There are places on Scotland’s west coast where owning a home is about considerably more than the building itself, and Peterburn near Gairloch is one of them.

Here, open croft land rolls towards the sea, mountains shape the horizon and the changing weather and light of Wester Ross become part of everyday life.

Set within this landscape is a four bedroom bungalow accompanied by something increasingly difficult to find, around three acres of its own croft land.

The setting immediately gives the property a different character from a conventional family home.

There is space here to grow things, keep animals, work outdoors or simply enjoy having a piece of Highland land around you rather than a fence at the bottom of the garden.

The house itself is presented in immaculate condition, providing comfortable family accommodation without demanding that its next owners immediately embark upon a major project.

That matters because the real attraction lies outside.

Wide sea views connect the property constantly with the west coast landscape, while the croft provides the freedom to make considerably more of the land if its next owner wishes.

Already sitting within the grounds is a shepherd’s hut which is being successfully used for holiday accommodation and generating an established income.

That introduces another possibility to life at Peterburn.

Rather than simply buying a Highland home, there is the opportunity to combine family life with a modest tourism business in an area visitors already travel considerable distances to experience.

Gairloch has become one of the best known communities in Wester Ross, but importantly it remains a proper working village rather than somewhere that exists solely for visitors.

Shops, cafés, restaurants, healthcare, primary and secondary schooling, leisure facilities and other everyday services allow people to live here throughout the year rather than treating the west coast simply as a summer escape.

The village also has a strong community life, with Gairloch Community Hall providing a home for events, classes, markets and local gatherings throughout the year.

Then there is the landscape.

Beaches, sea lochs and mountains provide almost endless opportunities for walking, cycling, fishing, kayaking, sailing and wildlife watching, while Gairloch Golf Club offers one of those distinctly Highland rounds where concentrating on the ball can become difficult when the scenery keeps demanding attention.

The harbour remains part of the character of the village, while the surrounding coastline provides opportunities to see the marine and bird life for which Wester Ross is renowned.

Gairloch is also connected by the A832 towards Poolewe, Achnasheen, Kinlochewe and Ullapool, making Peterburn peaceful without leaving it entirely disconnected from the wider Highlands.

What makes this property particularly appealing is the combination of house, land and possibility.

There is an immaculate four bedroom family home, approximately three acres of croft, extraordinary sea views and an existing holiday let already making use of the landscape that surrounds it.

For somebody who has imagined exchanging a more conventional way of life for a little land, a lot more space and the sea on the horizon, Peterburn makes a persuasive case for doing it.

The property is being marketed by Yopa Highlands

The asking price, full property details, photographs, floor plans, Home Report where available, and viewing information can all be found on the official listing.

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