and is famous island because it is where people shelter.
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"In the past it was used by Glasgow puffer boats but these days it is more likely tourists in their yachts.
"It is a blank canvas for whoever buys it and I think it is a particularly good island because it is quite close to the mainland so you don't need to take a long boat trip.”
There’s no doubt that there’ll be keen interest in the unusual listing, which has been put on the market with Savills.
Prospective buyers could get their hands on the island for just £500,000, which is the equivalent to a small studio in London.
Savills representative Andrew Perratt said: "The island went on sale today and the phones have already been ringing.
"We are expecting international interest from the likes of American and the Far East from buyers looking for a holiday home.
"In my experience people who buy island are normally very busy people and it gives them a quiet retreat for weekends and holidays or retirement.
"What makes it attractive is its accessibility and the value - £500,000 doesn't get you much these days in London."