DESCRIPTION
‘Tigh Solais’ (‘Lighthouse’) is a superior traditional stone built house with extension to rear and to front. The house dates from circa. 1930 when there was a complete rebuild on the site of an old blackhouse. The impressive sunlounge was added much later by the owner who was the lighthouse keeper for the island of Raasay. He built this to resemble a lighthouse and for a while had the original lighthouse lamp mounted in the sunlounge. Tigh Solais successfully retains many original and charming features such as 4 panel internal doors, wood lined walls and attractive redwood staircase and banister. Occupying a magnificent location with open panoramic views across the Sound of Raasay to Skye and the dramatic Cuillin mountain range the house does now require upgrading and refurbishment but offers an opportunity for discerning purchasers to acquire one of the Island’s premier properties. The accommodation within comprises sun room with curved window, toilet, hallway, lounge/bedroom 3, sitting/dining room and kitchen on the ground floor. The upper floor has a bathroom and 2 further double size bedrooms. The subjects for sale are located on a generous area of garden ground extending to 0.151 hectares (0.37 acres) or thereby and the garden area is beautifully planted with mature flowering bushes, hedges and trees and is very private.
LOCATION
Millpark is a small area of Raasay within walking distance of the village shop and post office. The ferry terminal is about 1 mile away and operates a regular ferry service across to Sconser on the Isle of Skye. New ferry terminal in the process of being built within walking distance. The nearest centre for shopping and services is Portree which is just 14 miles north of the Sconser ferry terminal. Portree has excellent facilities including supermarkets, shops, hotels, restaurants, leisure facilities, industrial estate, a cottage hospital and modern medical centre and also a secondary school. The Island of Raasay has its own primary school but children then move on to Portree for secondary education, new village hall, hertage centre being built and Raasay house is being re-built. The Skye Bridge connecting Skye (toll free) to the mainland is some 18 miles to the south of Sconser.
ACCOMMODATION
A flat driveway provides access from the quiet public road down to parking area at the side of the house. Steps lead up to the Upvc fully glazed front door and the accommodation within is as follows:-
SUN ROOM
A lovely bright room with feature small pane curved window to the front and windows to side. Ideal for use as a sitting room from which to fully appreciate the beautiful outlook. Door off to toilet and hallway. Coat hooks on wall. Size 14ft 8 x 10ft 2 (1.44 x 0.94m).
TOILET (DOWNSTAIRS)
Conveniently located off the sun room and comprising WC and wash hand basin. Window to side. Size 4ft 9 x 3ft 1 (1.44 x 0.94m).
HALLWAY
Part glazed door from Sun room opens to hallway with access off to both public rooms. Deep under stair storage cupboard. Carpet. Stairs to upper floor.
LOUNGE/BEDROOM 3
Square size room with large open traditional working fire with wooden surround. Double window to front. Room retains original picture rail and wooden cornicing. Size 15ft x 11ft 9 (4.58 x 3.57m).
SITTING/DININGROOM
Tiled open working fire. Double windows to front. Gable end wall has been exposed to show the natural stone walls. (Current owner works with stone and could do the wall up highlight the stone to prospective buyers needs if required, perhaps a multi-fuel stove may be preferred and mounted on slab base running radiators.) Room retains original picture rail and wooden coving. Carpet. Door through to kitchen. Size 15ft x 13ft 1 (4.57 x 3.99m).
KITCHEN
Located in rear extension. Stainless steel sink and double drainer. Space for all kitchen equipment. Some kitchen units. Electric meters on wall. Upvc double glazed windows to rear garden. External door to rear garden. Size 13ft 9 x 7ft 3 (4.20 x 2.21m).
UPPER FLOOR LANDING
Stairs to upper floor landing. Mid level window providing views to rear garden. Access off to 2 bedrooms and bathroom.
BEDROOM 1
Spacious double room with window to front providing superb elevated views. Carpet. Size 15ft 3 x 11ft 8 (4.65 x 3.55m).
BATHROOM
Deep galley style bathroom comprising pedestal wash hand basin, WC and bath. Wide Upvc double glazed window to front. Size 11ft 10 x 5ft (3.60 x 1.53m).
BEDROOM 2
Another large double bedroom with window to front allowing for sea and mountain views. Carpet. Size 14ft x 13ft (4.29 x 3.96).
SERVICES
Mains electricity. Private and public water supply. Drainage to septic tank.
GARDEN
Beautiful mature gardens surrounds the property. The house is accessed via a lovely driveway with mature hedges to the side and the whole garden is planted with flowering bushes and mature trees. A neat lawn area also surrounds the property and to the front is a flat and secluded barbecue area. Orchard area with room for separate building, perhaps large shed or chalet.
The flowering hedge at side of house
POST CODE
IV40 8PA
AGENCY RATING
A house of great character and charm in a desirable and beautiful location. Viewing a must!
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with this agency.
ENTRY
By mutual agreement.
A winter view from front of house
PRICE
Offers over £165,000 are invited and such offers should be submitted in proper Scottish legal terms to:- |
