3 bedroom detached house for sale

Croft Cottage is located in the township of Portnalong, on the Northwest corner of the Isle of Skye. The property, originally built circa 1920’s, was extended in 2013 yet retains much of its original charm, providing a bright, spacious home ideal for families or those looking for a lifestyle change.


Croft Cottage is located in the township of Portnalong, on the Northwest corner of the Isle of Skye. The property, originally built circa 1920’s, was extended in 2013 yet retains much of its original charm, providing a bright, spacious home ideal for families or those looking for a lifestyle change. The three bedroom property benefits from ample living space, double glazing and gas fired central heating, complemented by a stove and log burner. The cottage comes with a nursery on approximately 1.37 acres of owner-occupied croft land. This is mainly laid to grass, with a variety of fruit trees, shrubbery, vegetable patches and various outbuildings - including two polytunnels, log cabin, sheds/workshops and log cabin overlooking a charming pond.

Only by viewing can you fully appreciate the potential this property and land have to offer.

The accommodation consists of: large entrance with built in storage, staircase and access to original croft house; open plan kitchen/family room with original stone walls, beams and wood flooring, a working stove, a gas fired range cooker, selection of base and wall mounted units, complementary tiled splashback, views overlooking the garden and ample space for dining and entertaining; utility room with washing machine, space for further storage and access to the garden; dual aspect lounge with log burner; double bedroom with built in storage; shower room comprising a mains fed shower, wash hand basin, WC and heated towel rail. The upper floor consists of a bright, spacious master bedroom with built in storage and seating area; further double bedroom with built in storage; family bathroom comprising a three-piece suite in white with electric shower over the bath and heated towel rail.

Externally the property benefits from ample parking to either side and various outbuildings including workshops, storage sheds and summer houses, one overlooking a small pond area. The croft land also includes two polytunnels, a hen house, blueberry cage, fruit trees and a good selection of well-established trees and shrubs. Access to the property is by way of shared access driveway.

Portnalong is a crofting township just 15 minutes’ drive from Carbost, where you will find amenities such as a doctor’s surgery, primary school, village shop, local pub and playpark as well as a pier and the famous Talisker Distillery, from which guided tours are held daily. Portree, the Island’s capital, is a 45-minute scenic drive from the property. Here you will find an excellent range of facilities along with a thriving High Street providing a good range of retail outlets. The area is also a highly popular tourist destination with a wide range of outdoor activities and places of interest available on your doorstep. Inverness, the main business and commercial centre in the Highlands is approximately 120 miles away and offers extensive shopping, leisure and entertainment facilities along with excellent road, rail and air links to the South and beyond.