Leisure for sale - 57 Nord, Upper Ardelve, Kyle

The site at Upper Ardelve is offered as a rare and compelling Highland retreat. <br><br> The sale comprises two spectacular architecturally designed residences – Sky House and Hill House - along with an additional development plot (Sea House - Plot) which benefits from full planning permission. <br><br> Extending to approximately 9.2 acres in total, the site presents a unique opportunity to acquire a private multi-property Highland escape with scope for lifestyle use, luxury holiday letting, or further development, all enjoying outstanding views across Loch Duich towards Eilean Donan Castle and the Kintail Mountains. <br><br> Set on the celebrated North Coast 500, the property sits within one of the UK’s most extraordinary landscapes, framed by dramatic mountains, pristine beaches, ancient castles and evocative Highland villages - an unforgettable setting for lifestyle, leisure and adventure. Strategically positioned just off the A87, the area enjoys excellent transport links south towards the Central Belt and Scotland’s major cities of Glasgow (164 miles) and Edinburgh (191 miles). Inverness Airport (82 miles) provides direct flights to key UK and European destinations, handling approximately 800,000 passengers per year. <br><br> The surrounding region is renowned for its exceptional natural beauty. Numerous lochs and rivers provide excellent salmon and trout fishing, while the west coast’s deeply indented shoreline offers superb sailing opportunities. The picturesque village of Plockton, approximately six miles away, is a popular anchorage with a general store, several acclaimed restaurants and both primary and secondary schooling. Plockton also benefits from a private airstrip and a railway station with regular services to Inverness, making it an ideal gateway to the northwest Highlands. <br><br> Outdoor enthusiasts are exceptionally well catered for, with outstanding hillwalking, climbing and mountaineering across Ross-shire’s dramatic landscapes, as well as some of Scotland’s most challenging deer stalking. Nearby, the renowned Bealach na Bà - a celebrated highlight of the North Coast 500 - winds through dramatic mountain scenery before descending to Applecross, one of the UK’s most remote and captivating peninsulas. <br><br> The Isle of Skye lies just across the water, accessible via the Skye Bridge 8.5 miles to the west. Skye offers some of Scotland’s most celebrated scenery, from the instantly recognisable Old Man of Storr and dramatic Cuillin Ridge to the enchanting turquoise Fairy Pools, along with opportunities to observe red deer, golden eagles and coastal birdlife.