WITCHWOOD HOUSE, KYLEAKIN, ISLE OF SKYE
£249,500 (Fixed price)
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DESCRIPTION
‘Witchwood House is a spacious semi-detached stone property occupying a quiet yet central location within the pretty village of Kyleakin with its comfortable accommodation set out over three floors. The subjects have recently been used as a popular ‘Bed & Breakfast’ business gaining a 3 Star rating from the Scottish Tourist Board. Equally the subjects for sale would be ideal as a superior family home, or as the layout allows, it could be utilised for both. Over the last four years the property has been tastefully decorated and is in very good order throughout and benefits from an oil fired central heating system and recently installed Upvc double glazed windows and door. The accommodation within comprises:- Reception hall, sitting room with open fire, dining room with open fire, kitchen, large pantry, conservatory, utility room, office and bathroom all on the ground floor. The first floor has a spacious landing area with 2 double size bedrooms both with en-suite facilities plus a separate shower room/toilet. The top floor has a landing area giving access to 2 further double size bedrooms. There is a very large front garden with an attractive Summer House and a south facing rear garden that has been nicely decked and provides a comfortable outdoor dining/seating area. From the front of the property there are unrestricted views across the sea to the mainland and surrounding hills. There are also attractive open views to rear. The property is convenient for local moorings.
LOCATION
Kyleakin is a pretty fishing village situated on the south eastern tip of Skye and is close to the Skye Bridge providing quick access onto the mainland. The village itself has good local services including a village shop, post office, hotels, pubs, a primary school and community centre. The larger village of Kyle of Lochalsh just across the Bridge offers enhanced facilities including a supermarket, leisure centre and railway station. Secondary schooling is available from Plockton on the mainland some 6 miles away and a school bus service operates.
View from front across to Skye bridge & beyond
ACCOMMODATION
A gate provides access to a long pathway leading to the attractive Upvc front door with stained glass windows and the accommodation within is as follows:-
RECEPTION HALL
Irregular shaped hallway proving access off to sitting room, dinning room and rear hallway. Stairs off to upper floor. Deep under stair storage cupboard and shelved storage cupboard. Radiator. Carpet.
SITTING ROOM
An impressive room with attractive revealed stone wall and antique wooden surround, housing a period fireplace and open fire. Window to front garden with metal curtain pole over. Carpet. Radiator. Size 15ft 8 x 12ft 10 (4.78 x 3.90m).
DINING ROOM
Window to front overlooking garden. Open fireplace with stone surround and tiled hearth and back. Cupboard. Nicely decorated with pine dado rail. Radiator. Carpet. Door off to kitchen. Size 15ft 8 x 10ft 6 (4.78 x 3.6m)
KITCHEN
Bright kitchen with large opening to conservatory and views to the rear garden. Access to dining room. Blue front wall and base units with worktops over. Tiled splash back areas. Open shelved/ storage areas below worktops. Attractive pine free standing kitchen unit with glass display cabinet, and storage shelving. Matching pine free standing counters with storage below and pine worktops. Contemporary double hanging pendant lights over. Stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap. Space for fridge/freezer etc. Relatively new slot in 4 ring electric cooker with double oven. Vinyl floor covering. Access off to rear hallway. Size 11ft 1 x 9ft 7 (3.37 x 2.93m).
REAR HALLWAY
Door to reception hall and open to kitchen. Access to conservatory and walk-in Pantry with fitted shelving. Carpet. Size 10ft 9 x 2ft 9 (3.77 x 0.85m).
CONSERVATORY
Bright sunny south facing conservatory providing a versatile space for seating and dining. Wall of windows with roller blinds fitted overlook rear garden. Double doors allow access to decked garden area. Pine display shelving. Wood lined walls. Wall lighting. Carpet. Radiators. Size 17ft 4 x 7ft 3 (5.29 x 2.22m).
Bright conservatory and doors to rear
UTILITY ROOM
Open access off conservatory. Fitted worktop with plumbing and space below for washing machine and tumble dryer. Window to rear garden with venetian blind fitted. 2 fitted cupboards. Carpet. Radiator with shelf over. Access off to Office and family bathroom. Size 10ft x 6ft (3.06 x 1.83m).
OFFICE
Convenient space with window to rear. Ideal space for office. Carpet. Size 10ft x 6ft (3.06 x 1.83m).
