Property description

Solas, Kensaleyre, Isle of Skye, IV51 9XE

RE/MAX Skye is pleased to present to the market Solas a spacious 4 bedroom (1 en-suite) split level, detached property situated in an elevated position within generous and well maintained garden grounds in the small community of Kensaleyre approximately 6.5 miles north of Portree, the capital of Skye.  With accommodation situated over three floors, this immaculately presented property offers scope for B&B or the opportunity to acquire a family or holiday home in walk-in condition, a viewing is essential to fully appreciate all this property has to offer.

Call RE/MAX on 01471 822900 to arrange to view today!

Property comprises:

GROUND FLOOR: Entrance Vestibule, Hallway, Lounge, Dining Room, Kitchen/Dining

FIRST FLOOR:  Landing, Cloakroom, 2 Bedrooms (1 en-suite)

SECOND FLOOR:  Landing, Shower Room, 2 Bedrooms

EXTERNAL: Detached Garage, Garden Shed, Garden Grounds

LOCATION

Kensaleyre sits at the tip of Loch Snizort Beag in the north east of Skye. With an open and dramatic landscape filled with mysticism and romance, standing stones and cairns. It is here you can find buzzards, falcons and Golden Eagles that make this part of the country their home. The Trotternish Ridge dominates the landscape and offers some of the best hill walking on the island. The island’s capital, Portree, is approximately 12 minutes away and offers comprehensive range of amenities including primary and secondary schools, swimming pool and sporting facilities, small cinema/theatre, shops, hotels and restaurants, medical and dental provision. There is also a regular bus service to Portree.

ACCOMMODATION

Solas is approximately 141 sq m. The property has double glazing throughout and benefits from LPG gas central heating, a new boiler was fitted in 2014.

ENTRANCE VESTIBULE: Approx. 1.50m x 1.50m

uPVC door with frosted side panel, laminate flooring, inset door mat, access to hallway.

HALLWAY: Approx. 3.14m x 1.50m

Frosted glazed door with frosted glazed side panel, under stair cupboard, ceiling spotlight cluster, radiator, fitted carpet, access to lounge, kitchen and stairs to first floor.

LOUNGE: Approx. 4.72m x 4.92m (at widest point)

Multi-pane glazed door, sliding patio doors to front elevation with views to Loch Snizort and opening onto a small terrace area, window to side elevation, fireplace with fitted gas fire, wooden surround with marble inset and hearth, two ceiling spotlight tracks, pine ‘V’ lined ceiling, two radiators, fitted carpet, access to dining room. 

DINING ROOM: Approx. 3.98m x 2.33m

Double opening frosted glazed doors from lounge, with glazed side panel, window to front elevation, ceiling downlights, radiator, fitted carpet, access to kitchen.

KITCHEN: Approx. 4.03m x 3.98m

Multi-pane glazed doors from dining room and hallway, window to side elevation,  a full length pull out larder cupboard is included in the extensive range of contemporary wall and base units with co-ordinating worktops, 1.5 bowl white granite sink fitted with waste disposal unit, slot-in cooker with Halogen hob, double oven with extractor over, integrated dishwasher, fridge/freezer, space for washing machine and tumble drier, tiling to splash backs, ceiling down lights, radiator, laminate flooring, ample space for table and chairs, open access to rear entrance:

REAR ENTRANCE

Window to side elevation, full length shelved shallow cupboard, half frosted glazed door to rear garden and small paved patio:

STAIRS AND FIRST FLOOR LANDING

Carpeted stairs rise to first floor landing, part pine ‘V’ lining to walls, ceiling spotlight track, fitted carpet, access to master bedroom, cloakroom, bedroom, main attic via pull down ladder, stairs to second floor:

MASTER BEDROOM: Approx. 4.39m (at widest point) x 3.69m

Window to side elevation, spacious built-in wardrobe, ceiling spotlight track, radiator, fitted carpet, access to en-suite:

EN-SUITE: Approx.  2.53m x 2.26m

Frosted window to rear elevation, bath, large quadrant shower cubicle with Mira electric shower, vanity sink set in a run of  built in cupboards and drawers with coordinating worktop over, WC, fully tiled, ceiling down lights, radiator, ceramic tiled floor.

CLOAKROOM

Approx.  2.29m x 1.58m

Frosted window to rear elevation, bowl vanity sink on top of worktop with cupboard under, WC,  ceiling spotlight cluster, radiator, vinyl flooring.

BEDROOM 2: Approx. 4.91m x 3.10m (at widest point)

Window to side elevation, double built-in wardrobe, built-in cupboard with shelving, ceiling spotlight cluster, radiator, fitted carpet.

STAIRS AND SECOND FLOOR LANDING

Carpeted stairs rise to second floor landing, shelved airing cupboard, fitted carpet, access to loft, shower room and two bedrooms.

BEDROOM 3: Approx. 3.99m x 2.94m (at widest point)

Windows to front and side elevations, double built-in wardrobe, radiator, fitted carpet.

SHOWER ROOM: Approx. 2.39m x 1.70m

Frosted window to front elevation, corner shower cubicle with Mira electric shower, vanity sink, built in cupboards and WC with co-ordinating worktop, tiling to splash backs, ceiling spotlight track, radiator, vinyl flooring.

BEDROOM 4: Approx. 3.99 x 3.23m 

Windows to front and side elevations, built-in double wardrobe, ceiling spotlight cluster, radiator, fitted carpet.

EXTERNAL

SINGLE GARAGE: Light and power

WOODEN GARDEN SHED: Light and power

GARDENS: The property sits in an elevated position within mature garden grounds extending to 1/3 acre (to be confirmed by title plan), laid to grass with flower borders, mature trees and shrubs, small paved patio at side elevation, a driveway leads to the single garage at the rear of the property and off road parking for several vehicles.

EXTRAS: All fitted floor coverings, blinds, dish washer, cooker and fridge/freezer.

DIRECTIONS: Heading from the Skye Bridge take the A87 north through Broadford and Portree towards Uig, when you enter Kensaleyre some 7 miles north of Portree, Solas is situated on the right as you drive through the village, set back from the road. There is RE/MAX sign on the property.

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

COUNCIL TAX: The current council tax is band F

ENTRY: At a date to be mutually agreed.

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 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 :

• 4 Bedrooms, 1 en-suite, shower room, cloakroom
• Double glazing, LPG central heating
• Generous storage, spacious accommodation
• Gardens, detached garage, shed
• Convenient for Portree, 6.5 miles south