Water Tower, Knockaird, Ness, Isle of Lewis, HS20XF
Key Features
- Unique Auction Lot Comprising a Redundant Water Tower and Plot extending to 1,628sq.ft (151.25sq.m approx) located on the stunning Isle of Lewis off the North west of Scotland.
- Stunning location on Lewis' Atlantic coast with unsurpassed outlooks in one of the The UK's most scenic and secluded locations famed for it marine life with seals, sharks, dolphins and whales regula
- Rarely Available Truly Unique concrete tower with Development Potential with an opportunity to turn into an outstanding holiday home or full-time accommodation in this amazing location (subject to nec
- **OUTSTANDING DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL** Tranquil Location with Dramatic Views of the Surrounding Countryside and across the Atlantic Ocean.
- Located Close to the Port of Ness and within a short drive of Stornoway airport. Located close to the Unesco World Heritage Site of St Kilda.
Description
** SALE BY AUCTION - 10 September 2026 - Timed Online Auction **
Unique Auction Lot Comprising a Redundant Water Tower and Plot extending to 1,628sq.ft (151.25sq.m approx) located on the stunning Isle of Lewis off the North west of Scotland. Stunning location on Lewis' Atlantic coast with unsurpassed outlooks in one of the The UK's most scenic and secluded locations famed for it marine life with seals, sharks, dolphins and whales regularly visible off the norther coast. Rarely Available Truly Unique concrete tower with Development Potential with an opportunity to turn into an outstanding holiday home or full-time accommodation in this amazing location (subject to necessary consents). **OUTSTANDING DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL** Tranquil Location with Dramatic Views of the Surrounding Countryside and across the Atlantic Ocean. Located Close to the Port of Ness and within a short drive of Stornoway airport. Located close to the Unesco World Heritage Site of St Kilda.
The Isle of Lewis is the largest island in the Outer Hebrides. It is a remote and ancient landscape with many artefacts still to be found that remind us that the island has been populated for thousands of years. Many visitors come for the outdoor life and there is excellent surfing and sea kayaking on the north and west coast. Views are stunning in all weathers as you look out from Lewis into the expanse of Atlantic Ocean crashing against the shore.
Auction Details
10 September 2026, 10am-3pm
Timed Online Auction
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- 2026-09-01
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Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
80 Mbps
Superfast · available to 93% of premises
Suitable for
- HD streaming
- Video calls
- Web & social
Mobile signal
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Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Lionel School948 metres
- Pupils
- 74
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Sgoil an Taobh Siar15 miles
- Pupils
- 78
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Back School15 miles
- Pupils
- 124
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Tong Primary School18 miles
- Pupils
- 96
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Laxdale Primary School19 miles
- Pupils
- 155
- Type
- Non-denominational
Secondary
- The Nicolson Institute21 miles
- Pupils
- 1,022
- Type
- Non-denominational
- e-Sgoil nan Eilean Siar21 miles
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Kinlochbervie High School44 miles
- Pupils
- 27
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Sir E Scott School46 miles
- Pupils
- 100
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Gairloch High School57 miles
- Pupils
- 89
- Type
- Non-denominational
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: planning activity, heritage and any flood history here are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Green space
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Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
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