A small stone cottage in the heart of the Scottish highland countryside has been labeled an introvert’s dream house because of its secluded location, miles from the nearest human settlement. Nestled in the hills of Sutherland, Brae Cottage is a traditional stone-built cottage featuring a sitting room, 2 bedrooms, a kitchen, and a bathroom with water from a natural spring running to it. The property also includes 2 outbuildings — one for coal storage and one for general storage — and 2 acres of land, sufficient for self-sustainable living. The cottage is located close to a small stream and an infrequently used track road running between The Mound and Bonar Bridge. The closest village is 6 miles away, although aerial photos of this isolated cottage certainly don’t show any nearby settlements. If you’re looking for a place to get away from it all and have $175,000 to spend, it’s certainly worth considering. However, before you pull the trigger on this isolated jewel in the rough, you should know that it’s in serious need of renovation and “uninhabitable in its present condition.” There's no electricity or gas on the property, and no septic tank has been installed. This is the 21st century, though, and off-the-grid living is a thing, so it could prove a worthwhile renovation project for a true introvert.
