Property description

Duart Cottage, South Obbe, Kyleakin, Isle of Skye IV41 8PN

Quietly situated in the fishing village of Kyleakin South Skye, RE/MAX Skye is pleased to offer to the market Duart Cottage, a deceptively spacious, 3 or 4 bedroom stone-built detached property currently operating as a successful holiday let. This charming property has many traditional features and must be viewed to fully appreciate the harbour front location.

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

Property comprises:

Ground Floor: Open Hallway, Lounge, Bathroom, Dining Room, Utility, Inner Hallway, Kitchen

Upper Floor: Upper Landing, 3 Bedrooms, Sitting Room, Cloakroom

External: Small Front Garden. Terraced Rear Garden

LOCATION: Kyleakin is a friendly coastal fishing village in the south of the island and overlooks the stretch of water that separates Skye from the mainland. Boasting a strong community spirit the village benefits from a modern and well used hall that has many clubs & uses. The locality also offers great outdoor pursuits such as cycling, walking, fishing, hill-walking, yachting, kayaking etc.

Local amenities include the primary school, restaurants and bars, 2 churches, hairdressers, post office, coffee shop along with a  local bus service making frequent trips to Kyle of Lochalsh less than two miles away on the mainland where a more comprehensive range of amenities can be found and bus and train links to the South.

ACCOMMODATION: Duart Cottage is a traditional 1½ storey cottage built in the early 1900's, extending to approximately 104 sq m, boasting many original features and benefiting from electric heating supplemented by a multi-fuel stove in the lounge and double glazing.

OPEN HALLWAY: Wooden exterior stable-door with glazed insert, storage heater, exposed floor boards, open access to lounge, access to dining room:

LOUNGE: Approx. 4.71m x 4.00m (at widest points)  Shallow bay window to front elevation with Obbe views, decorative cast iron fireplace with stone hearth and inset Morso multi-fuel stove, small under stair cupboard, exposed floor boards, stairs to upper floor:

DINING ROOM: Approx. 3.92m x 2.93m

Deep sill window to front elevation, natural 'V' lining to one wall and ceiling, storage heater, fitted carpet, access to utility room and inner hallway:

UTILITY ROOM: Approx. 2.14m x 1.62m Window to rear elevation, built-in shelving, space and plumbing for washing machine, vinyl flooring.

INNER HALLWAY: Window to front elevation, built-in cupboard, fitted carpet, access to bathroom and kitchen:

BATHROOM: Approx. 2.56m x 1.64m  Frosted window to rear elevation, bath with Mira electric shower over, pedestal wash hand basin, WC, extractor fan, part tiled, storage heater, vinyl flooring.

KITCHEN: Approx. 3.65m (at widest point) x 2.48m

Deep sill window to front elevation, range of cottage style wall and base units with coordinating worktop over, electric cooker with double oven and four ring halogen hob, 1.5 bowl stainless steel sink, space for fridge/freezer, space and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher, tiling to splash backs, storage heater, vinyl flooring, space for small table and chairs, uPVC half frosted glazed door to side.

STAIRS AND UPPER FLOOR LANDING: Carpeted stairs lead to landing, window to rear elevation at turn of stairs, fitted carpet, access to cloakroom and bedrooms:

CLOAKROOM: Approx. 1.25m x 1.5m (under coomb)  Skylight to rear elevation, wall mounted sink, WC, fully tiled, vinyl flooring.

BEDROOM SUITE

Sitting Room/ Bedroom 3: Approx. 2.7m x 3.98m (under coombs)  Deep sill window to front elevation with Obbe views, Velux to rear elevation, range of built-in shelving, electric panel heater, fitted carpet, open access to bedroom:

Bedroom: Approx. 4.23m x 3.55m (under coombs)

Velux to rear elevation, small deep sill window to front elevation, range of built-in wardrobes and cupboards, electric panel heater,fitted carpet.

BEDROOM 2: Approx. 3.57m x 3.96m (under coombs)  Deep sill window to front elevation, range of built-in shelving, electric panel heater, fitted carpet.

BEDROOM 4: Approx. 2.78m x 1.36m (under coombs)  Skylight to front elevation, ceiling downlight, electric heater, fitted carpet.

EXTERNAL: The gravel area to the front of the property is partially enclosed by a picket fence with mature planting and two decorative palm trees, the terraced rear garden is well stocked with mature planting is accessed from the side of the property with steps leading to the first level with a seating area, further steps lead to the upper level of the garden offering views across Kyleakin to Kyle, the Skye Bridge Skye and hills in the distance.

EXTRAS: Fitted floorcoverings and cooker, other items may be available by separate negotiation. 

SERVICES: Mains electricity, mains water, mains drainage.

COUNCIL TAX: Currently commercially rated. Council tax to be assigned by Highland Council..

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

OFFERS: Should be submitted in proper legal Scottish form to RE/MAX Skye Estate Agents, Main Street, Broadford, Isle of Skye, IV49 9AB. 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 :

• Character cottage, flexible accommodation
• Harbour front location
• Electric heating plus multifuel stove in lounge
• Lounge, Dining Room, Utility, Garden
• Located in the south Skye village of Kyleakin