‘GREEN PASTURES’, 11 GILLEN,
WATERNISH, ISLE OF SKYE
£225,000
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DESCRIPTION
The subjects offered for sale comprise of a quite unique package consisting of a traditional cottage style house and garden, an area of owner occupied croft land running adjacent to the house and extending to some 5 ½ acres or thereby together with an adjoining area of land on which full planning permission has been granted for the erection of a dwelling house. The cottage itself dates from circa. 1920 and occupies a slightly elevated position above the quiet township road. The cottage (called Green Pastures) has Upvc double glazed windows to the front and these provide spectacular panoramic views across Loch Snizort to the Trotternish Peninsula and over towards the Ascrib Islands. The comfortable accommodation comprises entrance hall, bathroom, bedroom 1, sitting room, kitchen, rear hall/dining area and bedroom 2. The house has an oil fired central heating system and also a solid fuel heating system as a back up and it appears to be in good order both internally and externally. A fully enclosed garden surrounds the house and this has a productive vegetable plot to the side. The owner occupied croft land adjoins the house at the rear with the larger portion of it running down from the opposite side of the road towards the sea. The area of land on which full planning permission has been granted lies to the side of the cottage and any house built on this site would also benefit from the superb views.
LOCATION
Gillen is a small township forming part of the pretty Vaternish Peninsula on the north west of the Island and consists of a number of houses all enjoying the same spectacular outlook across Loch Snizort. The area of Waternish itself has some local services including a primary school, an Inn and a restaurant. The nearest main village is Dunvegan some 12 miles away and here you will find shops, garages, a bakers shop, hotels and restaurants. Portree the capital of the Island is sine 28 miles away and provides excellent services included a cottage hospital and secondary schooling.
ACCOMMODATION
A UPVC double glazed door gives access to the entrance hallway and the accommodation within comprises:-
ENTRANCE HALLWAY
Access to lounge, bathroom, bedroom 1 and attic room. Pine V-lined walls. Electric meters enclosed in box. Coat hooks. Radiator. Carpet. Size 7ft 10 x 4ft 11 (2.40 x 1.51m).
BATHROOM
Three piece suite comprising W.C, pedestal wash hand basin and bath with electric shower over. Velux window. Partly tiled walls. Radiator. Carpet. Size 8ft 9 x 5ft 10 (2.67 x 1.79m).
BEDROOM 1
Double room with picture window to front providing widespread sea views. 2 double fitted wardrobes. Radiator. Carpet. Size 12ft 5 x 8ft 11 (3.80 x 2.72m).
LOUNGE
Spacious lounge with large picture window to front enjoying stunning sea views. Smaller window to side. Recessed multi-fuel burning stove (also provides a back up from oil central heating) set on tiled hearth with stone surround and wooden mantle over. One V-lined wall. Wall lights. Radiator. Carpet. Door off to kitchen. Size 14ft 4 x 13ft 6 (4.39 x 4.13m).
KITCHEN
Bright galley style kitchen with selection of fitted wall and base units with worktops over. Space and plumbed for washing machine. Space for slot in electric cooker and freestanding fridge freezer. Stainless steel sink and drainer. Large window to rear and smaller window to side both fitted with roller blinds. Radiator. Vinyl flooring. 15 pane glass door to rear porch. Size 14ft x 8ft 2 (4.28 x 2.50m).
REAR PORCH
Timber double glazed door to rear garden. Fitted shelving. Coat hooks. Hatch to loft storage area. Radiator. Vinyl flooring. Door off to bedroom 2. Size 8ft 2 x 7ft (2.50 x 2.15m).
BEDROOM 2
Large single room presently housing bunk beds. Window to rear and smaller window to side which is fitted with Venetian blinds. Radiator. Carpet. Size 10ft 10 x 7ft 8 (3.31 x 2.35m).
ATTIC AREA
Ladder style stair leads to attic area which is presently used as office and storage space. 2 velux windows to front. Power and light connected. Carpet. Coombed ceiling. Size 28ft 2 x 9ft 2 (8.60 x 2.68m).
OUTBUILDINGS
Timber workshop and coal store with power and light. Located to side of property.
GARDEN
The property is set within a garden area extending to approx. ¼ acre or thereby. There is a drying green and productive vegetable plot (producing runner beans, cabbage, broad beans and black current bushes) located to the side. There is a flat area to the front of the workshop providing car parking space.
Productive vegetable plot
OWNER-OCCUPIED CROFT LAND
The owner-occupied croft extends to some 5 ½ acres or thereby with the majority lying to the front and running downwards to the Loch. The remainder runs up to the rear of the property. The land is fully fenced. Included with the croft land is a one tenth share in the common grazings.
Owner-occupied croft land running downwards to the Loch
BUILDING PLOT
There is an area of ground lying to the side of Green Pastures which has been identified as a building plot. It extends to approximately ¼ acre or thereby and has full planning permission granted (19th July 2006) for the erection of a 3 bedroom 1 ½ storey dwellinghouse with detached garage (plans are available from this office). There are ruins of a former blackhouse located on the site. With access taken directly of the township road this will make this site easy to develop. It also enjoys stunning panoramic sea views.
Building plot and lovely sea views
POST CODE
IV55 8GR.
COUNCIL TAX
Band B.
AGENCY RATING
A cosy traditional cottage set in a stunning location with a generous amount of land offering potential for someone to keep livestock, horses etc. together with a building plot providing development opportunity.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with this agency.
ENTRY
By mutual agreement.
PRICE
Offers over £225,000 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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