ARDROSS, DUIRINISH, PLOCKTON
£170,000
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DESCRIPTION
Located in a pretty and tranquil highland glen the subjects for sale comprise of a very nicely presented traditional 1 ½ storey house with side extension. The house dates from circa. 1890 and is one of a number of original homes in the small village. ‘Ardross’ has been nicely maintained over the years and now benefits from Upvc double glazed doors and windows, an oil fired central heating system and newly re-built side extension housing the kitchen. The house also retains some of its original cottage features including wood v-lining and 4 panel doors. The accommodation within comprises entrance hall, lounge/bedroom 3, bathroom, sitting/dining room, kitchen, upper floor landing area with 2 double size bedrooms off. There is a private parking space to the side of the house and also a general parking area at the other side.
LOCATION
Duirinish is a friendly village with a very desirable location. The village is dissected by the Duirinish Burn which runs through the centre of it and has houses on both sides. At the top of the village is an attractive stone Telford built bridge providing a most pleasing view from the house as is the pretty burn running along the front. The very popular village of Plockton is a short 2 miles away and provides excellent local services including secondary schooling. 2 miles in the opposite direction will bring you to the larger village of Kyle of Lochalsh again with excellent local services including a supermarket, selection of shops, hotels, restaurants and a railway station. Kyle is also home to the Skye Bridge connecting Skye to the mainland. Inverness the capital city of the Highlands is some 80 miles to the east.
ACCOMMODATION
A gate provides access to the Upvc front door and the accommodation within is as follows:-
ENTRANCE HALL
Stairs off to upper floor. Access off to lounge/bedroom 3, bathroom and sitting/dining room. Carpet. Radiator. Central heating control panel on wall.
LOUNGE/BEDROOM 3
A spacious square room with window to front overlooking burn. Wooden curtain pole. Radiator. Carpet. Wood lined ceiling. This room is currently used as a lounge but would make an excellent 3rd bedroom if so required. Size 13ft x 11ft 5 (3.95 x 3.48m).
BATHROOM
Frosted window to rear. White 3 piece suite comprising WC, pedestal wash hand basin and large enamel bath with electric shower over. Partly tiled walls. Pine bathroom accessories. Carpet. Radiator. Deep understair storage cupboard. Size 8ft 4 x 6ft 7 (2.53 x 2.00m. at widest).
SITTING ROOM/DINING ROOM
A cosy room with window to front with wooden curtain pole over. Views across the burn. Window to rear garden. Attractive fireplace with multi-fuel stove standing on slate hearth with matching slate back and wooden surround. Carpet. Radiator. Door off to kitchen. Size 13ft 7 x 11ft 4 (3.99 x 3.45).
KITCHEN
Accessed from sitting room. Galley style kitchen located in new Upvc clad side extension. Nicely fitted out with white wood effect fronted wall and base units with light co-ordinating worktop over. 4 ring electric hob with electric oven below. Stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap. Plumbed and space for washing machine and fridge/freezer. Window to front and side with glazed external door to rear garden making this a lovely bright space. Vinyl floor covering. Wood lined walls and ceiling. High set shelf. Radiator. Size 13ft 8 x 5ft 6 (4.17 x 1.65m).
UPPER FLOOR LANDING
A carpeted staircase leads to the upper floor landing area. 2 under coomb storage cupboards plus cupboard housing hot water tank. Carpet. 2 Velux windows. Access off to Bedrooms 1 & 2.
BEDROOM 1
Double size bedroom with window to front fitted with roller blind and Velux window to rear fitted with blind. Carpet. Radiator. Coombed ceiling. Size 12ft 2 x 11ft 9 (3.71 x 3.57m).
BEDROOM 2
Double size bedroom with window to front fittedwith roller blind and Velux window to rear fitted with blind. Fitted wardrobe. V-lined walls and ceiling. Carpet. Radiator. Coombed ceiling. Size 10ft 10 x 11ft 9 (3.30 x 3.57m).
GARDEN
There is a small area at the front of the house which is enclosed in an attractive wall. This area is under gravel. The rear garden is fully enclosed with a concrete pathway and steps leading up to a clothes drying line. The back garden is very private and looks directly out onto a hillside. A small burn runs along the border of the side boundary. The rear garden in mainly under grass with some mature bushes.
OUTBUILDINGS
Located in the rear garden is a timber garden shed measuring approx. 8ft x 6ft. There is also a stone built outhouse with corrugated iron roof presently being used as a store.
Looking down on Duirinish
SERVICES
Mains water, electricity and drainage.
AGENCY RATING
A charming cottage style property in a very desirable location close to the village of Plockton.
COUNCIL TAX
Band C.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with this agency.
ENTRY
By mutual agreement.
PRICE
Offers over £170,000 are invited and such offers should be submitted in proper Scottish legal terms to:-
The Isle of Skye Estate Agency (Portree)
Bridge Road
PORTREE
Isle of Skye IV51 9ER
www.iosea.co.uk
Email: sales@iosea.co.uk
Tel: 01478 612683
OR
The Isle of Skye Estate Agency (Kyle of Lochalsh)
Main Street,
Kyle of Lochalsh,
Ross-shire.
IV40 8AB
Tel: 01599 534555
Fax: 01599 534480
Email: sales@lochalshproperties.co.uk
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