Property description

Skylark Cottage, Breakish, Isle of Skye, IV42 8PY

RE/MAX Skye is delighted to present to the market Skylark Cottage, a rarely available opportunity to purchase a picturesque thatched cottage, one of just a handful of original black houses remaining in the area.  The property has been sympathetically renovated and enjoys superb views to Broadford Bay from patio doors to the rear gable.  This detached, single storey, 1 bedroom property is situated in an elevated positon within generous enclosed garden grounds, is currently operating as a successful holiday let and offers the potential to acquire an idyllic holiday home or letting property.

Call RE/MAX Skye today on 01471 822900 to arrange your viewing appointment.

Property comprises:

ACCOMMODATION: Entrance Hallway, Bedroom, Shower Room, Kitchen/Dining Room, Lounge

EXTERNAL: Enclosed Garden Grounds

LOCATION

Breakish is located in the south of Skye, conveniently situated for access to the Skye Bridge and Broadford, the second largest settlement on the Isle of Skye. Breakish is a small crofting community and has pretty widespread views across Broadford Bay and beyond and just a short walk away from the sandy Ashaig beach. The area is an excellent base for outdoor pursuits, with an abundance of inland and coastal walks, where you can spot a host of local wildlife including seals, otters, porpoises, eagles and deer. Broadford is a thriving community with a good range of local amenities, and is just a couple of miles away with the island's capital, Portree, approximately 28 miles north.

ACCOMMODATION

Skylark Cottage is a traditional stone black house tastefully renovated in approximately 2002. The property has been re-thatched within the last 2 years, with 8 years of guarantee still in place, is double glazed throughout with an Electric Fischer Future Heat system installed in the main living areas offering instant and thermostatically controlled heating. Skylark Cottage is currently operating as a successful holiday let.

ENTRANCE HALLWAY: Approx. 3.64m x 0.76m

Half frosted glazed exterior door, built-in cupboard, ceiling down light, ceramic tile floor, access to bedroom, shower room and lounge.

BEDROOM: Approx. 3.44m x 2.57m

Deep sill window to side elevation, ceiling downlights, wood effect laminate flooring.

SHOWER ROOM: Approx. 2.42m (at widest point) x 1.59m

Shower cubicle with Triton electric shower, pedestal wash hand basin, WC, electric towel rail, ceramic tile floor.

KITCHEN/ DINING ROOM: Approx. 4.48m x 3.47m

Kitchen Area: Range of cottage style wall and base units with work top over, stainless steel sink, 4 ring electric hob, integrated electric oven, small fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, small tumble drier, tiling to splash backs, spot light track, ceramic tiling to floor, open access to:

Dining Area: Deep sill windows to front and rear elevations, electric radiator, wood effect Karndean flooring, ample space for table and chairs.

SITTING ROOM: Approx. 4.40m x 3.49m

French doors and large window to side elevation with views to Broadford Bay, ceiling down lights, electric radiator, wood effect Karndean flooring.

EXTERNAL

GARDEN GROUNDS

Double gates open onto chipped parking area, the garden grounds are laid mainly to grass with attractive original dry stone walling and some mature planting.

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

COUNCIL TAX: The property is currently commercially rated.

EPC RATING: F (33)

ENTRY: At a date to be mutually agreed.

EXTRAS: This property is to be sold as seen, with the exception of personal items.

DIRECTIONS:  Follow the A87 across the Skye Bridge on to the Isle of Skye, at the roundabout take the third exit, continuing on the A87, Skylark Cottage is situated in an elevated position on your left shortly after you have passed the Red Sky restaurant.

VIEWING: Please note that viewings are Saturdays only. An appointment can be arranged by calling Christine Brett on 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.

Property Features :

• Thatched cottage located in south Skye, sea and mountain views
• One bed, lounge, kitchen/ dining, shower room, hallway, garden
• Double glazed, Fischer Future electric heating
• Currently a holiday let, being sold as seen
• Fantastic opportunity to purchase an iconic property