Detached house for sale in Waternish, Isle Of Skye IV55

Set in an elevated position in the sought-after area of Lochbay, in the Waternish Peninsula, Taigh Glas is a stunning, contemporary detached 3 bedroom property, currently configured as a two bedroom home and one bedroom letting studio. The extensive glazing and balcony offer breathtaking panoramic views of Loch Dunvegan and the Outer Hebrides whilst the west facing orientation fully captures the beauty of Skye sunsets. The property sits within generous well-planted terraced garden grounds with attractive flagged patios and seating areas. In good order throughout this contemporary, light-filled inverted property enjoys stylish open plan living, a delightful place to enjoy the beauty Skye has to offer, an excellent opportunity to acquire a desirable contemporary home with income potential in a popular Skye location which must be seen to be fully appreciated.

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Taigh Glas & Studio, Lochbay, Waternish, Isle of Skye IV55 8GD

Property comprises:

Main House:

Upper Floor: Entrance Hallway, Open-Plan Living

Ground Floor: 2 Bedrooms, Bathroom, Utility/Plant Room

Studio: Hallway, Shower Room, Open-Plan Living/Bedroom

External: Generous Garden Grounds, Detached Bothy, Timber Shed, Timber Gazebos,

Location:

The Waternish Peninsula was once a bloody battlefield between the MacLeod and MacDonald Clans, evidence is still to be found today with the remains of Trumpan Church a reminder of how brutal island life once was. These days Waternish offers a much peaceful and relaxed lifestyle with dramatic coastal scenery and regular sightings of sea eagles, whales, dolphins, and porpoises. Close by is Stein, a model fishing village designed by Thomas Telford in the late 1700’s Here you will find Skye’s oldest inn (The Stein Inn) along with the renowned Loch Bay Seafood Restaurant. Also in the area is a village hall, primary school, Skye Skyns workshop, a local diving centre, craft shop and gallery. A selection of local amenities can be found in Dunvegan just 10 minutes’ drive away including medical centre, restaurants, shops, garage, and Primary school.

Accomodation: Taigh Glas was completed in 2016 and extends to some 136m, the property is mostly triple glazed with timber casement and Velux windows, a Genvex mechanical heat recovery system is installed in the main house with solar thermal panels on the roof supplementing the hot water system, a free standing multi-fuel stove is installed in the lounge area of the open plan living room with electric panel heaters in the bedrooms and studio. The property sits within generous, well maintained and planted garden grounds whilst the spectacular elevated location offers spectacular views of Loch Dunvegan and the Western Isles. An stl Licence (Short Term Let Licence) is in place for the complete house.

External:

Timber clad bothy: Approx. 6.42m x 3.73m

Window to front elevation with loch views, windows to side elevations, small kitchen area with contemporary base units with worktop over, stainless steel sink, space and plumbing for washing machine, sliding door giving access to large walk-in storage cupboard which could be converted into a shower room if required, two spotlight tracks, Perspex roof lights, wood laminate flooring.

Garden:

An adopted road rising from the main township road gives access to Taigh Glas, block paved parking is to the side of the property, the generous, gently terraced garden grounds are laid to grass with an abundance of mature planting, throughout the gardens and around the house paved patios and gazebos create dedicated seating areas which have been created to take full advantage of the stunning panoramic views.

Extras: Included in the sale are all fitted floor coverings, integrated appliances and blinds. This property can be sold as seen.

Service: Mains electricity, mains water, drainage to private septic tank.

Council tax: E

home report: Available by contacting the re/max Skye office.

EPC Rating: D (61)

directions: Take the A87 North, turning onto the A863 at Sligachan, continue on this road passing through Dunvegan, as you are exiting Dunvegan turn right onto the A850 towards Portree, follow this road for approximately 5 miles until you see the sign for Waternish, turn left towards Waternish, continue on this road turning right taking a track on the right with a large number 20 at the bottom, Taigh Glas is the first property on the left.

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 re/max Skye or by e-mailing

Offers: Should be submitted in proper legal Scottish form to re/max Skye Estate Agents, Garbh Chriochan, Teangue, Isle of Skye, IV44 8RE.

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.

EPC Rating: D

Entrance Hallway: (2.30m x 1.89m)

A decked bridge with glazed balustrades gives access to both the house and the studio, half glazed door, window to side elevation, spotlight track, oak flooring, access to studio, open plan living:

Open-Plan Living: (7.66m x 5.04m)

Frosted glazed door, vaulted beamed ceiling, oak flooring:

Kitchen Area:

Three panel sliding floors to front elevation opening onto raised deck balcony with glass balustrade and offering stunning views of Loch Dunvegan and beyond, range of custom-built contemporary kitchen units with granite worktop, inset black sink, integrated oven, inset American style fridge/freezer, integrated dishwasher, coordinating island unit with granite worktop incorporating deep drawers and cupboards and integrated lpg hob, range of decorative wall shelving, tiling to splash backs., three drop lights over island unit.

Lounge/Dining Area:

Open access from kitchen, picture windows to rear and front elevations, window and feature angled window to side elevation with loch views, Velux to front elevation, free standing stove set on a round granite hearth, decorative cluster light, ample space for table and chairs:

Stairs & Lower Hallway:

Carpeted stairs descend to the lower hallway, slit window to front elevation, oak flooring, glazed door to side elevation giving access to paved patio area, access to bedrooms, bathroom, utility/plant room:

Bedroom 2: (4.97m x 3.31m)

Frosted glazed door, window to front elevation with loch views, under stair cupboard, two bedside wall lights, electric panel heater, fitted carpet, frosted glazed door to side elevation:

Bathroom:

Frosted glazed door, picture window and window to front elevation with loch views, built-in shower cubicle, slipper free standing bath, vanity sink set on a range of units incorporating cupboards and WC, downlights, ladder radiator, fully tiled, ceramic tile floor.

Bedroom 1: (5.02m x 3.93m)

Frosted glazed door, window to front elevation with loch views, two bedside wall lights, electric panel heater, fitted carpet, glazed door to side elevation:

Utility/Plant Room: (3.03m x 2.84m)

Frosted glazed door, window to rear elevation, range of wall and base units with granite worktop over, black composite sink, space for fridge/freezer, space and plumbing for washing machine, Genvex heat recovery unit and hot water system, hot water tank heated via solar tubes, downlights, ceramic tile floor.

Entrance Hallway: (2.00m x 1.88m)

A decked bridge with glazed balustrades gives access to both the house and the studio, half glazed door, electric panel heater, oak flooring, access to shower room, open plan living:

Bathroom: (1.88m x 1.69m)

Frosted glazed pocket door, window to side elevation, bath with shower over and glazed screen, vanity sink set on drawers, WC, ladder radiator, fully tiled, downlights, ceramic tile floor.

Open-Plan Living:

Frosted glazed door, large picture window to front elevation with loch views, two windows and Velux to side elevation, range of contemporary wall and base units with granite work top over, wall cupboard with shelf, inset stainless steel sink, integrated oven with hob and stainless steel extractor over, integrated fridge, built-in area for hanging and shelving, electric panel heater, oak flooring, space for seating, dining table and king sized bed.