Former Telephone Exchange A850, Edinbane, Isle Of Skye, IV51 9RE
Scotland
£20,000Guide Price
Listed on 30/09/2026
Listed on 30/09/2026
The listing
Property details
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1Type
DetachedDescription
Offered at online auction, this former telephone exchange is a small brick building of approximately 555 sq ft, with stated dimensions of 2.4m by 4.5m. It occupies a prominent rural position beside the A850 near Edinbane, between Dunvegan and Portree on the Isle of Skye. The listing describes the building as requiring renovation and identifies possible alternative uses, including residential accommodation, holiday accommodation, workspace or community use, subject to planning and any required statutory approvals. The site is set in a rural landscape, with local amenities described in Edinbane and wider services available in Portree. Buyers should review the legal pack and auction conditions, including the buyer's premium and any additional fees. Any proposed change of use or redevelopment would require the relevant consents to be verified.
WHOTS analysis
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51out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: LOW
At £20,000, this former telephone exchange is exceptionally cheap against the local £/sq ft benchmark, making the asking price a strong acquisition opportunity. Its small, distinctive brick form and rural Skye setting give it character beyond a standard project, with scope to rework the building for a suitable use, subject to planning and statutory approvals.
This is a substantial unknown rather than a cosmetic refresh: the exterior and entrance look weathered, the approach is overgrown, and the interior condition has not been evidenced. The 51/100 D reflects that weak investability and limited renovation economics data, despite the standout price comparison. As an online auction, bidding can take the hammer above the guide, so the eventual price may not stay this cheap.
Key opportunities
- Reimagine the compact former exchange as a distinctive retreat, workspace or other suitable use, subject to planning and statutory approvals.
- Its brick construction, prominent rural setting and nearby water landscape offer a characterful canvas for a bespoke conversion.
- The very low asking price relative to local £/sq ft creates an unusually accessible entry point for a buyer prepared to develop the project.
Key risks
- Weathered exterior finishes, an overgrown approach and an interior not shown make this a full-project budget and programme exercise, not a cosmetic refresh; the roof and structure cannot be assessed from the available views.
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