Three Scottish islands that come with an additional 19th century three-bedroom home could be yours for £1.5million – the first time the island has been on sale in 85 years.
The stone farmhouse on Torsa Island, Inner Hebrides, Scotland is surrounded by land mainly used for grazing sheep and cattle, and is regularly visited by a vast variety of wildlife.
With the closest town lying 18 miles to the northeast, the slate-roofed farmhouse occupies a sheltered spot looking south-east over the mouth of Loch Melfort.
The house includes a boot room, shower room, kitchen and dining room, and sitting room.
The farmhouse and accompanying islands could be perfect for those who want a digital detox, as there is no wifi, only access to 4G broadband.
Situated 108 miles away from Glasgow, the two-storey property offers ‘complete tranquillity and privacy’ to the buyer.
The stone farmhouse on Torsa Island, Inner Hebrides, Scotland is surrounded by land mainly used for grazing sheep and cattle
The house comes with seven acres of mature woodland shelter belts and is surrounded by wildlife
The nearest town to Torsa is Oban, about 18 miles to the north-east, meaning the new owner can enjoy the peace and quiet but still access the mainland when needed
The farmhouse is serviced by private water, mains electricity, private drainage to a septic tank and electric heating.
It has a rateable value of £2,400 and has an EPC rating of E.
There is no WiFi on Torsa, but the island has access to 4G broadband.
The majority of the land on Torsa is used as permanent grazing, with seven acres of mature woodland shelter belts.
The farm currently has a sheep flock of 100 managed by contracted shepherds.
The island is regularly visited by sea eagles and other raptors, and has resident blue hare, roe deer, otters and other diverse wildlife typical of the West Coast.
There is also some wild bird shooting on Torsa, including the opportunity for snipe, woodcock, duck and geese.
The farmhouse is serviced by private water, mains electricity, private drainage to a septic tank and electric heating
The two-storey house has been modernised for a comfortable stay, and the island has been used as a holiday let
The house includes a boot room, shower room, kitchen and dining room, and sitting room
The estate agent listing on Savills reads: ‘Torsa Farmhouse occupies a sheltered position with a spectacular south east outlook over the mouth of Loch Melfort which can be enjoyed from the conservatory at the front.’
The island is steeped in rich history, with the ruined Casteal nan Con (the Dogs’ Castle), located to the northeast of the island which is thought to have been occupied by various Clans since the middle ages.
The listing read: ‘Occupying a defensive position on a rocky platform, the tower house was held by Clan Campbell during the late Middle Ages and used as a watch tower to protect the inland waters’
‘Torsa was permanently inhabited by resident farming tenants up until the 1960s.
‘The island is being offered for sale for the first time in 85 years.’
The two-storey house has been modernised for a comfortable stay, and the island has been used as a holiday let.
Torsa was permanently inhabited by resident farming tenants up until the 1960s
The island is steeped in rich history, with the ruined Casteal nan Con (the Dogs’ Castle), located to the northeast of the island which is thought to have been occupied by various Clans since the middle ages
The house comes with more than 2.5 miles of coastline, and ‘panoramic’ views can be enjoyed from the centre, where the island rises to 200 feet in height
The nearest town to Torsa is Oban, about 18 miles to the north-east, meaning the new owner can enjoy the peace and quiet but still access the mainland when needed.
The listing said: ‘An idyllic island with complete tranquility and privacy that is also readily accessible to the Scottish mainland.
‘The island provides ample opportunity to make your mark, with a range of traditional stone farm buildings adjacent to the farmhouse that provide opportunity for development.
‘There is a range of traditional stone farm buildings lying adjacent to the farmhouse and, despite being in a fairly dilapidated state, these have significant potential for conversion or a number of uses subject to gaining the necessary planning consents.
‘Torsa is currently managed as a successful holiday let business where holidaymakers can enjoy the charm associated with island life, switching off from the pressures of modern living.’
The house comes with more than 2.5 miles of coastline, and ‘panoramic’ views can be enjoyed from the centre, where the island rises to 200 feet in height.
‘From here you can enjoy panoramic views of the sheltered bays of the surrounding Inner Hebrides across to the mountains and mystical lochs of Argyllshire,’ said the listing.