Two charming pre 1900 cottages on a secluded Scottish island have gone on sale for £390,000, offering peaceful countryside views and a rare slice of traditional island life Two charming pre 1900 cottages on a secluded Scottish island have gone on sale for £390,000, offering peaceful countryside views and a rare slice of traditional island life

Cottages on secluded island on market at £390,000

Two charming pre 1900 cottages on a secluded Scottish island have gone on sale for £390,000, offering peaceful countryside views and a rare slice of traditional island life

A pair of cottages on a secluded island are on the market at £390,000.

The two identical one-bedroom homes boast uninterrupted countryside views.

Dating back to pre-1900, the heritage properties are steeped in history and character.

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They are offering buyers the opportunity to own a slice of traditional island life in one of Scotland’s most unspoilt locations.

The homes are in Ballyhaugh, Isle Of Coll, as reported by Luxury Property News.

They are being sold together and are described as either ideal as private island homes or a potential business opportunity.

Two charming pre 1900 cottages on a secluded Scottish island have gone on sale for £390,000, offering peaceful countryside views and a rare slice of traditional island life
A view of the cottages and surrounding land. (Jam Press/Bidwells)

The two detached stone-built cottages were refurbished around 30 years ago and feature solid walls beneath pitched, felted and thatched roofs.

Each property comprises an open-plan kitchen and living area, a double bedroom and a bathroom.

They’re being advertised by Bidwells.

Outside, the cottages share an enclosed grass garden bordered by a stock-proof fence, perfect for enjoying the island’s peace and quiet.

Two charming pre 1900 cottages on a secluded Scottish island have gone on sale for £390,000, offering peaceful countryside views and a rare slice of traditional island life
A view of the cottages and surrounding land. (Jam Press/Bidwells)

The listing says: “The two detached heritage thatched properties are charming and historically significant, dating back to pre-1900.

“They are situated in an elevated position above the B8071, facing southeast.

“These quaint, identical properties were refurbished around 30 years ago with solidly constructed stone walls under a pitched roof that is felted and thatched.

Two charming pre 1900 cottages on a secluded Scottish island have gone on sale for £390,000, offering peaceful countryside views and a rare slice of traditional island life
A view of the cottages and surrounding land. (Jam Press/Bidwells)

“Each cottage features one chimney that facilitates a multi-fuel back boiler stove in the living space, which heats the properties.

“Additionally, there is a wet system to heat the steel radiator in the bedroom.

“The water supply is private and shared between the two properties, as is the drainage system, which connects to a shared private septic tank located in the garden grounds.

Two charming pre 1900 cottages on a secluded Scottish island have gone on sale for £390,000, offering peaceful countryside views and a rare slice of traditional island life
A view of the nearby beach. (Jam Press/Bidwells)

“Access to the cottages is from the main road via a hardcore track suitable for road vehicles. Parking is conveniently located just below the cottages, and a stepped footpath leads up to the wooden front door.

“The cottages comprise an open plan kitchen and living space, double bedroom and a bathroom.

Two charming pre 1900 cottages on a secluded Scottish island have gone on sale for £390,000, offering peaceful countryside views and a rare slice of traditional island life
Interior of the cottage. (Jam Press/Bidwells)

“There is a shared grass garden which is enclosed by a stock proof boundary fence.

“The two cottages share the detached timber shed which is served with electricity and currently acts as a utility room.”

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