DESCRIPTION
Enjoying truly spectacular views across to the beautiful island of Raasay, and sited beside a golf course, this four-bedroomed house was built some 20 years ago to the owner’s specifications. The subjects for sale comprise of an impressive family home which would also be ideal as a bed and breakfast or self-catering business. Duncaan, named after the volcanic flat-topped peak which can be seen prominently from the house, occupies a very generous area of ground extending to 0.73 acres or thereby. The house has many pleasing features and benefits from a gas central heating system and timber double glazing. The accommodation on the ground floor comprises:- Entrance vestibule, hallway, kitchen/dining/family room, conservatory, utility room, side hall, 2 double bedrooms and a shower room. The upper floor has a landing area with access off to a sitting room with double aspect windows allowing for the stunning views, a large bathroom and 2 further double bedrooms. A well formed access road leads down to a spacious parking and turning area at the house. To the front is a lovely decked area.
View across to Braes
LOCATION
Sconser is conveniently situated almost exactly midway between Skye's capital town of Portree and the large village of Broadford on the A87 trunk road. It is the ferry terminal for Raasay, and there are regular daily sailings with the ferry passing in front of the subjects for sale.
Duncaan is at the southern end of Sconser, and is less than a two minute walk to a hotel with a licensed restaurant and bar. It is also adjacent to the 16th hole of the Isle of Skye Golf Club, where both membership and daily green fees are extremely reasonable.
For those who like hill walking, the 2540ft Glamaig, which is part of the Red Cuillin, can be accessed across the road. The Sligachan Hotel, one of Scotland's oldest climbing inns, is three miles north on the road to Portree.
ACCOMMODATION
A gravel driveway provides parking to the front of the subjects. A UPVC double glazed front door with side screen provides access into the property and the accommodation within comprises:-
ENTRANCE VESTIBULE
Wall light. Vinyl floor covering. 15 pane glass door to hallway. Size 6ft 1 x 3ft 1 (1.83 x 0.94m).
HALLWAY
Access off to rear hallway, kitchen/dining/family room and stairs off to upper floor. Fitted shelved linen cupboard. Deep walk-in storage cupboard with small window to front, coat hooks, central heating boiler and electric switchgear. Radiator. Carpet. Size 15ft 7 x 6ft (4.76 x 1.83m).
OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/DINING/FAMILY ROOM
Spacious room with 3 windows to rear providing lovely open sea views. 2 radiators. Solid Oak wood flooring. French doors through to conservatory. Door off to hallway.
Kitchen – selection of fitted wall and base units with worktops over. Astralite 1 ½ bowl sink and drainer with mixer tap. Tiled splashbacks. Integral 4 ring gas hob with integral oven below. Integral dishwasher.
Dining/sitting area – currently used as sitting area however would also make an ideal dining area. Attractive inset gas living flame effect fire with tiled hearth.
Overall size 20ft 10 x 13ft 1 (6.34 x 4.20m).
UTILITY ROOM
UPVC double glazed external door to front. Windows to side and rear. Worktops with space below for appliances. Stainless steel sink and drainer. Hatch to loft. Solid Oak wood flooring. Size 8ft 5 x 6ft 10 (2.56 x 2.09m).
CONSERVATORY
Windows on 3 sides allowing for the lovely open views across to Glamaig. Double sliding doors to front. Attractive high vaulted ceiling. Tiled flooring. Size 13ft 10 x 10ft 4 (4.21 x 3.15m).
REAR HALLWAY
Door from main hallway to rear hall which provides access to shower room and 2 double bedrooms. Window to side fitted with Roman blind. Deep shelved storage cupboard. Radiator. Carpet. Size 17ft x 2ft 10 (5.17 x 0.87m).
SHOWER ROOM
W.C, pedestal wash hand basin and tiled shower cubicle with electric shower. Frosted window to rear. Radiator. Vinyl floor covering. Wall mirror. Size 8ft 10 x 5ft (2.70 x 1.50m).
BEDROOM 1
Double room with window to rear. Fitted wardrobe with mirror fronted sliding doors. Carpet. Radiator. Size 9ft 4 x 9ft 2 (2.84 x 2.80m).
BEDROOM 2
Double room with window to front. Fitted wardrobe with mirror fronted sliding doors. Carpet. Radiator. Size 9ft 4 x 9ft 2 (2.84 x 2.80m).
STAIRS/UPPER FLOOR LANDING
Carpeted staircase with intermediate landing with window to rear providing lovely views across the Sound of Raasay. Upper floor landing provides access to sitting room, bathroom and 2 double bedrooms. Deep walk-in storage cupboard. Shelved storage cupboard housing hot water tank. Wall light. Carpet.
SITTING ROOM
Spacious room with double aspect windows overlooking the Sound of Raasay to Duncaan at the rear and towards Glamaig at the front. Feature fireplace with inset living flame effect gas fire, marble back and hearth and dark wood mantle and surround. Wall lights. Brass recessed spotlights. 2 radiators. Carpet. Size 20ft 6 x 13ft 2 (6.24 x 4.02m).
BATHROOM
Well proportioned room with 3 piece suite comprising W.C, pedestal wash hand basin and bath. Tiled splashbacks. Shaver light. Frosted window to front. Radiator. Vinyl flooring. Size 9ft 3 x 7ft 9 (2.83 x 2.35m).
BEDROOM 3
Double room with window to front. Fitted wardrobe with mirror fronted sliding doors. Carpet. Radiator. Size 9ft 8 x 9ft 3 (2.94 x 2.82m).
BEDROOM 4
Double room with window to rear. Fitted wardrobe with mirror fronted sliding doors. Carpet. Radiator. Door off to en-suite. Size 9ft 7 x 9ft 4 (2.91 x 2.84m).
EN-SUITE
Three piece suite comprising W.C, pedestal wash hand basin and bath with electric shower over. Tiled splashbacks. Frosted window to front. Shaver light. Radiator. Vinyl floor covering. Size 9ft 5 x 5ft 1 (2.86 x 1.54m).
GARDEN
There is a large garden area included in the sale which is mostly uncultivated. A small area at the rear of the house is nicely laid out with low maintenance gravel and a large decked area from which to sit and fully appreciate the lovely views. The total area extends to approximately ¾ of an acre or thereby.
View from house to the Island of Raasay
SERVICES
Mains electricity. Drainage to septic tank. Private water supply.
POST CODE
IV48 8TD
COUNCIL TAX
Band F.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with this agency.
ENTRY
By mutual agreement.
PRICE
Offers over £245,000 and such offers should be submitted in proper Scottish legal terms to:-
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