The world’s loneliest house, situated on a secluded island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean and 2,000 miles from the UK, has only passing ships for company.
Shrouded in mystery, various eerie theories about the property have emerged, including whispers that it was built in anticipation of a zombie apocalypse.
Bjarni Sigurdsson shared a video with his subscribers five years ago, demonstrating just how isolated the house is.
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The white structure has braved the elements on the side of a green hill on Eon Island, also known as Ellidaey Island, for almost a hundred years. During the 18th and 19th centuries, the scenic location – the most north-eastern of the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago cluster – was home to several families.
However, in the 1930s, the remaining inhabitants abandoned the rocky 4.5 square kilometre landscape for the mainland in pursuit of a better life. Since then, the remote island has been entirely deserted, and the lone house has ignited a number of theories, some more bizarre than others.
Rumours abound about an offbeat island house with an eccentric billionaire supposedly building it as a safe haven for a zombie apocalypse, while some thought it was owned by a reclusive religious figure. At one point, there was even buzz that Icelandic singer Bjork had her eye on the curious abode and was in talks to buy the entire island, reports the Mirror.
However, the reality is much more mundane. Back in the 1950s, it was the Hunting Association that erected a lodge as a base for puffin hunters.
Known affectionately as the Ball House, this functional hunting lodge still stands today, revealing its rustic charm with no modern amenities like running water or electricity. It’s a hardy traveller’s dream, open to those willing to conquer ice-cold conditions and master monstrous sea swells.
An epic adventure awaits anyone who sets foot there, as even arriving is a feat with no piervisitors must scale a rugged cliff face to gain entry. Inside, a cosy living area with a stove to warm up chilly guests, alongside a dining space and a communal bedroom that boasts 10 mattresses, await weary adventurers.
The visitor’s book is brimming with entries, including famed YouTuber Ryan Trahan, whose vlog title “the coolest experience” pays homage to his daring stay; a video which now has over 33 million views, showing his dramatic journey across unruly waves.
He teamed up with two locals to enjoy a “juicy steak” whilst delving into the arduous task of manually transporting building materials to an island. Meanwhile, another abandoned abode stands solitary on a distant isle, a considerable two hours from the nearest town or airport.
Skalmen, hailed as the most isolated island in its grouping, is so off the grid that for long stretches, it is off-limits to visitors. To access it from the closest town or airport involves taking two different ferries followed by a four-mile journey by boat.
The island’s sole remaining structure is a mysterious, run-down lighthouse.
Although nobody lives there, Skalmen was the ideal choice for a couple who did not mind spending a substantial £89,000 for this isolated retreat.
The seclusion increases annually from May through to the end of July when the island becomes a protected bird sanctuary and entrance is strictly prohibited.