Stunning 19th century lighthouse converted into three family homes on remote Scottish island on sale for £275,000

A STUNNING lighthouse converted into three family homes on a remote Scottish island has gone on the market for £275,000.

But the new owner will need strong curtains - as the light is still operational.

Cantick Head Lighthouse on the remote Scottish island of Hoy is perched on top of a 115ft cliff, with spectacular views over a strait of water separating the Orkney Islands and the mainland.

Built in 1856 it was manually operated for 135 years, at which point it was sold and converted, along with two adjacent buildings, into a holiday rental.

Despite the absence of a keeper, the light, which now turns on and off automatically, still shines brightly every night.

All three residences, which together comprise seven bedrooms, are being sold for £275,000.

They're presented as a trio of individual properties, however, the former lighthouse station could be converted into a single home.

The principal lightkeeper's house, which stands 72ft tall, is arranged over two floors and has three bedrooms, a living room, dining room, office, bathroom and kitchen.

Double glazed windows protect those inside from the howling gale force winds while an out-of-use fire in the living room could be restored.

Both adjacent cottages have two bedrooms with kitchens and living areas.

Also incorporated within the quarter acre plot is a laundry building, a workshop and several stores.

The entire station including the tower, keeper's cottages and outhouses are protected as category B listed buildings.

Estate agent Andrew Bonner, from Lows Orkney, which is selling the property, said: "Cantick Head Lighthouse is a very unusual property with absolutely spectacular weeping views over the Pentland Firth.

"You're situated right on top of a high cliff so you can see right out to sea.

"It's incredibly dramatic as the seas there can get quite rough, there are big waves and strong currents."

He added: "This is a unique opportunity for someone who wants to get away from the hustle of bustle of city life and enjoy a slower pace.

"It would equally lend itself to a large or extended family seeking tranquility."

Hoy, one of Orkney's south isles, has a population of around 300, who are served by a school, swimming pool, theatre/cinema, general store and post office.

The island is connected to the Orkney mainland by a regular roll-on, roll-off ferry.

Cantick Head Lighthouse is situated at the south east of the island, around three miles from civilisation.

While operating as a holiday rental the lettings would fetch between £445 and £585 per week.

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