Real Estate
Secret island with its own castle hits market. Picture: Knight Frank via The Sun
A secret Scottish island and castle has hit the market for the first time in 80 years.
Spanning across 1,110 acres, the island has been in the hands of the same family for the last eight decades, The Sun reports.
Shuna Island, which has eight residential properties on it, as well as the castle, is on the market for just £5.5 million ($A11.5 million) – similar in price of a standard Sydney mansion.
It is located just off the coast from Appin, Argyll and Bute and features a working farm and a holiday home business.
Shuna Castle, which was built in the early 20th century is in ruins, but offers panoramic views of the stunning Scottish coast.
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Shuna Island is on the market for £5.5 million. Picture: Knight Frank via The Sun
According to estate agents Sotheby’s International Realty and Knight Frank there is potential to renovate the castle, subject to planning rules.
The estate agents described the island as a “truly rare offering, rich in heritage, natural wonder and possibility”.
It added that the island is “teeming with wildlife, from red and fallow deer to eagles and porpoises”.
Livestock farming is also supported on the island, with island traditions including country sports and deer stalking.
Plus, the island is eco-friendly, thanks to the renewable energy system that powers it, including photovoltaic panels, wind turbines, battery storage and back-up generators.
It has been in the hands of the same owners for 80 years. Picture: Knight Frank via The Sun
It even has its own helipad, plus a private pier and slipways for boats.
Helicopter flights connect the island to Glasgow airport, which is just 55 miles away and it is also easy to reach the island by boat.
“Whether as a regenerative tourism venture or a family estate, this extraordinary Hebridean island offers an exceptional life lived off the beaten path”, the estate agents said.
The Gully family have owned the island since 1945, with Jim Gully stating that growing up next to white sandy beaches gave him an “idyllic” childhood.
The current managers of the island have decided to move into another role, which has promoted the Gully family to sell up.
In total, the eight properties on the island house 52 people, making the island suitable for multi-generational living, or a hospitality business.
Viewings for the property will begin this week.
Parts of this story first appeared in The Sun and was republished with permission.
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