A dream opportunity for someone looking to build a business on one of Scotland's most beautiful islands has just gone on the market.
The picturesque 12-bedroom Old Inn on Carbost, Isle Of Skye, has been put up for sale for the first time in nearly 50 years.
The property, which is already a hugely successful business, comes with a pub, restaurant and letting accommodation including a five-bedroom bunkhouse (featuring one disabled bunkroom) and a B+B with six letting bedrooms.
Also included in the sale is accommodation for someone who'd be working on-site, with a manager’s flat available.
Enjoying a pretty waterside location, the inn is Located at Carbost, on the western side of the island, overlooking Loch Harport, close to the world-famous Oyster Shed and Talisker single malt whisky distillery.
One of the top tourist draws in the country, Skye is famous for its epic scenery, landscapes and mountains.
Famous sites such as the Fairy Pools, Old Man of Storr and the Neist Point are hugely popular with visitors and all within striking distance from the Inn.
Described as a ‘stunning seaside business’, the property has been put on the market for offers over £1.9m and is believed to best suit an owner-operator, small group or couple looking for a successful lifestyle business on one of the most appealing places to work in Scotland.
Scottish property firm Graham + Sibbald, which are handling the sale, say the Old Inn benefits from its plum location, with the extensive history of the island attracting many tourists throughout the year and bringing in plenty of business.
Speaking about the sale, agent with G + S, Peter Seymour, said: “This is a rare opportunity to acquire one of the Isle of Skye’s leisure institutions. The Old Inn has a fantastic reputation and its atmosphere during the summer is exceptional.
“This is a fantastic chance for a small to medium sized group or an owner operator to take on this business.”
You can find the full listing here.
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