Niflheim is a modern, detached three bedroom house in the ever popular crofting township of Portnalong on Skye’s rugged west coast. Set in an elevated position the property boasts stunning views over the surrounding countryside toward the Cuillin mountains.
Niflheim is a well presented three bedroom property in Portnalong on Skye’s west coast affording stunning views over the surrounding countryside towards the Cuillin mountains. The tastefully decorated property offers a Scandinavian feel and is ideally situated to take in everything the area has to offer.
The accommodation within is set out over one floor and comprises of: entrance hallway, open plan living room / kitchen, three bedrooms and bathroom. The property further benefits from double glazing throughout, oil fired central heating, an airstream air conditioning system, interlinked smoke alarms and good storage. Drainage is to a septic tank.
Externally, the front garden is laid to lawn. A shared driveway leads to a large gravelled parking area with room for several vehicles. A picnic bench at the front of the property is the ideal place to enjoy warm summer evenings whilst taking in the views on offer.
Niflheim will make an excellent family home and viewing is highly recommended to appreciate what is on offer.
Ground Floor
Entrance Hallway
L-shaped hallway providing access to lounge, bathroom and three bedrooms. Built-in storage cupboard housing hot water cylinder. Vinyl flooring. Painted. Half glazed UPVC door to front elevation.
2.85m x 4.88m (9’04” x 16’00”) at max.
Lounge Diner
Good sized lounge with window to the side and front elevations affording views towards the Cuillins. Vinyl flooring. Painted in neutral tones. Space for dining table. Storage cupboard. Access to kitchen.
3.92m x 5.27m (12’10” x 17’03”) at max.
Kitchen
Fully equipped kitchen area with a good range of floor units with contrasting worktops over. Integrated oven and hob with extractor hood. Integrated fridge, freezer and dish washer. Windows to side elevation. Vinyl flooring. UPVC frosted, half glazed door to rear.
2.32m x 2.75m (7’07” x 9’00”).
Bedroom One
Generous double bedroom with windows to front elevation affording views towards the Cuillins. Built-in double wardrobe. Carpeted. Painted in neutral tones. Loft access.
3.41m x 4.07m (11’02” x 13’04”).
Bedroom Two
Double bedroom with window to rear elevation. Carpeted. Painted in neutral tones. Built in wardrobe.
2.30m x 2.89m (7’06” x 9’05”).
Bedroom Three
Single bedroom with window to rear elevation. Carpeted. Painted in neutral tones. Built in wardrobe. Loft access.
2.31m x 2.35m (7’07” x 7’08”).
Bathroom
Modern bathroom comprising white W.C., vanity wash hand basin and P-shaped bath with shower over. Frosted window to front elevation. Wet wall to bath / shower. Vinyl flooring. Painted. Extractor fan.
1.70m x 3.20m (5’07” x 10’05”).
External
Externally, the front garden is laid to lawn. A shared driveway leads to a large gravelled parking area with room for several vehicles. A picnic bench at the front of the property is the ideal place to enjoy warm summer evenings whilst taking in the views on offer.
Please note whilst every reasonable care has been taken in the drawing of the above floor plan, the position of walls, doors and windows etc are all approximate. The floor plan is intended for guidance purposes only, may not be to scale and should not be relied upon as anything other than an indicative layout of the property
Location
Located on the Minginish peninsula, Portnalong is a small crofting community 3 miles from Carbost, the nearest main village. In Portnalong facilities include a small hotel/bar and a newly built community centre. In Carbost, home to the world famous Talisker Distillery facilities include a community owned village shop, post office/stationers, a pub and hostel. There is also a primary school in Carbost and secondary schooling is available in Portree, the Island’s capital, some 20 miles away - a school bus service operates. There is a scheduled bus service between Portnalong and Portree that runs several times a day. The bus stop is just a few yards from the house. Portree has all the facilities you would expect of a busy town including supermarkets, shops, restaurants, hotels and a hospital. Fiskavaig is an ideal base for holiday makers, walkers and sightseers’ being fairly central on the Island with lots of lovely walks, beaches and places of interest to visit. There is an abundance of wildlife to look out for in the surrounding area including the huge white tailed Sea Eagles.
Directions
From Portree head south on the A87 until you reach Sligachan. Turn right onto the A863 signposted to Dunvegan. After about 4 miles you will take a left hand turning signposted Carbost/Portnalong (B80090). Continue on this road passing through Carbost (you will pass the Talisker Distillery) and Fernilea As you arrive in Portnalong take the first road on the left and Niflheim is situated on the right hand side.