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Full Details for 5 Bedroom Detached for sale in Portree, IV51 :
The Schoolhouse, Aird Bernisdale offers a rare opportunity to purchase a substantial, character, two storey schoolhouse, converted approximately 22 years ago and now offering 5 bedrooms (2 en-suite), generous reception rooms and an attached workshop and showroom. Converted to a residential property by the current owners, the building is located within extensive private garden grounds and enjoys views to Loch Snizort. This unique property offers a variety of potential uses, subject to appropriate planning consents and must be seen to fully appreciate the options and space available. Call RE/MAX Skye to arrange your viewing appointment on 01471 822900.
PROPERTY COMPRISES:
GROUND FLOOR: Entrance Porch, Lounge, Inner Hallway, Cloakroom, Dining Room, Utility Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Mezzanine Study, Show Room/Gallery with attached toilet, Substantial Workshop with attached finishing room.
UPPER FLOOR: Spacious Landing, 5 Bedrooms (2 En-Suite), Bathroom
EXTERNAL: Attached Storage Shed, Large Timber Shed.
LOCATION: The quiet crofting township of Aird Bernisdale is on the shore of Loch Snizort and is an ideal base for outdoor pursuits, with a host of beautiful inland and coastal walks to explore. Aird Bernisdale is approx. 2 miles from nearby Skeabost and here you will find limited amenities including the beautiful Skeabost Country House Hotel with its 9 hole golf course, church, village hall and the local primary school (offering both Gaelic and English medium classes). Portree, the island's capital is approximately 9 miles away and here you will find a harbour along with all main amenities.
ACCOMMODATION: The Schoolhouse was built approximately 155 years ago and converted to a residential dwelling in 1994, the property extends to some 276m2 and benefits from oil fired central heating zoned for upstairs, downstairs and hot water (each independently controlled) and double glazing throughout. The workshop has a 3 phase electricity supply connected
EXTERNAL:
ATTACHED STORE Approx. 5.00m x 2.32m
This dry store is currently used for wood storage, with power and lighting.
WOODEN SHED Approx. 7.62m x 4.40m
Clad in corrugated iron sheeting, power and lighting, currently internally portioned to create a second finishing area.
GARDENS:
Extensive garden grounds surround the property, accessed over a cattle grid a chipped driveway and parking areas offer off road parking for several vehicles, the garden grounds are laid mainly to grass with some mature trees and shrubs.
EXTRAS: All fitted floorcoverings and integrated appliances.
SERVICES: Mains electricity, mains water, drainage to septic tank, LPG for cooking facilities.
COUNCIL TAX: The current council tax is Band F
HOME REPORT: Available by contacting the RE/MAX Skye office
EPC: F (37)
ENTRY: At a date to be mutually agreed.
DIRECTIONS: Follow the A87 north towards Portree, at Portree continue on the A87 towards Uig, about 3 miles out of Portree turn left onto the A850 to Dunvegan, continue on this road past the Skeabost Hotel until you see the signpost for Aird Bernisdale on your left and there is a signboard for the Schoolhouse on the right. The Schoolhouse is the first house on the right.
VIEWING: Viewing of this property is essential if it is to be fully appreciated. Viewing can be arranged by calling Christine Brett on 01471 822900 or by e-mailing remaxskye@aol.co.uk.
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 - 8' 1'' x 8' 1'' (2.47m x 2.46m)
Solid oak exterior door, with coloured glazed inserts and frosted glazed side panel, windows to rear and side elevations, pine 'V' lining to ceiling, natural stone walls, ceramic tile floor, access to lounge:
Lounge - 25' 1'' x 17' 2'' (7.64m x 5.23m)
A spacious, light room, picture window to rear elevation with built-in Renne Mackintosh style window seat with side shelving, open fire with cast iron insert, bespoke wooden surround and slate tile hearth, built-in range of oak units designed to house television and sound system, cupboards and decorative shelving, four wall lights, under stair cupboard, three radiators, solid oak flooring, open access to inner hallway, arched access to stairs to upper floor:
Inner Hallway
Solid oak flooring, access to cloakroom, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room:
Cloakroom - 7' 2'' x 4' 8'' (2.19m x 1.41m)
Vanity sink set into pine worktop with cupboards under and coordinating pelmet with down lighting, WC, two wall lights, radiator, cork flooring.
