{"id":67391,"date":"2023-10-06T13:52:47","date_gmt":"2023-10-06T13:52:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/talkcelnews.com\/?p=67391"},"modified":"2023-10-06T13:52:47","modified_gmt":"2023-10-06T13:52:47","slug":"scottish-isles-with-19th-century-three-bedroom-house-are-for-sale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/talkcelnews.com\/lifestyle\/scottish-isles-with-19th-century-three-bedroom-house-are-for-sale\/","title":{"rendered":"Scottish isles with 19th century three-bedroom house are for sale"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Buy your own islands! Three Scottish isles that come with 270 acres and their very own 19th century three-bedroom house could be yours for \u00a31.5million<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>\u00a0The house is located on Torsa Island, Inner Hebrides, on 270 acres of land<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>With it come the islands of Torsa, Torsa Beag and Eilean na h-Eaglaise<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Three Scottish islands that come with an additional 19th century three-bedroom home could be yours for \u00a31.5million &#8211; the first time the island has been on sale in 85 years.<\/p>\n<p>The stone farmhouse on Torsa Island,\u00a0Inner Hebrides, Scotland is surrounded by land mainly used for grazing sheep and cattle, and is regularly visited by a vast variety of wildlife.<\/p>\n<p>With the closest town lying 18 miles to the northeast, the slate-roofed farmhouse occupies a sheltered spot looking south-east over the mouth of Loch Melfort.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The house includes a boot room, shower room, kitchen and dining room, and sitting room.<\/p>\n<p>The farmhouse and accompanying islands could be perfect for those who want a digital detox, as there is no wifi, only access to 4G broadband.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Situated\u00a0108 miles away from Glasgow, the two-storey property offers &#8216;complete tranquillity and privacy&#8217; to the buyer.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/10\/06\/13\/76246549-12601927-image-a-49_1696594457392.jpg\" height=\"456\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>The stone farmhouse on Torsa Island, Inner Hebrides, Scotland is surrounded by land mainly used for grazing sheep and cattle<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/10\/06\/13\/76246551-12601927-image-a-56_1696595312576.jpg\" height=\"422\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>The house comes with seven acres of mature woodland shelter belts and is surrounded by wildlife<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/10\/06\/13\/76248053-12601927-image-a-60_1696596102693.jpg\" height=\"585\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>The nearest town to Torsa is Oban, about 18 miles to the north-east, meaning the new owner can enjoy the peace and quiet but still access the mainland when needed<\/p>\n<p>The farmhouse is serviced by private water, mains electricity, private drainage to a septic tank and electric heating.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>It has a rateable value of \u00a32,400 and has an EPC rating of E.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>There is no WiFi on Torsa, but the island has access to 4G broadband.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The majority of the land on Torsa is used as permanent grazing, with seven acres of mature woodland shelter belts.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The farm currently has a sheep flock of 100 managed by contracted shepherds.<\/p>\n<p>The island is regularly visited by sea eagles and other raptors, and has resident blue hare, roe deer, otters and other diverse wildlife typical of the West Coast.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>There is also some wild bird shooting on Torsa, including the opportunity for snipe, woodcock, duck and geese.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/10\/06\/13\/76246547-12601927-image-a-50_1696594464183.jpg\" height=\"439\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>The farmhouse is serviced by private water, mains electricity, private drainage to a septic tank and electric heating<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/10\/06\/13\/76246553-12601927-image-a-51_1696594470225.jpg\" height=\"409\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>The two-storey house has been modernised for a comfortable stay, and the island has been used as a holiday let<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/10\/06\/13\/76246543-12601927-image-a-52_1696594478724.jpg\" height=\"416\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>The house includes a boot room, shower room, kitchen and dining room, and sitting room<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0The estate agent listing on Savills reads: &#8216;Torsa Farmhouse occupies a sheltered position with a spectacular south east outlook over the mouth of Loch Melfort which can be enjoyed from the conservatory at the front.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>The island is steeped in rich history, with the ruined Casteal nan Con (the Dogs&#8217; Castle), located to the northeast of the island which is thought to have been occupied by various Clans since the middle ages.<\/p>\n<p>The listing read: &#8216;Occupying a defensive position on a rocky platform, the tower house was held by Clan Campbell during the late Middle Ages and used as a watch tower to protect the inland waters&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Torsa was permanently inhabited by resident farming tenants up until the 1960s.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;The island is being offered for sale for the first time in 85 years.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>The two-storey house has been modernised for a comfortable stay, and the island has been used as a holiday let.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/10\/06\/13\/76246541-12601927-image-a-54_1696594487656.jpg\" height=\"420\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Torsa was permanently inhabited by resident farming tenants up until the 1960s<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/10\/06\/13\/76246545-12601927-image-a-53_1696594482785.jpg\" height=\"345\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>The island is steeped in rich history, with the ruined Casteal nan Con (the Dogs&#8217; Castle), located to the northeast of the island which is thought to have been occupied by various Clans since the middle ages<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/10\/06\/13\/76246555-12601927-image-a-55_1696594493213.jpg\" height=\"401\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>The house comes with more than 2.5 miles of coastline, and &#8216;panoramic&#8217; views can be enjoyed from the centre, where the island rises to 200 feet in height<\/p>\n<p>The nearest town to Torsa is Oban, about 18 miles to the north-east, meaning the new owner can enjoy the peace and quiet but still access the mainland when needed.<\/p>\n<p>The listing said: &#8216;An idyllic island with complete tranquility and privacy that is also readily accessible to the Scottish mainland.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;The island provides ample opportunity to make your mark, with a range of traditional stone farm buildings adjacent to the farmhouse that provide opportunity for development.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;There is a range of traditional stone farm buildings lying adjacent to the farmhouse and, despite being in a fairly dilapidated state, these have significant potential for conversion or a number of uses subject to gaining the necessary planning consents.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Torsa is currently managed as a successful holiday let business where holidaymakers can enjoy the charm associated with island life, switching off from the pressures of modern living.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>The house comes with more than 2.5 miles of coastline, and &#8216;panoramic&#8217; 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