Barlocco Island, positioned among the many Isles of Fleet in Fleet Bay, is on the market. But it’s possible you’ll not be capable of construct your dream dwelling there.

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Barlocco Island, positioned among the many Isles of Fleet in Fleet Bay, is on the market. But it’s possible you’ll not be capable of construct your dream dwelling there.

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If you have at all times imagined settling down on a tiny, non-public island off the coast of Scotland, now’s your probability.

The picturesque Barlocco Island is positioned among the many Isles of Fleet in Fleet Bay, about 75 miles south of Glasgow. And it’s for sale.

Make a proposal over $186,000, and the “stunning location with outstanding views” could possibly be yours.

The 25-acre tract is barely accessible by boat or, at low tide, on foot or by way of tractor or quad bike. There aren’t any dwellings on the island, and there’s a flood pond that gives water for livestock and wildlife.

But purchaser beware: If you are seeking to construct your dream dwelling there, assume once more.

Barlocco Island is positioned inside the Borgue Coast Site of Special Scientific Interest, a designation given to protected natural areas within the United Kingdom. That may make any improvement a problem.

David Corrie, a companion at the true property agency Galbraith, which is itemizing Barlocco Island, instructed NPR by way of e mail that the agency does not know if you happen to can construct on the island. He mentioned there aren’t any water mains or electrical energy there, both.

A brochure for Barlocco Island says any “planning opportunities should be investigated by the buyer directly with the local planning authority.”

Despite that, Corrie mentioned the true property agency has already obtained a number of provides for the island and that it could proceed to promote Barlocco Island till the potential patrons had time to ask questions, view the island in the event that they selected to and rent an lawyer to make a proper provide.