DESCRIPTION
High on a pretty hillside the subjects for sale comprise of a traditional stone built house dating from circa. 1920s surrounded by a generous area of garden ground and commanding stunning elevated views across Loch Long and the surrounding mountains. Cnoc Gorm (Blue Hill) retains many original and charming features such as the wood lined internal walls, original fireplaces and the 4 panel and barn style internal doors. A generous area of garden ground surrounds the house and located to the side is a large detached stone steading prime for development, subject to the usual permissions if required. The accommodation within the house comprises on the ground floor - hallway, family/dining room, kitchen, cloakroom and sitting room with 2 double size bedrooms and a large bathroom on the upper floor. The property benefits from night storage heating and double-glazing and has excellent views from all the windows at the front of the property. The house is very privately situated and in an idyllic setting.
LOCATION
Sallachy is a friendly township situated along a pretty highland glen that runs along the banks of Loch Long and is within easy driving distance of the main village of Kyle of Lochalsh some 6 miles to the west. Kyle has good local services and facilities including a supermarket, selection of shops, hotels, restaurants, a railway station and both doctor and dentist’s surgeries. It is also home to the Skye Bridge providing toll free access onto the island. The village of Dornie is located on the other side of the Loch and has a local shop & post office, pub and hotel and is also home to the world famous Eilean Donan Castle. Inverness the capital city of the Highlands is some 75 miles to the east and has excellent services including an airport.
ACCOMMODATION
Two access tracks lead off the quiet township road and one provides access to a spacious parking area at the side of the house. The accommodation within is as follows:-
HALL
Timber/glazed external door opens into hallway with access off to all accommodation. Stairs to upper floor. Under stair storage space. Night storage heater.
FAMILY/DINING ROOM
Spacious L-shaped room ideal as a family room with dining area. Multi-fuel stove standing on tiled hearth. Fitted storage cupboards. Window to front, side and rear all fitted with Venetian blinds. Vinyl floor covering. Door providing access through to kitchen. Size 14ft 10 x 11ft 7 x 19ft 7 x 7ft 5 (4.52 x 3.54 x 5.98 x 2.25m).
KITCHEN
Galley style kitchen well fitted out with wall and base units with dark co-ordinating worktops over. Stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap. Tiled splash-back areas. Space for below worktop fridge and plumbed and space for washing machine. Slot in electric cooker. 2 windows to rear garden. Solid timber external door. Vinyl floor covering. Recessed lighting. Size 14ft 9 x 6ft 7 (4.50 x 2.00m).
CLOAKROOM
Conveniently located cloakroom comprising WC and wall mounted wash hand basin. Ceramic floor tiles. Size 7ft 6 x 2ft 10 (2.29 x 0.86m).
SITTING ROOM
Comfortable sitting room with windows to front and side. Traditional open fireplace with attractive tiled sides and wooden surround. Wall lighting. Shelved storage cupboard. Night storage heater. Carpet. Size 14ft 9 x 10ft (4.50 x 3.05m).
from window
UPPER FLOOR LANDING
Comfortable carpeted stairs lead to upper floor landing area. Velux window over stairwell. Electric meters on wall. Night storage heater. Access off to bedrooms and bathroom.
BEDROOM 1
Generously proportioned double room with window to side and front providing lovely elevated views. Original open fire place. Carpet. Size 15ft x 12ft 3 (4.58 x 3.74m).
BATHROOM
Impressively spacious and newly fitted bathroom comprising WC, pedestal wash hand basin and free standing bath with chrome shower attachment. Size 10ft 3 x 7ft 9 (3.12 x 2.37m).
BEDROOM 2
Another double size room with window to front and side. Original open fireplace. Carpet. Size 14ft 10 x 10ft (4.58 x 3.06 )
OUTBUILDING
Situated to the side of the house is a large stone steading with corrugated iron roof. This building is not being utilised at the moment but does offer potential for further development perhaps to make self-catering accommodation or workshop/studio subject to permissions being granted.
SERVICES
Mains water and electricity. Drainage to septic tank.
GARDEN
A generous area of garden ground extending to a 1/3 of an acre or thereby surround the property. This is mainly under grass and quite natural with mature trees and bushes.
POST CODE
IV40 8DZ
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with this agency.
ENTRY
By mutual agreement.
COUNCIL TAX
Band D
PRICE
Offers over £195,000 are invited and such offers should be submitted in proper Scottish legal terms to:- |
