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Development Plots (Plot 3), Plot 3, Clachan Seil, Oban, Argyll and Bute, PA34

Land size
0.37 acres

Description

Development Plot
Clachan Seil, Oban, PA34 4RH

Plot 3 - Offers Over £90,000

A fantastic opportunity to acquire a development plot with Planning Permission for a detached dwellinghouse, enjoying outstanding views across Seil Sound towards Clachan Seil and the Argyll coastline.

Clachan Seil 1 mile; Oban 12 miles; Glasgow 110 miles; Glasgow Airport 99 miles; Edinburgh Airport 127 miles (all distances are approximate)

· An excellent residential development with Planning Permission in principle for a dwellinghouse, located in a prime rural setting.
· Views across Seil Sound
· In total extending to approximately 0.152 Hectares (0.37 acres)
· Planning Information Pack available

LOCATION
The plot occupies a prime rural position on the north side of Seil Sound, opposite the village of Clachan Seil and within sight of Clachan Bridge. Forming part of the grazing lands of Clachan Farm and adjoining fields of Achnasoul Farm, they enjoy an attractive open outlook across Seil Sound towards Clachan Seil and the surrounding coastline.

The surrounding landscape is a key element of the property's appeal. To the east, Raira Forest stretches along the hillside, while to the north the outlook extends across the wooded hill ground and grazing lands of Clachan Farm. Ardmaddy Estate lies to the south and is visible from the plot, adding further interest and variety to the outlook.

The Isle of Seil offers a range of local amenities, including two public houses, most notably the renowned Tigh an Truish beside Clachan Bridge. A well-regarded food destination, it also features an adjoining butchery and deli offering excellent local produce. The pub serves as an important community hub, hosting live music, folk sessions and singers' nights that reflect the area's rich Highland and ceilidh traditions in a relaxed and welcoming community setting. Additional amenities include Balvicar Stores and Post Office, a nine-hole golf course, boatyard, moorings, Balvicar Medical Practice, the Kirk at Kilbrandon, the island hall, a local museum and an active local community further add to the area's character and appeal. Primary education is available at Easdale Primary School, with secondary education provided at Oban High School.

One of the renowned Slate Islands, Seil is connected to the mainland by the iconic Clachan Bridge, often referred to as the "Bridge over the Atlantic". Nearby Ellenabeich and Easdale provide a fascinating insight into the area's slate-mining heritage, and the Scottish Slate Islands Heritage Centre offers further attractions for both residents and visitors while Local ferry services provide convenient access to the nearby islands of Luing and Easdale.

The gardens at Ardmaddy Estate are another notable local feature, and seasonal produce from the estate is often available through Balvicar Stores.

Approximately 12 miles to the north, the bustling harbour town of Oban, widely regarded as the "Gateway to the Isles", offers an extensive range of amenities including supermarkets, independent shops, cafes' restaurants, leisure facilities, a hospital, medical practices, banks, and a wide variety of professional services. Oban also provides excellent transport links, with regular rail and bus services to Glasgow and beyond, together with ferry connections to many of Scotland's Inner and Outer Hebridean islands.

For those travelling further afield, Glasgow Airport, approximately 99 miles away, offers a wide range of domestic and international flights daily.

Lochgilphead lies approximately 32 miles to the south, near the head of Loch Gilp and the picturesque Crinan Canal. The town serves as an important centre for Mid Argyll, with local ferry services available to Arran, Bute, Jura and Islay.

The Isle of Seil and the surrounding area offer an exceptional quality of life, combining rich heritage with outstanding natural beauty. The spectacular coastal scenery and sheltered waters attract an abundance of wildlife, including seals, otters and a variety of seabirds, while outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy sailing, kayaking, fishing, walking & cycling in some of Scotland's finest west coast scenery. Nearby attractions include boat trips through the Gulf of Corryvreckan, the islands of Easdale and Luing, and easy access to the wider landscapes and islands communities od Argyll's celebrated coastline.

DESCRIPTION
Plot 3 extends to 0.152 ha (0.37 ac).

Access is taken via an aggregate-surfaced, gated private track from the B844, the principal road serving the Isle of Seil. Plot 3 is to the west of the track.

Principal services, namely mains electricity and water, are available to the plot. Private drainage via septic tank will be required at this location.

Planning permission has been granted for a dwellinghouse. Detailed information can be found on the Argyll and Bute Council's Planning Portal under reference: 24/02140/PP (Erection of 3 dwellinghouses, installation of private drainage systems and formation of access).

The land associated with the plot has been clearly pegged out onsite.

VIEWING
Strictly by prior agreement with the selling agents who should be contacted in advance to advise on access arrangements.

OFFERS
Offers in Scottish Legal Form should be submitted to the Selling Agents at their Perth office. Parties are asked to satisfy themselves that they fully understand the implication of offering under Scottish Law. The sellers reserve the right not to accept any offer.

FINANCIAL GUARANTEE/ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS
Any offer by prospective purchaser(s), regardless of where they are ordinarily resident and regardless whether on a cash or subject to loan finance basis, must be accompanied by a financial reference from a bank/funding source that is acceptable to the sellers. Prospective purchasers will also be required to produce identification sufficient to satisfy anti money laundering regulations and checks against the intended purchaser or nominee together with other documentation that may be required, from time to time, in order to support any conditional offers submitted to the seller. Bidwells LLP accepts no liability of any type arising from your delay or other lack of co-operation in this regard. Failure to provide the requisite AML documentation with offers may result in them not being considered at the closing date or being superseded by an offer which is. Settlement may also be delayed or aborted due to non-compliance with requests for information or failure to deliver adequate information within the requisite timeframes. We may hold your name of our database unless you instruct us otherwise.

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Tenure
Freehold
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Date Posted
2026-09-22

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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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

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good NoneO2 Limited NoneThree Good NoneVodafone Good None

Predicted 4G and 5G signal; 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 School2.6 miles
    Pupils
    31
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Kilninver Primary School3 miles
    Pupils
    22
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Rockfield Gaelic Unit7.5 miles
    Pupils
    50
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • St Columba's Primary School7.5 miles
    Pupils
    172
    Type
    Roman Catholic
  • Rockfield Primary School7.5 miles
    Pupils
    236
    Type
    Non-denominational

Secondary

  • Oban High School7.8 miles
    Pupils
    1,009
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Lochgilphead High School20 miles
    Pupils
    408
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Ardnamurchan High School27 miles
    Pupils
    126
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Tobermory High School29 miles
    Pupils
    151
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Tarbert Academy32 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

Aldi Oban, Oban7.8 miles
M&S Foodhall Oban, Oban7.8 miles
Tesco Oban Superstore, Oban7.9 miles

GP surgery

Easdale Medical Practice0.8 miles

Pharmacy

Easdale Medical Practice0.8 miles

Walking trail

C187 - Clachan-Seil to Clachan bridge353 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Oban Rail Station8 miles

Nearest bus stop

Cnoc-achalltuinn666 metres

Typical drive times

Oban17 min · 12 miles
Tobermory1 hr 34 min · 43 miles
Inbhir Aora1 hr 11 min · 49 miles
Ceann Loch Gilb44 min · 32 miles
Stirling (city)2 hr 24 min · 99 miles

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

Not shown on SEPA's flood mapsLower risk

Surface water

No mapped surface water riskLower risk

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

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