Tired of the hustle and bustle of your regular life? Looking to find some peace and serenity? Forget saving up to buy a house in suburbia. For the same amount of money, you could be the proud owner and resident of a private island in the Isle of Arran, Scotland. We’ve previously covered the perils of attempting to purchase a private island. The difference is that this particular plot of land, Pladda, comes already equipped with a five-bedroom house, walled garden, and picturesque lighthouse. The listing website discloses that the house is a bit of a fixer-up. But, you’d still manage to have a completely private retreat of roughly 28 acres on this small island. Plus, you’ll have an unparalleled connection with the flora and fauna as the island is an important breeding ground for a variety of migratory seabirds, with over 100 species recorded on Pladda island in the past. The seller is asking for offers starting at $423,000 so we recommend breaking out the checkbook now.
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Huckberry’s Essential Holiday Gift Guide
Unzip your coat and have some mulled wine on the house—you’ve arrived at your final gifting destination: The Holiday Gift Guide. It’s like your friendly neighborhood one-stop holiday shop, except instead of balsa wood ornaments, ours is packed with thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Future heirlooms, small-but-significant stocking stuffers, and gear for getting out there (or staying in)—are all right here. There’s no music playing in the background though, so you’ll just have to hum Bing Crosby while you click around instead.
