- Kingsburgh House is currently derelict and is for sale for £295,000
- The property requires a new owner with deep pockets to bring it back to life.
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If you’ve dreamed of undertaking your own Grand Designs project, but haven’t yet found the ideal location, Kingsburgh House on the Isle of Skye may be the solution.
The property is perhaps best associated with Flora Macdonald, Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Jacobite Rebellion.
It sits on 13.9 acres of land and is completely dilapidated, something reflected in the £295,000 price tag.
Kingsburgh House on the Isle of Skye is currently in ruins and is for sale for £295,000
The new owner will need many more funds to bring the property back to life and transform it into a comfortable home.
The old landowner’s house dates back to the 18th century and was substantially expanded in the 19th century.
The site was the home of Flora and her husband Macdonald of Kingsburgh, head of the local cadet branch under Clan Chief Macdonald of Sleat.
Flora and the fugitive Bonnie Prince Charlie escaped to Kingsburgh after evading capture by armed redcoat government soldiers in 1746.
Records indicate that Kingsburgh also hosted other “prominent guests, including Dr. Johnson and Boswell, who recorded their stay in 1773.”
The new owner will need significant funds to bring the property back to life and transform it into a comfortable home.
The old landowner’s house dates back to the 18th century and was substantially expanded in the 19th century.
The property is surrounded by panoramic views and has direct access to the waters of Lake Snizort.
The building is in such a state of conservation that it is now listed on the Buildings at Risk Register due to its historical importance.
The property for sale includes the main house, later extensions, old walled gardens and part of the original coach houses.
The property is surrounded by panoramic views and has direct access to the waters of Lake Snizort.
The sale is being handled by estate agency Savills, which explained that there are “clear redevelopment opportunities” subject to the necessary planning permission.
The building is in such a state of conservation that it now appears in the Registry of Buildings at Risk.
There are outbuildings which are adjacent to the main property and could be converted subject to the necessary planning permission.
The Isle of Skye is possibly the most accessible of all the Inner Hebrides islands, with the Skye Bridge connecting it to the mainland.
Kingsburgh House is located on the northern part of Syke Island, eight miles north of the town of Portree.
The estate agent handling the sale of the land is Savills, who have outlined the acreage on which the property sits.
Kingsburgh House is located on the northern part of Syke Island, eight miles north of the town of Portree.
Savills goes on to explain: ‘It is a truly spectacular position, with views of the Cuillin Ridge and the distant hills of South Harris to the north.
The Isle of Skye is possibly the most accessible of all the Inner Hebrides islands, and the Skye Bridge connects it to the mainland. It means the owners offer a road route rather than relying solely on ferry access.
The island has two award-winning hotels and restaurants: Three Chimneys and Kinloch Lodge.
