SPACIOUS, IMMACULATELY PRESENTED, 7 BEDROOM (5 EN-SUITE) PROPERTY
IDEAL BED & BREAKFAST BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
CENTRAL LOCATION WITH LOVELY SEA & MOUNTAIN VIEWS
DESCRIPTION
Centrally situated within the village of Broadford the subjects for sale comprise a very attractive and imposing dwellinghouse known as Broadford Lodge. The property was at one time the Free Church for the Strath area dating from circa. 1911 and converted and refurbished to a high standard in recent times to provide the substantial and attractive looking property it is today. Broadford Lodge now provides excellent bed and breakfast business potential together with separate owner’s accommodation. Its high profile location just off the main A87 trunk road guarantees all year round trade and purchasers looking to acquire a home with business potential can be assured of a lucrative income from such a prominently located property. The subjects have been a ‘work in progress’ over recent years with ‘on going’ improvements such as the installation of some new and contemporary bathroom suites with power showers and annual re-decoration throughout the subjects for sale. The Lodge also benefits from UPVC double glazing and gas central heating. An extremely neat, well maintained and generous garden extending to 1/3 acre or thereby surrounds the property and as well as being well planted with pretty flower borders and mature trees it offers attractive decked and patio seating areas. A levelled ‘Skye Marble’ off-road parking area providing space for up to 7 cars has recently been completed. The accommodation within the property comprises:- Owners accommodation - entrance vestibule, lounge/dining room, kitchen/dining, hallway, 3 double bedrooms (1 en-suite) and bathroom.
Letting accommodation:- separate entrance hallway, 4 double en-suite bedrooms and breakfast room. This area offers numerous development opportunities (subject to planning regulations) and has a large undeveloped loft area offering further possibilities and options. From the front there are lovely north easterly views across Broadford Bay and the pier to the hills of Applecross in the distance. There are also direct north westerly views to Beinn na Caillich.
Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the full extent and business potential Broadford Lodge has to offer!
LOCATION
The village of Broadford is a well established and ever growing community as well as being a popular destination to tourists visiting the island. There are a good range of local services on offer 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 6 miles to the south. The Island’s capital town Portree is 25 miles to the north and provides all the services and facilities you would expect of a growing town including secondary schooling. The road passing the Lodge is the main thoroughfare through the Island.
ACCOMMODATION
A paved pathway leads up to the UPVC double glazed front door and the accommodation within comprises:-
ENTRANCE VESTIBULE
Front door leads into entrance vestibule. 15 pane frosted glass door to lounge/dining room. Ceramic tiled floor. Size 3ft 10 x 2ft 60 (1.19 x 0.61m).
LOUNGE/DINING ROOM
Impressively spacious, bright room with attractive bay window to front overlooking the front garden and beyond providing lovely sea and mountain views across Broadford Bay. Large imposing window to side with direct views to Beinn na Caillich. Feature open fireplace with black slate hearth and back and wooden mantle and surround. Space within window bay for large family dining table and chairs. Wall lights. Radiator. Carpet. Door off to kitchen/dining and fire door through to guest’s accommodation. Size 23ft 1 x 17ft 9 (7.04 x 5.42m).
Bay window and large gable end window both providing lovely views
HALLWAY (TO GUEST ACCOMMODATION)
Bright L-shaped hallway with UPVC front door which provides separate entrance for guests. 4 double windows to front. Double fitted linen cupboard. 2 radiators. Carpet. Hatch to loft. Size 16.20 x 2.50m (at widest).
LOFT
Ramsay pull down ladder to very spacious floored loft area which provides potential for further development, if required and subject to planning regulations.
BEDROOM 1
Double room with window to rear garden. Wall lights. Radiator. Carpet. Size 4.7 x 3.27m. Door off to en-suite.
EN-SUITE
Recently fitted white suite comprising W.C, pedestal wash hand basin and corner shower cubicle. Wall mirror. Ceramic tiled flooring. Fully tiled walls. Extractor fan. Size 3.4 x 1.45m.
BEDROOM 2
Double room with window to rear garden. Wall lights. Fitted wardrobe with cupboards over. Radiator. Carpet. Size 5.41 x 3.28m (at widest). Door off to en-suite.
EN-SUITE
White suite comprising W.C, pedestal wash hand basin and corner shower cubicle. Wall mirror. Vinyl flooring. Fully tiled walls. Extractor fan. Size 1.66 X 1.60m.
BEDROOM 3
Double room with window to rear garden. Wall lights. Fitted wardrobe with cupboards over. Radiator. Carpet. Size 5.41 x 3.31 (at widest). Door off to en-suite.
