Acquired in the 1960s by the family behind ANTA, the Highland interiors brand known for its Scottish-made textiles, stoneware, furniture, and understated contemporary take on traditional craft.

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 and acquired in the 1960s by its current owners, the family behind ANTA, the Scottish interiors and homeware company founded in the Highlands.

In 2012, they undertook a comprehensive restoration, transforming the house into a quietly refined retreat, now on the market with Inigo, priced at £825,000.

Across the house, original proportions and architectural features have been retained, with interiors shaped by the owners’ work at ANTA. Paint colours, textiles, and tartan fabrics from the brand appear throughout, drawing on Scottish craft traditions in a restrained, contemporary way.

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 interiors shaped by the owners’ work at ANTA. Paint colours, textiles, and tartan fabrics from the brand appear throughout, drawing on Scottish craft traditions in a restrained, contemporary way.

Tulach Ard has operated as a holiday rental, supported by a wider estate that lends itself to retreat-style use. The grounds combine garden areas, farmland, and woodland, creating a sense of continuity with the surrounding landscape. Beyond the main house, a converted former barn and restored stone annexe provide additional accommodation for guests or extended family, while a timber-built electric sauna near the loch shore adds to the property’s connection to its setting.

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. 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.