Gariehill Smallholding, Glenmachrie, Port Ellen, Isle Of Islay, PA42

An exciting opportunity to embrace an island lifestyle with this 32 acre smallholding, located midway between Bowmore and Port Ellen on the magical Isle of Islay.

Gariehill Smallholding offers a unique and rare opportunity to purchase farmland with accompanying Planning Permission in Principle for a dwelling house, offering a full country lifestyle on the magical island of Islay. The property is a haven for wildlife, with Golden Eagles and White-tailed Eagles gliding overhead, and Hen Harriers and Buzzards amongst the many other species of birdlife on show. In addition, Red deer and Roe deer graze the hillside.

Gariehill lies on an enviable elevated position, with the smallholding stretching to approximately 32 acres, offering a mix of native heather and rough grazing which can easily be improved into grassland. The Smallholding of Gariehill lies midway between Port Ellen (four miles south) where you will find shops, hotels, Playing Fields offering a variety of sports, restaurants, primary school and notably the southern ferry port on Islay and Bowmore (the island's capital) lies six miles north offering a wide variety of shops, Islay High School, hotels, restaurants, hospital along with Islay's Community owned swimming pool with attached leisure facility and superb gymnasium.

Gariehill enjoys outstanding panoramic views over Glenmachrie Farm, Machrie Hotel and Golf Course, Lochindaal and Laggan Bay, stretching westwards over the Atlantic Ocean encompassing far-reaching views of the Irish coastline. Eastwards, the views stretch to Sgorr Bhogachain, a small but distinctive steep pointy hill, located halfway between Glenmachrie and Kildalton. The 'Big Strand', a seven mile stretch of sandy beach backed by dunes is also located close by. On Islay, the utterly fabulous sunrises/sunsets and breathtaking nights often offering Aurora Borealis displays have been well documented and remain the highlight of everyone having experienced them.

Islay Airport is just a short drive away, with flights twice a day to Glasgow and beyond. For more information on Islay from it's people, world famous distilleries, history, things to do and it's heritage go to

Planning Permission in Principle has been granted for a single residential dwelling, details of which can be found on reference 23/01895/PPP.

Garriehill Smallholding is located just four miles north of Port Ellen and six miles south of Bowmore, lying approximately 1km south of Islay Airport with direct access from the A846.

Port Ellen is the principal fishing port and ferry terminal on the island with pontoons available for yachts. The other terminal is 18 miles away at Port Askaig. Port Ellen offers shopping facilities, hotels, restaurants, Post Office, Doctor’s surgery, playing fields and a primary school.

The world famous, challenging golf links at Machrie are close by, as is the island’s small airport operating daily flights to Glasgow. Islay is the southernmost island of the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. Known as “The Queen of the Hebrides”, it lies in Argyll just south-west of Jura and around 40 kilometres north of the Northern Irish coast. The island’s capital is Bowmore where there is the distinctive round Kilarrow Parish Church and a distillery.

Bowmore has a charming small village character and with plenty of amenities for the locals and visitors alike. It is in Bowmore pupils complete their Secondary studies at Islay High School whilst the village itself offers a good variety of shops, hotels and restaurants, two banks, Post Office, swimming pool with fitness centre, primary school and the island’s primary Gaelic unit.

We are informed that services are located close by for connection.

If arriving at Port Ellen, take the A846 signposted for Bowmore. The land is located on the right-hand side after approximately four miles.

If arriving on Islay at Port Askaig take the A846 signposted towards Port Ellen and Bowmore. Continue through the village of Bowmore, following signs for Port Ellen. The land is located on the left-hand side after approximately six miles. Parking is available on the access track serving the smallholding.

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