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Full Details for 5 Bedroom Detached for sale in Isle of Skye, IV45 :
Newton is a substantial 5 bedroom detached house full of charm and character, set within attractive garden grounds of approximately half an acre, located within the popular village of Ardvasar in the Sleat Peninsula, south Skye and enjoying views to The Sound of Sleat. Offered in good order throughout, this property has been sympathetically improved over the years retaining many original features, and the versatile accommodation will suit a variety of buyers to make a wonderful family home or B&B opportunity. Call RE/MAX on 01471 822900 to arrange your viewing appointment today!
Property comprises:
GROUND FLOOR: Entrance Porch/Sun Room, Cloaks Area, Dining Hall, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Utility Room, Study, Inner Hallway, Lounge, Bedroom 1, Wet Room
FIRST FLOOR: Bathroom, 4 Bedrooms
EXTERNAL: Generous Enclosed Garden, Workshop, Woodshed, Lean-to Potting Shed/Greenhouse
LOCATION: The Sleat peninsula is known as The Garden of Skye. The indigenous woodland and abundant wild flowers combined with the magnificent sea and mountain views make it a place hard to rival. It is an ideal location for wildlife enthusiasts with many woodland walks and the opportunity to study eagles, otters, pine martens etc. The village of Ardvasar enjoys local amenities including hotel, shop, garage, Post Office, village hall and excellent \"Trading Post\" community farm shop. Sleat has its own medical practice and primary school. Secondary schooling is at Portree. Armadale Castle and the Clan Donald visitor centre are nearby as is the Gaelic College which lends its first class modern venues to the film club and lively arts scene run by SEALL. The Armadale to Mallaig ferry terminal is barely half a mile from the house, and also serves the Small Isles and South Uist.. On Skye, the nearest villages are Broadford and Portree, which are 16 and 42 miles away.
ACCOMODATION: Built circa 1875 and extended in 1981 the accommodation now extends to 178 sq m. The property benefits from oil fired central heating to radiators, wood-burning stove in the lounge and oil fired Aga in the kitchen.
EXTERNAL:
WORKSHOP: Approx. 3.00m x 2.90m Corrugated iron construction lined with Sterling Board.
POTTING SHED/GREENHOUSE: Attached to the side of the property, glazing to three sides, door to front elevation, slatted shelving. French door to study.
WOODSHED/LOG STORE: Timber construction with felt roof.
GARDEN: Double gates open onto a chipped driveway offering off road parking for several vehicles, the generous and well maintained garden grounds extend to 0.57 acres (to be confirmed by title plan) and are mainly laid to grass with mature trees, shrubs and bulbs. To the rear of the property is a delightful crazy paved patio area which can be accessed from both the dining hall and lounge.
SERVICES: Mains electricity, water, and drainage. Broadband currently 14.95 Mbps average for postcode.
EXTRAS: Included in the sale are all fitted floor coverings, window blinds, integrated kitchen appliances and Aga. The curtains and white goods may be available by separate negotiation.
COUNCIL TAX: The current council tax band is E
HOME REPORT: Available by contacting the RE/MAX Skye office
EPC Rating: E (46)
ENTRY: At a date to be mutually agreed.
DIRECTIONS: Follow the A87 from the Skye Bridge towards Broadford. At Skulamus turn left onto the A851, follow the road until you get to the sign for the ferry terminal, do not follow the road left but turn right to Ardvasar. Continue through the village until you see a dark grey corrugated building with phone box on your left, take the road immediately in front of this, Newton is on your right. There is a RE/MAX sign on the property. Alternatively take the ferry from Mallaig to Armadale, take the left turning where the road forks, sign posted Ardvasar and continue through the village as before.
VIEWING: Viewing of this property is essential to be fully appreciated. Viewing can be arranged by calling Christine Brett 01471 822900 or by e-mailing remaxskye@aol.co.uk.
OFFERS: Should be submitted in proper legal Scottish form to RE/MAX Skye Estate Agents, Main Street, Broadford, Isle of Skye, IV49 9AE. Fax no. 01471 822950.
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 on the basis of 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.
ENTRANCE PORCH/SUN ROOM - 14' 8'' x 6' 6'' (4.48m x 1.98m)
Multi-pane glazed door, polycarbonate monopitched roof, two picture windows to front elevation, inner window to bedroom 1, terracotta tile floor, access to dining room and cloaks area:
DINING HALL - 14' 3'' x 11' 10'' (4.34m x 3.61m)
(Measurements are at widest points): Two steps rise to a multi pane glazed door, French Doors to rear elevation open onto charming patio area. Radiator, fitted carpet, access to kitchen, inner hallway, staircase to upper floor.
