"ELEVATED BUILDING PLOT
The sale offers an excellent opportunity, to purchase an elevated building plot, situated a short walk from Laig Bay and the famous Singing Sands, in the desirable township of Cleadale, on the Isle of Eigg. Enjoying views towards the Isle of Rum and Outer Hebrides, the plot extends to around 0.23 acres, and benefits from Planning Permission in Principle, for the erection of a house.
Location
The plot is located in Cleadale, around 4.5 miles from the main pier. The Island of Eigg, known as the jewel in the Hebridean crown for its outstanding beauty, is one of the small Isles comprising Eigg, Muck, Rum and Canna, and is the closest to the mainland of Scotland.
The island was bought in 1997 by the Isle of Eigg Heritage Trust, a partnership between the residents of Eigg, the Highland Council, and the Scottish Wildlife Trust at the time. It has an active community and is served by both a seasonal ferry from Arisaig, and a new regular car ferry from Mallaig. Facilities have been added near the Pier and comprise a tearoom community hall, craft shop, and well stocked general store. The island also benefits from a doctor s surgery, nursery primary school and council day care centre. The island itself, with its distinctive Sgurr Ridge, is dotted with sandy beaches and is a haven for wildlife, while the surrounding waters harbour seals, porpoises and dolphins.
Planning Permission
Planning Permission in Principle was granted on 21st Oct 2022 Ref 22 03927 PIP for the erection of a house. Copies of this Planning Permission, and approved site plans, are available on the Highland Council website or on request with the selling agent.
Services
It will be the purchaser s responsibility to connect to the services. Electricity is located close by, with water being private, and drainage to a septic tank to be installed by the successful purchasers.
Travel Directions
Travel from the ferry terminal on the Cleadale road for 3 miles, and at the Y junction, follow the road to the left hand side. At the next Y junction, follow the road to the right. The plot is located on the left hand side, before the property, Cnoc Mhor."