A Scottish woman is selling a Rapunzel-style tower in the woods with no water or electricity for $91,000, and she said it's ideal for anyone who wants to live off the grid
Author: Mikhaila Friel
A Rapunzel-style remote tower in Scotland is on the market for £80,000, or around $91,000, and the owner says it's ideal for off-the-grid living. The four-story stone tower wasn't liveable when Galligan purchased it and it still isn't - there's no electricity, and the stairs at the top of the tower have degraded over time, she said. The renovations were never completed due to personal circumstances, Galligan said. But she said she hopes the future buyer is someone who has a vision for unique home transformations or off-the-grid living. The tower dates back to 1813 and has Gothic-style architecture, according to real-estate agency Thornton's online listing. The top floor of the tower has a panoramic view of Perthshire, a county known for its natural scenery, according to Visit Scotland. One of the main obstacles is the lack of water and electricity. Galligan said installing electricity may turn out to be "quite an effort and expensive," as it would have to be routed through the forest where the tower is situated. Nonetheless, she said that the property would be a great project for anyone interested in eco-friendly living. She said her original plan was to install eco-toilets and a solar and backup generator. And since there are fireplaces on each floor of the tower, she also wanted to install wood-burning stoves.