DESCRIPTION
Occupying an elevated location from which there are widespread loch views, 13 Colliemore is a traditional style dwelling house together with an area of owner occupied croft land extending to 5 acres or thereby (the house site sits in a decrofted garden area extending to 1/3 acre or thereby which is included in the 5 acre total). The house dates from circa. 1910 and has a large extension added to the rear as well as garages adjoining both gable end walls. The house retains many charming features such as the v-lined walls and ceilings, wooden flooring and original 4 panel doors, however it is in need of some upgrading works and modernisation. Some of the windows have been replaced with Upvc double glazing.
Accommodation:
Ground Floor: Entrance Hall, Public Room/Bedroom 3, Sitting Room, Kitchen/Dining Room, Side Porch/Wood Store, Rear Hall, WC and Shower Room.
Upper Floor: Landing Area, Bathroom and 2 Bedrooms.
A private access track leads off the main road and up to a very spacious parking area to the front of the house. The immediate garden area surrounding the house is undeveloped.
LOCATION
From the elevated location there are superb views over Loch Sligachan and easy access to the Red Cuillins at the rear. Sconser is a small village with many houses and is also home to the ferry terminal connecting the Island of Raasay to Skye. The main route from the Skye Bridge the A87 runs through Sconser and provides easy access northwards to Portree some 10 miles away and southwards to the Bridge 22 miles away. Portree provides excellent services including supermarkets, hotels, restaurants, leisure facilities, shops, a cottage hospital and modern medical centre and both primary and secondary schooling.
ACCOMMODATION
Wide steps lead up to the solid timber outer door. The accommodation within is as follows:-
ENTRANCE HALL
Square hallway with wooden staircase leading to upper floor with wooden banister. Under stair storage cupboard. Original v-lining and doors. Access off to both public rooms. Size 7ft 9 x 6ft 9 (2.37 x 2.07m).
PUBLIC ROOM 1/BEDROOM 3
Versatile room presently used as a bedroom. Window to front with lovely Loch views. Original open fireplace with tiled sides and wooden surround. Original v-lining. Carpet. Size 14ft 4 x 11ft (4.37 x 3.37m).
SITTING ROOM/PUBLIC ROOM 2
Window to front with open Loch views. Wide open fireplace housing wood burning stove. Fitted shelving. Door off to kitchen/dining area. Size 14ft 3 x 11ft (4.35 x 3.34m).
KITCHEN/DINING
Situated in rear extension. A large space requiring re-designing. Smaller area with space for cooker etc. Sink and drainer and open through to larger dining area which also has a stainless steel sink and drainer, space and plumbing for washing machine and space for fridge. Door off to side porch and door off the rear hallway area. Coloured resin floor covering. Overall size at widest 14ft 8 x 14ft 2 (4.46 x 4.32m).
REAR HALL
Access off to WC and shower room. External door to rear of house. Door providing access to garage at side.
WC
Small WC with high set frosted window. Coloured resin flooring. Size 5ft x 2ft 6 (1.56 x 0.73m).
SHOWER ROOM
Corner mounted wash hand basin, wall mirror with light over. Raised shower cubicle with electric shower. Tiled floor. Size 5ft x 3ft 2 (1.55 x 0.99m).
SIDE PORCH
Located off kitchen. Area used as a wood store. Access door to garage at side.
UPPER FLOOR LANDING
Wooden stairs lead up from hallway to spacious upper floor landing area providing access off the 2 bedrooms and bathroom. Velux window. Original v-lining. Coombed ceiling. Space for seating area. Electric meters on wall.
BATHROOM
White suite comprising WC, wall mounted wash hand basin and bath. Cupboard housing hot water tanks. Velux window. Original v-lining. Coombed ceiling. Size 10ft x 5ft 10 (3.02 x 1.77m).
BEDROOM 1
Spacious double size bedroom with window to front providing lovely elevated loch views. Velux window to rear. Original fireplace. Original v-lining. Coombed ceiling. Size 14ft 5 x 11ft (4.39 x 3.36m).
BEDROOM 2
Another double size bedroom. Window to front with loch views. Original fireplace. Original v-lining. Coombed ceiling. Size 14ft x 9ft (4.24 x 2.72m)
GARAGES
There are 2 garages located at either end of the house. Both are accessed via up and over doors and from doors leading from the house. Concrete floors. Approx. size 20ft x 13ft.
GARDEN GROUND
A driveway leads up to a spacious hard standing area to the front of the house providing off road parking for numerous vehicles. The garden area is undeveloped and extends to approximately 1/3 acre or thereby.
OWNER OCCUPIED CROFTLAND
The croft land included in the sale extends to 5 acres or thereby and lies to the side and rear of the house and runs upwards from the rear. The immediate garden area around the house has been decrofted. There may be potential for a further house site to the side of the existing house but no permissions have been sought. Any enquiry with this regard should be made directly to the Planning Authority, The Highland Council, Kings House, The Green, Portree, Isle of Skye, IV51 9EH. The land has no buildings on it and is ideal for plantation purposes. The purchase of an owner occupied croft does not require the approval of the Crofters Commission although it is subject to crofting tenure whereby the land requires to be used for agricultural purposes. Prospective purchasers are advised to consult with a Scottish Solicitor who is conversant with crofting law or the Crofters Commission for further advice.
SERVICES
Mains water and electricity. Drainage by way of septic tank.
POST CODE
IV48 8TD
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment through this agency.
ENTRY
By mutual agreement.
PRICE
OFFERS OVER £125,000 are invited and such offers should be submitted in proper Scottish legal terms to:-
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