5 Deiraclete, Isle of Harris, Eilean Siar, HS3

No 5 Deiraclete is in a stunning setting in the crofting township of Deiraclete close to Tarbert on the east coast of Harris in the Outer Hebrides. At the end of a dead-end, single track road and reached via a grassy track, the property has direct access to the shoreline and spectacular views over The Minch, dotted with small islands. This secluded and unspoilt location is a haven for native wildlife with regular sightings of otters, golden and white tailed eagles, and shore birds, while there are coastal and lochside walks direct from the house.

The island of Lewis and Harris is in the Outer Hebrides and the largest island in Scotland. A place of diverse landscapes, fascinating history and a strong cultural heritage, the island is the ultimate get away from it all destination. The coastline is dotted with white sandy beaches ranging in size from the small to the 3 miles wide Luskentyre and Scarista beaches, all with stunning views over clear blue seas to the neighbouring islands of the Outer Hebrides. The village of Tarbert with its ferry terminal and home to the world famous Isle of Harris distillery, is just over a mile away and has schooling up to secondary level, a range of independent shops and hotels, a delicatessen, and leisure centre. Stornoway, about an hours’ drive away, has a wider range of shops and facilities along with its airport and ferry terminal.

Purchased as a ruin in 2008, the sellers have built a Heb Homes house on the stunning, decrofted site, using the original stone in the build. The proportions of the property and the use of natural materials allow the house to sit comfortably in the landscape, while the contemporary interior is both extremely comfortable and highly energy efficient with its air source heat pump, high levels of insulation and extensive use of glass, maximising solar gain and taking advantage of the stunning views.

EPC Rating = C