Dining Room - 12' 10'' x 11' 7'' (3.92m x 3.52m)
Half-frosted glazed door, window to front elevation, radiator, painted wood floor, access to utility room:
Utility room - 11' 4'' x 9' 3'' (3.45m x 2.82m)
Window to side elevation, plumbing and space for washing machine, space for tumble drier and freezer, range of built-in shelving.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 17' 6'' x 15' 9'' (5.34m x 4.8m)
Half frosted glazed door, window to side elevation with views to Loch Snizort and garden, large high window to front elevation, range of bespoke hand crafted wall and base units with solid oak doors and coordinating worktop over and incorporating double door pantry unit, double bowl stainless steel sink, integrated double oven, four burner LPG hob with extractor over, island unit with cupboards under, space for fridge, solid oak worktop with marble insert, tiling to splash backs, built-in under stair shelving, under stair cupboard, three ceiling ball lights, two radiators, painted wood floor, open stair access to mezzanine office:
Mezannine/ Office - 17' 9'' x 15' 9'' (5.42m x 4.80m)
( Measurements at widest points) Solid oak stairs rise from kitchen, Velux window to side elevation, feature curved beech balustrade, built-in desk area with drawers under, pine 'V' lining to ceiling, four ceiling ball lights, pine flooring, access to loft:
Showroom/ Gallery - 19' 3'' x 13' 2'' (5.86m x 4.01m)
Half frosted glazed door from side porch, large window to side elevation, ceiling spot light track, ceiling down lights, wall mounted display hanging, radiator, painted wooden floor, open access to inner hallway and toilet.
Inner Hallway
Painted wood flooring, access to cloakroom:
Cloakroom - 6' 3'' x 6' 3'' (1.90m x 1.90m)
Frosted window to side elevation, wall mounted wash hand basin, WC, radiator, painted wood floor.
Side Porch - 7' 0'' x 6' 9'' (2.13m x 2.06m)
Wooden exterior fire door with push handle, parquet flooring access to workshop and show room:
Workshop - 22' 6'' x 22' 5'' (6.85m x 6.84m)
Window to side elevation, this area is currently operating as a wood working workshop with 3 phase electrics and water. Two radiator, concrete floor, access to rear garden, door to finishing room:
Finishing Room - 11' 6'' x 10' 6'' (3.5m x 3.21m)
Picture window to side elevation, with full length workbench and shelves below, wood painted floor, external door to rear.
Stairs and Upper Floor Landing
Half frosted glazed door accesses carpeted stairs rising from lounge, spacious landing area, window to side elevation, built-in cupboard with hot water cylinder and immersion heater, radiator, pine flooring, access to five bedrooms and bathroom:
Master bedroom - 23' 2'' x 15' 5'' (7.07m x 4.69m)
(7.07m is at widest point)Window to side elevation with sea views, two radiators, pine floor, access to en-suite:
En-suite - 8' 7'' x 7' 9'' (2.62m x 2.36m)
Velux window to front elevation, bath, pedestal wash hand basin, WC, two ceiling ball lights, radiator, cork floor.
Bedroom Two - 15' 10'' x 9' 11'' (4.82m x 3.01m)
(3.01m is under coomb): Window to side elevation with sea views, range of high level built-in cupboards, small built-in wardrobe, radiator, pine floor.
Bedroom Three - 15' 11'' x 9' 10'' (4.85m x 2.99m)
(2.99m is under coomb): Window to side elevation, range of high level built-in cupboards, radiator, pine floor.
Shower Room - 8' 2'' x 7' 5'' (2.49m x 2.25m)
Frosted Velux to side elevation, step-up to built-in shower cubicle with Aquatronic electric shower, pedestal wash hand basin, WC, radiator, cork flooring.
Bedroom Four - 16' 1'' x 11' 1'' (4.90m x 3.38m)
(currently used as sewing room): Window to side elevation, ceiling spot light track, built-in wardrobe with sliding doors, radiator, pine floor.
Bedroom Five - 15' 2'' x 15' 0'' (4.62m x 4.56m)
(4.62m is at widest point, 4.56m is under coombs): Window to front elevation, Velux to side elevation, radiator, pine floor, access to en-suite:
En-suite - 8' 8'' x 5' 9'' (2.63m x 1.76m)
(2.63m is under coomb): Velux window to side elevation, bath with shower over, pedestal wash hand basin, WC, radiator, cork flooring.
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