Blar Buidhe, 4 Rathad Shim, Plasterfield, HS1 2UT

Blar Buidhe is a recently vacant 90's purpose-built care home with multiple gables, primarily arranged over two storeys. The exterior is rendered white with a contrasting darker upper section clad in wood. The roof is pitched and tiled and the windows are rectangular with wooden frames.

The home is T-shaped from above and accessed via an entrance leading to a reception area at the front of the building.

The property is located in Stornoway, a town on the Isle of Lewis, in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. The town’s population is around 9,000 and it is the largest town in the Outer Hebrides.

The civil parish of Stornoway, including various nearby villages, has a population of approximately 12,000. Stornoway is an important port and the major town and administrative centre of the Outer Hebrides. It is home to Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and a variety of educational, sporting and media establishments.

The island is accessed with daily flights from various UK airports and there are daily ferries from mainland Scotland.

The resident’s accommodation is over two floors and is served by an eight-passenger lift. There is a large open plan lounge/dining area on the ground floor as well as two smaller lounges on each floor. The kitchen facilities are located on the ground floor. All rooms have ensuite WC and basin. The ground floor comprises 18 rooms and the first floor comprises 20 rooms. There is a large attic space used for storage

The Property occupies a plot (c. 2 acres) which is accessed off Simons Road, with a car parking area which can accommodate approximately 15 spaces. The home is set in its own gardens with lawned areas and a secure garden area for residents.

Blar Buidhe presents an opportunity to acquire a closed home set in an excellent residential location with a variety of different uses possible. The home has en-suite WC bedrooms and opportunity to expand on the existing two-acre site.

The property and site lends itself to a variety of different uses. We expect interest from residential developers as well as being suitable for multiple commercial uses subject to planning permission.

There is likely to be an increase in demand for accommodation to meet staffing requirements for the Stornoway Wind Farm project which is just one of many renewable energy projects on the island.

The service is currently registered as inactive so there is also the opportunity subject Care Inspectorate to re open as a care home.

The method of sale is asset sale, and the strong preference of the vendor is to consider offers on an unconditional basis.

Currently closed.

Previously registered to provide a care service to a maximum of 40 older people including people with dementia of which one of the totals may be a respite place.

Between 01/05/2025 and 30/04/2026 Blar Buidhe Care Home will not be operational as the Care Inspectorate has agreed to treat it as inactive. Should the provider wish to resume this service prior to 30/04/2026 they must contact the Care Inspectorate.