Looking for an escape? You could find true peace up in Scotland, where no unwanted visitors will be able to disturb you in a property solely accessible via ferry. Nestled on the stunning archipelago of the Shetland Islands , an isolated island home has hit the market – and has a price tag of less than £100,000. A former schoolhouse, the property was built in 1893 but has since been converted into a three-bedroom family home with some impressive features.
If hosting film nights is your thing, then you’ll be delighted to hear that there’s a private cinema room that can accommodate up to 20 people – so why not invite all your neighbours? (Or, given the secluded location, as many as you can muster). And, for added relaxation potential, there’s an indoor hot tub tucked inside a spa room, alongside a changing cubicle and shower. The property comes with half an acre of land too (marked with a traditional stone wall lining the perimeter), so if gardening is your thing, you’ll be right at home here.
Fear not, though: while it might be remote, ferries to and from the Scottish mainland run all year round, seven days a week on the Aberdeen-Lerwick route. You can even take the overnight journey if you wish, and book a cabin for the 12-13 hour journey. Ready to count your pennies? It’s heading to auction on August 22 through Online Property Auctions Scotland – and for just £80,000, which, considering the bougie features and general state of the housing market, isn’t too.