Paddock Conservatory Garden Open fire Double glazing Off-street parking Central heating

HOUSE AND GARDENS AND LAND FOR SALE
REDUCTION 235000 for QUICK SALE
FREEHOLD.NO CHAIN.READY TO MOVE INTO

LOCATION:
PORTNALONG (3 miles from CARBOST and DISTILLERY) on the ISLE OF SKYE (connected to the mainland by a new and famous road-bridge), NW SCOTLAND.

CONDITION:
BUILT circa 1993, Excellent condition internally and externally. DOUBLE GLAZING with TRIPLE LOCKING DOORS and LOCKING WINDOWS, OIL-FIRED CENTRAL HEATING, MAINS WATER AND SEWERAGE.
Current Council Tax Band C.

ENTRANCE PORCH, (Double Glazed Windows), with Carpet Tiles and bench seat and Mains Doorbell.

BEDROOMS:
MASTER DOUBLE, Carpeted and with 2 large fitted wardrobes (possibility of conversion to en-suite) and radiator, large side south facing window and smaller west facing window:
1 SINGLE ROOM, Carpeted and with radiator, window south facing.
1 LARGE ROOM, (converted to form a fitted office) with phone socket, 2 fitted wardrobes/store, Laminate and Carpet flooring and radiator,
large window overlooking front of property;

LARGE FITTED KITCHEN / DINER, Laminate flooring throughout, with floor standing full CH Boiler, Airing Cupboard with Hot Water Tank, Large double window overlooking front of property, Roller Blinds to Windows, double radiator, Telephone and TV sockets.

LOUNGE, Carpeted and with stone surround tiled hearth fireplace and long low radiator, Telephone and TV sockets. Large south facing Picture window viewing rear of garden. Smaller side window viewing road side of garden.

UTILITY ROOM, Laminated flooring and with radiator and fitted for washing machine.

L SHAPED HALL, Laminated flooring throughout, radiator, Linen Cupboard, mains smoke alarm, telephone socket and covered laddered entrance to Loft.

SHOWER ROOM, New 1200 x 750 walk-in glass side and glass sliding front, Triton Shower, WC and Washbasin/Vanity Unit, Lino Tiled floor, Roller Blind to opaque window, radiator, Half Ceramic Tiled floor to ceiling.

SUN PORCH, (South facing) Carpeted, Window Blinds, External Door to outside steps.

CONSERVATORY, (West facing, added 1999) Lino Tiled, radiator, central light/fan, Window Blinds, power sockets, TV point.

LOFT SPACE, insulated and with lighting, partial flooring and water tanks.

All carpets, curtains and many fittings are included in the sale. Most furniture is also included if required.

PROPERTY DETAILS:
A delightfully placed detached bungalow set in approximately an acre of gardens set to lawns, assorted trees including fruit trees, shrubs, hedges, vegetables, flowers and ‘wild’ areas. Attractively laid out, the neat gravelled pathways and slabbed patio areas lead to ever-changing vistas. A natural water feature borders half of the gardens and forms a small pool as it passes the side of a new summerhouse, in all a pleasing effect. The outbuildings include a new 10’x 8’ workshed with power, lighting and workbenches; a 8’x 6’ lean-to glasshouse; a large mower shed, with power, containing a new ride-on mower, a new diesel generator, and a tumble drier; a new 8’x 6’ woodworking shed with power and workbench; a small polytunnel and 2 large fuel bunkers. A 4 berth touring caravan at the side of the house is also included in the sale.

All rooms have ample power sockets and are well lit with large windows FULLY DOUBLE GLAZED which gives a light and airy feel to the whole. OIL-FIRED CENTRAL HEATING backs up an already very warm home when needed. The lounge, bedrooms and conservatory enjoy picturesque views of the garden surroundings and beyond with the kitchen enjoying the view of the driveway entrance, front lawns and out-buildings. The driveway has its own high centre light which illuminates the whole front area. There is sufficient gravelled parking for several cars.

INTERNAL ASPECTS OF THE PROPERTY:
A half glazed hardwood door opens to steps into the double glazed
Entrance Porch ( 7’ x 5’) through the entrance to the house proper into the
Utility Room ( 9’10’’ x 5’1’’ ). A 15 panel glazed door at left opens to the
Kitchen / Diner ( 14’5’ x 9’10’’ ), having an open arch at the rear into the
Lounge (15’1’’ x 13’4’’) which has a further 15 panel glazed door into the
Hall L shaped ( 10’8’’ x 3’3’’ + 6’ x 4’4’’ ). Also from the Utility Room another 15 panel glazed door leads directly into the Hall with a half glazed door opening into the front
Sun Porch L shaped ( 8’6’’ x 6’6’’ to 4’6’’ ) which has its own outside entrance of a hardwood half glazed door, down steps, into the garden and lawn. The rest of the hall opens on to the
Single Bedroom ( 9’9’’ x 8’2’’ ) at left; the
Showeroom ( 9’10’’ x 5’) at right; the
Linen Cupboard at right; the
Large Room/Office (13’6’’ x 9’10’’) at right with a 15 panel glazed door opening to the Conservatory ( 13’3’’ x 10’1’’ ) French doors out to front and large side Patio; and at the end of the Hall the
Master Bedroom ( 13’4’’ x 10’1’’).

The property also includes approximately 9 acres of undeveloped croftland, with its own PEAT BOG (keep the traditional home fires burning if you like) also a burn (stream) through to a main burn at far side. The ground is mostly fenced has good access and offers excellent potential for further expansion of the garden or for numerous agricultural uses such as animal keeping, forestry etc.

So, do you want to live in a clean, quiet’ish, open and friendly community where the pace of life is what you make it (it is a ‘gentle’ tourist area), no pressures or hustle, just a more gentle and satisfying way of life, space around you yet not too far from neighbours, new friends and most of the essentials not too far away. The sea, clean and inviting in many way with lovely clean beaches (sandy and pebbly) is just a stroll away and are within easy reach. Nearby mountains and hills famed for their walks, climbs and scenic beauty and even grandeur, and all around – space. The community is a thriving, growing exciting place to live. So much room for everyone and everything, yet most within easy reach. But if you want ‘the high life’ and busy busy this is not the place for you, this is relaxation and peace among the best in the UK.

Medical care is of the best, a modern surgery with 2 GP’s. Primary school education is 3 miles away in Carbost with the High School in Portree 20 miles, (children are ‘bussed’ to and fro). In Carbost there is a village shop / Post Office and Inn, and locally a small shop / Post Office and a hotel. Two churches are within easy reach. Not exactly on your doorstep but from 3 to 20 miles away, Portree for main shopping, supermarket, theatre/cinema, swimming baths, banks and main churches, nothing crowds in on you but is relatively easily obtainable in a variety of ways. The really ‘high life’ is 100 miles away making a day trip to the big shops an adventure, something to look forward to when planning and something to mull over when you’re safely home with a cuppa’ and all the parcels around you.

Having read the above you probably ask why should we want to leave such an idyllic place. We don’t really but quite simply the time has come that we have to be nearer our loved ones whom we have been apart from (500 miles) for so many years now…..simple as that.

Vendors: Mr Colline Wood and Mrs Janet Wood.
Can be contacted at anytime for further details.

Telephone: 01478 640383
Mobile: 07765822528
E-mail:colnjan@tiscali.co.uk