Tiny two-bed cottage goes on the market for £300,000 – but just wait until you see the view
A REMOTE two-bed cottage has gone on the market for £300,000 – and there’s a very good reason for the cost. The home is a little short on space inside, offering just two double bedrooms, a lounge, a kitchen and a bathroom for the money. But one particular feature means would-be buyers will be queuing […]
A REMOTE two-bed cottage has gone on the market for £300,000 – and there’s a very good reason for the cost.
The home is a little short on space inside, offering just two double bedrooms, a lounge, a kitchen and a bathroom for the money.
But one particular feature means would-be buyers will be queuing up to view the house.
The bungalow stands on the banks of Loch Lomond – and offers unparalleled views over the water.
As soon as the lucky new owner steps outside of their front door, they’ll be able to enjoy sweeping views of the beauty spot in Argyll and Bute.
The freshwater lake is the largest in Britain by surface area, covering a whopping 22.6 miles.
Surrounding oak woodlands are home to a host of wildlife, including red deer.
And, despite the cottage’s seclusion, a sweet village with a popular pub at its heart lies just under half-a-mile away.
LOCHS JUST GORGEOUS
Estate agents Slater Hogg and Howison called the sale a “rare opportunity”.
“This property enjoys a quiet and private countryside setting, while being an easy stroll away from the heart of Luss with its beaches, cafes, restaurants and pub,” they said.
“Dating back to the 1800s, this cottage has been extensively renovated by the current owners and is now a wonderful home that has been sensitively modernised to an exacting standard while retaining impressive authentic features.”
The home feature its original slate wall in the living room, which also boasts a large open fireplace.
It’s surrounded by large private gardens, with the loch just ahead.
And there’s plenty to do nearby, with stunning walks, cruises and golf courses all on the doorstep, and Glasgow around a 45-minute commute away.
REMOTE HOME
It’s not the only isolated home currently on the market.
The UK’s loneliest holiday cottage in Devon, on sale for £550,000, has no mains gas or electric – while the owner will face heading outside every time they need to use the sawdust toilet.
The property, which is almost entirely off the grid, is supplied by a rainwater harvesting system, meaning an eco-friendly ‘gravity shower’ has been installed, although there’s also access to a spring-fed well.
Those looking forward to a pint after a day of hauling in water by bucket are warned the nearest pub is more than four-and-a-half miles away by road.
And one of the most isolated homes in England went on sale last year.
Skiddaw House in the Lake District, available for £1.5million, has no road, mains electricity, phone signal or internet.
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Those who go for a viewing will either have to walk or drive more than three miles cross country just to get to the front door.
Set in 3.45 acres, the six-bedroom pad is 1,550ft up a mountain and surrounded by other peaks — with no other building in sight.
Owned by a farmer, it is billed as the “ultimate, off-grid, escape from it all bolt-hole”.
