The Boat House, Pier Road, Aultbea, Achnasheen, Highland, IV22 2JQ
Key Features
- Outstanding opportunity with potential for multiple uses
- AirBNB potential
- Stunning location over-looking Loch Ewe
- Freehold property
- Set in the stunning North West Highlands
- Secure storage or recreational use for boating and water sports or commercial use
- Former coastguard building
- Bid now! To avoid missing out
Description
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a former Coastguard building set on private plot, perched directly on the shores of Loch Ewe in the picturesque west coast, Highland village of Aultbea.
The property offers stunning lochside views and immediate access to the water, making it ideal for those seeking a secure base for boating, jet-skiing, or other marine activities, or for buyers with vision to redevelop the building (subject to planning) for residential or short term let use.
This unique site could also make an outstanding holiday let location, capitalising on the area's growing tourism appeal and breath-taking Highland scenery with a potentially exceptional income available with conversion to unique/ quirky AirBNB or short-term rental property.
Key Highlights
· Former Coastguard building
· Ideal lochside position with uninterrupted views over Loch Ewe
· Excellent potential for redevelopment or conversion, subject to consents
· Secure storage or recreational use for boating and water sports or commercial use
· Situated within the sought-after Ross-shire coastal region
· Freehold (Heritable) title - vacant possession
· Electricity, water and waste connected. Phone line in place for connection.
Location
The property lies on the west side of Pier Road in the charming village of Aultbea, overlooking Loch Ewe. The A832 provides easy links to the A835 and onwards to the A9 for Inverness and the wider Highlands.
Aultbea is a stunning, small, coastal fishing village in the North-West Highlands of Scotland. It is situated on the southeast shore of Loch Ewe, about 30 kilometres west of Ullapool.
Local amenities include Aultbea Stores, cafes, and small shops, while further services and larger supermarkets are available in Inverness. Rail services operate from Achnasheen Station, offering connections towards Inverness and the west coast.
Maclennan Park and the surrounding coastline offer excellent walking, fishing, and wildlife opportunities.
Planning
Local Authority: Highland Council Website:
The property may offer potential for change of use and/or redevelopment, subject to obtaining the necessary consents. Interested parties are advised to make their own planning enquiries directly with the local authority.
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Outstanding opportunity with potential for multiple uses
AirBNB potential
Stunning location over-looking Loch Ewe
Freehold property
Set in the stunning North West Highlands
Secure storage or recreational use for boating and water sports or commercial use
Former coastguard building
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- Freehold
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- Date Posted
- 2026-07-18
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