CLOAKS AREA - 7' 1'' x 8' 8'' (2.16m x 2.63m)
Glazed panel door, sash window to front elevation, small window to side, built-in shelving, ample hanging space, cork tile floor, access to kitchen/breakfast room:
Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 16' 9'' x 13' 1'' (5.1m x 4.0m)
Two sash windows to rear elevation with garden views, deep sill window with sea view to front elevation, range of base and drawer units with solid teak worktop over, stainless steel 1.5 bowl sink, built-in larder cupboard, four oven Aga with hot plate, integrated dishwasher, ceiling down lights, two wall lights, vinyl flooring, door to large built-in under stair cupboard, open access to utility room:
UTILITY ROOM - 10' 11'' x 10' 9'' (3.33m x 3.28m)
Arched access, deep sill window to rear elevation with tiled sill, range of low line cupboards with beech work top over, stainless steel sink, small built-in cupboard, large double built-in airing cupboard, space for fridge/freezer, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble drier, wall light, Glow-worm oil fired boiler, radiator, vinyl flooring, half-glazed door to front elevation, access to study
Study - 10' 11'' x 10' 11'' (3.33m x 3.34m)
(Measurements are at widest points): Two steps down, window to front elevation, window to side elevation into greenhouse, range of built-in shelving, two wall lights, radiator, fitted carpet, French door to greenhouse, hatch access via wall ladder to roof space above offering excellent storage area currently used as a second study.
Inner Hallway
(Access from Dining Hall): Radiator, fitted carpet, access to lounge, bedroom 1, wet room, second staircase to upper floor
Lounge - 15' 6'' x 19' 10'' (4.73m x 6.04m)
(Measurements are at widest points): A delightfully spacious triple aspect room with two windows to rear elevation, one window and multi pane glazed door to side elevation giving access to the patio area, smaller window to third elevation, fireplace with inset log-burning stove with wooden surround, tiled insert and slate hearth, built-in book shelves, two wall lights, radiator, fitted carpet.
Bedroom 1 - 15' 7'' x 9' 10'' (4.76m x 3.00m)
Two sash windows to front elevation with sea views, window to side elevation, two wall lights, radiator, fitted carpet
Shower Room - 11' 5'' x 4' 10'' (3.48m x 1.47m)
(Measurements are at widest points): Frosted window to side elevation, power shower, wall mounted wash hand basin, WC with concealed cistern, heated ladder towel rail, ceiling down lights, under floor heating, extractor fan.
Landing
The main staircase rises from the dining hall to the landing area, with skylight, ceiling down lights, large double built-in cupboard, full-length built-in bookshelves, fitted carpet.
Bathroom - 9' 8'' x 6' 6'' (2.94m x 1.97m)
(Measurements are at widest points): Velux window to rear elevation, bath with Mira electric shower over, wall mounted wash hand basin, WC on cork tile base, heated towel rail, fitted carpet.
Bedroom 2 - 14' 1'' x 9' 11'' (4.28m x 3.01m)
4.28m (at widest point under high coombs): Double aspect room with windows to front and side elevations both with sea views, radiator, fitted carpet.
Bedroom 3 - 14' 2'' x 11' 4'' (4.31m x 3.45m)
(4.31m is at widest point under high coombs): Sash window to front elevation with sea views, Velux window to rear elevation, radiator, fitted carpet, access to loft and door to second landing:
Landing
SECOND STAIRCASE AND UPPER LANDING: Stairs rise to landing from inner hallway, Velux window to front elevation, large built-in cupboard, coombs cupboards, fitted carpet, access to bedrooms 4 and 5
Bedroom 4 - 15' 4'' x 10' 9'' (4.68m x 3.27m)
(4.68m is at widest point and 3.27m is at widest point under deep coomb): Two Velux windows to side elevations, small window to rear, built-in coombs storage, four inset display niches, radiator, fitted carpet.
Bedroom 5 - 13' 5'' x 10' 9'' (4.09m x 3.27m)
(Measurements are at widest points under deep coomb): Window to front elevation with sea views, Velux to side elevation, built-in coombs storage, four inset display niches, radiator, fitted carpet.