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'Abandoned' island with its own farmhouse on sale cheaper than a semi-detached house

The 18-acre island was once gifted by a monarch.

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The island is located near a famous village and comes with its own farmhouse(Image: Carter Jonas )

A deserted island once bestowed by a former monarch has hit the market. Ynys Gifftan, spanning 18 acres within the Dwyryd Estuary close to the Italianate village of Portmeirion in Wales, has gone up for sale.

The island was presented to Lord Harlech's ancestors in the early 1700s by Queen Anne, which explains its moniker 'Anne's Gift Island'. It's believed to still form part of the Glyn Estate, belonging to the seventh Baron Harlech.

A Victorian farmhouse stands on the eastern shore of the tidal island. The property was inhabited until the 1970s but has since fallen into disrepair and requires extensive restoration work. Reaching Ynys Gifftan involves wading through the Dwyryd Estuary when the tide is out.

A "unique opportunity" has now emerged to purchase the entire island nestled within Eryri National Park. Its asking price is comparable to that of an average new-build semi-detached house.

Ynys Gifftan comprises roughly 17.74 acres and presents a vast, pristine landscape with sweeping, unobstructed vistas across the coastline and neighbouring mountain ranges. Carter Jonas is handling the sale through private treaty.

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The estate agent commented: "The property occupies a unique and tranquil position within the Afon Dwyryd estuary, close to the village of Talsarnau. The island is situated approximately 4 miles from the historic coastal town of Harlech. With its combination of heritage and natural beauty it presents an exciting proposition for buyers looking to purchase in a truly special part of Wales. "

They added: "The traditional stone farmhouse occupies a picturesque position on the eastern shore of the island, enjoying open views across the estuary towards the village of Talsarnau.

"The property is in need of comprehensive renovation throughout, and, subject to securing any necessary planning consents, presents an exciting and rare opportunity for a purchaser to restore and enhance a characterful dwelling in an exceptional setting.

"Adjacent to the farmhouse is a traditional stone outbuilding, offering useful additional storage or potential for ancillary use, subject to the necessary consents.

Regarding the surrounding land, they noted: "The land extends to approximately 17.74 acres, comprising a mix of rocky grassland and permanent pasture.

"The land has become overgrown in places and would benefit from grazing and general land management to restore it to its full potential and productivity. Remnants of field boundaries are evident, although these would require repair and reinstatement."

The property is currently listed with a guide price of 350,000.

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