A modern four bedroom house on North Uist has come onto the market with an interesting addition: the opportunity to acquire the tenancy of approximately 17 acres of neighbouring croft land.
Situated at Carinish, the detached property was built in 2020 and combines contemporary accommodation with an open outlook across the surrounding Hebridean landscape towards the coast.
The house and croft tenancy are being offered separately, although prospective purchasers can negotiate to acquire both.
That distinction is important, as the 17 acres are croft land held under a tenancy rather than land automatically included in the house sale.
The property itself is a substantial modern home arranged over two floors, with a design that makes good use of its rural setting.
Much of the ground floor is devoted to a large open plan kitchen, dining and living area, where generous windows bring in natural light and provide views across the surrounding countryside.
The kitchen has contemporary fitted units and a central island with breakfast seating, while a feature fireplace provides a focal point for the adjoining sitting area.
It is a spacious arrangement, with the principal living areas brought together rather than divided into several smaller rooms.
There are four bedrooms across the property, offering flexibility for family accommodation, guests or working from home.
A ground floor shower room is complemented by a first floor bathroom containing a freestanding bath and separate shower.
Triple glazed timber framed windows are fitted throughout, with electric underfloor heating on the ground floor and radiators upstairs.
The property also has an EPC rating of C, reflecting a level of energy performance worth considering in an island location.
Outside, the house occupies a generous garden plot with open views, a paved pathway around the building and a private driveway providing parking for several vehicles.
The separately available croft tenancy introduces a different dimension.
Extending to approximately 17 acres, Croft 4 & 5 Carinish offers the possibility of taking on an established area of croft land alongside a modern home.
Any purchaser considering the tenancy would need to understand the crofting arrangements, responsibilities and necessary approvals before proceeding.
Carinish sits on North Uist, part of the chain of islands connected by causeways through the Outer Hebrides.
Lochmaddy, with its ferry connection to Skye, is within driving distance, while Benbecula provides a wider range of services and transport connections.
The surrounding landscape is unmistakably Hebridean, with open land, broad skies and the coastline forming an important part of the setting.
What makes this particular property interesting is the contrast between a house built for modern living and the opportunity to become involved in the traditional crofting landscape around it.
The house stands as a substantial property in its own right, while the separately available croft tenancy offers an additional proposition requiring careful consideration.
The property is being marketed by Ken MacDonald & Co.
The asking price, full property details, photographs, floor plans, Home Report where available, and viewing information can all be found on the official listing.
