Property description

Melrose House is a modern detached 4 bedroom property, situated in an elevated position in the small crofting community of Colbost on Skye’s Duirinish Peninsula. Offered in excellent order throughout, this traditionally styled, contemporary property offers flexible accommodation, being configured to offer a one bedroom annex with separate access, an ideal letting opportunity. Enjoying stunning panoramic views to Loch Dunvegan the property is situated within enclosed garden grounds of approximately 1.75 acres and has planning in place for the erection of a detached 1 or 1.5 storey property within these grounds.

Call RE/MAX today on 01471 82900 to book your viewing appointment today to fully appreciate all this property has to offer.

Property comprises:

GROUND FLOOR: Entrance Porch, Lounge, Kitchen/Dining Room, Utility Room, Inner Hallway, Bathroom, Bedroom

FIRST FLOOR: 2 Bedrooms, Shower Room

ANNEX: Open-plan Lounge/Kitchen/Dining, Hallway, Bedroom, Shower Room.

EXTERNAL: Large Wooden Sheds, Wooden Shed, Extensive Garden Grounds

Melrose House, 4 Colbost, Isle of Skye, IV55 8ZT

LOCATION: The Duirnish Peninsula is located in the north west of the island and is arguably one of Skye’s most scenic areas, a craggy, wild area of natural beauty stretching to the west from Dunvegan. Home to the Colbost Croft Museum and the acclaimed Three Chimneys Restaurant, the landscape is often dominated by the flat-topped ‘MacLeod’s Tables’. It is an ideal location for outdoor pursuits, with a wealth of beautiful inland and coastal walks to enjoy and an abundance of wildlife and birds to spot. From Colbost, the nearest main village is Dunvegan which is approximately 5 miles away and here you will find a good range of local amenities and the historic Dunvegan Castle. The island’s capital, Portree, is approximately 26 miles away and a greater range of amenities can be found here.

ACCOMMODATION: Melrose House was completed in 2009 and has quality finishes throughout with a Thermal Store stove supplying heating to radiators throughout. The annex which is electrically heated has been operating as a successful holiday cottage for the past 6 years, providing a good income to the current owners. The property also has Planning in Principal for the erection of a separate 70m sq 1 or 1.5 storey dwelling within the garden grounds if so desired, planning ref 15/02255/PIP.

ANNEX

ENTRANCE HALLWAY: Approx. 2.00m x 1.20m uPVC half frosted glazed door to side, ceramic tile floor, access to bedroom, shower room, open-plan living space:

BEDROOM: Approx. 3.40m x 2.60m Window to front elevation with loch views, double built-in wardrobe, ceiling spotlight cluster, electric Dimplex wall heater, oak flooring.

OPEN-PLAN LOUNGE/KITCHEN/DINING: Approx. 5.65m x 4.90m Half glazed door, two windows to front elevation and French doors to rear elevation, range of contemporary wall and base units with coordinating worktop over, black sink, integrated cooker with Halogen hob over, integrated fridge, integrated dishwasher, ceiling spotlight strip, ceiling spot light cluster, Dimplex wall heater, oak flooring.

SHOWER ROOM: Approx. 2.00m x 1.70m Window to rear elevation, corner shower cubicle with electric shower, vanity sink set in worktop with cupboard under, WC, ladder radiator, porcelain tile

EXTERNAL

LARGE WOODEN SHED/ GARAGE: Window to side elevation, power and light, concrete floor, slate roof.

WOODEN SHED

GARDEN: A gated shingle driveway from the township road leads to the front of the property with ample parking to either side. The enclosed garden grounds extend to approximately 1.75 acres (to be confirmed by title plan) and are mainly laid to grass.

EXTRAS: All fitted floor coverings, integrated appliances, blinds and curtains. This property can be sold as seen by separate negotiation.

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

HOME REPORT: Available by contacting the RE/MAX Skye office
EPC Rating D (68)
FLOOR PLANS: Available on request

COUNCIL TAX: Band E

ENTRY: At a date to be mutually agreed.

DIRECTIONS:  Follow the A87 North towards Portree at Sligachan turn left onto the A863 towards Dunvegan, continue on the road until you have just entered Dunvegan (approx. 20 miles) turn left onto the B884 Glendale road, continue until you have passed the Three Chimneys Restaurant on your left continue for approx. half mile take the first lane on your left (sharp turning up steep hill) continue for half a mile Melrose House is on your right.

VIEWING: Viewing of this property is essential. 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 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.

Entrance Porch - 6' 11'' x 5' 11'' (2.10m x 1.80m)
Half glazed uPVC door, window to front elevation, built-in cupboard housing consumer unit, radiator, ceramic tile floor, access to lounge:

Lounge - 16' 11'' x 11' 6'' (5.15m x 3.50m)
Half glazed door, two windows to front elevation with views to Loch Dunvegan, radiator, oak flooring, access to kitchen/dining room, inner hallway, stairs to upper floor:

Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Room - 21' 8'' x 11' 5'' (6.60m x 3.49m)
Dual aspect room with two windows to front elevation and French doors to rear elevation and garden, range of contemporary units with coordinating worktop over, black sink, integrated electric oven with Halogen hob over, American style fridge/freezer, dishwasher, ceiling down lights, Aarow wood burning stove supplying central heating to main house (it should be noted that the pipework is in place for this to be changed to an oil or gas system if required), ceramic tile floor, ample space for table and chairs, access to utility room:

Utility room - 6' 11'' x 6' 5'' (2.10m x 1.95m)
Window to front elevation, range of wall and base units with worktop over, built-in cupboard housing tank, plumbing and space for washing machine and tumble drier, ceramic tile floor.

Inner Hallway
Built-in cupboard, oak flooring, access to bathroom and bedroom:

Bathroom - 7' 11'' x 5' 11'' (2.41m x 1.80m)
Frosted window to rear elevation, bath, vanity sink set in worktop with cupboard under, WC, ladder radiator, porcelain tile floor.

Bedroom - 12' 2'' x 9' 10'' (3.70m x 2.99m)
French doors to rear elevation offering garden access, double built-in wardrobe, radiator, oak flooring, this room also has a link door to the annex.

Stairs and Upper Floor Landing
Carpeted stairs rise from lounge to carpeted landing, two Velux windows to rear elevation, ceiling down lights, radiator, access to two bedrooms and shower room:

Bedroom - 14' 7'' x 11' 6'' (4.45m x 3.50m)
(4.45m under coombs) Dual aspect room with window to front elevation with loch views and Velux window to rear elevation, radiator, fitted carpet.

Shower Room - 8' 2'' x 5' 7'' (2.50m x 1.70m)
(2.50m is under coomb) Velux window to front elevation, corner shower cubicle with Mira shower, vanity sink set in worktop with cupboard under, WC, ladder radiator, porcelain tile floor.

Bedroom - 14' 7'' x 11' 6'' (4.45m x 3.50m)
(4.45m is under coombs) Dual aspect room with window to front elevation with loch views and Velux window to rear elevation, radiator, fitted carpet.

Property Features :

• Contemporary, traditional styled detached property
• Flexible accommodation, 4 beds, 3 bathrooms
• Can be configured with a one bed annex
• Gardens extending to 1.75 acres, garage
• Views to loch Dunvegan