Lower Halistra, Isle of Skye IV55
- Land size
- 0.33 acres
Key Features
- Sought after Waternish location
- Spectacular unrestricted views of Loch Dunvegan and beyond
- Generous fairly level site
- West facing, enjoying great sunsets
- Full Planning for 1.5 storey property
Description
Carnach Plot, 9 ½ Lower Halistra, Isle of Skye, IV55 8GL
The plot at Carnach enjoys spectacular unrestricted views of Loch Dunvegan, MacLeod’s Tables and across to the Outer Hebrides. It offers one of the few Waternish shore access points, just across the road, to launch a small boat, kayak or paddle board. This plot is a rarely available opportunity to purchase a generous fairly level decrofted site extending to some .33 acres located in the popular Waterish Peninsula in north Skye. This west facing plot offers the opportunity to build your dream home in a delightful sought-after location and is conveniently placed for access to all local facilities in Dunvegan and Portree the capital of Skye. Full Planning has been granted for the erection of a 1.5 storey dwelling house, if you are looking to build your own home, this site is not to be missed.
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LOCATION:
These days Waternish offers a peaceful and relaxed lifestyle with dramatic coastal scenery and regular sightings of sea eagles, whales, dolphins, and porpoises. Close by is Stein, a model fishing village designed by Thomas Telford in the late 1700’s Here you will find Skye’s oldest inn (The Stein Inn) along with the renowned Michelin starred Loch Bay Seafood Restaurant. Also in the area is a village hall, Skye Skyns show room and seasonal coffee shop, a local diving centre, craft shop and gallery. A selection of local amenities can be found in Dunvegan just 10 minutes’ drive away including medical centre, restaurants, shops, garage, and Primary school.
DESCRIPTION:
Accessed from the township road, Full Planning in Principle has been granted for the erection of a 1.5 storey property. The fairly level site extends to some .33 acres (to be confirmed by Title Plan) and has been decrofted.
SERVICES:
Electricity and mains water are close by, drainage will be to septic tank or treatment plant, installation of all services, the access track and bell mouth are the responsibility of any purchaser. Super-fast broad band fibre Is available in the area.
PLANNING REFERENCE:
Highland Council Ref 23/03593/FUL granted 26th September 2023 and is valid for 3 years from that date. Full details can be viewed online at
DIRECTIONS:
Follow the A87 north, taking the A863 at Sligachan, follow this road to Dunvegan, on leaving the village take the A850 to the right, continue until you reach the B886 signposted Waternish on your left (approximately 5 miles), follow this road until you reach the sign for Carnach on the left, take this road and follow to the bottom, the plot is situated on your left as you approach the water.
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VIEWING:
Viewing of this site is essential to be fully appreciated. Viewing can be arranged by calling RE/MAX Skye or emailing .
INTEREST:
It is important that your solicitor notifies this office of your interest otherwise the plot may be sold without your knowledge.
OFFERS:
Should be submitted in proper legal Scottish form to RE/MAX Skye Estate Agents, A87, Kyleakin, Isle of Skye, IV41 8PQ.
ENTRY:
At a date to be mutually agreed.
DISCLAIMER:
These particulars are prepared based on information provided by our clients. Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries - no warranty is given or implied. This schedule is not intended to and does not form any contract.
INTEREST:
It is important that your solicitor notifies this office of your interest otherwise the plot may be sold without your knowledge.
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Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
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- Date Posted
- 2026-01-29
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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Rights & Restrictions
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- Listed Property
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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
- Parking Available
- 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
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 88% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
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
- Knockbreck Primary School - Dunvegan1.5 miles
- Pupils
- 6
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Dunvegan Primary School7.6 miles
- Pupils
- 45
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Edinbane Primary School8.4 miles
- Pupils
- 11
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Kilmuir Primary School11 miles
- Pupils
- 17
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Macdiarmid Primary School14 miles
- Pupils
- 22
- Type
- Non-denominational
Secondary
- Portree High School18 miles
- Pupils
- 494
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Sir E Scott School26 miles
- Pupils
- 100
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Sgoil Lionacleit29 miles
- Pupils
- 263
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Gairloch High School37 miles
- Pupils
- 89
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Plockton High School38 miles
- Pupils
- 213
- 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
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
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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- 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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