Cottage for sale in Horve, Isle Of Barra HS9

Fisher’s Cottage is a category ‘C’ listed traditional single storey property built circa 1878 at the height of the herring fishing in Barra.
The property is in need of modernisation and upgrading.
Fisher’s Cottage is currently divided into a number of rooms, any upgrading works will allow the flexibility for the layout to be reconfigured.
Whilst the property benefits from a mains water supply, it should be noted that there is no electricity supply to the property.
There is a small garden surrounding the property with views towards Kisimul Castle and the surrounding hills.

Location:
Horve is located just a short walk from Castlebay, the main area of population on the island, named after Kisimul Castle which stands on a rocky outcrop in the bay. Castlebay is home to the main services and facilities on the island including a primary and secondary school, community centre (with swimming pool), supermarket, post office, hospital, doctors and dental surgeries as well as a number of hotels and cafes, which in the summer months are normally busy with tourists. Castlebay is also the main ferry terminal for the island with the Caledonian MacBrayne ferry making twice daily visits in the summertime from Oban, in the wintertime the ferry runs a more restricted service. A further smaller ferry operates from Ardmhor on Barra to Eriskay and regular scheduled flights operate from Glasgow and Benbecula with the famous cockle sands being used as a runway when tides permit.
The Island of Barra forms part of the Outer Hebrides. The coastline of Barra is made up of rocky inlets interspersed with wonderful white sandy beaches and offers some stunning scenery, rare flowers and wildlife. The island measures approximately eight miles by five miles with its main road providing a full circuit around the island. From the main road other minor roads lead off towards the scattered townships on the island where you will find a number of small craft outlets and cafes.

Accommodation:
Entrance Hallway:
Accessed via a wooden door to the front. Ceramic tile floor. Built in storage cupboard. Access to all other rooms. Size: 7’ 3” x 5’ 10” (2.23m x 1.79m)

Kitchen:
Windows to the front and rear. Stainless steel sink and drainer with base unit below. Exposed stone walls. Partial v-lining. Multi fuel stove. Size: 12’ 11” x 11’ 2” (3.95m x 3.40m)

Bedroom:
Windows to the front and rear. Exposed stone walls. Partial v-lining. Multi fuel stove which also heats the hot water. Size: 13’ 3” x 12’ 4” (4.05m x 3.76m)

WC:
Currently fitted with a WC and wash hand basin although has ample space to accommodate a shower or bath. Window to the rear. Exposed stone walls. Partial v-lining. Size: 7’ 2” x 6’ 5” (2.19m x 1.97m)

External:
Fisher’s Cottage sits in a small garden which wraps around the property and has views towards Kisimul Castle and the surrounding hills.

Services: Mains water. Drainage to septic tank. Please note that there is currently no main electricity to the property.

Council Tax: Band A

Home Report Pack: Ref: HP754405 Postcode: HS9 5XE

EPC Rating: F (29)

Viewings: Strictly by appointment through this agency.

Directions: From Castlebay take the west road and the first turning on your left signposted for the hospital. Follow this road for a couple of hundred yards and the property will be on your left.