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Pipers Retreat Ullinish, Struan, Isle of Skye, IV56

Land size
1.66 acres
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2

Description

Set against one of Skye's most breathtaking backdrops, this expansive detached home offers flexible accommodation across two levels, with sweeping views of the Cuillin mountains, Loch Harport, Loch Bracadale, and, on clear days, the Outer Hebrides. Whether you're seeking a tranquil escape or a permanent Highland base, this home combines generous proportions with spectacular surroundings.

Thoughtfully designed to maximise space and natural light, the ground floor includes a bright sitting room, a separate dining room, a well-appointed kitchen with a central island, a double bedroom, a utility room with a Belfast sink, and a guest WC. Upstairs, a vast upper lounge enjoys elevated views and could be reconfigured to create additional bedrooms, if required. The master suite benefits from a walk-in wardrobe and en-suite shower room, while a family bathroom with Jacuzzi bath and a further twin bedroom complete the upper floor.

The main part of the house was built between 2008 and 2009. It is double-glazed throughout with white UPVC windows and features a traditional wooden staircase leading to a gallery-style landing. Two lofts provide generous storage; one extends 14 metres along the front of the house, and the other spans approximately 5 metres above the rear section. An additional storage space above the landing is ideal for luggage or bulkier items.

Externally, the home is set within approximately 1.66 acres of private grounds, comprising a wild grassed area to the front (around an acre), with open southern exposure that conceals the septic tank, and a further half-acre of gently sloping grassland to the rear and side. A timber shed provides storage for tools or firewood, while a solid 6-meter concrete block-built garage adds further practicality.

The property is serviced by a Calor gas tank, maintained and refilled by the supplier, which fuels both the five-ring gas hob and the central heating system. Heating is also supplemented by a multi-burner stove, while hot water is provided by an electric boiler located in the utility room. This system is readily adaptable for solar integration, and the home's south-facing sloped roof makes it ideal for solar panel installation.

A soakaway system handles both wastewater from the septic tank, which typically requires emptying every five to six years, and rainwater from the roof is directed into a separate soakaway system.

Day-to-day living is well supported, with reliable courier services covering the area. Supermarket deliveries, household essentials, and other goods can often arrive the next day. Regular refuse collection services run weekly, helping maintain practical day-to-day living. Primary schooling is available in Carbost and Dunvegan, with secondary education provided at Portree High School.

Offering remarkable views, adaptable living space and generous grounds, this rarely available property presents a unique opportunity to secure a truly special home in a magnificent Skye setting.

With agreement, the property will be sold fully furnished.

Electricity Supply: OVO
Water Supply: Scottish Water
Sewerage: Septic Tank
Broadband / Mobile Coverage: Vodafone, Partial 4G Coverage

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
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Date Posted
2026-01-29

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 429 Homes with Land listings in Scotland (1+ acres).

This Property£240,964 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £78,596 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
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Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

16 Mbps

Standard (10-30 Mbps)

Suitable for

  • Web & social
  • Music streaming
  • Standard video calls

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Carbost Primary School5.2 miles
    Pupils
    19
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Dunvegan Primary School7 miles
    Pupils
    45
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Edinbane Primary School7.9 miles
    Pupils
    11
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Macdiarmid Primary School8.8 miles
    Pupils
    22
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Bun-Sgoil Ghaidhlig Phort Righ9.7 miles
    Pupils
    163
    Type
    Non-denominational

Secondary

  • Portree High School10 miles
    Pupils
    494
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Plockton High School29 miles
    Pupils
    213
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Mallaig High School34 miles
    Pupils
    101
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Sgoil Lionacleit35 miles
    Pupils
    263
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Gairloch High School38 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

Co-op Portree, Portree10 miles
Co-op Portree - Bank Street, Portree10 miles
Asda Broadford Express Petrol, Broadford22 miles

GP surgery

Carbost Medical Practice5.8 miles

Pharmacy

Carbost Medical Practice5.8 miles

Walking trail

Ullinish to Ullinish Point802 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Kyle of Lochalsh Rail Station28 miles

Nearest bus stop

Hotel444 metres

Typical drive times

Inverness (city)2 hr 44 min · 119 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From SEPA flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Not shown on SEPA's flood mapsLower risk

Surface water

No mapped surface water riskLower risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)

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