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Fixed Price£475,000

Shiskine, Aultgrishan, Gairloch, IV21

Land size
1 acres
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4

Description

If you are looking for a lifestyle change and relocating to the beautiful West Coast of Scotland, this could be the property for you.

If you are looking for a lifestyle change and relocating to the beautiful West Coast of Scotland, this could be the property for you.
Shiskine is a substantial four bedroom property located in the hamlet of Aultgrishan on the shores of the Minch enjoying spectacular sea views to Skye and Harris and surrounded by unspoiled countryside. Along with offering peace and tranquillity, the property comes with a self contained two bedroom apartment, with its own access and a delightful letting pod, giving the owner the opportunity to generate an income from the outset.

The apartment and pod which are currently run as very successful holiday lets, comply with current letting legislation and come fully furnished and equipped. The property benefits from gas fired central heating, generous garden with stunning outlook and a large garage/workshop which in the past has been used as stables.

With ample storage and very well proportioned rooms, this four bedroomed property represents an ideal home for someone looking for a quiet lifestyle within a thriving crofting community with nearby village facilities as Gairloch is just a very short drive away.

Only by viewing can you fully appreciate all this property has to offer along with the enviable location and immediate income potential.

The accommodation in the main dwelling consists of: hallway with led lighting in skirting, and store cupboard; lounge with a multi fuel burner providing a welcoming focal point; a spacious bright kitchen with French doors opening to the garden, taking full advantage of the stunning vista on offer, a good selection of base and wall mounted units with led lighting in skirting, complementary wood worktops, Belfast sink, gas fired Rangemaster range with electric ovens, fridge, dish washer, wine cooler and island; master bedroom with en-suite facilities comprising a two piece suite with mains fed walk-in shower; family bathroom comprising a WC, wash hand basin, walk in electric powered shower and a double jacuzzi bath with in line heater and positioned to take advantage of the views on offer; further double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and dining room/office or possibly a 5th bedroom. A doorway from the hall leads to the entrance vestibule which in turn leads to the apartment which has a private entrance and can be locked off from the main dwelling. The apartment comprises an open plan kitchen/lounge/dining area, two bedrooms one double, one triple, both with en-suite shower facilities.

Externally the property sits in a generous fully enclosed garden extending to 1 acre, mainly laid to grass and lawn with some mature shrubs and bushes. There is a large 25ft long productive poly tunnel and various sitting areas where one can sit and appreciate the sunshine and outstanding surroundings.

The timber pod has en-suite shower facilities, fully fitted kitchen, full sized double bed and comes with an outdoor cooking area and shed with fridge/freezer. The garage/store shed has light, power, shelving and a washing machine and double sink. Two log stores outside. A gated driveway leads to the parking/turning area. Parking for 5/6 cars.

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Aultgishan is reached via some of the most spectacular scenery on the West Coast of Scotland, with many unspoiled sandy beaches and outdoor activities available nearby, including fishing, hill walking, sailing and whale watching excursions. The village of Gairloch is approximately 10 miles away and offers an excellent range of facilities including a general store, hotels, restaurant, garage, Post Office, bank, pharmacist, health centre and small selection of retail outlets. The village also boasts a 9-hole golf course, sports/leisure complex, community hall and stunning beach. Both primary and secondary education is available in Gairloch, to which bus transportation is provided.

Inverness, the main business and commercial centre in the Highlands is approximately 80 miles away and offers extensive shopping, leisure and entertainment facilities, along with excellent road, rail and air links to the South and beyond.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
D
Date Posted
2026-01-29

Market Value Analysis

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

This Property£475,000 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £78,596 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
59 D
76 C

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

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

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 73% of premises

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

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

  • Gairloch Primary School6.3 miles
    Pupils
    56
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Poolewe Primary School7.7 miles
    Pupils
    9
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Bualnaluib Primary School8.2 miles
    Pupils
    29
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Scoraig School18 miles
    Pupils
    6
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Staffin Primary School19 miles
    Pupils
    37
    Type
    Non-denominational

Secondary

  • Gairloch High School6.3 miles
    Pupils
    89
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Ullapool High School25 miles
    Pupils
    173
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Portree High School31 miles
    Pupils
    494
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Plockton High School33 miles
    Pupils
    213
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • The Nicolson Institute35 miles
    Pupils
    1,022
    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 Gairloch - Main Road, Gairloch6.4 miles
Morrisons Daily Gairloch Achtercairn, Gairloch6.4 miles
Tesco Ullapool Superstore, Ullapool24 miles

GP surgery

Aultbea & Gairloch Medical Practice8.6 miles

Pharmacy

Two Lochs Dispensing Ltd6 miles

Walking trail

Melvaig/Rubha Reidh/Camus Mor1.1 miles

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

Achnashellach Rail Station28 miles

Nearest bus stop

Strath Square5.9 miles

Typical drive times

Stornoway4 hr 13 min · 116 miles
Inverness (city)1 hr 47 min · 78 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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