A gorgeous lighthouse on an uninhabited Scottish island has hit the market, and it's total bargain.For sale at just £80,000 - the unusual pad is more than three times cheaper than the average UK house price - and boasts a whopping seven bedrooms.
Located on the remote island of Copinsay, part of the Orkney Islands, you'll be able to spot seals and colonies of seabirds including puffins and razorbills right from the comfort of your own home.Two quad bikes and a sailing dinghy are involved in the sale too, giving you an opportunity to explore the island and its beauty. READ MORE: ' I told family about my huge salary – now they expect me to pay for everything' If you're worried about being cut off from friends and family, you can access helicopter pads on the north and south sides of the island: a boat over to Orkney and you'll only be a 21-minute drive to the nearest Tesco!However, things that seem too good to be true usually come with a catch, and this unique property is no exception.
Positively branded as a 'renovation of a lifetime', the lighthouse needs serious work to turn it into your dream house. Yes, it's an introverts paradise - but it's also in need of some severe TLC.
All phone lines have been disconnected and getting an internet connection could be tricky - which is a real problem if you want to work remotely in your new mansion.You'll also need to rip out the dingy kitchen and start afresh, as well as ship over several cans of paint to tidy things up (and get rid of those migraine-inducing colours on the wall) and some cleaning products.
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