Property description

Rachels Cottage, 3 Caligarry, Ardvasar, Sleat, Isle of Skye IV45 8RU

RE/MAX Skye is pleased to bring to the market Rachels Cottage, a well presented, 3 bedroom (1 en-suite) detached single storey property situated on the popular and sought after Sleat Peninsula and enjoying outstanding and far reaching views over the Sound of Sleat to the Knoydart Hills and beyond, yet well placed for local amenities in Ardvasar village. Set in an elevated position within enclosed garden grounds of approximately quarter acre Rachels Cottage also benefits from an area of owner occupied croft land extending to approximately half acre. Call RE/MAX on 01471 822900 to view today!

PROPERTY COMPRISES

Ground Floor: Entrance Hallway, Lounge, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Utility Room, Sun Room/Dining Room, 3 Bedrooms (1 en-suite), Bathroom  

External: Private Parking Area, 3 Wooden Sheds, Enclosed Garden, Approximately 0.5 acre of owner occupied croft.

LOCATION: The Sleat peninsula is known as The Garden of Skye. The village of Ardvasar is located in the south of the peninsula with local amenities including hotel, shop, post office, petrol station and village hall. The Armadale to Mallaig ferry terminal is also located here. Sleat is made up of a series of small villages and the local primary school, located at Ferrindonald, offers both English & Gaelic medium classes 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 wider range of local amenities.

 ACCOMMODATION: Built over a hundred years ago Rachels Cottage was later extended and also benefits from double glazing, electric storage/ panel heating and a multi-fuel stove in the lounge. The property is located on the edge of the village of Ardvaser and enjoys stunning views to the Sound of Sleat and beyond.   

 ENTRANCE HALLWAY: ‘L’ shaped hallway entered via uPVC frosted glazed door, window to side elevation with sea views and a further window to the front elevation, storage heater, fitted carpet, access to lounge, bedrooms and bathroom.

 BEDROOM 2: Approx. 3.07m x 2.76m Window to front elevation with views across the Sound of Sleat, electric panel heater, fitted carpet.

LOUNGE: Approx. 4.33m x 3.87m (at widest point)  Window to side elevation with stunning sea and mountain views,  fireplace with inset multi-fuel stove, airing cupboard, storage heater, fitted carpet, access to kitchen/breakfast room.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: Approx. 4.44m x 3.08m   Window to rear elevation range of contemporary wall and base units with coordinating worktop over, stainless steel sink, space for cooker with stainless steel extractor over, space for fridge/freezer, space and plumbing for dishwasher, tiling to splash backs, breakfast or office area, two wall lights, ball spotlights to ceiling, loft hatch, storage heater, tile effect laminate flooring, access to utility room and sun room/ dining room.

UTILITY ROOM: Approx. 2.40m x 1.64m  Windows to three elevations, range of base units with worktop over, space for freezer, space and plumbed for washing machine, tile effect laminate flooring, half glazed exterior door to rear.

SUN ROOM/DINING ROOM: Approx. 3.02m x 2.74m  Glazed door, windows to three elevations from which to enjoy the stunning sea views, ceiling down lights, tile effect laminate flooring, glazed door to garden.

BEDROOM 3: Approx. 3.16m x 2.42m  Deep sill window to rear elevation, built-in double wardrobe, electric panel heater, fitted carpet.

MASTER BEDROOM: Approx. 3.36m x 3.22m   Window to front elevation with sea views, two wall lights, electric panel heater, fitted carpet, access to en-suite:

EN-SUITE: Approx. 2.71m (at widest point) x 1.90m  Frosted window to rear elevation, double shower cubicle, vanity sink with cupboard under and tiled worktop, WC, ladder towel rail, under floor heating, ceramic tile floor.

SHOWER ROOM: Approx. 2.46m x 1.60m  Frosted window to front elevation, shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin, WC, ladder towel rail, storage heater, ceramic tile floor.

EXTERNAL

LARGE WOODEN SHED: Power and light

2 WOODEN SHEDS, FIELD SHELTER

GARDEN/ CROFT: The property has a gravel driveway allowing for ample off road parking, a gate leads to the garden area to the rear of the property which is laid to grass with some mature planting. The owner occupied croft is accessible from this area and is situated below the property with stabling for one pony. The croft area extends to 0.5 acre (to be confirmed by title plan) and can also be accessed from the village road.

EXTRAS: Included in the sale are fitted floor coverings, curtains and blinds.

SERVICES: Mains electricity, mains water, drainage to septic tank

COUNCIL TAX: The current council tax is band C

ENTRY: At a date to be mutually agreed.

DIRECTIONS: If arriving on Skye by the ferry from Mallaig, take the first left turn after leaving the ferry port sign posted to Ardvasar. Drive through the village past the village hall and continue along until exiting the village. Rachel’s Cottage is situated on the left, side-on to the road opposite the property called ‘Homeleigh’.  If arriving by road turn onto the A851 at Skulamus, follow the road to Armadale. At Armadale, as the road bends to the left take the right hand junction signposted to Ardvasar and follow instructions above.

VIEWING: Viewing of this property is essential to be fully appreciated. Viewing can be arranged by calling Christine Brett on 01471 822900 or 07789 998901 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.

Property Features :

• 3 bed detached cottage in Sleat
• Lounge, kitchen/dining, utility, sunroom/dining, 2 shower rooms (1 is en-suite)
• Electric heating plus multi-fuel stove in lounge
• Garden, 3 sheds, 0.5 acres of croft with pony shelter
• Wonderful views to the Sound of Sleat and beyond