There are few places on Scotland’s west coast where the landscape feels quite as inviting as Morar.
White sandy beaches meet clear Atlantic waters, islands sit on the horizon and mountains rise behind a village that has long been one of the special places along the Road to the Isles.
It is here, within walking distance of the famous Silver Sands of Morar, that a home with a particularly appropriate name has come onto the market.
Fois A’ Chridhe translates from Gaelic as “Heart’s Rest”, and this three bedroom home offers the chance to build a life in one of the most beautiful corners of the West Highlands.
The semi detached property sits on Columba Road, with views towards the surrounding hills and the Sea of the Hebrides.
Inside, the house feels comfortable and welcoming rather than showy, with a bright living and dining space opening directly onto the garden and a well equipped kitchen sitting alongside it.
There are three double bedrooms, including two generous king size rooms with their own en suite facilities, while the third is currently being used as a home office.
That flexibility makes the house equally suited to family life, people working from home or those who simply want space for friends and family to stay.
Outside, the enclosed garden is designed to be easily maintained, with lawn, decking and space for sitting outdoors when the west coast weather decides to behave itself.
There are also two timber sheds, useful additional storage and a private driveway providing off street parking for four vehicles.
But Fois A’ Chridhe makes most sense when you look beyond the garden gate.
The Silver Sands are among the most celebrated beaches in the Highlands, with pale sand, turquoise water and views across the sea towards the islands.
Morar itself remains a proper Highland community, with a primary school, café, hotel, church, garage and railway station, while Mallaig is around three miles away for a wider range of shops and services.
The West Highland Line runs through the village on its journey between Mallaig and Fort William, with the Jacobite steam train also passing through during the summer months.
From nearby Mallaig, ferries open up Skye and the Small Isles, while the surrounding coastline and mountains provide almost endless possibilities for walking, kayaking, sailing and exploring.
What makes this home particularly appealing is the balance it offers.
It is not an isolated Highland retreat miles from everyday life, but a comfortable home within a living community, surrounded by extraordinary scenery and with one of Scotland’s most beautiful stretches of coastline almost on the doorstep.
Perhaps the name says it better than any property description could.
Fois A’ Chridhe.
Heart’s Rest.
The property is being marketed by McIntyre & Company
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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