Isay Cottage, is a delightful, well presented three bedroom category C listed cottage located in the very desirable village of Stein on Skye’s beautiful Waternish Peninsula. Occupying two floors the property boasts a shoreside position affording panoramic views over Loch Bay and the Minch towards the Outer Isles.
Isay Cottage is a charming, three bedroom cottage set in an enviable position affording stunning sea views over Loch Bay. The property is category C Listed building that has been fully renovated and modernised while still retaining much of this historical buildings character and charm such as traditional sash windows, deep window sills and exposed stone walls.
The accommodation is split over two floors and comprises of; entrance hallway, bedroom, shower room and open plan lounge/kitchen diner on the ground floor with two bedrooms (one en-suite) and a W.C on the second floor. The property further benefits from underfloor LPG gas heating and multi-fuel stove in the open plan lounge area.
Stein was designed by Thomas Telford and established in 1786 by the British Fisheries Society and has changed little in the years that have followed. Most of the properties are listed and the village is a conservation area.
Externally the property hosts two areas of garden grounds – a private landscaped garden to the rear and a shore side garden to the front. There is also a storage shed located in the rear garden providing additional storage. On street parking is available to the front of the property.
Isay Cottage presents a wonderful opportunity to purchase a stunning cottage in a unique setting and must be viewed to fully appreciate the standard of accommodation and views on offer.
*** Furniture included in the sale ***
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall
A UPVC door with frosted glazed window provides access into the welcoming entrance hallway. Access to Open plan lounge/kitchen diner, bedroom and shower room. Exposed stone wall/painted. Solid tile flooring.
4.77m x 1.14m (15’07” x 3’08”).
Bedroom Two
Double bedroom with window to the front elevation boasting sea views. Built in wardrobe. Painted in neutral tones. Solid tile flooring.
3.05m x 2.90m (10’00” x 7’02”).
Shower Room
Modern shower room comprising W.C., vanity basin and walk in shower with mains shower. Frosted window to rear. Tiled walls and floor. Extractor fan. Chrome heated towel rail.
3.32m x 1.37m (10’16” x 4’07”) at max.
Open Plan Lounge/Kitchen Diner
Impressive open plan lounge/kitchen diner. Dual aspect with windows to the front and rear elevations, three Velux skylights to the rear elevation. Half glazed UPVC door provides access to the rear garden. Multi-fuel stove. Stairs leading to the first floor. Built in under stairs storage cupboard.
The kitchen area offers a good range of floor units with contrasting worktop. Integrated dishwasher. 7 ring gas oven and hob with extractor over. Stainless steel one and a half bowl sink and drainer with mixer tap. Ample space for dining table and chairs. Gas boiler housing. Built-in storage cupboard. Painted in neutral tones. Exposed stone wall. Solid tile flooring.
7.09m x 8.64m (23’03” x 28’03”) at max.
First Floor
Landing
Providing access to two bedrooms and W.C. Carpeted. Velux window to rear elevation. Large storage cupboard. Painted in neutral tones.
6.68m x 3.03m (21’11” x 10’03”) at max.
Master Bedroom
Bright and spacious master bedroom with two Velux windows to the front elevation. carpeted. Exposed stone wall/painted in neutral tones. Loft access. Door to en-suite.
3.40m x 3.21m (11’01” x 10’06”).
En-Suite
Bathroom suite comprising W.C., vanity wash hand basin and jacuzzi bath with mains shower over. Velux window to rear elevation. Tiled splashback. Vinyl flooring. Chrome heated towel rail. Painted in neutral tones.
3.29m x 1.79m (10’09” x 5’10”).
Bedroom Three
Twin bedroom with two windows to the front elevation affording sea views. Carpeted. Painted in neutral tones.
6.68m x 1.82m (21’11” x 5’11”).
W.C.
W.C. comprising W.C., and vanity wash hand basin. Velux window to rear elevation. Vinyl flooring. Painted in neutral tones. Extractor fan.
1.80m x 1.00m (5’11” x 3’03”).
External
Garden
Externally Isay Cottage hosts two areas of garden grounds – The front garden runs down to the shore and hosts a raised decking seating area from where panoramic views over Loch Bay towards the Outer Isles are afforded. To the rear is a private landscape garden that is planted with established shrubs and bushes. On street parking is available to the front of the property.
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
Stein forms part of the larger area known as Waternish on the north west of the Island. The house is the centre piece of the historic fishing village of Stein, on the shore of Loch Bay, and a few yards from Skye’s oldest hostelry – The Stein Inn. Other local attractions include the Lochbay Seafood Restaurant, Skyeskyns Tannery and shop, a dive centre, a pottery and art galleries, as well as three Dark Skies locations. There is also an excellent public jetty at Stein. The closest village is Dunvegan some 8 miles away which has a good local services including shops, bakery, petrol station, health centre, hotels, restaurants and the world famous Dunvegan Castle – the historic seat of Clan MacLeod. Portree, the Island’s capital is some 24 miles to the south and has all the services and facilities you would expect of a growing town including supermarkets, shops, restaurants, hotels, primary and secondary schools.
Directions
Follow the B886 from the main road towards Waternish. After approximately 4 miles you will reach a T-junction, turn left here and continue until you reach The Stein Inn. Isay Cottage is the second property on your left after Stein Inn.