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Miavaig, Uig, Isle Of Lewis HS2

Scotland

£170,000

Listed on 01/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
6
Type
Detached

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This detached six-bedroom former manse occupies an elevated position in Miavaig, Uig, with views across the surrounding landscape. The house is set within grounds extending to approximately 0.5 hectares, with a further adjoining parcel of land of a similar stated size included in the sale. The property is offered as an opportunity for modernisation, with its accommodation and land providing scope for a range of future uses, subject to any necessary consents.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

53out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: LOW

This is a substantial six-bedroom home with a distinctive setting: mature grounds, far-reaching views, a detached garage and an adjoining parcel of land. The interiors are dated but appear usable, making the £5,000–£15,000 renovation range a focused opportunity to refresh finishes, flooring and the garden while shaping the spacious layout for family living, home working or guest use. Any future use of the adjoining land would depend on title, access and the necessary consents.

The score is a weak 53/100 overall, with solid fundamentals offset by average location and incomplete value and resale assessment. Floor area is missing, so value versus local £/sqf cannot yet be judged; the available information does not establish whether the asking price is good value.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated wallpaper, carpets and flooring across the photographed interiors to give the generous accommodation a more contemporary feel.
  • Make use of the substantial layout for family, multigenerational, home-working or guest accommodation.
  • Improve and enjoy the mature grounds, with the detached garage and adjoining land adding useful amenity potential subject to verification and consents.

Key risks

  • Confirm the title, access and practical feasibility of any proposed use of the adjoining parcel of land; future development would require the necessary consents.

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Miavaig, Uig, Isle Of Lewis HS2
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Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£695
Based on a loan of £127,500 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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