1 bed house for sale Upper Ardelve, Kyle, Highland, IV40 8EY
Added on 16/09/2026
About this property
A secluded Highland sanctuary offering immersive views and refined modern living. Commanding one of the most mesmerising outlooks in the West Highlands, Sky House is an architectural triumph: a contemporary re-imagining of a traditional crofter’s dwelling, crafted with precision and an unwavering respect for its surroundings. Set against the dramatic backdrop of Loch Duich, with sweeping vistas towards Eilean Donan Castle and the majestic Kintail Mountains, the property offers a rare combination of seclusion, design pedigree and immersive natural beauty.
Key features
- Included within this sale is around 3.6 acres of land, offering further potential to add another cottage subject to planning permission. A preapplication in 2019 indicated this is possible on the basis of established development (the ruins of two cottages are located here).
- A second plot, Sea House, is also available with full planning permission via separate negotiation.
- Set against the dramatic backdrop of Loch Duich, with sweeping vistas towards Eilean Donan Castle and the majestic Kintail Mountains, the property offers a rare combination of seclusion, design pedigree and immersive natural beauty.
- Expansive floor-to-ceiling glazing ensures the landscape remains the ever-present focal point.
- At the heart of the home is a stunning open-plan sitting room where panoramic views unfold across the water.
- The property has been carefully positioned to maximise views, with the changing light and weather patterns creating a living artwork throughout the day.
- The feeling of sanctuary extends into the open-plan bedroom suite, where a luxurious en suite - featuring a freestanding stone bathtub and a generous walk-in monsoon shower - creates a truly spa-like retreat.
- Outside, a private decked terrace provides an exceptional vantage point from dawn to dusk.
- Furnished with a firepit and outdoor seating, it is the perfect place to take in the stillness of the loch, the silhouette of the mountains and the ever-present drama of the West Coast skies.
- 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.
Floorplan
Location
Upper Ardelve, Kyle, Highland, IV40 8EY
- Council tax
- Band D (Approx £1,634/year)The agent has not stated the band, so band D is shown as the local reference: Highland's 2026/27 rate before water and sewerage charges. The actual band and any discounts change the bill.
Mortgage and LBTT
A £450,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £100,000 to support it.
A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
Area insights
The neighbourhood around this property.



