DESCRIPTION
On an elevated site from which there are lovely open sea and mountain views the subjects for sale comprise of a very nicely presented 1½ storey stone built house. ‘Maltby’ dates from circa. 1900 and has been very tasteful upgraded and extended over the years. It is presently operating as a ‘4 Star’ Bed & Breakfast establishment attracting guests who want a traditional highland property with both comfort and charm. The interior of the house retains many original features such as the 4 panel doors, v-lining on some walls and ceilings and revealed natural stone walls. The house has the ambience and style of a country cottage and the fresh decoration combined with bespoke roller blinds and co-ordinating paint work adds to its appeal. Some 4 years ago a large extension was added to the rear of the house adding a sunny day room/office overlooking the private rear garden. Benefiting from mostly new double glazed windows, an electric night storage heating system and an attractive gardens the accommodation within comprises on the ground floor; entrance vestibule, open plan sitting room, kitchen/dining room, day room and bedroom 1 with en-suite facilities. The upper floor has a small landing area with 2 bedrooms off and a bathroom. From the property’s elevated and private location there are superb views across to the Island of Pabay and up the Inner Sound.
LOCATION
Breakish is a friendly highland community stretching along the A87 with houses both above and below the road. The village of Broadford is just 2 miles to the north and offers good local services including a supermarket, petrol station, selection of shops, hotels, restaurants, a modern medical centre and hospital and a primary school. The Skye Bridge connecting Skye to the mainland is some 3 miles to the south. The Island’s capital town Portree is 29 miles to the north and provides all the services and facilities you would expect of a growing town including secondary schooling.
ACCOMMODATION
A long access track leads up to the house and there is parking to the front and side. The accommodation within is as follows:-
ENTRANCE VESTIBULE
Solid timber outer door opens into a sunny vestibule area. Windows to front and side fitted with roller blinds. Wood laminate flooring. Night storage heater. Original wooden double doors with attractive leaf design glass provide access to open plan sitting room. Size 7ft 9 x 5ft (2.33 x 1.52m).
OPEN PLAN SITTING ROOM
Spacious area with stairs leading to upper floor accommodation. Access off to Bedroom 1 and Kitchen/Dining room. Impressive floor to ceiling window positioned to allow for lovely sea views. Brass curtain pole over. Attractive open fireplace with tiled sides and high set wooden surround. Carpet. Night stroage heater. Recessed spot lighting. Deep under stair storage cupboard. Size corridor with sitting room18ft 3 x 3ft 8 Size sitting room area 13ft 1 x 12ft 1 (3.99 x 3.69m).
KITCHEN/DINING ROOM
Lovely ‘country cottage’ style kitchen/dining room with beamed ceiling. Extensively fitted out with blue front wall and base units with newly fitted worktops over. Matching display cupboard. 1 ½ bowl stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap. Space for dining table and chairs. Washing machine and dishwasher fitted below worktop and included in sale. Slot in 4 ring electric cooker with newly fitted extractor hood over and wood lined splash back area. Central island unit with drawer storage and wood block worktop over. Part v-lined walls to dado height. Window to side fitted with roller blind. Recessed spot lighting. Door off to family room/office. Size 17ft x 13ft 8 (5.20 x 4.10m).
FAMILY ROOM/OFFICE/UTILITY
Located in the new extension this extra room provides a very flexible space. Nicely fitted out with wood cream fronted base and wall units with wood block worktops over and designed to provide desk top space also. Space for recessed fridge/freezer and tumble dryer fitted below worktops. 1 ½ bowl sink and drainer with mixer tap. Large window overlooking rear garden and side garden both fitted with roller blinds. Recessed spot lighting. Laminate floor covering. Barn style door provides access to rear garden. Size 14ft 10 x 11ft 5 (4.52 x 3.47m).
BEDROOM 1
Ground floor double bedroom with window to front providing excellent views. Brass curtain pole. Roller blind. Night storage heater. Carpet. Door off to en-suite. Size 12ft x 10ft 3 (3.63 x 3.12m).
EN-SUITE
Bi-fold door from bedroom and step up into en-suite shower room. Comprises WC, wash hand basin set in vanity unit and shower cubicle with electric shower. Heated chrome towel rail. Extractor fan. Vinyl floor covering. Wall mirror with shave light over. Size 6ft x 4ft 3 (1.82 x 1.30m).
UPPER FLOOR LANDING
Carpeted stairs with attractive dark banisters lead up from sitting room to bright L-shaped landing area. Large velux window with attractive glazing. Access off to bedroom 2 and 3 and bathroom. Carpet. High set cupboards housing electric meters.
BEDROOM 2
Nicely presented cottage style bedroom with Velux window to rear and window to front fitted with roller blind and providing lovely elevated views. . Electric wall panel heater. 2 fitted pine storage cupboards. Carpet. Size 12ft 5 x 8ft 8 (3.79 x 2.63m).
BEDROOM 3
Another nicely presented double bedroom with window to front fitted with roller blind and providing excellent views. Fitted pine storage cupboard. Electric wall panel heater. Carpet. Size 12ft 1 x 9ft 7 (3.79 x 2.92m).
BATHROOM
Well presented bathroom comprising WC, bath with folding shower screen and electric shower over and new contemporary wash hand basin set in pine unit with chrome mixer tap. Partly tiled walls. Window to front. Chrome heated towel rail. New vinyl floor covering. Size 5ft 9 x 5ft 6 (1.74 x 1.69m).
GARDEN
The front garden is mainly under a neat lawn with the borders well planted with mature shrubs and bushes. Neat paved areas provide outside seating space. There is a summer house situated to the side and angled to allow for full appreciation of the view. The rear garden is very private and nicely laid out with attractive features, including a fountain, and is mainly under low maintenance gravel. There is a large clothes drying area and a garden shed.
COUNCIL TAX
Band D.
POST CODE
IV42 8PY.
SERVICES
Mains water and electricity. Drainage by way of septic tank.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with this agency.
ENTRY
By mutual agreement.
AGENCY RATING
A really charming house ideal as a family home or to continue with a small ‘Bed & Breakfast’ business.
PRICE
Offers over £205,000 are invited and such offers should be submitted in proper Scottish legal terms to:- |
