A remote island in Scotland is up for sale, and it’s costing less than a standard flat in Edinburgh as potential buyers can buy the remote land for the perfect escape
If you’ve ever dreamt of owning your own private island you may be in luck – as there is one for sale just off the coast of the UK.
The remote island located in the Outer Hebrides and is cheaper than a flat in Edinburgh. Gasker Island is approximately 71 acres and is up for sale for offers over £120,000.
The land has a stunning rocky coastline, grassland and numerous fresh water lakes and even a seal colony. It also offers panoramic views across Harris, Scarp, and Taransay and provides a stunning and unique vantage point within the Hebridean seascape.
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It’s perfect for those looking for a little peace and quiet, situated to the west of South Harris and northwest of the Isle of Taransay. However there is only one property on the island, a small unmanned lighthouse.
The lighthouse is owned and maintained by the Northern Lighthouse Board, the general lighthouse authority for Scotland and the Isle of Man. It’s also a haven for birdlife and diverse wildlife, it offers a rare environment of outstanding ecological value.
It’s five miles from the nearest inhabited island and 75 miles from any train station, but is still pretty hard to get to – as tide conditions can make it tricky to access. Landing can be achieved by small craft in one of two sheltered bays, subject to tide conditions, at Geo lar to the north or Geodha Ear to the south.
On the market with Galbraith, who are managing the sale, they say there are no services or dwellings present on the island, but there may be scope for a modest cabin or hut subject to the necessary planning permission.
The company advertised the island saying there is potential for it to become ‘a truly unique retreat’. The management company say Harris is the southern and more mountainous part of Lewis and Harris, the largest island in the Outer Hebrides.
It’s known for sandy beaches like Luskentyre and Scarista on the west coast, and for rugged mountains in the north. Harris is also the original home of the world famous Harris Tweed – luxury handwoven cloth.
Claire Acheson, handling the sale on behalf of Galbraith, said: “This is an exceptional opportunity to secure a private island in one of the most dramatic and unspoilt settings in the British Isles.
“Gasker offers not only breathtaking scenery and wildlife, but also the potential for a truly unique retreat.”
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