Island formerly home of Cream frontman on sale for offers north of £2.5m

An island formerly owned by a rock star is on the market for offers over £2.5 million.

Sanda Island, in Argyll and Bute, was once home to Jack Bruce, the Scottish frontman of legendary 1960s band Cream.

The impressive retreat boasts seven cottages and its own helipad.

Sanda is located in the North Channel, which separates Scotland from Northern Ireland. That means whoever takes over the breathtaking land will enjoy views of Antrim Hills, the Carskiey’s white beaches and the Isle of Arran from their new home.

The sale also includes the ownership of Sheep Island (which spans 31.72 acres) a n d Glunimore Island (4.41 acres) situated just to the north and north-east of Sanda.

Sanda comes in at more than 453 acres in total and its highest point is 23 metres above sea level.

The island has seven properties – four are based north of the island, while three are based close to the lighthouse.

Altogether, the island can accommodate up to 26 people.

The properties come with modern comforts including underfloor electric heating, double glazing and new shower rooms.

The cottage grounds also include an in-hand farm home to 55 blackfaced sheep.

The island is home to a variety of birds including puffins, storm petrels and razorbills.

The main access point to Sanda Island is from Campbeltown by boat, and has several facilities for those who need a short return to civilisation.

The Rightmove description reads: “The town has a wide range of services including several supermarkets, primary and secondary schooling, a leisure centre with a swimming pool and small cinema, the oldest in Scotland.

“It is also home to several whisky distilleries including Springbank.

“The town has a large marina with berths for visiting yachts, a chandlery, marine fuelling station and lifeboat station. “For the outdoor enthusiast, there is a wide range of opportunities. “This includes the internationally renowned Machrihanish golf course overlooking Machrihanish Bay.

“The Kintyre Way path stretches from Southend to Tarbet in the north, crisscrossing the peninsula for 89 miles.

“Campbeltown Airport has direct flights with Loganair to Glasgow Airport up to five times per week.

“During the summer, there is a ferry between Campbeltown and Ardrossan, southwest of Glasgow.

“A fast boat service known as the Kintyre Express operates between Campbeltown and Ballycastle four days per week from April to October.

“The service also travels on to Islay via Ballycastle.”

Sanda Island, in Argyll and Bute, has seven cottages.