Kerrachar, Kylesku, Lairg, Sutherland, IV27

Kerrachar is an owner-occupied croft comprising a 2.54 hectare croft along with a decrofted house, studio and garden ground and a separate portion of decrofted ground extending in all to 0.3 hectares. Surrounded on three sides by a highland estate, the property is in a spectacular unspoilt setting with grounds that extend to the shores of Kerrachar Bay which is part of Loch a Chairn Bhain. The only access is by boat from Kylesku or by foot across heather moorland.
The north-western Highlands is one of the most dramatic and unspoilt regions of Scotland and forms part of Scotland’s first European Geopark, an area recognised globally for its outstanding geological features, cultural heritage and forward-thinking communities. The area has some of the finest beaches in the British Isles and is a popular base for sea kayaking, diving, sailing, sea fishing and surfing. This beautiful coastline sits against a backdrop of spectacular mountain scenery, home to a wide variety of native wildlife and providing excellent hill walking and climbing.

Scourie, about ten miles from Kylesku, has a village shop and grocery store, while the nearest main centre is Lochinver, a fishing port with a thriving and active community and a good range of services including a small supermarket, Post Office, hotels and a primary school. Further amenities are available in Ullapool, including its highly regarded secondary school, while Inverness, about 2 hours’ drive away, has all the facilities of a modern city with its airport with regular flights to the south and Europe.

The current owners purchased Kerrachar in 2011 and have fully renovated the house. With family connections to the property from the 1900s, it was important to the sellers to ensure sensitivity and integrity in their upgrading and the house not only retains original or reinstated features, but much of its traditional character and charm. In carrying out the work, the owners have incorporated modern comforts such as high levels of insulation, good quality materials, double glazing and excellent digital connectivity to create a living space from which to enjoy the very best that the outstanding setting has to offer. The interior is understated and uses materials and colours which reflect and complement the surrounding landscape.

EPC Rating = E