A SCOTS rural getaway is up on the market on a distant nook of the Isle of Harris – nevertheless it’s a rusty shack costing an eye-watering £150k.

The asking value will purchase potential homeowners serene ocean views and Harris’ rolling countryside on their doorstep, however a much bigger funds will likely be wanted to make the battered constructing liveable.

The one-bedroom property, which resembles a makeshift dwelling discovered on the slopes of the Antarctic, may very well be mistaken for a bothy.

Nonetheless, regardless of its extraordinarily distant location, the property nonetheless sits on a avenue dotted with a number of different homes, and a bus cease across the nook for the small settlement of Hushinish.

Listed on the market on property web site Zoopla, photos present the property’s unrivalled view of the turquoise-coloured Atlantic and its shut proximity to a tranquil bay with fine-grained sand.

Not a soul will be seen within the photos, creating the concept any would-be homeowners might have virtually unique entry to the picturesque bay on their again door.

Regardless of its environment, the inside is far much less lavish – photos present small rooms lined with soiled white panels which seem like streaked with black marks.

The kitchen is shy of recent options, boasting solely a really ancient-looking sink, a stovetop kettle, and a microwave hidden beneath a primary worktop.

A storage cabinet is pictured with the panelling truly lacking from the ceiling while the bed room is a slight enchancment, with a wardrobe and panelling in higher situation than elsewhere.

Listed on Zoopla by Derek Mackenzie Solicitors & Property Agent, the property is described as a “as soon as in a lifetime” renovation undertaking.

It reads: “On the beautiful white sandy seashore of Hushinish on the Isle of Harris, we’re delighted to welcome to the market this distinctive and as soon as in a lifetime alternative to buy this one bed room, renovation undertaking, ‘Tin Home’.

“The semi-detached property is in want of full renovation and residential report exempt though it definitely is a wonderful alternative for these trying to escape to a stupendous, distant and quiet space of Harris to a vacation residence by the ocean.”

The property was noticed by one keen house-hunter, who shared it to social media on Wednesday with the caption: “Anybody need a rusty tin shed within the Hebrides?

“Seems to be like one thing Shackleton constructed on a ice floe – solely 150 grand!”

The publish has since acquired dozens of likes and feedback from customers who shared their ideas on the house and its enviable location.

One consumer joked: “Seems to be like a undercover agent’s secure location for hiding off grid when the large dangerous is after them”

One other quipped: “I don’t think about I might get a Maccy’s Deliveroo-ed to me.”

A 3rd reasoned: “This is able to be hell on earth within the winter time. I wouldn’t provide you with £50 for it. Fairly doesn’t imply sensible!”

One other stated: “For that view and seashore, hell yeah!”

A fifth added: “It’s semi-detached. I might like to dwell someplace that distant however this type of defeats the purpose”.