EN-SUITE
White suite comprising W.C, pedestal wash hand basin and corner shower cubicle. Wall mirror. Vinyl flooring. Fully tiled walls. Extractor fan. Size 1.66 X 1.60m.
BREAKFAST ROOM/SINGLE BEDROOM
Presently used as a breakfast room seating up to 10 guests. This room could also be utilised as a single bedroom. Window to rear garden. Radiator. Carpet. Size 5.90 x 2.61m.
BEDROOM 4
Double room with window to rear garden. French doors to side balcony area providing sea views and steps leading to the front garden. Wall lights. Fitted wardrobe with cupboards over. Night storage heater. Radiator. Carpet. Size 5.41 x 3.31 (at widest). Door off to en-suite.
EN-SUITE
Recently fitted white suite comprising W.C, pedestal wash hand basin and corner shower cubicle. Attractive wall mirror with inset lighting. Ceramic tiled flooring. Fully tiled walls. Extractor fan. Size 1.71 X 1.60m.
KITCHEN/DINING
Large window overlooking rear garden and UPVC double glazed door to rear decked area. Good selection of walnut wall and base units with co-ordinating worktops over. Glass display wall units Under unit lighting. Stainless steel 1 ½ bowl sink and drainer with mixer tap. Tiled splashbacks. 5 ring gas range cooker with double oven below and contemporary stainless steel extractor hood over. Space and plumbed for dishwasher, industrial washing machine and tumble dryer and American larder style fridge freezer. Space for dining table and chairs. Central heating boiler (enclosed within base unit). 2 double fitted cupboards with storage over, one housing 2 hot water tanks. Oak wood flooring. Hatch to loft storage area. Door off to hallway. Size 17ft 4 x 11ft (5.30 x 3.37m).
HALLWAY
UPVC double glazed door to front. Triple window to front. Providing access to kitchen/dining, bedrooms 1,2, 3 & bathroom. Radiator. Oak wood flooring. Size 29ft 3 x 4ft 3 (9.08 x 1.16m).
BEDROOM 5
Double bedroom with window to rear garden. Double fitted wardrobe with storage cupboard over. Wall lights. Radiator. Carpet. Door off to en-suite. Size 12ft 3 x 10ft 5 (3.75 x 3.19m).
Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom
EN-SUITE
Recently fitted white 3 piece suite comprising W.C, pedestal wash hand basin and bath with attractive contemporary central mixer tap. Fully tiled walls. Ceramic tiled floor. Chrome accessories. Frosted window to rear fitted with venetian blinds. Wall mirror with inset lighting. Radiator. Size 8ft 7 x 4ft 9 (2.62 x 1.47m).
BEDROOM 6
Double room with triple window to rear. Radiator. Carpet. Size 12ft 5 x 12ft 1 (3.71 x 3.68m).
BATHROOM
Recently fitted white suite comprising W.C, contemporary large wash hand basin unit with storage below, bath and corner shower cubicle. Large wall mirror with shelf and spotlighting. Recessed fitted shelving. Fully tiled walls. Ceramic tiled floor. Frosted window to rear fitted with roller blind. Chrome ladder style radiator. Size 9ft 8 x 5ft 2 (2.97 x 1.60m).
BEDROOM 7/SITTING ROOM
Presently used as a well proportioned double bedroom however offers a number of uses such as an owner’s sitting room. 3 bay window to side gable providing direct views to Beinn na Caillich. Window to front garden. Night storage heater. Radiator. Carpet. Size 16ft 10 x 13ft 9 (into window bay) (5.15 x 4.21m).
CARAVAN
Currently used for storage and located in rear garden. All services connected.
GARDEN
The generous and very well maintained garden area surrounding the property extends to approximately 1/3 acre or thereby and is laid mainly to lawn. Pretty flower borders have been planted throughout and there is a good selection of mature trees to both the front and rear. A neat paved pathway leads round the property to an attractive decked seating area to the rear. To the side of the property is a spacious purpose made ‘Skye marble’ area providing ample off-road parking space. Attractive decked and paved areas to the front provide lovely space for seating to allow for full appreciation of the sea views.
Decked seating area and neat front garden
Paved pathway to front and parking area to side
Decking to rear
SERVICES
Mains water and electricity. Sewerage to septic tank.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with this agency.
POST CODE
IV49 9AB.
COUNCIL TAX
Band F.
PRICE
Offers over £375,000 are invited and such offers should be submitted in proper Scottish legal terms to:- |
