‘The perfect zombie apocalypse retreat’: Secluded cottage in the Scottish Highlands with no neighbours as far as the eye can see hits the market – but comes with a catch
- The stone cottage sits on two acres of land and is located in the Scottish Highlands
- It is for sale for £130,000 but will need a complete renovation before it can be moved in
An ‘off-grid’ cottage tucked away in the Highlands has gone on the market for £130,000 – and someone is looking for a place to wait out the zombie apocalypse.
With no neighbors as far as the eye can see, the house is the perfect place for secluded living.
The traditional stone property boasts two acres and beautiful views of the rolling countryside surrounding Brae Cottage in Dornoch, Sutherland.
Situated in a picturesque location, next to the stream known as Abhainn an r-Stratha Charnaig, which runs from Loch Buidhe, via Torboll Falls and the Torboll Salmon Ladder to the coastal waters of Loch Fleet.
The house is surrounded by views of the hills of Creag Dail na Meine and Beinn Domhnaill and offers a peaceful and idyllic setting.
The cottage, which is for sale for £130,000, is set in two acres of land and has no visible neighbors for anyone who wants privacy
This remote retreat in the Scottish highlands will need a complete renovation
The cottage is set back from the road and accessed via a long path
But there’s a small catch: the rural house is ‘uninhabitable’ and will ‘need to be completely renovated’ to ‘bring it into the 21st century’.
Inside, the first floor features a kitchen, bathroom and sitting room – all of which are sparsely furnished and in need of renovation, Luxury Property News reports.
Upstairs, accessible via the kitchen, a narrow staircase leads to a skylight and access to two bedrooms.
There are two outbuildings to the rear of the property – one is used as a wood store and coal bunker, and the other is built and used for storage.
The ad reads: ‘The cottage has the potential to offer its new owners a unique off-grid living experience in a picturesque location.
Inside, the property needs a complete renovation to bring it up to modern living standards
The selling agents describe the property as ‘the perfect renovation project for those looking for a tranquil retreat in the heart of the highland landscape’
‘It is a perfect renovation project for those looking for a peaceful retreat in the heart of the highland landscape.’
There is also ‘enough land for a self-sufficient life’.
Photos of the listing have attracted attention on social media.
One user commented: ‘That would be a nightmare for my Amazon delivery person.’
“Too close to a road,” someone else joked.
Someone else said: ‘I’ve seen way too many werewolf movies to live there.’
“The House After 28 Days Later,” said one movie buff.
Another user added: ‘PRO: The night sky would be amazing! CON: No pizza delivery.’
“Perfect refuge from the zombie apocalypse,” someone else joked.
One fan called it “heaven,” while another said it was their “dream place.”
But if it suits you, the property is currently available for £130,000 with Monster Moves.
The new owner may want a car that is suitable for rough terrain to drive to their home
The stone cottage boasts two acres and offers beautiful views of the rolling countryside surrounding Brae Cottage in Dornoch, Sutherland
There are two outbuildings to the rear of the property – one is used as a wood store and coal bunker, and the other is built and used for storage.
One social media user said the property would be a ‘perfect refuge from the zombie apocalypse’