TIGH NA CAIRIDH, 4 STROLLAMUS,
BROADFORD, ISLE OF SKYE
£225,000
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DESCRIPTION
Located in a most desirable situation with direct access via a gate to the seashore the subjects for sale comprise of a traditional 1 ½ storey house built circa. 1930s that was extended to the front and rear in the 1970s to provide a very spacious and comfortable family home. More recently the house has been nicely upgraded and very well maintained and benefits from an oil fired central heating system, double glazed windows, all new internal doors, new Upvc external doors, a newly fitted kitchen and shower room and fresh internal decoration. The house occupies a large garden area extending to 0.61 acres (0.25 hectares) or thereby and this has been very nicely laid out with a gravel parking area to the front. The accommodation within the house comprises entrance vestibule, hall, sitting room, central hall, dining room, shower room, family room and kitchen on the ground floor. The upper floor has a small office and 3 double size bedrooms.
LOCATION
Strollamus is a small community scattered along the shoreline of Loch na Cairidh with the main A87 Kyle to Portree road running though it. The nearest main village is that off Broadford some 5 miles to the south and here you will find excellent local services including a supermarket, selection of shops, banks, hotels, restaurants, a cottage hospital and modern medical centre and also a primary school. Secondary schooling is available from the Island’s capital Portree some 21 miles to the north and in Portree you will find all the services you would expect of a growing and thriving town. From the house there are uninterrupted views across the Loch northwards to the Island of Scalpay and southwards with views across the sea to the hills of the mainland.
ACCOMMODATION
Access to the house can be via either the back door leading directly into the kitchen or via a gravel path to the front door.
ENTRANCE VESTIBULE
Upvc double glazed front door and sides provide a small vestibule area and access to inner door. Laminate flooring. Size 6ft 2 x 2ft 9 (1.87 x 0.83m).
HALL
Bright sunny hall with access off to Sitting Room and door off to central hall. Deep fitted storage cupboard. Carpet. Size 7ft 9 x 3ft 5 (2.37 x 1.04m).
SITTING ROOM
Lovely bright room with window to side overlooking Loch and to front both fitted with vertical blinds with brass curtain poles over. Radiator. Carpet. Size 13ft 1 x 11ft 2 (4.00 x 3.40m).
CENTRAL HALL
Stairs leading to upper floor and access off to Family room, Dining room and Shower room. Deep understair storage cupboard. Radiator. Carpet.
FAMILY ROOM
Another bright sunny room with windows to both front and side fitted with vertical blinds with wooden curtain poles over. Recessed Morso multi-fuel stove standing on attractive Caithness Stone hearth. Radiator. Recessed display shelving. Wood laminate flooring. Door off to kitchen. Size 15ft 10 x 9ft 6 (4.83 x 2.90m).
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
Recently fitted modern kitchen. White fronted wall and base units with dark co-ordinating worktops over. 1 ½ bowl stainless steel sink and drainer with high mixer tap over. Neff appliances include stainless steel double electric over with 5 ring gas hob above and contemporary matching steel cooker hood over. Integral dishwasher and fridge. White tiled walls and splash back areas. Vinyl floor covering. Window to side and rear fitted with Venetian blinds. Breakfast bar for two persons. External door to garden. Size 13ft 1 x 7ft 9 (3.98 x 2.35m).
DINING ROOM
Spacious dining room with window to front and rear fitted with vertical blinds with wooden curtain poles over. Original feature 1930s tiled fireplace. Pine shelving. Size 13ft 6 x 10ft (4.01 x 3.05m).
SHOWER ROOM
Newly fitted within the last year the white suite comprises WC, pedestal wash hand basin and impressive double size shower cubicle with glass front and heavy chrome fittings and handle. Fully tiled walls with chrome accessories including shelf and mirror. Extractor fan. Radiator. Vinyl floor covering. Size 7ft 9 x 4ft 4 (2.35 x 1.32m).
UPPER FLOOR LANDING
Stairs lead up from central hall. A door on the right side of stairs provides access to small office. Main landing area provides access to 3 bedrooms. Linen cupboard housing hot water tank. Hatch to loft.
OFFICE
Small room presently used as an office but would make ideal cloakroom with plumbing close by. Velux window. Carpet. Electric meters on wall. Size 8ft x 4ft 5 (2.42 x 1.30m).
BEDROOM 1
Bright double size bedroom with original v-lined walls and ceilings freshly painted. Window to front fitted with vertical blinds. Radiator. Carpet. Size 13ft 8 x 10ft 2 (4.17 x 3.09m).
BEDROOM 2
Another bright sunny double bedroom with original v-lined walls and ceilings freshly painted. Window to front fitted with vertical blinds. Radiator. Carpet. Size 13ft 9 x 9ft 9 (4.18 x 2.96m).
BEDROOM 3
Master bedroom, generously proportioned room with large Velux window and window to front providing lovely views. Vertical blinds fitted. Radiator. Carpet. Fitted wardrobe. Size 16ft 8 x 10ft 7 (5.07 x 3.22m).
GARDEN
The generous garden extends to over ½ an acre and an attractive stone wall forms a border between the garden and the sea shore. Gates provide access onto the shore. The garden is nicely laid out with attractive flower beds and seating areas and there is a nice decked area providing an outside eating space. A large dog run is located on the sea side of the house and there are numerous outbuildings located throughout the garden area. A generous gravel parking area adjacent to the road provides parking for some 4 cars.
OUTBUILDINGS
Located away from the house on the northern side of the garden are 3 box profile and wood outbuildings providing storage. One is suitable for use as a small stable.
Closer to the house is a detached brick building, once a garage that has been newly roofed and provides excellent storage space.
A lean-to building adjoining the house provides utility room space accommodating a washing machine, tumble dryer and freezer.
SERVICES
Mains water and electricity are connected. Drainage is to a septic tank.
POST CODE
IV49 9AL
TAX BAND
Band D
AGENCY RATING
A very comfortable home and well placed to take advantage of Bed & Breakfast trade if so required. Highly desirable shore side location – ideal for boating enthusiasts.
SPECIAL NOTE
Please note the planning officer has agreed a holiday chalet could be erected in part of the garden area and this would provide a lucrative income.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with this agency.
ENTRY
By mutual agreement.
PRICE
Offers over £225,000 are sought 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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