The house I didn't buy

[GetCarter]

Before I moved up here full time I tried really hard to buy an old ruin of a house, in the best location I've ever found in Britain - unfortunately the owners didn't want to sell, and (to my utter despair) it has been falling down for the past 10 years. I went there this morning for the first time this year and am glad to see that over the winter they have started doing it up. The nearest house to it is about a mile away and unless you knew the track you'd never find it (You'd really have to own a Landy to live there). Stunning place... below a snap of the house, and then a photo taken from the 'garden' (a secluded bay with mooring for a boat). The loch is the Atlantic Ocean.





It looks rubbish 750 wide, so click below for a 1200

http://www.stevecarter.com/latest/020410-1200.jpg

Charlie failing to convince that he owns it:

[SJobson]

What would, or could, you do with the house if it were yours? It looks very practical rather than beautiful at the moment.

[d1d215]

terrible place, I would never go to work if I lived there . I completely understand you wanting it so bad.

[GetCarter]

SJobson said:

What would, or could, you do with the house if it were yours?

Same I did with the place I eventually bought... knock it down and start again!

[stigmundfreud]

Lovely place Mr Carter. I've spotted a place not too far from you I've got my eye on which I may pounce once I release some cash. Dont worry its not too close to you if we get it to be doorstep neighbours!

[havoc]

stigmundfreud said:

Lovely place Mr Carter. I've spotted a place not too far from you I've got my eye on which I may pounce once I release some cash. Dont worry its not too close to you if we get it to be doorstep neighbours!

Be afraid Steve...be very afraid!!!

[dibbly dobbler]

Steve, I've read your blog on the build of your current place (fabulous by the way) - imagine the 'fun' you would have had getting all the bits delivered out to that place

[JohnS]

Steve could ship in any building materials by sea

[mcflurry]

Cool pictures

[GreigM]

I love the one of charlie - if you don't mind letting your secrets out - what lens were you using?

[GetCarter]

Nikon D3 with the Nikkor 24-70 2.8 and a polarising filter

[john185k]

Steve, where is it that in relation to Shieldaig?

I may take a drive up there on Saturday or Sunday..

[GetCarter]

john185k said:

Steve, where is it that in relation to Shieldaig?

I may take a drive up there on Saturday or Sunday..

Leave Shieldaig and drive towards Torridon. About half way you reach 'West Lodge'

Third walk down on this page: http://www.stevecarter.com/ansh/walks.htm is the walk - and at the furthest part, you'll find the house. (Walk is only 1 hour, so not a trek).

[john185k]

Cheers

p.s you were right about the weather being rather decent..