A private kingdom in the middle of the water.. A Scottish island is offered for sale at an unexpected price
If you have dreamed all your life of living on an island, you are steps away from achieving your dream, which is Barloco Island off the southern coast of Scotland, and it is for sale at a price of more than 150 thousand pounds sterling, equivalent to 190 thousand dollars.
And according to what was published by “cnn”, real estate agent Aaron Edgar of the Galbraith Group, who is overseeing the sale process, said in a statement, “There is still a very romantic feeling associated with owning your very own Scottish island, where you can escape from the hustle and bustle of life.” daily and enjoy some peace and quiet with the most beautiful surrounding scenery.
The nearest city is about six miles away, and it takes about an hour to reach the nearest train station by bus from the city, while London and Edinburgh are more than 350 and 100 miles away, respectively.
With lush green lawns and rocky outcrops extending into the sea, the island covers an area of ​​about 25 acres, but there are no buildings on it, just an artificial pond to prevent flooding that provides water for livestock and wildlife during the winter months.
According to the statement, no one has ever applied for permission to build on the island, so it will be the responsibility of the buyer to check the possibilities of developing the island with the local authority, and the island can be reached by boat, on foot or on a quad bike at low Extension.
It is also possible to enjoy recreational activities on the island, such as strolling on its pebbly beach, ideal for exploring and hiking the island, and practicing water sports in its cold waters.
The island has a Site of Special Scientific Interest which is an area of ​​the United Kingdom defined as being of special interest because of the rare species of animals or plants it contains - a haven for various species of wildlife, including black gulls, and rare plants such as sea tulips and lavender. Fragrant orchids.
Edgar expects this "miniature kingdom" to get a lot of interest, and says: "We have seen strong demand from local and international parties to own entire private islands."
International News Agency Rudaw24
