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Katie Williams

Private Scottish island goes on sale for less than a one bedroom flat in Edinburgh

A private island on the north west coast has hit the market and it's cheaper than a one bedroom flat.

When city life gets too much, we all joke about running away to an island in the middle of nowhere-but now those daydreams could become a reality.

Just off from Ullapool, only four miles, a small island called Càrn Deas, is surrounded by crystal waters and is home to a rugged coastline.

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For a whole island, and your own beaches, you would only be set back £50,000.

Keeping in mind the average price for a property in Edinburgh is around 300k in some parts, it looks like you could see your money stretch with this piece of land in the Summer Isles.

The uninhabited island spans over 22.54 acres and is part of Summer Isles archipelago.

The wild coastline makes it perfect for fishing and snorkeling with a range of sea creatures populating the ocean near by.

According to Goldcrest: "Càrn Deas is reached via a short (25 minute) boat journey from Badentarbat Pier or Old Dornie Harbour. The pier is about 1.5 miles from the charming and popular west coast village of Achiltibuie.

"Alternatively, a larger vessel could be moored at Ullapool which lies 24 miles by road or 14 nautical miles to the south-east.

"Achiltibuie has a village shop, Post Office, a well-known hotel and restaurant and a primary school. Ullapool is the main town for this area and provides a range of shops, medical practice and secondary schooling as well as a number of hotels and good eating establishments."

They add: "Inverness (83 miles) is the principal city for the region and has all the facilities of a modern city including its airport with regular flights to the south and parts of Europe and a train station with services which include an overnight sleeper service to London."

It's only four miles away from Ullapool. (Goldcrest.)

The island is perfect for those who enjoy fishing and water sports as the beaches and clear water will be right on your door step.

Goldcrest adds: "Scotland's west coast, and in particular the scenic waters around the Summer Isles, is renowned for the quality of its sailing and water sports. The long summer days and the warm current of the Gulf Stream ensure Càrn Deas’ sea waters are a rich feeding ground for seabird and aquatic life.

"There is plenty to be caught by anglers of all abilities, both from the rocks and further afield, where mackerel, cod, pollock, coalfish and ling can be found. There are also lobsters, crabs and langoustines off the coast. Porpoises, dolphins, whales, basking sharks and otters are seen in the waters around the Summer Isles.

"Its deep, clear waters provide ideal conditions for diving and snorkelling."

So if you've wished to run away to the sticks and just be one with nature-now is your chance.

Properties have also been built on other Summer isles so it may be possible to build your own bothy or cabin on the wild Càrn Deas.

Imagine waking up to those views every morning.

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