DESCRIPTION
The subjects comprise of a detached 1 ½ storey stone cottage, situated in a lovely garden from which there are far reaching
views across the fields and out to the loch beyond. Retaining many of the original features including the beamed ceilings, deep window sills, and small rooms Creagan Ard is a quaint property with lots of character and charm. Upgrade works include the installation of Upvc double glazed windows, patio door, cladding to the upper floor dormer and a new roof. The property internally comprises:- sun room, sitting room, kitchen/dining room and bathroom on the ground floor with stairs leading to upper landing and two bedrooms. A generous well maintained garden surrounds the property and the habitat of the area provides an abundance of wildlife, creating a ‘nature lover’s paradise’ with frequent wildlife visitors providing entertainment. There are views of Loch Alsh in the distance and the fields to the front of the cottage have been designated as protected by National Trust of Scotland and has been more recently planted with flowers and vegetation. There is ample parking to the front and side. Creagan Ard offers the opportunity for a cosy family home, holiday retreat or holiday letting potential.
LOCATION
Kirkton is a small and friendly township which is surrounded by natural woodland and yet is conveniently situated close to local amenities and services, with Balmacara just over a mile away where you will find a shop, post office and hotel. Enhanced facilities are available in the busy village of Kyle of Lochalsh, just 5 miles away, and here you will find full amenities of a supermarket, shops, hotels, restaurants, banks, post office and facilities of dentists, medical centre, leisure pool & gym. A regular train and bus service operates making connections easier to Inverness, the capital of the Highlands which is some 74 miles to the east. Primary schooling is available in nearby Auchtertyre with secondary schooling in the village of Plockton. The area is perfect for outdoor pursuits including hill walking, climbing, kayaking and with moorland and shore walks right on the doorstep, one of which is a pathway walk close to the property leading directly down to the shore of Loch Alsh. Creagan Ard is situated just off the A87 and there are fields to either side and to the front of the property which provides a hamlet for wildlife and birdlife.
ACCOMMODATION
A gravel pathway leads to a seating area and patio doors and the accommodation within comprises:-
SUN ROOM
Nice bright room with patio windows facing to rear overlooking the garden and with views of loch in the distance. Storage cupboard with hanging and shelving. Pine ceiling. Carpet. Size 10’ x 11’ 6” (3.04m x 3.51m) at widest.
HALLWAY
Open plan and leads off to sitting room, bathroom, kitchen/dining room. Storage heater. Carpet.
SITTING ROOM
Nice room with bay windows to front and window to side. Feature exposed ceiling beams. Carpet. Size 9’ x 11’ 7” (2.74m x3.54m) and 11’ 2” (3.4m) into window recess.
KITCHEN/DINING ROOM
Good selection of base and wall units with built in fridge, cooker and hob with extractor fan. Feature beamed ceiling with clothes pulley. 1 ½ bowl sink with drainer. Tiled splash back. Dual aspect windows to both sides, one with fitted blind. Space for dining table. Tiled floor. Size 9’ 6” x 11’ 5” (2.96m x 3.47m).
BATHROOM
Bathroom suite which comprises W.C., wash hand basin and shower cubicle with tiled splashbacks. Chrome style ladder towel rail. Frosted window to side. Storage cupboard housing the hot water cylinder. Vinyl flooring. Size 5’ 2” x 8’ (1.57m x 2.45m).
Carpeted stairs lead off to the upper floor landing and two bedrooms
BEDROOM ONE
Double bedroom with window to side and view of garden. Storage into eaves and cupboard housing the cold water tank. Electric panel heater. Carpet. Size 8’ 2” x 10’ 2” (2.49m x 3.11m) into coomb.
BEDROOM TWO
Double bedroom with window to side garden. Storage into eaves. Electric panel heater. Carpet. Size 8’ 3” x 9’ 2” (2.51m x 2.79m) into coomb.
GARDEN AREA
A metal gate leads off the road and into a large gravel area which provides ample parking and turning space, with a generous garden area surrounding the property which is laid mainly to lawn at the front and with pathways leading to areas of interest. The entire garden has been well maintained and is nicely planted with shrubs, bushes and trees. A patio area has been created by the access doorway and provides a lovely sheltered position from where you can sit and admire the wonderful ever changing scenery and wildlife that frequently visit.
OUTBUILDINGS
A large workshop supplied with electricity is situated at the side of the property. Currently split into two sections with one side set up as a hobby room and the other housing freezers, it has been partitioned so it could be modified to change into a garage if purchasers so wished. Additionally there are two wooden sheds for storage, one of which is supplied with electricity. To the bottom of the garden is a wooden chalet which has been used as a peaceful room where you can sit and relax and enjoy the ambience the area has to offer. There is a 20’ x 10’ poly tunnel to assist gardeners with growing potential of food produce and plants.
AGENCY RATING
A rare opportunity to acquire a quaint property in a rural location at a realistic price, which makes an ideal small family home, holiday retreat or provides excellent holiday letting potential. It should be noted that a section of the garden area is owned by the National Trust of Scotland and is leased by the current property owner with a nominal annual rent payable, and would be negotiated separately by any new owner.
SERVICES
Mains water and electricity. Drainage by way of septic tank.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with this agency
ENTRY
By mutual agreement
POST CODE
IV40 8EG
COUNCIL TAX BAND
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PRICE
Offers over £145,000 are invited and such offers should be submitted in proper Scottish legal terms to:- |
