Loch an Eilean House, Askernish, Isle of South Uist, HS8 5SY

Anderson Banks are pleased to offer for sale this extensive and versatile detached property comprising of potentially 5 double bedrooms, a shower/wet room, lounge, kitchen/diner, bathroom.

The house has massive potential with three bedrooms on the first floor together with a bathroom which could lend itself to converting to a B&B. The rooms on the ground floor could be utilised as craft rooms or offices.

The detached Old Convent is currently let out to holiday makers but could be a studio, shop or café.

There is also a 5-berth static caravan in the grounds which is also currently let out as holiday accommodation.

The garden grounds include a wooden shed and a large polytunnel. There is ample parking.

A ferry service to the mainland town of Oban is available from Lochboisdale, some 5 miles south and regular flights to Glasgow from Balivanich, Benbecula which is some 20 miles to the north. Daliburgh with its supermarket and primary school is some 2 miles from the property, the secondary school is located in Liniclate.

South Uist is the second largest of the Western Isles and boasts around 20 miles of stunning sandy beaches on its Atlantic Coast. It is home to numerous archaeological sites and is also a haven for wildlife, with Loch Druidibeg Nature Reserve to the north of the island. Outdoor pursuits such as fishing, birdwatching, cycling, beachcombing and hill walking on the mountains of Hecla and Bheinn Mhor are very popular. The Askernish Golf Course is also a few hundred yards from the property. There are spectacular views to the front and rear over South Uist.