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Guide Price£33,000

Auction: Wednesday 21 October 2026

Clachan, Tarbert, PA29

Land size
0.82 acres

Key Features

  • Auction Date: October 21st
  • Approx. 0.818-acre elevated plot
  • Planning Permission in Principle granted (Ref: 20/01962/PP)
  • Opportunity to build a bespoke detached home
  • Attractive countryside location on the fringe of Clachan
  • Beautiful views across the surrounding rural landscape
  • Mains water understood to be available nearby
  • Electricity and telephony/broadband services believed to be available in the vicinity
  • Includes a protected monument site within the overall plot area
  • Peaceful yet accessible location within easy reach of Tarbert

Description

An exciting opportunity to acquire an attractive elevated building plot extending to approximately 0.818 acres, situated on the fringe of the picturesque hamlet of Clachan in North Kintyre. Benefiting from Planning Permission in Principle for the erection of a single dwellinghouse, the site presents a rare chance to create a bespoke family home in a highly desirable rural setting.

The plot enjoys an enviable position surrounded by beautiful countryside, offering peace, privacy and a stunning natural backdrop. The generous site provides ample scope for a thoughtfully designed home that takes full advantage of the elevated setting and the area's outstanding scenery. A protected monument site is included within the overall landholding, adding historical interest and character to this unique opportunity.

Mains water is understood to be available from the nearby A83, while electricity and telephony/broadband services are believed to be accessible in the surrounding area, subject to the necessary enquiries and connections.

Situated on the edge of the charming hamlet of Clachan, the property benefits from an idyllic rural environment whilst remaining conveniently close to Tarbert, where a wide range of amenities can be found including shops, cafés, restaurants, marina facilities and local services. The surrounding area is renowned for its spectacular coastal scenery, rich heritage and abundance of outdoor pursuits, making this an exceptional location for those seeking a countryside lifestyle.

This is a fantastic opportunity for self-builders, developers or purchasers seeking to create a dream home in one of Argyll's most scenic and sought-after locations.

Plot at Balinakill, Clachan, Tarbert, PA29 6XL.

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Buyers should review the legal pack with their solicitor and ensure they do their own due diligence before deciding to purchase.

All property offered at auction is under an unconditional contract, requiring the successful buyer to pay a 10% non-refundable deposit and complete within the terms of the contract, which will normally be 14 or 28 days. For these reasons, it is suitable for cash buyers only.

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Date Posted
2026-10-12

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Rights & Restrictions

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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

80 Mbps

Superfast

Suitable for

  • HD streaming
  • Video calls
  • Web & social

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good LimitedO2 Limited NoneThree Good NoneVodafone None 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

  • Clachan Primary School274 metres
    Pupils
    11
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Rhunahaorine Primary School6.3 miles
    Pupils
    13
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Gigha Primary School8.6 miles
    Pupils
    10
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Tarbert Academy9.7 miles
    Pupils
    106
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Pirnmill Primary School9.8 miles
    Pupils
    8
    Type
    Non-denominational

Secondary

  • Tarbert Academy9.7 miles
    Pupils
    120
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Lochgilphead High School20 miles
    Pupils
    408
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Rothesay Academy20 miles
    Pupils
    277
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Arran High School22 miles
    Pupils
    242
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Campbeltown Grammar School23 miles
    Pupils
    380
    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

Co-op Tarbert, Tarbert, Argyll & Bute9.8 miles
Morrisons Daily Ardrishaig Chalmers Street, Ardrishaig19 miles
Co-op Isle of Arran, Brodick20 miles

GP surgery

Tarbert Medical Practice9.7 miles

Pharmacy

Tarbert Pharmacy Ltd9.8 miles

Walking trail

C303(a) - Cloanaig to Clachan (Kintyre Way)159 metres

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

Largs Rail Station27 miles

Nearest bus stop

Bus Shelter266 metres

Typical drive times

Dunoon1 hr 26 min · 42 miles
Rothesay1 hr 34 min · 42 miles
Campbeltown36 min · 27 miles
Glasgow (city)2 hr 34 min · 113 miles
Ceann Loch Gilb34 min · 24 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

SEPA open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.

Rivers and the sea

On SEPA's flood maps

Surface water

Mapped risk

Not at the pin: mapped about 10 metres away.

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.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

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