Clashnessie, Lochinver, Lairg, Sutherland

An idyllic working croft with 3 properties set in approximately 30 acres enjoying picturesque coastal and mountain views across Clashnessie Bay to the spectacular Sutherland hills of Quinag, Ben Stack, Arkle and Foinaven.

Laid is the collective name for this magnificent working croft located in a stunning part of the North West Highlands of Scotland renowned for its rugged coastline, mountains and sea views. Occupying an unspoilt and secluded position, the croft includes 3 properties and approximately 30 acres.

The current owners have been custodians of Laid and have owned the croft for the last 20 years. Over that period, they have carried out a significant number of improvements and sympathetic renovations.

The main house, known as Leathad an Alltain, was built in 2013 and has a 33 ft. sociable open plan sitting area and kitchen/diner, with multiple bright aspects of the dramatic surroundings and a bespoke spiral staircase with glass balustrade. The kitchen features a wide range of fitted wall and base cabinetry, storage, complete with dual sinks, double ovens and a range with 5-burner hob. The utility room with larder opens into the central hallway, which leads to a study, a bathroom with separate bathtub and walk-in shower and an adjacent bedroom with a sliding fitted wardrobe.

On the first floor is the expansive sitting room with its elevated aspects, wealth of natural light, freestanding log-burning stove and double doors flowing to the balcony with commanding mountain views. Completing the floor is the principal bedroom suite and shower room.

The Old Croft House has been renovated to an impressive specification and is adjacent to the main house. The porch leads to a characterful open-plan living area with feature fireplaces to either end, an in-keeping and well-appointed kitchen, mezzanine, a utility and WC. Two well-proportioned bedrooms and a bathroom occupy the first floor, with the principal benefiting from an en suite shower room. There is underfloor heating downstairs.

The Byre is a traditional single storey stone cottage complete with a shower room, natural stone flooring, window seats and an open-plan kitchen/sitting room with a feature fireplace. There is underfloor heating throughout. Attached is a garage/plant room and tool shed.

The property sits within a generous elevated plot of approximately 30 acres, benefitting from uninterrupted coastal views. There is ample parking via a sweeping driveway leading to a large, gravelled forecourt. There is also a variety of useful outbuildings including a large shed, workshop and polytunnel.

Croftland
Laid Croft is owned by the vendors and is a working croft and prospective purchasers should familiarise themselves with crofting tenure. Tenanted shares in the common grazings may be available dependent upon Crofting Commission approval. Additional crofting information is available from the Crofting Commission (

The crofting township of Clashnessie is situated on the scenic Stoer Peninsula, with its sandy beaches and dramatic mountain landscapes, with ample outdoor pursuits on offer and easy access to the NC500. There is a primary school at nearby Lochinver, with secondary schooling and a wide range of additional facilities found in Ullapool, including a supermarket, bank, restaurants and retail outlets.

The main business and commercial centre of Inverness in the Highlands provides an extensive array of shopping, leisure and recreational amenities and an international Airport, with convenient road links via the A837, A835 and A9 and rail links from Lairg.