Buy yourself an estate in paradise

By Leah Simpson
Posted: 2009/07/01

WOULD-BE lairds can land their own mini estate right now.

The 240-acre Oakfield Estate on the western bank of the Crinan Canal, near Lochgilphead, is for sale.

Selling through agents Rettie, it is on at offers over £1.02million although also available as three lots.

Previously known as Auchendarroch, the estate has 19 varieties of magnolia trees.

Chris Hall, director of rural sales at Rettie, said: "Much of the estate infrastructure remains, in addition to the woodlands and landscape - including a former private hydro-electric scheme, stone bridges and a walled garden.

The individual lots offer purchasers the chance of an enviable way of life for the price of a comfortable city centre home and in the current economic climate this may well have extra appeal for many."

Information:

0131 624 4074; www.rettie.co.uk