Isle of Coll, Argyll and Bute, PA78

Caolas is situated on a spectacular coastal setting on the Isle of Coll on Crossapol Bay. The property includes shore frontage, outstanding views and is accessed via a private track and along a spectacular beach. Caolas was constructed in 2017 and is of timber-frame and block construction beneath a pitched slate roof. The energy efficient property sits close to the shore and has fabulous views from most of the rooms towards the Tresnish Islands and Mull. Each of the reception rooms are spacious and well-proportioned benefiting from natural light. With double glazing, the accommodation is laid out in full on the adjacent
floorplan.

Surrounding the house, is a large garden laid to lawn. There is also a patio area to the front. Beyond the gardens there is some rough grazing going down to the shoreline. The stunning Crossapol beach, the largest on the island, is a short walk away.

Caolas is located in a private setting at the southeastern end of the Isle of Coll. The island forms part of the Inner Hebrides and sits about 6 miles of the Isle of Mull in the Atlantic. The island is about 13 miles long by 3 miles wide with a population of approximately 160 residents. Coll is blessed with some of the longest sunshine hours recorded in the UK. The winters are followed by wonderful starry nights. With no street lights and its Geographical isolation, it is in fact the first official “Dark Sky Island in Scotland, and one of only two in the UK. Aringour village is the main settlement on the islands and is about 8 miles to the northeast. It provides for local amenities including a village shop, hotel/ pub, café, community centre and bunkhouse, children's play park, distillery (gin), post office, petrol station, primary school library, EV charging point (at community centre) and medical practice. Tescos click and collect service (brough by ferry from Oban) and postal deliveries, including Amazon, are
brought to the top of the entrance track. The island is very accessible throughout the year with a Caledonian MacBrayne car ferry service from Oban 5 days per week during the winter timetable and 7 days per week during the summer timetable. The ferry takes about 2 hours 40 mins and on a Wednesday during the summer, the timetable allows for islanders on Coll to be able to do a daytrip to neighbouring Tiree. Alternatively, you can fly to Coll from Connel Airport 3 days per week throughout the year with Hebridean airlines with a flight time of 30 minutes. Moorings for private boat charters are available in Arinagour Bay and private aircraft can use Coll airport by prior arrangement with Connel Airport. Coll is fringed by over 30 stunning sandy beaches and much of the western side of the island is an RSPB reserve with a variety of birds including corncrake and hen harriers. There is also an abundance of wildlife seen from Caolas itself, including sighting of dolphins, basking sharks, minke whales, seals and otters from the shoreline. The majestic white-tailed eagles are often seen soaring above. The island offers plenty for the outdoor enthusiast with fishing, cycling, mountain biking, sailing, kayaking, whale watching, scuba diving all available on the doorstep. The island offers great local produce with its own reared lamb and plentiful seafood.