DESCRIPTION
Occupying a desirable elevated location with wonderful views to the Cuillins the subjects for sale comprise of an impressive detached house that has operated over the last 4 years as an upmarket ‘Bed & Breakfast’ business. The layout and design of the property makes it ideal as a spacious home with integral business. The house itself dates from circa. 1993 and over the last 4 years has been nicely upgraded with the upper floor being newly developed to a high standard. The accommodation within comprises on the ground floor:- entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, utility room, bathroom and 3 bedrooms. The upper floor has a spacious landing area with a sauna and 2 en-suite bedrooms off, ideal for letting if so required. The present owners achieved a 4 Star award from Visit Scotland. They also have an eye catching web site (www.blabheinn.co.uk) which could also be purchased subject to agreement. The presentation of the property is excellent both internally and externally and a long access road leads up to a very spacious parking area at the property. The neat surrounding garden extends to a 1/3 of an acre or thereby and there is a large patio area at the rear with a detached garage to the side.
LOCATION
Crossal is a small crofting township centrally located on the Island and with superb views across to the Red Cuillins and the northern edge of the Black Cuillin Ridge. The famous Sligachan Hotel, a favourite with moutain climbers and hillwalkers is just two miles away and the capital town of the Island Portree is just 9 miles north of Sligachan. Portree is a busy town with excellent services and facilities including both primary and secondary schools, supermarkets, selection of shops, hotels, restaurants and a modern medical centre and cottage hospital.
ACCOMMODATION
Steps lead up to a UPVC double glazed front door with side screen and the accommodation within comprises:-
ENTRANCE HALLWAY
L-shaped hallway provides access off to lounge, kitchen, bathroom, 3 double bedrooms and stairs off to upper floor. Deep shelved storage cupboard housing hot water tank. Radiator. Ceramic tiled floor & carpet. Size 15ft x 3ft 7 x 14ft 2 x 3ft (4.56 x 1.10 x 4.32 x 0.91m).
LOUNGE
Fifteen pane glass door leads to a bright lounge with large picture window providing direct views across to the Cuillins. Feature cast iron open fireplace with stone hearth and wooden mantle over. Attractive dark wood effect laminate flooring. Radiator. Door off to dining room. Size 18ft x 14ft 7 (5.49 x 4.46m).
DINING ROOM
Window to rear. Radiator. Natural wooden floor. Door through to kitchen. Size 11ft 7 x 8ft 3 (3.54 x 2.51m).
KITCHEN
Well fitted out with a selection of cream fronted wall and base units with wood effect worktops over. Double glass display wall unit. Space for dishwasher and freestanding fridge & freezer. Stainless steel 1 ½ bowl sink and drainer with mixer tap. Tiled splashbacks. Range cooker with 6 ring gas hob and 2 electric ovens, grill and plate warmer. Central island with storage below and breakfast bar area. Large window to rear garden. Radiator. Natural wooden floor. Doors off to utility and hallway. Size 14ft 4 x 11ft 5 (4.37 x 3.48m).
UTILITY
15 Pane glass door leads to utility. Worktop with stainless steel sink and drainer. Tiled splashbacks. Wall storage units. Plumbed for a washing machine. Coat hooks. UPVC double glazed external rear door. Electric meters. Natural wooden floor. Size 11ft 7 x 5ft 7 (3.53 x 1.71m).
BATHROOM
Four piece suite comprising W.C, pedestal wash hand basin, bath and fully tiled shower cubicle with electric shower. Tiled splashbacks. Frosted window to front. Double wall storage unit. Wall mirror with shaver light and socket over. Extractor fan. Radiator. Ceramic tiled floor. Size 11ft 1 x 5ft 11 (3.39 x 1.81m).
BEDROOM 1
Spacious double room with picture window to front commanding open mountain and countryside views. Double fitted wardrobe. Fitted shelving. Radiator. Carpet. Size 15ft x 10ft 9 (4.58 x 3.37m).
BEDROOM 2
Double room with window to rear. Double fitted wardrobe. Fitted shelving. Radiator. Carpet. Size 11ft 8 x 10ft ( 3.55 x 3.02m).
BEDROOM 3
Double room with window to rear. Radiator. Carpet. Size 11ft 8 x 9ft 10 (3.56 x 3.00m).
STAIRS/UPPER FLOOR LANDING
A wooden open tread staircase leads to the upper floor landing. Access off to 2 double en-suite bedrooms. Under coomb storage. Large Storage area. Ceramic tiled floor.
SAUNA
Timber clad 2/3 person infra red sauna located in recess of landing area. Door to front.
BEDROOM 4 – BLACK CUILLIN
Spacious double room which is large to also accommodate a seating area. Deep fitted wardrobe/storage cupboard. Gable end window and large velux window both providing good views. Radiator. Carpet. Hatch to loft. Door off to en-suite. Size 15ft 9 x 13ft 10 (4.80 x 4.42m).
EN-SUITE
White suite comprising W.C, pedestal wash hand basin and double shower cubicle with electric shower. Fully tiled walls. Wall mirror with shaver light and socket over. Wooden accessories. Extractor fan. Radiator. Ceramic tiled floor. Size 6ft 3 x 5ft (1.90 x 1.53m).
BEDROOM 5 – RED CUILLIN
Spacious family room which is large to also accommodate a seating area. Deep fitted wardrobe/storage cupboard. Gable end window and large velux window both providing good views. Radiator. Carpet. Hatch to loft. Door off to en-suite. Size 15ft 11 x 14ft (4.84 x 4.28m).
EN-SUITE
White 3 piece suite comprising W.C, pedestal wash hand basin and Whirlpool bath with electric shower over. Tiled walls. Wall mirror with shaver light and socket over. Wooden accessories. Extractor fan. Radiator. Ceramic tiled floor. Size 6ft 3 x 5ft (1.90 x 1.53m).
GARAGE
There is a block built garage located to rear of the subjects with double wooden doors to the front.
SPECIAL NOTE
Purchasers interested in continuing with the well established Bed & Breakfast business may wish to see a copy of the accounts and these can be made available to genuinely interested parties. The subjects are being offered complete with web site, existing bookings and all furnishings and fittings relating to the business and an inventory of items will be provided to interested parties. This can be made available for an additional £20,000.
GARDEN
A generous and fully enclosed garden area extending to 1/3 acre or thereby surrounds the property and has a spacious gravel turning and parking area to the side. The front garden is mainly under grass. There is a mono block patio area to the rear with a retaining wall leading to a raised area under grass providing a drying green.
POST CODE
IV47 8SP.
COUNCIL TAX BAND
Band E.
SERVICES
Private water and mains electricity. Sewerage disposal is by way of a septic tank.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with this agency.
ENTRY
By mutual agreement.
Entry for buyers purchasing without the business will be after the 1st October 2010.
PRICE
Fixed Price offers £265,000 for the dwelling house OR
Fixed Price offers £285,000 for the dwelling house with the addition of the B & B business are invited and such offers should be submitted in proper Scottish legal terms to:- |
