Balvicar, Argyll and Bute, PA34
Key Features
- Attractive residential building plot in the sought-after coastal village of Balvicar
- Planning Permission in Principle for the erection of a dwellinghouse
- Excellent opportunity to create a bespoke, architect-designed home
- Peaceful village setting on the scenic Isle of Seil
- Shore access and sheltered coastal waters nearby
- Ideally suited to sailing, kayaking, boating and other outdoor pursuits
- Potential to maximise natural light and the surrounding coastal scenery
- Suitable for use as a permanent residence or coastal retreat
- Conveniently located within easy reach of Oban and mainland amenities
- Water, electricity and private drainage connections available nearby, subject to confirmation and consent
Description
An excellent opportunity to acquire an attractive residential building plot in the sought-after coastal village of Balvicar, on the Isle of Seil, near Oban.
Situated in a peaceful and scenic island setting, the plot offers an appealing opportunity for those looking to create a bespoke home on the west coast of Scotland. The site benefits from Planning Permission in Principle, providing prospective purchasers with the basis to progress a self-build project, subject to obtaining the necessary detailed consents.
Balvicar is a highly desirable coastal village, well placed for those seeking a quieter island lifestyle while remaining within easy reach of Oban and the wider mainland. The area is particularly attractive to sailing and boating enthusiasts, with shore access nearby and sheltered waters well suited to yachts and small craft.
The plot offers an excellent opportunity to develop a bespoke dwellinghouse in an attractive coastal setting, with scope for purchasers to design a home suited to their own requirements and lifestyle.
The site benefits from:
Planning Permission in Principle for the erection of a dwellinghouse
Shore access nearby
A peaceful village setting on the Isle of Seil
Good access to Oban and mainland services
An attractive location for sailing, boating and wider west coast pursuits
The position of the plot offers the potential for an attractive build design which can make the most of the surrounding scenery, natural light and coastal setting.
This is an ideal opportunity for:
A permanent residence
A coastal retreat
A self-build project
A bespoke architect-designed home
A property suited to those with an interest in sailing, yachts and island living
Subject to obtaining the necessary detailed planning consent, purchasers will have flexibility in design to create a home tailored to their own requirements.
Balvicar and the wider Isle of Seil area offer a peaceful and attractive lifestyle, with a strong coastal character and access to beautiful west coast scenery. The nearby village of Ellenabeich, surrounding islands and coastline provide excellent opportunities for walking, boating and outdoor recreation.
The site is also within reach of Oban, which provides a wide range of essential amenities including shops, supermarkets, schools, restaurants, cafés, leisure facilities, ferry links and transport connections.
The Isle of Seil is ideally positioned to enjoy:
Shore access and sheltered coastal waters
Sailing, kayaking and boating opportunities
Scenic walking and cycling routes
Access to nearby islands and coastal villages
A relaxed island lifestyle within easy reach of Oban
Services
Water: Mains/private connection nearby
Drainage: Private septic tank/treatment plant, subject to consent
Electricity: Available nearby
Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the availability, capacity and cost of connecting to all services.
Viewing
Viewing is strictly by appointment through the selling agents.
Map Location
Property details
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- Date Posted
- 2026-07-16
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
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- Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
80 Mbps
Superfast
Suitable for
- HD streaming
- Video calls
- Web & social
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Easdale Primary School1.3 miles
- Pupils
- 31
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Kilninver Primary School4.7 miles
- Pupils
- 22
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Craignish Primary School8.1 miles
- Pupils
- 24
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Rockfield Gaelic Unit9.3 miles
- Pupils
- 50
- Type
- Non-denominational
- St Columba's Primary School9.3 miles
- Pupils
- 172
- Type
- Roman Catholic
Secondary
- Oban High School9.6 miles
- Pupils
- 1,009
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Lochgilphead High School19 miles
- Pupils
- 408
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Ardnamurchan High School28 miles
- Pupils
- 126
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Tobermory High School29 miles
- Pupils
- 151
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Tarbert Academy31 miles
- Pupils
- 120
- Type
- Non-denominational
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: planning activity, heritage and any flood history here are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Walking trail
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
From SEPA flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Surface water
The detail behind these bandings
The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.
- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
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The Old Bank, 6 Argyll Square, Oban, PA34 4AZ
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