World · 10 February 2026
17-acre Welsh tidal island hits market for £350,000
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The 17-acre tidal island Ynys Gifftan in Wales' Dwyryd Estuary hits the market for £350,000. Located near Portmeirion, the property features a derelict Victorian farmhouse requiring extensive renovation. Agents Carter Jonas reveal unique access requires owners to boat at high tide or wade across estuary sands during low tide. Bestowed by Queen Anne during the 18th century, the island is priced marginally higher than the £300,000 UK average and comes with a caution to mind the tides.
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