Land West Of Bracadale, Isle Of Ulva, Isle of Mull, Argyll and Bute, PA73
- Land size
- 0.23 acres
Key Features
- Picturesque island location
- Planning permission in principle for single dwelling
- Far reaching island views
- Short walk from breath-taking coastline, beaches and sea fishing
- Private, rural location
- Rare opportunity to acquire land on this magical island
Description
A rare opportunity to acquire a prime development plot, located on the picturesque Isle of Ulva, a community owned island located off the west coast of the Isle of Mull.
Situated in an idyllic, rural island setting and benefiting from panoramic coastal views across Ulva Sound and the Isle of Mull, The Land West of Bracadale offers buyers an opportunity to acquire a prime residential development plot, a rare opportunity to acquire land in a much sought-after island location.
Ulva is a community owned island which was acquired in 2018 with support from the Scottish Land Fund, the Macquarie Group, a crowd-funding appeal and local fundraising. The island passed into community ownership using the provisions of Scotland’s Community Right to Buy legislation with the objective of securing the social and economic development of the island for the benefit of the present and future generations. Repopulation has an important part to play and having completed renovation of all the existing houses, the community owners are now offering for sale a selections of plots to enable construction of a new build owner-occupied housing to complement this unique and close-knit island community. The proceeds from plot sales will be used to support additional community housing and infrastructure projects on Ulva. The Land West of Bracadale is accessed by a shared private track, winding across the island to the plot boundary.
The land extends to an area of approximately 0.23 acres (0.09 hectares), a generous size, giving scope for the development of a truly spectacular family home.
Planning permission in principle was granted on 24th August 2022 under planning reference 22/01341/PPP. Further details are available from the sole selling agent.
The Isle of Ulva is one of the finest islands in Scotland, offering a truly unique combination of peace and privacy whilst being easily accessible by boat from the nearby Isle of Mull. The island extends to approximately 4,583 acres (1,854 ha). It is approximately 7.5 miles long and 2.5 miles wide.
From sea level the island rises to 313m (1027ft) at the summit of Beinn Chreagach. Originally the principal residence, Ulva House, is a fine grade B listed property built in the neo-classical revival style. It benefits from generous and attractive accommodation and was constructed in 1950 to replace an earlier dwelling destroyed by fire.
The island also includes a Telford designed church, a small restaurant, hostel and a small number of tenanted properties. The west coast of Scotland is renowned for its sailing and a new pontoon is located in the Sound of Ulva, ideal for those wanting to spend time on the water.
Mains electricity is close by for connection. It is assumed that private water and drainage will be installed at the site as part of the build process.
Please note, plans are in hand to renew the island’s water distribution infrastructure. However, it is believed that the private water supply is practical at this plot and the necessary wayleaves will be granted to provide access to water from the higher adjacent ground.
The Isle of Ulva is one of the finest islands in Scotland, offering a truly unique combination of peace and privacy whilst being easily accessible by boat from the nearby Isle of Mull. The island extends to approximately 4,583 acres (1,854 ha). It is approximately 7.5 miles long and 2.5 miles wide.
At Ulva Ferry, follow the directions for car parking and walk down to the passenger ferry. Once on Ulva, follow the local pathways to the plot, as marked on the pathway plan.
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Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- TBC
- Date Posted
- 2026-01-29
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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Rights & Restrictions
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Property Features
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- Parking
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Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
16 Mbps
Standard (10-30 Mbps)
Suitable for
- Web & social
- Music streaming
- Standard video calls
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
- Ulva Primary School0.9 miles
- Pupils
- 9
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Dervaig Primary School7.5 miles
- Pupils
- 15
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Salen Primary School8.9 miles
- Pupils
- 32
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Salen Primary Gaelic Unit8.9 miles
- Pupils
- 32
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Tobermory High School11 miles
- Pupils
- 73
- Type
- Non-denominational
Secondary
- Tobermory High School11 miles
- Pupils
- 151
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Oban High School27 miles
- Pupils
- 1,009
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Ardnamurchan High School27 miles
- Pupils
- 126
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Tiree High School29 miles
- Pupils
- 37
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Mallaig High School38 miles
- Pupils
- 101
- 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.
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Getting Around
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Typical drive times
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Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
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- 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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