A PRIVATE island that comes with its own pub and links to a Scots rock legend has been snapped up by a mystery buyer for £2.5million. Sanda Island lies at the end of the Mull of Kintyre and was put on the market earlier this year.
8 Sanda Island has been snapped up for £2.5million 8 It was sold to a mystery buyer last week 8 It is located at the end of the Mull of Kintyre The incredible spot spans across 453.70 acres and reaches a high point of about 75ft above sea level.
And the mystery new owner is getting plenty for their money as it comes with a fascinating history . The island was once owned by Cream singer and bassist Jack Bruce who held the keys in his 60s heyday. And it was immortalised in the 1977 Christmas hit by Sir Paul McCartney and Wings.
READ MORE IN PROPERTY FIT FOR A KING 'Magical' Highland castle with 16 bedrooms and private islands up for sale GHOST TOWN GOING Scotland’s abandoned 'Chernobyl estate' finally set to be demolished It had been owned by millionaire Swiss businessman but estate agents Knight Frank brought it to market earlier this year. It offers an opportunity to keep the property either as their own private getaway, or extract some money through unique stays Tom Stewart-Moore head of rural agency for Scotland at Knight Frank They have now listed the island as sold after setting a closing date on August 20. No details on the new owner have been released.
Sanda has seven residential properties with four based at the northern end of the island.