Property description
The Old Police House, Main Street, Broadford, Isle of Skye, IV49 9AB
RE/MAX Skye is pleased to bring to the market The Old Police House, a spacious 5 bedroom detached property offered in excellent order throughout and enjoying unrestricted views to Broadford Bay and beyond. Located within the village of Broadford, south Skye's largest settlement, the property is well placed for all amenities and only a short drive from the Skye Bridge approximately 7 miles away. The versatile accommodation that The Old Police House offers would suit a variety of buyers.
Call RE/MAX on 01471 822900 to make your viewing appointment today!
Property comprises:
Ground Floor: Entrance Vestibule, Hallway, Lounge, 3 Bedrooms, Rear Hallway, Rear Porch, Kitchen/Dining Room, Utility Room, Cloakroom, Side Vestibule.
First Floor: Upper Landing, 2 Bedrooms, Bathroom
External: Front, Rear and Side gardens, Detached Garage, Generous Parking area.
LOCATION: The village of Broadford, lies on a beautiful curved bay with a stunning outlook over the sea to the Island of Pabay, the Crowlin Isles and the mainland hills beyond. Nestling in the shadow of Beinn na Caillich (“hill of the old woman”), Broadford is steeped in history, with origins that date back to a cattle market in the 1700s, and is famous for being the site where Drambuie was originally produced from a recipe passed on by Bonnie Prince Charlie. Nowadays, Broadford is a thriving community with a high influx of tourists and good range of local amenities. The Island's capital, Portree, is approximately 25 miles away.
ACCOMMODATION: The Old Police House was built circa 1950 and was formally the Police House and Police Station, the property has been extensively refurbished by the current owners benefiting from a newly installed kitchen, electric heating plus multi-fuel stove in the lounge.
EXTERNAL
SINGLE DETACHED GARAGE
LOG STORE
GARDENS: The walled front garden is laid to grass with an extensive off road parking area and chipped driveway to the garage, the rear garden affords a degree of shelter and privacy and is mainly laid to grass with shrubs, trees and raised beds.
EXTRAS: All fitted floorcoverings and integrated appliances.
SERVICES: Mains electricity, mains water and mains drainage, LPG for cooking facilities.
COUNCIL TAX: The current council tax is Band E
HOME REPORT: Available by contacting the RE/MAX Skye office
EPC: E (44)
ENTRY: At a date to be mutually agreed.
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 Vestibule - 7' 1'' x 5' 11'' (2.16m x 1.80m)
Two steps rise to timber front door with frosted glazed panel, small window to front elevation, wood laminate flooring, access to hallway:
Hallway
Multi-pane frosted glazed door, wood laminate flooring, access to 2 bedrooms, lounge, rear hallway, kitchen/dining room, stairs to upper floor:
Lounge - 18' 3'' x 11' 4'' (5.56m x 3.45m)
Bay window to front elevation with views to Broadford Bay and beyond, inset multi-fuel stove set on a slate hearth with wood surround, recessed shelving and log store, storage heater, wood laminate flooring.
Bedroom - 9' 9'' x 8' 11'' (2.97m x 2.71m)
Window to rear elevation, built-in cupboard, convector heater, wood laminate floor.
Bedroom - 11' 3'' x 9' 9'' (3.43m x 2.97m)
Window to front elevation with sea views, convector heater, fitted carpet.
Rear Hallway
'L' shaped hallway, built-in shelved storage cupboard, ceramic tile floor, access to bedroom, rear porch:
Bedroom - 11' 4'' x 9' 2'' (3.45m x 2.79m)
Window to rear elevation, storage heater, fitted carpet.
Rear Porch - 4' 3'' x 3' 5'' (1.30m x 1.04m)
Half-frosted glazed door, window to rear elevation, ceramic tile floor, door to rear garden.
Kitchen/Dining Room - 15' 11'' x 12' 8'' (4.85m x 3.85m)
A light and spacious room with picture window to front elevation with unrestricted views to Broadford Bay and double opening doors to rear garden and patio area, extensive range of contemporary wall and base units with co-coordinating worktop over, stainless steel 1.5 bowl sink, Belling 8 burner, double oven stove with extractor over, integrated fridge/freezer, integrated dishwasher, built-in cupboard, tiling to splash backs, ceiling down lights, ample space for table and chairs, ceramic tile floor, access to utility room:
Utility Room - 10' 8'' x 5' 9'' (3.24m x 1.74m)
Window to front elevation, base cupboard with worktop, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble drier under, tiling to splash back, convector heater, heavy duty flooring, access to cloakroom and side entrance:
Cloakroom - 5' 2'' x 4' 0'' (1.57m x 1.23m)
Frosted window to side elevation, small wall mounted sink, WC, heavy duty flooring.
Side Vestibule - 4' 9'' x 4' 4'' (1.44m x 1.32m)
Window to side elevation, heavy duty flooring, exterior wooden door to front elevation.
Stairway/ Upper Landing
Window to side elevation, heavy duty flooring, exterior wooden door to front elevation.
Bedroom - 11' 10'' x 10' 1'' (3.60m x 3.07m)
Window to side elevation, built-in wardrobe, walk-in wardrobe (with potential for conversion to en-suite with necessary consents), convector heater, fitted carpet.
Bathroom - 7' 9'' x 5' 2'' (2.37m x 1.57m)
Frosted window to rear elevation, bath with Mira electric shower over and glazed side screen, pedestal wash hand basin, WC, convector heater, vinyl flooring.
Master Bedroom - 13' 4'' x 11' 7'' (4.07m x 3.53m)
Window to side elevation, built-in shelved cupboard, convector heater, fitted carpet (there is an adjacent space next to this bedroom currently sealed off which could be opened up for the installation of an en-suite subject to planning).
Property Features :
- Detached 5 bed property, front & rear gardens, garage
- Walk-in condition
- Seafront position in Broadford
- Walkable to amenities
- Electric heating plus multi-fuel stove