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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Map Location
Property details
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- Date Posted
- 2026-10-12
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
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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
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
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
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
Surface water
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.
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