2 bed detached house for sale

Croft 76, Scourie, Lairg, Sutherland IV27

Croft 76 offers a rare chance to embrace a scenic lifestyle in the Scottish Highlands. Situated on the breathtaking northwest coast of Sutherland, this unique property sits on a 1.5-acre croft surrounded by dramatic landscapes and sea views. The sale includes a contemporary house on a half-acre decrofted plot, along with the tenancy of the surrounding croft land featuring established outbuildings and horticultural setups.
The house


Completed in 2023, this energy-efficient, south-facing timber-framed home offers 71.75 sq. M of bright, modern living space designed to capture the stunning coastal surroundings.

Living room: A light and airy open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area featuring engineered oak flooring, floor-to-ceiling dual-aspect windows, and a cozy wood-burning stove. Sliding patio doors lead out onto a spacious, double-aspect sun deck perfect for outdoor entertaining.

Kitchen: Custom bespoke kitchen with oak and granite worktops, induction hob, integrated oven and dishwasher, and a generous walk-in shelved pantry.

Bedrooms: Two double bedrooms with engineered oak flooring—Bedroom 1 features dual-aspect windows and an open wardrobe; Bedroom 2 showcases stylish wood-panelled accents.

Bathroom: Modern 3-piece suite including a bath with overhead shower, ceramic tile flooring, and a heated chrome towel rail.

Entry: Entering into a utility area which then opens into a tiled vestibule with a dedicated central heating storage cupboard.

Eco-Focused Construction & Tech:

Built on a raised steel chassis with timber framing, insulated with natural sheep’s wool, and finished in a mix of timber and galvanised steel cladding.
Triple-glazed aluminium-framed windows and doors throughout.
Air Source Heat Pump powering underfloor heating, paired with a Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (mvhr) system.

The Croft & Outbuildings (1.0 Acre Tenanted)
Enclosed by a timber post-and-wire deer fence around the entire boundar. More info regarding the croft can be found on the Crofting Commission Website under the reference S2216. The croft land provides a fully realised smallholding infrastructure:

Workshop & Polytunnels: There are two commercial polytunnels. One comprises a large workshop area alongside raised vegetable growing beds, the other features further raised beds and storage area with a living space.

Cabins & Enclosures: Two additional versatile cabins (ideal for workshop, or studio space), a chicken house with a small run backing onto mature woodland.

Landscaping: Mature tree shelterbelt providing shelter to the tunnels and cabins, alongside newly planted native deciduous trees.

Location
Situated along a quiet single-track road just off the A894 on the southern edge of Scourie village, Croft 76 lies within an area of outstanding natural beauty inside the North West Highlands Geopark.

Local amenities in Scourie include a primary school, doctor's surgery, village shops, post office, petrol station, and a local bar and restaurant—all within easy reach of Sutherland's spectacular coastline.

Key Property Details
Total Land: 1.5 Acres (0.5 Acre Decrofted; 1.0 Acre Tenanted Croft)
Services: Private water treatment plant (located within the decrofted boundary)
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Point to note


‘A prospective purchaser should note that this croft land is regulated by the crofting Commission. This means that the successful purchaser/assignee is agreeing to abide by certain duties with regard to the croft land. These duties are:-

· A duty to be ordinarily resident on, or within32km(20 miles) of your croft

· A duty to cultivate and maintain your croft or put it to another purposeful use

· A duty not to misuse or neglect your croft

In addition, there is legal requirement to return an Annual Notice to the crofting Commission each year, confirming whether or not you adhere to these duties. Failure to return this notice is a criminal offence, and if as a result of this, any failure to meet the duties is discovered, you could lose the croft or the right to use it.’

Further information on being a crofter can be found at . It is highly recommended to speak to a Crofting Solcitor.