Seafar is a substantial, detached seven bedroom property located in the quiet crofting township of Achahork on the outskirts of Portree. Set in an elevated position Seafar has stunning panoramic views over open countryside towards Portree, Portree Bay and towards the Cuillins to the south and MacLeod’s Tables to the far west.
Seafar is a generously proportioned property set in an elevated position affording widespread views towards the Cuillin Mountains. With substantial garden grounds the property is ideally suited to be a family home as well as offering bed and breakfast accommodation. The property currently operates as a successful bed and breakfast establishment. On the edge of Portree, the property offers easy access to the village as well as being an ideal base for exploring island’s sights such as the Old Man of Storr and beyond.
The main house comprises: entrance porch, hallway, kitchen, shower room, workshop/utility, lounge, conservatory/sun room, dining room, breakfast room and one en-suite bedrooms on the ground floor with 6 bedrooms (3 ensuite) and a bathroom on the first floor. The property benefits from double glazing throughout, oil fired central heating and an open fire in the breakfast room.
Tastefully decorated throughout Seafar must be viewed to fully appreciate the accommodation on offer.
Ground Floor
Entrance Porch
A UPVC door leads into the entrance porch providing access to the hallway. Window to rear elevation. Painted in neutral tones. Laminate flooring. 18 pane glass door to hallway.
1.46m x 1.47m (4’09” x 4’09”).
Hallway
Spacious hallway providing access to dining room, kitchen, owners bedroom and en-suite guest bedroom. Stair case providing access to the first floor with three windows to the rear elevation. Under stairs storage cupboard. Painted in neutral tones. Carpeted.
5.74m x 3.98m (18’09” x 13’00”) at max.
Dining Room
Impressive triple aspect dining room with windows to the front and side elevations allowing natural light to flood the room. Fireplace with open fire. Painted in neutral tones. Wood flooring.
6.26m x 4.78m (20’06” x 15’08”).
Kitchen
Recently fitted kitchen with a large range of wall and base units with contrasting worktop. Moveable Island. Black composite sink and drainer with mixer tap. Integrated dishwasher and double electric oven and with extractor over. Windows to the rear elevation. Karndean flooring. Painted in neutral tones. Doors off to rear vestibule and owners bedroom. Patio doors to sun room.
6.89m x 4.08m (22’07” x 13’04”).
Sun Room
Recently completed sun room with windows to the front and side elevations with patio doors to the side affording views across to Portree and the Cuillins. Painted in neutral tones. Carpeted.
3.79m x 3.56m (12’05” x 11’08”).
Rear Vestibule
Rear vestibule with half glazed UPVC door to rear elevation. Access to kitchen, shower room and workshop/utility. Tile flooring. Painted in neutral tones. Two steps to kitchen.
2.42m x 1.64m (7’11” x 5’04”).
Shower Room
Modern shower room suite comprising W.C., wash hand basin and shower cubical with mains shower. Frosted window to rear elevation. Tile flooring. Painted in neutral tones.
2.41m x 1.79m (7’10” x 5’10”).
Workshop/Utility
Workshop/utility room with double doors to the front elevation and window to the side elevation. Space for white goods. Oil boiler housing. Laminate flooring. Painted.
3.45m x 3.50m (11’05” x 11’03”).
Family Room
Currently used as a double bedroom with window to the front elevation boasting Cuillin views. Carpeted. Painted. Door to kitchen and hallway. Room could also be utilised as a dining room or sitting room.
3.97m x 3.88m (13’00” x 12’08”).
Bedroom One
Double bedroom with window to side elevation. Carpeted. Painted in neutral tones. Door off to en-suite.
3.15m x 2.91m (10’04” x 9’06”).
En Suite
En-suite shower room comprising shower cubical with mains shower, W.C and wash hand basin. Wet wall to shower enclosure. Frosted window to rear elevation. Chrome heated towel rail. Painted in neutral tones. Vinyl flooring.
1.71m x 1.53m (5’07” x 5’00”).
First Floor
Landing
Galleried landing providing access to three bedrooms. Velux window to front elevation. Two built in storage cupboards. Carpeted. Painted in neutral tones.
4.52m x 1.00m (14’09” x 3’03”).
Bedroom Two
Generous double bedroom with window to side elevation overlooking the garden. Carpeted. Decorated in neutral tones. Built in wardrobe. Door off to en-suite
4.07m x 3.07m (13’04” x 10’01”).
En Suite
En-suite shower room comprising shower cubical with mains shower, white W.C and wash hand basin. Wet wall to shower enclosure. Painted in neutral tones. Vinyl flooring.
2.21m x 1.71m (7’02” x 5’07”).
Bedroom Three
Large, king-size room with windows to the front elevation boasting stunning views over Portree towards the Cuillins. Built in wardrobe. Carpeted. Painted in neutral tones. Small seating area. Door off to en suite.
5.11m x 4.80m (16’09” x 15’08”).
En Suite
En-suite shower room comprising shower cubical with electric shower, white W.C and wash hand basin. Wet wall to shower enclosure. Painted in neutral tones. Vinyl flooring.
2.47m x 1.71m (8’01” x 5’07”).
Bedroom Four
Double Bedroom with window to rear elevation affording views to back garden. Carpeted. Decorated in neutral tones. Built in wardrobe.
4.68m x 3.97m (15’04” x 13’00”).
En Suite
En-suite shower room comprising shower cubical with mains shower, white W.C and wash hand basin. Wet wall to shower enclosure. Painted in neutral tones. Vinyl flooring.
2.50m x 1.69m (8’02” x 5’06”) at max.
Second Landing
Bedroom Five
Double bedroom with Velux window to rear elevation. Carpeted. Painted in neutral tones.
4.09m x 3.39m (13’05” x 11’01”).
Bedroom Six
Double bedroom with window to front elevation. Carpeted. decorated in neutral tones. Built in wardrobe.
3.47m x 3.08m (11’04” x 10’01”).
Bedroom Seven
Good size double room. Windows to front elevation giving views towards Portree and the Cuillins. Carpeted. Decorated in neutral tones. Built in wardrobe.
3.52m x 2.91m (11’06” x 9’06”) at max.
Bathroom
Modern, bright bathroom with Velux window to rear. Suite comprises quadrant shower cubicle with mains shower, free standing bath, W.C and wash hand basin. Tiled floor. Painted in neutral tones.
3.52m x 1.99m (11’06” x 6’06”).
External
Seafar is positioned above the Achahork township road and affords spectacular panoramic views over Portree towards Rasaay and the Cuillin mountains. The wraparound garden grounds are mainly laid to lawn grass with mature shrubs and bushes. A large tarmac parking area is to the side of the property. The garden to the rear has been left in its natural state to attract wildlife. There is a timber shed to the rear.
Please note whilst every reasonable care has been taken in the drawing of the above floor plan, the position of walls, doors and windows etc are all approximate. The floor plan is intended for guidance purposes only, may not be to scale and should not be relied upon as anything other than an indicative layout of the property
Location
Achachork is a small crofting township conveniently located approximately 1 1/2 miles to the north of Portree and offers both a rural location and the convenience of being to all the facilities within Portree.
Portree is the principal town on the island of Skye and offers a wide range of facilities including shops, hotels and restaurants, banks, sports facilities and a small cinema. Also located within the town is a primary school, secondary school, hospital, doctors and dental clinics. Portree is approximately a 2 ½ hour drive from Inverness which has good rail and air connections to the south of the country.
Directions
Follow the A855 from Portree for around 1.5miles. Turn left at the sign for Achahork and Seafar is situated above the road on the right hand side. There is a sign at the bottom of the drive.