DESCRIPTION
Ceol na Mara is located in the highly desirable village of Applecross and offers a wonderful opportunity for a lovely home with waterside frontage, glorious views, in a picturesque highland village with a good community spirit. The open aspect provides wonderful views of the bay, Inner Sound towards Raasay and with the Cuillins on the Isle of Skye in the distance. The area is an excellent base for outdoor pursuits with the sandy beach immediately in the bay to the front of the property, and many coastal and mountain walks offering the opportunity to spot a host of local wildlife including seals, herons, eagles and buzzards. Conveniently situated in Camusteel within the friendly village, the subjects for sale comprise of a detached stone property, dating from c. 1900 with two extensions added at later dates. The accommodation is set out over two floors and comprises on the ground floor:- entrance vestibule, cloakroom, hallway, sitting room, bedroom and kitchen. On the first floor are 2 further bedrooms and bathroom. Although some general modernisation and upgrade work could be considered, the property does benefit from oil central heating and Upvc double glazing. There are generous garden grounds to front, side and rear, which are laid mainly to lawn, with space for off road parking on the access driveway. A large stone byre is to the side of the driveway and offers several opportunities to potential purchasers.
LOCATION
The village of Applecross is located approximately 20 miles off the A896. The village offers a small range of facilities including village store, community hall, post office and local Inn renowned for excellent food. Primary schooling is available in Applecross with secondary schooling in Plockton. Lochcarron is just over 18 miles where there are additional services. Inverness is the capital of the Highlands approximately 80 miles away and offering all the services and facilities you would expect of a major town. Upon entering the village of Applecross follow the road down passing the local Inn, after approximately 2 miles the junction for Camusteel is signposted turn right, follow the road towards the bay. Ceol na Mara is on the right, signposted and with tarmac drive.
ACCOMMODATION
An iron gate provides access onto the subjects and a neat flagged pathway leads to the timber and glass panelled front door. The accommodation within comprises:-
ENTRANCE VESTIBULE
Bright area with window to side, doors off to cloaks and main hallway, and with ample space for hanging coats etc. Carpet. Size 8’ 5” x 4’ 4” (2.57m x 1.31m).
CLOAKROOM
Currently housing washing machine and drier the cloakroom has white W.C. and wash hand basin. Frosted window to front. Chrome accessories. Radiator. Carpet. Size 6’ 7” x 3’ 5” (2.01m x 1.03m)
HALLWAY
Internal hallway leads off to sitting room and bedroom 1. Stairs lead off to the first floor with window on the landing area to allow natural light. Large under stair storage cupboard. Carpet. Radiator.
SITTING ROOM
Large window to front allowing for appreciation of the fantastic views. A tiled fireplace housing electric heater has previously been a working open fire which purchasers may want to use, subject to the usual checks. Door off to kitchen. Radiator. Carpet. Size 12’ 8” x 12’ 11” (3.86m x 3.9m).
KITCHEN
Selection of light oak coloured fronted wall and base units with cream worktops over, providing ample storage. Space for cooker. Extractor fan. Tiled splash-back. Windows to front and side allowing for plenty of natural light. Polystyrene tiles to ceiling Space for small dining table. Hatch to loft. External Upvc door leads out to rear of property. Radiator. Carpet tiled floor. Size 13’ x 9’ 5” (3.95m x 2.86m).
BEDROOM ONE
Window to front. Radiator. Carpet. Size 11’ 7” x 11’ 1” (3.53m x 3.37m)
FIRST FLOOR
Stairs lead from the hallway to the first floor which provides access to 2 bedrooms, family bathroom and landing area. Wooden handrail with ornate metal work. Fitted storage cupboard housing hot water tank. Carpet.
BEDROOM TWO
Double bedroom with white wash hand basin fitted into recess. window with views to front . Curtain rail. Radiator. Carpet. Size 11’ 1” x 13’ 1” (3.37m x 4m) into coomb.
BEDROOM THREE
Double bedroom with white wash hand basin fitted into recess. Window with views out to front . Radiator. Carpet. Size 10’ 9” x 12’ 11” (3.28m x 3.93m) into coomb. And 4m (13’ 1” (4m) at widest into alcove
BATHROOM
Three piece suite bathroom comprising W.C., wash hand basin and bath. Inset shower cubicle with electric shower and sliding doors. Part tiled walls. Storage cupboard. Frosted window to front. Size 6’ 6” x 10’ 6” (1.98m x 3.21m).
GARDEN
A neat fully enclosed garden area is laid mainly to lawn at front and side, and is elevated at the rear. Bounded by an attractive stone wall to the side and front with hedge, and with wire fence the garden area extends to 0.5 acres or thereby, with plenty of mature plants, shrubs and bushes. Through the far side gate there is additional ground with drying area and shed and which provides a further vantage point from which to admire the wonderful views. There is also a nicely laid patio providing a good sized seating area to sit and relax. The entrance side gate provides access to the driveway and then directly out onto the bay and surrounding area. Parking is available on the tarmac drive which leads off the township road.
OUTBUILDING
A large stone byre workshop is located to the side of the driveway and offers scope for several opportunities and further enhancement.
SERVICES
Mains water and electricity. Drainage to septic tank.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with this agency
ENTRY
By mutual agreement
POSTCODE
IV54 8LT
COUNCIL TAX
BAND
PRICE
Offers over £240,000 are invited and such offers should be submitted in proper Scottish legal terms to: |
