Property description
17 Ferinquarrie is a traditional stone-built 2 bedroom croft house, rurally situated in Skye’s picturesque Duirnish Peninsula in the north west of the island. With views over the countryside and towards Loch Pooltiel, this property would make an ideal holiday retreat. Call us at RE/MAX Skye today on 01471 822900 to arrange your viewing appointment.
Property comprises:
Ground Floor: Conservatory, Hallway, Lounge, Kitchen/Dining, Bathroom
Upper Floor: Upper Landing, 2 Bedrooms, Boxroom
External: Garden
LOCATION: Ferinquarrie (Gaelic: “MacQuarrie's land”) is a friendly crofting township in the popular Glendale area on the Duirinish peninsula in the north west of Skye. Here you will find local amenities such as the village shop and post office, cafe/restaurant and an active Community Centre. This is an area rich in sights and places of interest including Neist Point Lighthouse, Dunvegan Castle, Glendale Weavers, RedRoof Café and the MacCrimmon Cairn, a memorial to the MacCrimmon family who served the MacLeods of Dunvegan for over three hundred years in unbroken succession. Also close by are breathtaking coral beaches and MacLeods Tables Mountains. Local walks take you to quiet bays, waterfalls, river pools and deserted village ruins. Rich in wildlife and beauty, the area offers numerous opportunities for outdoor pursuits such as hillwalking, fishing, sailing, cycling and rock climbing. Dunvegan, north-west Skye's main village, is about 8 miles away and offers a range of amenities, including a selection of small shops, medical centre, hotels, restaurants, garages, and a primary school offering both English and Gaelic medium education. A further 22 miles brings you to Portree, Skye's capital, offering a wider range of facilities.
ACCOMMODATION: Number 17 is a traditional 1.5 storey cottage built around the 1900’s, benefiting from electric storage heating and UPVC double glazing to all front facing windows. The conservatory adds extra living accommodation and takes in the views.
EXTERNAL: Approached via a rough track leading up to the property, number 17 has a fully enclosed garden mainly under grass with some mature shrubs and plants.
EXTRAS: The property is being sold mainly as seen including fitted floorcoverings, curtains, kitchen appliances, items of furniture (personal effects are excluded)
SERVICES: Mains electricity, mains water, drainage to septic tank
HOME REPORT: Available by contacting the RE/MAX Skye office or via www.onesurvey.org
EPC RATING: F (25)
FLOOR PLANS: Available on request
COUNCIL TAX: The current council tax is band B.
ENTRY: At a date to be mutually agreed, early entry may be available.
VIEWING: Viewing of this property is essential to be fully appreciated. Viewing can be arranged by calling Christine Brett on 01471 822900 or by e-mailing remaxskye@aol.co.uk
DIRECTIONS: From the Skye Bridge, follow the A87 north towards Portree. At Sligachan, turn left onto the A863 to Dunvegan. Just before Dunvegan, turn left on the B884 to Glendale. Continue for 8 miles, over the ridge of hills and down into Glendale, drive past the Lephin Café then take the next right immediately before the gates of Hamara House. Follow the road which bends to the right, just after passing number 20, take the next right hand turn, continue along this road to the gate, pass though gate, number 17 is the first track on the left.
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.
Conservatory - 12' 7'' x 9' 7'' (3.84m x 2.93m)
UPVC door, glazed to three elevations, two wall lights, Caithness flagstone floor, door to hallway.
Hallway
Timber door with frosted glazed panel, storage heater, access to lounge, kitchen and bathroom, stairs to upper floor.
Lounge - 13' 4'' x 11' 6'' (4.07m x 3.51m)
Window to front elevation, decorative timber fireplace with tile and timber surround, electric fire, storage heater, fitted carpet.
Bathroom - 8' 2'' x 7' 1'' (2.50m x 2.16m)
(Measurement 2.50m is at widest point)Frosted window to rear elevation, bath with shower mixer tap, pedestal wash hand basin, WC, tiled splash backs, understair cupboard, storage heater, cork flooring.
Kitchen/Diner
Windows to front and rear elevations, wall and base units with worktop over, electric cooker, tiled splashback, stainless sink, undercounter fridge freezer, storage heater, vinyl flooring, space for table and chairs.
Upper floor landing
Carpeted stairs lead to landing area, Velux window to rear elevation, loft hatch, access to bedrooms:
Bedroom - 11' 9'' x 11' 5'' (3.57m x 3.49m)
(Measurement 3.57m is under coomb)Deep silled window to front elevation with loch views, wall mounted panel heater, fitted carpet.
Bedroom - 11' 9'' x 9' 1'' (3.59m x 2.76m)
(Measurement 3.59m is under coomb)Deep silled window to front elevation, wall mounted panel heater, fitted carpet.
Boxroom - 10' 4'' x 3' 1'' (3.16m x 0.94m)
(Measurement 0.94 is under coomb)Velux window to front elevation
Property Features :
- Rural cottage in secluded position
- 2 bedrooms, boxroom, conservatory
- Electric heating
- Located in Duirnish Peninsula, NW Skye
- Views to Loch Pooltiel