DESCRIPTION
Quietly situated in a friendly crofting community the subjects for sale comprise of a very well presented 1 ½ storey house dating from circa. 1965 with a rear dining room extension added some 8 years ago and the upper floor having been developed within the last year. Over the years this property has been very tastefully upgraded and now benefits from Upvc double glazed doors and windows, gas central heating and new pine internal doors, skirtings and finishings. A new contemporary bathroom has been installed on the ground floor and quality floor coverings have also recently fitted. The house is freshly decorated and in excellent order both internally and externally. The accommodation within comprises entrance vestibule, hallway, lounge, kitchen, utility room, dining room, new bathroom and 3 bedrooms on the ground floor. The upper floor offers a 4th spacious double bedroom and beautiful shower room with office area off landing. From its slightly elevated position above the township road there are open views from the front across the township and over to Loch Harport and southerly views to the Cuillin Mountain range. 25 Portnalong occupies a pretty and generous garden area and has a small productive vegetable plot situated on the opposite side of the road. There is a parking area at the front of the house and a neat gravel driveway leading up to the entrance.
LOCATION
Portnalong is a crofting community situated some 3 miles from Carbost the nearest main village where facilities include a village shop and post office, a hotel and the world famous Talisker Distillery and Visitors Centre. There is also a primary school in Carbost and secondary schooling is available in Portree, the Island’s capital some 17 miles away, a school bus service operates. Portree has all the facilities you would expect of a busy town including supermarkets, shops, restaurants, hotels and a cottage hospital.
NB. The property is situated off the Ardtreck road which is clearly signposted (and leads off to the right hand side) en to Fiscavaig.
ACCOMMODATION
Neat concrete steps lead up to a Upvc double glazed front door that opens into the Vestibule. The accommodation within is as follows:-
ENTRANCE VESTIBULE
Small entrance with 15 pane glass door through to hallway. Vinyl floor tiles. Size 3ft x 2ft 9 (0.85 x 0.63m).
HALLWAY
Newly installed wooden stairs lead to upper floor. Access off to Lounge, bathroom and 3 bedrooms. Under stair office space. Carpet. Radiator.
LOUNGE
Bright lounge with large window to front with two side panels providing lovely open views. Metal curtain pole over. Nicely decorated with pine dado rail. Gas fire stove standing on tiled hearth with tiled back and attractive pine mantel piece. Corner shelving. Radiator. Carpet. Door off to kitchen. Size 15ft 9 x 12ft (4.79 x 3.62m).
KITCHEN
Double windows to rear garden with wooden curtain pole over. Small window to side. Dark pine fronted wall and base units with tiled worktops and matching breakfast bar. Glass leaded front display units. Stainless steel 1 ½ bowl sink and drainer with mixer tap. 4 ring gas hob with extractor hood over. Integral electric oven, dishwasher and fridge. Storage cupboard. Tiled splashbacks and spot lighting. Vinyl floor covering in kitchen area and carpet fitted to seating area on the other side of the breakfast bar. Double doors lead off kitchen to dining room and door off to utility room. Size 14ft x 11ft 9 (4.28 x 3.57m).
UTILITY ROOM
Attractive part glazed door leads from kitchen to spacious utility room fitted out with base and wall units with co-ordinating worktops over. Space and plumbed for washing machine. Space for freezer etc. Window to side fitted with roller blind and Upvc external double glazed door providing access to front of house. Coat hooks. Vinyl floor covering. Size 11ft x 7ft 6 (3.38 x 2.28m).
DINING ROOM
Double doors from kitchen give access to impressive dining room. Windows on three sides and external door to patior/barbecue area in rear garden. Metal curtain pole. Radiator. Carpet. Pine shelves. Size 11ft x 9ft 2 (3.38 x 2.80m).
BEDROOM 1
Double size bedroom with large window to front with side panels and wooden curtain pole over. Fitted wardrobe. Radiator. Carpet. Size 13ft 4 x 10ft 9 (4.06 x 3.29m).
BEDROOM 2
Double bedroom with two windows to rear garden with wooden curtain pole over. Fitted wardrobe. Corner shelves. Radiator. Carpet. Size 11ft x 10ft 11 (3.35 c 3.33m).
BATHROOM
Newly installed 3 piece suite comprising ‘back to wall’ WC and wash hand basin and shower bath with electric shower over. Fully tiled walls and tiled floor. Chrome ladder style heated towel rail. Frosted window to rear fitted with roller blind. Wall mirror. Size 6ft 5 x 6ft 4 (1.96 x 1.94m).
BEDROOM 3
Large single room with window to rear garden with wooden curtain pole over. This room presently used as a 2nd sitting room/office. Carpet. Radiator. Size 9ft 8 x 7ft 9 (2.95 x 2.35m).
UPPER FLOOR
Wooden staircase leads up from hallway to upper floor landing. Upvc window to rear with views across to Sea. Access off to Office area, bedroom 4 and shower room.
OFFICE AREA
A most useful space ideal for office use. Carpet. Radiator. Door providing access to under eaves storage space. Size 11ft 4 x 6ft (3.46 x 1.82).
SHOWER ROOM
Contemporary shower room with large corner shower, wc and wash hand basin. Tiled walls to dado height. Tiled floor. Chrome ladder style radiator. Velux window to front. Size 8ft 3 x 7ft (2.52 x 2.13m).
BEDROOM 4
Spacious double size room with Velux to front. Fitted wardrobe. Carpet. Radiator. Size 13ft x 11ft 5 (3.94 x 3.47m).
GARDEN
The garden surrounding the house is very well kept with neat lawns, mature hedging, bushes and shrubs. There is an area located to the side of the house with a large drying green and from which there are lovely sea views. To the rear is a neat patio/barbecue area.
AGENCY RATING
A very neat and comfortable family home in a scenic location.
SERVICES
Mains water and electricity. Sewerage disposal to septic tank. The house is well provided with both power and electrical sockets. Broadband connected.
TAX BAND
Band C
POST CODE
IV47 8SL
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with this agency.
ENTRY
By mutual agreement.
PRICE
FIXED PRICE £240,000 Offers are invited and such offers should be submitted in proper Scottish legal terms to:- |
