GARALAPIN, WOODEND, BY PORTREE, ISLE OF SKYE
£180,000 Fixed Price
Recently survey (Oct. 2007) at £180,000.
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DESCRIPTION
The subjects for sale comprise of a spacious, traditional 1 ½ storey brick built house extended to both the front and rear and occupying a large area of garden ground extending to 1 acre or thereby (to be confirmed with title plan). This generously proportioned house has been nicely upgraded and had new Upvc double glazed windows installed just a year ago and benefits from a modern kitchen and a solid fuel central heating system operating from the Rayburn range in the dining room. The house retains some pleasing original features such as the v-lined walls in some places and original 4 panel doors. The property is very private and surrounded by a mature woodland garden offering potential for further development. The accommodation within comprises entrance vestibule, sitting room, open plan dining room/kitchen, utility/boot room, bathroom and 2 double bedrooms on the ground floor. The upper floor has 2 further bedrooms. From the property there are very pretty open views across to Ben Tianavaig and Dun Cann on the Island of Raasay.
LOCATION
Woodend is a friendly crofting community some 3 miles north west of Portree the Island’s capital which benefits from all the facilities one would expect of a small thriving town. These facilities include supermarkets, shops, a cottage hospital and modern medical centre, hotels, restaurants, leisure facilities and both primary and secondary schooling.
ACCOMMODATION
There is a spacious parking area beside the house but plenty of scope to redevelop the driveway to allow parking within the large garden area. Attractive double storm doors open to the front door and the accommodation within is as follows:-
ENTRANCE VESTIBULE
Bright spacious area with picture window to side fitted with blind providing widespread views. Double doors through to sitting room. Size 7ft 10 x 6ft (2.38 x 1.80m).
SITTING ROOM
Very spacious central sitting room with double windows to front allowing for views across fields to the mountains beyond. Multi fuel stove recessed into brick fireplace with attractive wooden shelf over. Access off to dining room, bathroom and bedrooms 1 & 2. Carpet. Size 19ft 6 x 12ft 4 (5.93 x 3.77m).
OPEN PLAN DINING ROOM
Accessed from sitting room with stairs leading to upper floor accommodation and wide opening through to kitchen. Farmhouse style dining/kitchen with window to side. Door off to utility/boot room. Rayburn Royal range situated on tiled corner hearth. Clothes drying pulley above range. Partly v-lined walls. Shelving. Central space for family dining. Carpet. Size 16ft 3 x 11ft 6 (4.94 x 3.56m).
KITCHEN
Bright fully fitted kitchen with white fronted base units under co-ordinating worktops. Windows to front and side fitted with roller blinds. Bright painted wooden floor boards. Stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap. Slot in 4 ring electric cooker. Recessed storage shelves and fitted shelving. Size 9ft 9 x 8ft (2.96 x 2.44m).
UTILITY/BOOT ROOM
A very spacious room providing space and plumbing for washing machine and space for fridge, freezer, dryer etc. Coat hooks. 2 windows to garden. Concrete floor. External wood/glazed door to garden. Size 9ft 3 x 8ft 5 (.81 x 2.56m).
BEDROOM 1
Very bright spacious double bedroom with 2 large windows to front providing lovely mountain views. Fitted bedroom furniture providing hanging and shelving space. Multi-fuel stove set on concrete hearth. Carpet. Radiator. Size 14ft 8 x 12ft 2 (4.48 x 3.70m)
BEDROOM 2
Double size bedroom with window to rear garden. Attractive original fireplace feature. Carpet. Radiator. Size 12ft 2 x 11ft 6 (3.70 x 3.61m).
BATHROOM
Frosted window. White suite comprising WC, pedestal wash hand basin and bath. Wood lined walls to dado height. Attractive mosaic splash back area and mirror over wash hand basin. Heated chrome towel rail. Vinyl floor covering. Fitted shelves. Size 7ft 10 x 6ft (2.38 x 1.82m).
UPPER FLOOR
A carpeted staircase leads up to a small landing area with access off to bedrooms 3 and 4.
BEDROOM 3
Deep irregular shaped room with window to front. Radiator. Door providing access to under coomb area housing hot water tank. Carpet. Size 14ft 4 x 10ft 4 (4.38 x 3.16m at widest).
BEDROOM 4
Double size room with window to front. Door off to under coomb storage area. Carpet. Radiator. Size 14ft 5 x 10ft 2 (4.39 x 3.09m).
GARDEN
The garden area extends to approx. 1 acre or thereby and is fully enclosed. A very productive fruit plot and herb garden have been developed and there is an excellent opportunity to develop the garden further. The majority of the area is under grass with some mature trees providing shelter and privacy. A natural burn flows through the garden.
OUTBUILDINGS
A timber garage is located in the garden and at one time an access road lead across to the garage, this is now under grass but could easily be restored if required. The garage has electricity connected to it.
There is a corrugated iron lean-too adjoining the house and this provides a garden storage area.
SERVICES
Mains water and electricity. Drainage to septic tank.
POST CODE
IV51 9LN
COUNCIL TAX
Band D
AGENCY RATING
This is a charming family home with an exceptionally large garden area. Its rural setting and yet close proximity to Portree should make it very popular.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with this agency.
ENTRY
By mutual agreement.
PRICE
A fixed price of £180,000 is invited and such offers should be submitted in proper Scottish legal terms to:-
The Isle of Skye Estate Agency
Bridge Road
PORTREE
Isle of Skye IV51 9ER
www.iosea.co.uk
E Mail: sales@iosea.co.uk
Tel: 01478 612683
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