Upper Ardelve, Kyle, Highland

The site at Upper Ardelve is offered as a rare and compelling Highland retreat, available at offers over £1,500,000.

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.

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.

Hill House:

• Contemporary two-bedroom Highland retreat inspired by traditional Scottish shielings in spectacular elevated hillside setting
• Panoramic views across Loch Duich towards Eilean Donan Castle and the Kintail Mountains
• Designed to Passivhous standards ensuring passive cooling and heating, combined with industry leading air-tightness and energy efficient air source heat pump operating underfloor heating throughout
• Approximately 121.14 sq m (1,304 sq ft) of single-level accommodation
• Open-plan living, dining and kitchen area with large picture windows framing the landscape
• Wood-burning stove creating a warm focal point within the principal living space
• Two luxurious bedroom suites with super-king beds
• En suite shower rooms and freestanding stone bathtubs positioned to enjoy the loch views
• Fully fitted kitchen with integrated appliances and separate store/laundry area
• Bespoke hand-crafted Scandinavian furniture throughout
• Decked terrace ideal for outdoor dining and relaxation
• Firepit area overlooking the loch and surrounding mountains
• Two private parking spaces
• Hill House was built with the optionality to convert the loft into a third en-suite bedroom.

Sky House:

• Architecturally designed contemporary home inspired by a traditional Highland crofter’s dwelling
• Approximately 78.04 sq.m (840 sq.ft) of single-level accommodation
• Striking open-plan living space with floor-to-ceiling glazing framing the surrounding landscape
• Sliding glass walls opening onto a private decked terrace
• Contemporary kitchen with bespoke cabinetry, central island and integrated appliances.
• Separate utility/storage room accessed via the entrance porch
• Wood burning stove creating a focal point within the sitting area
• Luxurious open-plan bedroom suite designed to maximise the spectacular views
• Spa-style en suite with freestanding stone bathtub and generous walk-in monsoon shower
• Private decked terrace with outdoor seating and firepit overlooking the loch and mountains
• Designed to provide a secluded, design-led Highland retreat suited to private use or luxury holiday letting

Plot with Planning Permission – Sea House

• Additional development plot benefiting from full planning permission.
• Designed for a contemporary two-bedroom dwelling of 1060 sq ft.
• Elevated position capturing the same spectacular outlook across Loch Duich towards Eilean Donan Castle and the Kintail Mountains.
• Offers scope to create a further luxury holiday cottage or private guest accommodation
• Rare opportunity to complete a cohesive, architecturally designed collection of Highland homes within a single spectacular setting.

There is further potential to add a fourth one bedroom cottage available, subject to planning permission. A preapplication
in 2019 indicated this is possible on the basis of established development (ruins of two cottages are located here).

Wellness Facility:
A spa and wellness facility would further enhance the overall offering and profile of the residences (subject to planning). The 2019 pre-application indicated this will be well received, and any out-buildings below 30 sqm may be erected without planning permission.

Total site: 9.26 acres.