4 bedroom detached house for sale

A traditional stone built former croft house which has been extended over time set in an elevated rural with views across the Sound of Sleat to the mainland.

Accommodation:

Ground Floor: Entrance Hallway, Sitting Room, Pantry/Store, Two Bedrooms, Shower Room, Rear Hallway & Sunroom.

Mid Floor: Landing, Lounge/Dining Room, Kitchen & Bathroom/Utility.

First Floor: Landing, Two Bedrooms & Shower Room.

Half of 5 Kilmore is a stone built former croft house with a substantial extension to the side and rear.

The property is set in an elevated rural location with uninterrupted views over the Sound of Sleat towards the mainland.

The large extension to the side of the property, connected by the sun room, houses the lounge/dining room with almost full width bay window to the front, kitchen to the rear and bathroom. The four bedrooms are all housed in the original part of the property.

Half of 5 Kilmore has been a family home for over 30 years.

The property is accessed via a gravel driveway with ample parking to the rear and sits in a generous garden extending to 0.25 acre or thereby (to be confirmed by Title Deed). The garden to the front is laid to lawn with a number of well established bushes, shrubs and trees. There are a number of well established trees to the rear of the property.

Location:

The Sleat peninsula is located in the south of the island and is known as the Garden of Skye due to its abundance of trees that are largely absent in other areas on the island. The area is popular due to its spectacular scenery, the variety of walks in the area, its wildlife and its proximity to the Skye Bridge and the mainland.

Kilmore is only a short drive from the village of Ardvasar, a thriving community with, village shop and post office, doctors’ surgery, garage which provides petrol and repairs and the local primary school is also located nearby. 12 miles away is Broadford with a supermarket, hospital and other amenities, secondary schools are located at Portree and Plockton. The community is also served by a number of mobile facilities including banking services, fish/vegetable van and library.

There is also a regular all year ferry service from Mallaig to Armadale. Rail links to Inverness and Glasgow are available from Kyle of Lochalsh and Mallaig.

Accommodation:

Ground Floor:

Entrance Hallway:

Accessed via a half glazed UPVC door to the front. Access to the sitting room and bedroom 1. Stair to the first floor. Fitted carpet. Under stair stprage cupboard. Size: 6’ 6” x 4’ 10” (2.00m x 1.48m)

Sitting Room:

Bay window to the front. Fireplace fitted with a multi fuel stove with wooden mantel. Radiator. Wooden floor. Door off to pantry/store and rear hallway. Size: 17’ 1” max x 10’ 9” (5.22m max x 3.28m)

Pantry/Store:

Useful pantry/storeroom. Size: 6’ 9” x 6’ 6” (2.06m x 1.99m)

Bedroom 1:

A double room with bay window to the front. Fitted carpet. Fireplace with wooden mantel (currently not in use. Radiator. V-lining to the ceiling. Size: 17’ 1” max x 10’ 8 (5.22m max x 3.27m)

Rear Hallway:

Irregular rear hallway affording access to sunroom, bedroom 2 and shower room. Two glazed doors to the rear. Two radiators. Three built in cupboards, one housing the central heating boiler. Ceramic tile floor.

Bedroom 2:

A double room with window to the rear. Fitted carpet. Radiator. Size: 9’ 8 x 8’ 5” (2.95m x 2.58m)

Shower Room:

Fitted with a three piece suite comprising wash hand basin, WC and shower enclosure. Part tiling to walls. Window to the rear. Size: 6’ 11” x 6’ 0” (2.11m x 1.83m)

Sunroom:

This light and bright room links the traditional croft house to the more modern extension. Full width windows to the rear with glazed door and window to the front. Built in storage cupboard. Two radiators. Half stair to the mid floor landing. Ceramic tile floor. Size: 17’ 9” x 9’ 9” (5.42m x 2.98m)

Mid Floor:

Landing:

Galleried landing affording access to the lounge/dining room. Kitchen and bathroom/utility. Fitted carpet. Loft access.

Lounge/Dining Room:

A spacious room with large bay widow to the front, two further windows to the sides and a vaulted ceiling. Large feature stone fireplace with multi fuel stove. Two radiators. Fitted carpet. Size: 19’ 11” x 15’ 5” (6.09m x 4.71m)

Kitchen:

Fitted with a good range of base and wall units. Stainless steel 2 ½ sink and drainer. Integral gas hob with extractor above. Eye level electric double oven and grill. Plumbing for dishwasher. Windows to the side and rear. Radiator. Laminate flooring. Size: 15’ 5” x 8’ 7” (4.71m x 2.63m)

Bathroom/Utility:

Fitted with a four piece suite comprising wash hand basin, WC bidet and bath. Window to the side. Partial tiling to the walls. Cupboard with plumbing housing the washing machine and tumble dryer. Size: 11’ 5” x 6’ 11” (3.49m x 2.11m)

First Floor:

Landing:

Affording access to the two first floor bedrooms and shower room. Fitted carpet. Coombed ceiling. Window to the front. Loft access. Size: 9’ 5” x 9’ 4” (2.89m x 2.86m)

Bedroom 3:

A double room with window to the front. Fitted wardrobe, Fitted carpet. Radiator. Coombed ceiling. Size: 14’ 10” x 8’ 1! (4.54m x 2.48m)

Bedroom 4:

A double room with window to the front. Fitted wardrobe, Fitted carpet. Radiator. Coombed ceiling. Loft access. Size: 15’ 1” x 10’ 7” (4.60m x 3.23m)

Shower Room:

Fitted with a three piece suite comprising wash hand basin, WC and shower enclosure. Wall mounted fan heater. Window to the rear. Coombed ceiling. Laminate flooring. Sliding door. Size: 7’ 0” x 5’ 4” (2.15m x 1.62m)

External:

Half of 5 Kilmore sits in a generous garden extending to 0.25 acre or thereby (to be confirmed by Title Deed).

The property is accessed via a gravel driveway with ample parking to the rear. The garden to the front is laid to lawn with a number of well established bushes, shrubs and trees. There are a number of well established trees to the rear of the property.

Services: Mains water and electricity. Drainage to septic tank.

Council Tax: Band D

Energy Rating: E (45)

Home Report: Ref: HP776220 Postcode: IV44 8RG

Viewings: Strictly by appointment through this agency

Directions: Heading south on the A851 Broadford to Armadale road take the right hand turning signposted Kilmore. Follow this road to the top and the property will be in front of you.

Entry: By mutual arrangement