14 BORVE IS A TRADITIONAL 3 BEDROOM 1 ½ STOREY FORMER CROFT HOUSE IN A RURAL LOCATION WITH VIEWS ACROSS OPEN COUNTRYSIDE.
THE PROPERTY HAS BEEN EXTENDED OVER A NUMBER OF YEARS AND WOULD MAKE A LOVELY FAMILY HOME OR AS A HOLIDAY LET.
ACCOMMODATION:
GROUND FLOOR: SUN PORCH, HALLWAY, SITTING ROOM, DINING ROOM, KITCHEN, UTILITY ROOM/PANTRY, SHOWER ROOM & BOX ROOM.
FIRST FLOOR: THREE BEDROOMS AND LANDING AREA.
14 Borve is an extended traditional three bedroom 1 ½ storey former croft house located in the crofting township of Borve. The property sits in a mature garden surrounded by trees with open views across the surrounding countryside.
The property benefits from full UPVC double glazing and gas fired central heating.
In addition to the house there is also a static caravan in the garden which is fully connected to all services.
This cosy house would make a delightful main residence or the perfect holiday home with the potential to take full advantage of the lucrative holiday letting market.
LOCATION:
The crofting community of Borve is located just some 6 miles north of the town of Portree, the island’s capital. Primary schooling can be found locally in the nearby MacDiarmid and secondary schooling is available in Portree with a school bus service in operation. Portree is a lively and prosperous town with excellent services including supermarkets, shops, leisure facilities, a cottage hospital, modern medical centre and an excellent selection of hotels and restaurants.
ACCOMMODATION:
GROUND FLOOR:
SUN PORCH:
Accessed via a half glazed UPVC door this would make the ideal place to sit and enjoy the views over the open countryside or as a boot room for the avid walker. Window to the front. Ceramic tiled floor. Half glazed wooden door through to the hallway. Size: 9’ 1” x 6’ 5” (2.77m x 1.96m)
HALLWAY:
The hallway provides access to the sitting room, dining room and shower room with stairs off to the upper floor. Fitted carpet. Partial v-lining. Radiator. Size: 12’ 2” max x 6’ 4” (3.72m max x 1.94m)
SITTING ROOM:
A cosy room with window to the front and flame effect gas fire in a feature brick surround with wooden mantel over. V-ling to one wall. Radiator. Fitted carpet. Size: 12’ 8” x 12’ 0” max (3.87m x 3.67m max)
DINING ROOM:
Another cosy room with window to the front. V-lining to one wall. Gas central heating boiler built in to original fireplace. Fitted carpet. Radiator. Door off to kitchen. Size: 12’ 10” x 10’ 8” (3.92m x 3.25m)
KITCHEN:
A light kitchen fitted with a good range of base and wall units with integral 4 ring gas hob and electric oven. Window to the rear. Ceramic tiled floor. Door off to utility room/pantry. Size: 12’ 2” x 8’ 2” (3.72m x 2.49m)
UTILITY ROOM/PANTRY:
Built in storage shelving. Plumbing for washing machine. Window to the rear. Size: 8’ 2” x 4’ 7” (2.50m x 1.40m)
SHOWER ROOM:
A recently upgraded three piece suite comprising large shower enclosure with electric Mira shower, vanity wash hand basin and WC. Window to the rear. Door off to box room. Radiator with towel rail attachment. Vinyl flooring. Size: 7’ 10” x 7’ 8” (2.40m x 2.33m)
BOX ROOM:
Accessed via the shower room this box room offers the potential for a variety of uses including a dressing room, study, work room or store. Window to the rear. Fitted carpet. Radiator. Size: 7’ 11” x 7’ 10” (2.43m x 2.40m)
FIRST FLOOR:
LANDING:
Providing access to the three bedrooms. V-lining. Fitted carpet. Velux window over the stair. Fitted cupboard housing the hot water tank.
BEDROOM 1:
A good size double room with built in wardrobes. The box dormer to the front affords a good level of head height with a combed ceiling to the rear. Window to the front. Radiator. Fitted carpet. Vanity wash hand basin. Size: 14’ 5” x 10’ 7” (4.40m x 3.22m)
BEDROOM 2:
A small single room with window to the front. Fitted carpet. Radiator. Size: 7’ 10” x 6’ 4” (2.39m x 1.95m)
BEDROOM 3:
A good size double room with built in wardrobes. The box dormer to the front affords a good level of head height with a combed ceiling to the rear. Window to the front. Radiator. Fitted carpet. Size: 14’ 6” x 10’ 7” (4.42m x 3.22m)
EXTERNAL:
The property is accessed via a gravel driveway with ample parking space for a number of cars. The property sits in a lovely mature garden extending to ½ acre or thereby to be confirmed by title deed. To the side and rear (road side) of the property the garden is laid to grass with a number of mature borders. To the front there is a productive vegetable plot and a fenced off area with a small pond and duck house which previously housed a number of inhabitants! This area is also sheltered by a number of mature trees. There are also a couple of sheds although not in perfect condition.
STATIC CARAVAN:
To the side of the property is a two bedroom static caravan which is connected to mains electricity and water, to the gas supply and the septic tank. There is a galley kitchen with full size gas cooker, seating area, a double bedroom, a twin bedroom and a shower room. Size: 25’ 2” x 9’ 9” (7.67m x 2.98m)
SERVICES:
Mains water and electricity. Drainage to septic tank. Calor gas tank.
COUNCIL TAX: Band C
POSTCODE: IV51 9PE
VIEWINGS:
Strictly by appointment through this agency.
DIRECTIONS:
Heading north out of Portree on the A87 heading towards Uig. Take the second Borve turning which will be on your right just after the turning on your left signposted Dunvegan. At the T junction turn left and 14 Borve is the second house on your left.
PRICE
Offers over £165,000
are sought and such offers should be submitted in proper Scottish legal terms to:- |
