DESCRIPTION
Occupying an excellent elevated location, from which there are superb far reaching views across the Sound of Sleat to the hills of Knoydart on the mainland, the subjects for sale comprise a traditional stone build 1 ½ storey property situated in a private and peaceful setting. The accommodation is set out over two floors comprising : on the ground floor:- an entrance hallway, office and open plan sitting/kitchen/dining room with patio doors off to the rear garden; on the upper floor, two spacious double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Fordhill benefits from timber triple glazing and both an electric off-peak and solid fuel central heating system. Internally the decoration is light and airy with natural wood flooring throughout. A fully enclosed garden area surrounds the property, extending to approximately ¼ acre or thereby and nicely planted with mature flowering bushes and shrubs.
A shared access road leads off the township road to a turning and parking area to the front and side of the property.
LOCATION
The township of Kilmore is located on the popular Sleat Peninsula which is situated in the south of the island. Sleat is known as the ‘Garden of Skye’ owing its abundance of flora and fauna. The Gaelic college Sabhal Mor Ostaig, primary school and medical centre are close by. The village of Ardvasar is some 3 miles away where there is a village shop, hotel and post office. The terminus for the main ferry to Mallaig on the mainland can be found in Armadale which is some 3 miles from Kilmore.
The nearest main village is Broadford approximately 13 miles to the north where there are good local services including a supermarket, petrol station, bank, selection of smaller shops, hotels and restaurants. The Skye Bridge to the mainland is 18 miles from Kilmore. A new trunk road from Armadale connects the Sleat peninsula to these services and beyond.
View from elevated rear garden across the Sound of Sleat to the hills of Knoydart
ACCOMMODATION
Steps lead up to a timber double glazed front door and the accommodation within comprises:-
ENTRANCE HALLWAY
Bright hallway providing access off to office, open plan kitchen/dining/sitting room and stairs off to upper floor. Window to front providing open views. Coat hooks. Slimline night storage heater.
OFFICE
Window to front providing sea and mountain views. Fitted shelving. Radiator. Size 5ft 9 x 5ft 7 (1.75 x 1.70m).
OPEN PLAN LIVING/DINING/KITCHEN
Bright spacious room with patio doors to rear garden and 2 windows to front.
Sitting area – Recessed multi-fuel burning stove (with back boiler which provides central heating) set on tiled hearth. Night storage heater and radiator.
Kitchen/dining area – selection of pine fronted wall and base units with worktops over. Stainless steel 1 ½ bowl sink and drainer with mixer tap. Tiled splashbacks. Fridge, washing machine and electric cooker included in sale. Space for dishwasher. Fitted shelving. Radiator.
Overall size 29ft 4 x 11ft 8 (8.95 x 3.55m).
View from kitchen
STAIRS/UPPER FLOOR LANDING
Wooden staircase leads to upper floor landing providing access off to 2 double bedrooms and bathroom. Hatch to loft storage area which is partly floored, fully insulated and has a pull down ladder. Deep fitted storage cupboard housing hot water tank. Velux window. Night storage heater.
BEDROOM 1
Double room with window to front providing panoramic views across the Sound of Sleat. Meter cupboard. High set fitted cupboard. Radiator. Size 15ft 3 x 10ft 5 (4.65 x 3.17m).
BEDROOM 2
Spacious double room with window to front. Double fitted wardrobe with Louvre bi-fold doors. Radiator. Size 15ft 4 x 12ft (4.68 x 3.67m).
BATHROOM
White suite comprising W.C, pedestal wash hand basin and bath with shower over. Tiled splashbacks. Dimplex wall heater. Radiator. Large velux window to rear. Size 7ft 2 x 6ft 4 (2.19 x 1.92m).
GARDEN
The rear garden is slightly elevated and is mainly under grass with a paved patio/BBQ area. The front garden slopes gently downwards and has a selection of flowering bushes and herbs planted throughout.
Rear garden with paved BBQ area
SERVICES
Mains water and electricity. Sewerage disposal to septic tank.
COUNCIL TAX
Band D.
POST CODE
IV44 8RG.
DIRECTIONS
If travelling south down the Sleat peninsula on A851,look out for church buildings on the left.The first is in the Knock area, the second, a small disused one, at Duisdale. The third is after the road sign for Kilmore and is preceded by trees. At the junction opposite Kilmore church, take the small road going uphill. Near the top of the hill, it bends round to the right and there is a side road on the right (which you do not take), then it bends to the left and a side road to the left, with a sign for 'Flora
Macdonald's Hostel' opposite it ( which you do not take).Then on to the the end on the road, where you face a gate marked private. Immediately to your left is an open field gate with a sign for 'Fordhill'. Take the field road and Fordhill is the first of 2 houses on the croft. (Please park to allow vehicles to pass from the second house.)
If travelling north from Armadale on A 851, look out for the old Gaelic college on the left, and then the new one further on, Sabhal Mor Ostaig, on the right. Then pass Sleat Primary School on the right, and watch for Kilmore church on the right. Then as above instructions.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with this agency.
ENTRY
By mutual agreement.
PRICE
Offers over £175,000 are invited and such offers should be submitted in proper Scottish legal terms to:- |