BATHROOM
Newly refurbished spacious bathroom comprising large corner bath with shower over, WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Attractively decorated with wood lined walls to dado height. Restaflex lined walls over bath. Velux wnidow. Ladder style heated towel rail. Mirror with spot lights above wash hand basin. Carpet. Size 8ft 9 x 7ft 5 (2.68 x 2.26m).
FIRST FLOOR LANDING
A comfortable carpeted staircase leads up to the first floor landing area. Window to front with lovely sea views. Access off to bedrooms 1 & 2, and shower room. Deep shelved Linen cupboard. Wall lighting. Carpet. Stairs lead to top floor landing.
BEDROOM 1
Good square size double bedroom with window to front providing lovely sea views. Fitted Wardrobe. Radiator. Carpet. Wall mirror. Wall lighting. Door off to en-suite. Size 11ft 11 x 11ft 10 (3.62 x 3.61m).
EN-SUITE
Frosted window. White suite comprising WC, pedestal wash hand basin and shower cubicle. Fully tiled walls. Ladder style heated towel rail. Shaver socket. Pine accessories. Vinyl floor covering. Size 11ft 10 x 5ft 2 (3.61 x 1.57m).
BEDROOM 2
Another good size double bedroom with window to front providing pleasant sea views. Fitted wardrobe. Radiator. Carpet. Wall mirror. Wall lighting. Door off to en-suite. Size 12ft x 10ft 8 (3.67 x 3.24m).
EN-SUITE
Frosted window. White suite comprising WC, pedestal wash hand basin and shower cubicle. Fully tiled walls. Ladder style heated towel rail. Shaver socket. White bathroom accessories. Carpet. Size 10ft 8 x 5ft 2 (3.24 x 1.57m).
SHOWER ROOM
Bright attractive shower room with frosted window, shower, w/c, pedestal basin, radiator, wall mirror and shelf. Vinyl flooring. 9ft 6 x 5ft 6 (2.9m x 1.7m)
TOP FLOOR LANDING
Carpet stairs lead from first floor landing up to top floor. Velux window. Low under coomb storage cupboard. Hatch to loft. Access off to bedrooms 3 & 4.
BEDROOM 3
Double size bedroom with window to front and Velux to rear. Fitted hanging rail. Electric panel heater. Coombed ceiling. Carpet. Size 13ft 2 x 11ft 5 (4.02 x 3.48m).
BEDROOM 4
Double size bedroom with window to front and Velux to rear. Fitted Wardrobe. Electric panel heater. Coombed ceiling. Carpet. Size 11ft 9 x 11ft 5 (3.58 x 3.48m).
GARDENS
The generously proportioned front garden is mostly laid with attractive Skye Marble. There is also a large lawn and two raised beds. The front garden has some mature trees and bushes and an attractive wall with railings. The space within the front garden allows numerous locations for sitting outside during the summer months. The rear garden has been mostly decked and again offers picnic/BBQ areas. There is a wooden gate providing direct access to the rear of the house.
View from rear garden over the Obbe
Rear view of house and decked garden area
OUTBUILDINGS
In the large front garden there is a very attractive wooden summer house and a gazebo. The rear garden has a metal garden shed.
SERVICES
Mains water, electricity and drainage are all connected. The house is well provided with power sockets and telephone sockets. The property holds a current fire certificate, and has smoke alarms fitted throughout.
COUNCIL TAX
The property is currently rated in terms of domestic and commercial rates.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with this agency.
ENTRY
By mutual agreement.
AGENCY RATING
A wonderful opportunity to acquire a traditional style property, in very good order with the space and flexibility to be used for ‘Bed & Breakfast’ purposes or purely as a superior family home.
PRICE
A fixed price of £249,500 is invited and such offers should be submitted in proper Scottish legal terms to:-
The Isle of Skye Estate Agency (Portree)
Bridge Road
PORTREE
Isle of Skye IV51 9ER
www.iosea.co.uk
Email: sales@iosea.co.uk
Tel: 01478 612683
OR
The Isle of Skye Estate Agency (Kyle of Lochalsh)
Main Street,
Kyle of Lochalsh,
Ross-shire.
IV40 8AB
Tel: 01599 534555
Fax: 01599 534480
Email: sales@lochalshproperties.co.uk
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