Michael Matheson takes thousands a year renting out luxury holiday home with unlimited wifi

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Michael Matheson takes thousands of pounds a year from a second luxury holiday home he rents out to holidaymakers for £875 a week.The scandal-hit health secretary and his wife bought a cottage on Skye in 2012 and began renting it out in 2014.The two-bedroom home, close to fellow SNP veteran Ian Blackford’s croft, cost £70,000 and was revamped by award-winning architects Dualchas, giving the Mathesons “a light and modern space without losing any of its original character or charm”.It is now valued at between £150,000 and £200,000 and makes up to £15,000 a year in rental income.On the property’s website it is described as a “luxury self-catering retreat” located in “a small crofting township, overlooking Loch Snizort and has uninterrupted views to the Ascrib Islands and across the Minch to the Western Isles.”It states: “The living room is warm and cosy with a Morso wood burning stove and is the ideal place to relax after a day out walking or exploring.”The kitchen is decked out with high-quality Neff appliances and “floor to ceiling sliding doors flood the area with light and provide spectacular views of the surrounding landscape.”It has also been upgraded with underfloor heating and has “smart and simple” interiors complete with Ercol furniture, unlimited wi-fi, Netflix and one acre of private grounds surrounding it.Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan