Silversprite

This five-bedroom detached house on the beautiful island of Berneray has uninterrupted views across the Sound of Harris. The bright, spacious accommodation is in walk-in condition, is fully double glazed and has oil-fuelled central heating. Broadband is available and the house is currently used for online working. Most rooms have sea views; here’s the view from several rooms one early morning in the summer:

The property sits on a 1/4 acre plot running down to the shore. From the house and garden can be seen many types of bird and marine life - most notably seals, but also otters and birds of prey - as well as activity at Berneray harbour. The house can be used as a family home, or for working from, and comes with a large garage and ex-weaving/utility shed. Lawns extend to the road at the front, and down to the high water mark of the sea at the back. Part of the living room:

Berneray is a small island (population 124), with stunning sandy beaches. To quote the Lonely Planet guide to Scotland, 3rd edition, March 2004: “The superb beaches of western Berneray are unparalleled in Scotland.” The island has a Post Office, church, shop/tearoom, community hall and ferry terminal, and is visited regularly by a mobile library and mobile bank. The view of the neighbourhood, from the house, at night:

There is a primary school at Paible on North Uist, and Lochmaddy, 10 miles away, has a GP surgery, dentist, bank, arts centre and two hotels. Berneray is connected to the Uists by causeway, from there offering links to the mainland by ferry and plane.

Viewing strictly by appointment through the selling agent.

Many pictures of the inside and outside of the property are available on the Isle of Berneray website. Further details are available from the selling agent, including a downloadable schedule.