Restored 18th-Century Manse on Loch Alsh in the West Highlands Asks £825,000
Restored by the founders of the Scottish interiors brand ANTA, Tulach Ard is a Category B–listed former manse set within approximately five acres on the edge of Loch Alsh, in the western Highlands. Built in the mid-18th century as the residence of a local minister, the house was later extended in the early 20th century, acquired by its current owners in the 1960s, and comprehensively restored in 2012 into a quietly refined retreat. It is now on the market with Inigo, priced at £825,000.
The Loch Alsh area is emblematic of the west Highlands: dramatic, quiet, and subtly wild. Sea lochs, rugged hills, and fast-moving weather define daily life, Positioned on the Scottish mainland opposite Skye, Loch Alsh has long served as a natural threshold between the Highlands and the Hebride. Mountains rise directly from the water, with seals, otters, sea eagles, and the occasional dolphin sighted in and around the loch.
The main house provides eight bedrooms, arranged across generous rooms that reflect the scale typical of a former manse. Living and reception spaces are organised for both daily use and entertaining, with views across the loch and surrounding land forming a constant backdrop. The atmosphere is domestic rather than grand, shaped by long-term occupation rather than short-term display.
In 2012, Tulach Ard underwent a comprehensive interior reworking to support contemporary living while respecting the building’s historic fabric. Across the house, original proportions and architectural features have been retained, with the interiors informed by the owners’ work at ANTA. Paint colours, textiles, and tartan fabrics from the brand appear throughout, referencing Scottish vernacular design without tipping into pastiche.
Tulach Ard has operated as a holiday rental, with further details available on request, though its layout and scale also lend themselves to use as a private residence. The grounds combine garden areas with surrounding farmland and woodland, maintaining a sense of continuity with the wider landscape rather than formal separation from it. Beyond the main house, the estate includes several outbuildings that extend the property’s flexibility. A former barn has been converted into a separate dwelling, suitable for guests or extended family, while a one-bedroom annexe occupies a restored stone outbuilding. Close to the loch shore, a timber-built electric sauna sits discreetly within the landscape, reinforcing the property’s relationship to its setting rather than competing with it.
The property occupies a quietly elevated position overlooking the loch, with a sense of separation that feels characteristic of this part of the Highlands—remote without being isolated. Loch Alsh sits between Skye and the mainland, an area known for shifting light, wide skies, and a landscape shaped as much by water as by land.
