4 bedroom detached house for sale

Situated in an elevated position and enjoying stunning views of Loch Snizort and The Minch from the side and rear elevation and the majestic Cuillin Mountains to the front elevation, Tigh Mhartainn is a generously proportioned 1.5 storey extended detached 4-bedroom stone croft house. Located within the scenic crofting township of Bornesketaig on the dramatic Trotternish peninsula, north-east Skye, this spacious property is offered in excellent order throughout and offers the perfect opportunity to purchase a family home in a tranquil rural location. The existing configuration of the property could easily be adapted to create either a B&B or a self-contained flat, alongside generous living accommodation.Call or email RE/MAX Skye to arrange your viewing appointment today.Tigh Mhartainn, 3 Bornisketaig, Kilmuir, Isle of Skye IV51 9YSProperty comprises:LOWER FLOOR: Entrance/Utility, Kitchen/Dining Room, Family Bathroom, Sitting Room, Front Porch, Family Room, Attached Annex1st STAIR UPPER FLOOR: 2 Bedrooms, Shower Room2nd STAIR UPPER FLOOR: 2 Bedrooms, Shower Room EXTERNAL: Detached Single Garage, Garden Grounds LOCATION:Bornesketaig is located close to Kilmuir on the northwest coast of the Trotternish peninsula on Skye’s northeastern tip. The area is home to many historical attractions including ‘The Museum of Island Life’ a collection of thatched cottages depicting life on Skye in times gone by. The Flora MacDonald Monument is in Kilmuir Cemetery, her final resting place after helping the fleeing Bonnie Prince Charlie in 1746. Kilmuir has its own primary school, and the nearest main village is Uig, approximately 5 miles away, where you will find a range of local amenities including a filling station/café-tearoom, Rankins supermarket, pottery, B&Bs, hotels, bars, restaurants, Skye brewery and the Ferry Terminus with sailings to the Outer Hebrides. Portree, the island’s capital, is approx. 19 miles away and offers a wider range of facilities. ACCOMMODATION:Tigh Mhartainin was constructed in circa 1860 and extended in 1989 and 1999 and extends to some 171m2, the property benefits from UPVC triple glazing (with double glazing in the kitchen) and central heating via an oil-fired Rayburn Range cooker in the kitchen to radiators throughout complimented by log burning stoves in the sitting room and family room. The property occupies a tranquil elevated location within private garden grounds and enjoys unrestricted views of Loch Snizort and beyond. This property is offered in walk-in condition and has approved planning in place for the construction of a single storey extension to the rear of the kitchen which would also incorporate the annex into the living accommodation.EXTERNAL: DETACHED CONCRETE PANEL SINGLE GARAGE:Electric door, lighting and power points. GARDEN GROUNDS GARDEN:The property is accessed directly from the township via a gated private tarmacadam track which leads to chipped off road parking for several vehicles and the garage. The garden grounds are mostly laid to grass with some mature planting, trees, shrubs and many spring bulbs. EXTRAS: Included in the sale is the sauna, all fitted floor coverings, blinds and integrated appliances. HOME REPORT: Available by contacting the RE/MAX Skye office.SERVICES: Mains electricity, mains water, drainage to septic tank. Superfast fibre-optic broadband is connected.COUNCIL TAX: Band EEPC Rating: F (30) DIRECTIONS: From the Skye Bridge take the A87 to Portree, in Portree follow the signs to Uig. Once in Uig turn right onto the A855 towards Staffin, stay on the A855 until you see the sign for Camus More. Turn left at this sign and when the road forks take the right turn Tigh Mhartainn is on the left-hand side of the road. what3words ///wasps.fulfilled.skimENTRY:At a date to be mutually agreed. Vacant possession will be given on completion. There is no onward chain. VIEWING:Viewing of this property is essential to be fully appreciated. Viewing can be arranged by calling RE/MAX Skye[use Contact Agent Button] or by e-mailing [use Contact Agent Button]. OFFERS:Should be submitted in proper legal Scottish form to RE/MAX Skye Estate Agents, Garbh Chriochan, Teangue, Isle of Skye, IV44 8RE. INTEREST:It is important that your solicitor notifies this office of your interest, otherwise the property may be sold without your knowledge. IMPORTANT INFORMATION:These particulars are prepared based on information provided by our clients. We have not tested the electrical system or any electrical appliances, nor where applicable, any central heating system. All sizes are recorded by electronic tape measurement to give an indicative, approximate size only. Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries - no warranty is given or implied. This schedule is not intended to and does not form any contract.