4 bedroom detached house for sale
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- Substantial stone built former church
- Skillfully renovated to offer 4 bedroom (1 en-suite) accommodation
- Many original features
- Modest but well-planted private garden grounds
- Popular south Skye location of Ardvasar
- EPC: F (26)
The Old Church, which is located within the sought after village of Ardvasar in south Skye, is a substantial stone-built residence which has been cleverly and sympathetically renovated to create a 4 bedroom (1 en-suite) detached home. The characterful accommodation spread over two floors retains many original features including original doors and stained-glass windows and is conveniently located for both the ferry to Mallaig and the Skye Bridge. This unique and unusual property offers the opportunity to purchase a well-placed home, full of character, in a desirable location and must be seen to be fully appreciated.
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The Old Church, Ardvasar, Isle of Skye, IV45 8RS
Property comprises of:
Ground Floor: Entrance Hall, Utility Room, Open-Plan Kitchen/Breakfast/Family Room, Inner Hallway, Dining/Sitting Room, Lounge, Bedroom, Bathroom, Side Porch
Upper Floor: Master Bedroom (En-suite Wet-Room), Two Bedrooms, Shower Room
External: Timber Shed, Garden Grounds
LOCATION:
The Sleat peninsula is known as The Garden of Skye, and it is easy to see why! The indigenous woodland and abundant wildflowers combined with the magnificent sea and mountain views make it a place difficult to be rivalled. An ideal location for wildlife enthusiasts with many woodland walks and the opportunity to glimpse the Golden Eagle, deer, Sea Eagle, whales, dolphins, porpoises amongst the plethora of wildlife that makes this part of the country their home. The village of Ardvasar is in the south of the peninsula, and local amenities include hotel and village hall. The Armadale to Mallaig ferry terminal is only minutes away in the village of Armadale. There you can also find more amenities including a petrol station and shop. Sleat is made up of a series of small villages and the local primary school, which offers both English & Gaelic medium classes, is in Ferindonald alongside the medical centre. There is a good range of quality hotels and restaurants in the locality and visitors are drawn to Armadale Castle, with its beautiful gardens and The Clan Donald Centre. The nearest main village is Broadford, 16 miles away where you will find a greater range of facilities.
ACCOMMODATION:
The Old Church dates from circa 1900 and extends to some 161m2, the property benefits from LPG heating via an Alpha InTec2 20SE boiler to radiators supplemented by a multi fuel stove in the kitchen/breakfast/family room and is mostly double glazed. The property, which sits within private garden grounds, has been sympathetically renovated to create a 4-bedroom home whilst retaining many original features.
PLEASE NOTE: This property carries a £5,000 retention.
EXTERNAL:
LARGE TIMBER SHED
Metal profile roof.
GARDEN:
The property sits within modest but well stocked garden grounds which is laid to grass and an abundance of mature planting creating a private outside space, there is a block paved off-road parking area to the rear which is accessed via a shared driveway from the township road.
EXTRAS: Included in the sale are all fitted floor coverings and integrated appliances.
SERVICES: Mains electricity, mains water, mains drainage.
HOME REPORT: Available by contacting the RE/MAX Skye office.
EPC: F (26)
COUNCIL TAX: Currently Commercially Rated
ENTRY: At a date to be mutually agreed.
DIRECTIONS: From the Skye Bridge head towards Broadford taking the left turning to Sleat as Scullamus, follow this road until you see the sign for Ardvasar at the end if the road, follow the road through Ardvasar taking the second turning on your left, Knoydart is the first house on the left.
VIEWING: Viewing of this property is essential. Viewing can be arranged by calling RE/MAX Skye[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, IV43 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.
EPC Rating: F
Rooms
ENTRANCE HALLWAY:
Solid timber door, shared stain glass window with utility room, vinyl flooring, access to utility room, kitchen/breakfast/family room:
UTILITY ROOM : 3.25m x 2.38m (10ft 7in x 7ft 9in)
(Dimension at widest points)
Curved top ledge & brace door, deep sill window to front elevation, double base units with tile worktop over, stainless steel sink unit, integrated dishwasher, wall cupboards, large built-in-cupboard with plumbing for washing machine, built-in cupboard, space for fridge/freezer and tumble drier, tiling to splash back, feature original cast iron corner fireplace (not in use) vinyl flooring.
OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/BREAKFAST/FAMILY ROOM: 5.73m x 5.73m (18ft 9in x 18ft 9in)
(Dimension at widest points)
A spacious ‘L’ shape room. two deep sill windows to side elevation, deep sill window to front elevation, radiator, stained floorboards, access to inner hallway:
Breakfast/Family Area:
Stained glass borrowed light window to dining room, inset multi-fuel stove set on a slate hearth with a timber and mirror over mantel:
Kitchen Area:
Open access, range of Shaker style wall and base units with granite worktop, inset composite black sink, electric hob with extractor over, integrated oven, integrated combination microwave, peninsula unit with cupboards under, coordinating built-in dresser with base cupboards and shelving, tiling to splash backs.
INNER HALLWAY:
Half glazed door, stained wood panelling to dado height, stained floorboards, radiator. Access to dining room, lounge, bedroom, bathroom:
DINING/SITTING ROOM:
Decorative timber décor rail, two timber beams, stained floorboards:
Dining Area: 3.92m x 2.90m (12ft 10in x 9ft 6in)
Window to rear elevation, radiator, arched access to sitting area:
Sitting Area: 2.74m x 2.23m (8ft 11in x 7ft 3in)
Deep sill stain glass window to rear elevation, borrowed light stain glass window to kitchen/family room:
BATHROOM: 2.43m x 1.68m (7ft 11in x 5ft 6in)
Deep sill window to front elevation, bath with shower over and glazed shower screen, pedestal wash hand basin, WC, built-in corner cupboard, ladder radiator, ceramic tile floor.
BEDROOM 4: 3.27m x 1.71m (10ft 8in x 5ft 7in)
Deep sill window to front elevation, two timber beams, radiator, fitted carpet.
LOUNGE: 5.79m x 5.20m (18ft 11in x 17ft)
(Dimension at widest points)
An ‘L’ shape room which is accessed via a half-glazed door, deep sill window to rear elevation and original ornate window to side elevation, timber panelling to dado height, central beam, ceiling beams, double built-in cupboard, two radiators, stained wood floor, access to small front porch, stair to upper floor:
PORCH: 1.70m x 1.29m (5ft 6in x 4ft 2in)
Multi-pane glazed door, painted panelling to dado height, vinyl flooring, original double opening doors to front elevation.
STAIRS AND UPPER FLOOR LANDING:
A solid timber stair rises to the carpeted landing, deep sill window with led lights to rear elevation, extensive range of built-in cupboards and shelving, timber panelling to coombed ceiling, radiator, access to three bedrooms, shower room:
BEDROOM 3: 3.50m x 2.45m (11ft 5in x 8ft)
(Dimension under coomb)
Velux to rear elevation, timber panelling to coombed ceiling, built-in shelving and cupboards, radiator, fitted carpet.
BEDROOM 4: 3.47m x 2.45m (11ft 4in x 8ft)
(Dimension under coomb)
Velux to rear elevation, timber panelling to coombed ceiling, built-in shelving and cupboards, radiator, fitted carpet.
SHOWER ROOM:
Velux window to rear elevation, quadrant shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin, WC, built-in cupboard, spotlight cluster, ladder radiator, ceramic tile floor.
MASTER BEDROOM: 3.75m x 2.87m (12ft 3in x 9ft 4in)
(Dimension under coomb)
Velux to rear elevation, downlights, three wall lights, timber panelling to coombed ceiling, built-in range of shelving, radiator, fitted carpet, access to en-suite:
EN-SUITE WET ROOM: 4.47m x 2.03m (14ft 7in x 6ft 7in)
(Dimension under coombs)
Shower with raindrop head, wall mounted wash hand basin, WC, downlights, ladder radiator, non-slip bathroom flooring.
Disclaimer
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.
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