5 bedroom detached house

Beachview Cottages are in Northton, a crofting township set on the beautiful west coast of Harris in the Outer Hebrides. The island of Lewis and Harris is the largest island in Scotland and with diverse landscapes, a fascinating history and a strong cultural heritage, is the ultimate get away from it all destination.

Northton is scattered along the side road off the spinal route A859, that leads to a beautiful headland of white sandy Northton beaches, fertile machair, coastal walks and a historic ruined chapel. The village of Northon has the Temple cafe and the popular food shack Croft 36, while nearby Leverburgh has a community shop and primary school and also the ferry terminal to the Isle of Uists. Tarbert has a secondary school with free transport, and the Harris sports centre with a swimming pool and the ferry terminal to the Isle of Skye. Stornoway, about a 1.5 hours’ drive away, has Lews Castle College, University of the Highlands and Islands and a wider range of shops and facilities along with its airport and ferry terminal to Ullapool and mainland Scotland.

The coastline is dotted with beaches ranging in size from the small to the 3 miles wide Luskentyre and Scarista beaches, all with stunning views over clear blue seas to the neighbouring islands of the Outer Hebrides. Walks to the beaches are along the paths and tracks that crisscross the machair, the fertile low-lying ground along the coast which is abundant with wildflowers and birdlife, including golden and white tailed eagles which are regularly sighted in the area.

Beachview Cottages have been sensitively designed to sit comfortably in the landscape; the beautiful natural stone work blends in naturally, while the construction is of an excellent standard, including high levels of insulation and air source heat pumps which ensure minimal running costs. The accommodation is beautifully appointed and the interiors have been carefully planned to be both comfortable and, using natural finishes, to reflect the romance and atmosphere of the beautiful and rugged setting.

Grandfather’s house which is let from April to September, is fully booked each year, however, the opportunity exists to extend the letting season and grow the business further. The grounds at Beachview Cottages extend to 2 houses both on freehold land. 13 Northon with large byre and garden dome on freehold land of 1759m2. Grandfather’s House, on freehold land of 606.3m2.
An access track leads from the roadside to the letting cottages with parking areas for each property.

13 NORTHTON
The original croft house at 13 Northton has been sympathetically upgraded and modernised to create a comfortable, well-appointed property. Currently used as owners’ accommodation, the house has the potential to be included in the letting portfolio, while the ground floor bedroom and shower room could be offered as a self-contained annexe.

The accommodation comprises -
Ground Floor: Sitting Room (currently .used as a studio). In the extension, Dining Room/Garden Room. Kitchen. Bedroom. Shower Room.
First Floor: Two Bedrooms. Small modern Bathroom with Jacuzzi bath. Study/Single Bedroom (currently a laundry room).

Sheltered gardens lie to the front and rear of the house and within the grounds is a 16m x 5m corrugated shed. As for its massive founds, the shed/workshop can easily be replaced for a new build.

GRANDFATHER’S HOUSE
Formerly a black house dating from 1901, Grandfather’s House has been fully re-built to create a beautifully appointed, one bedroom cottage retaining the charm and many of the traditional features of the original property. The open plan sitting room and kitchen has a welcoming interior with its natural wood finishes and wood burning stove, as well as the Tielsa fitted kitchen with integral appliances. The master bedroom is on the first floor and has an open plan shower room.

The accommodation comprises –
Ground floor: Open plan Sitting Room and Kitchen. Hall with separate toilet.
First floor: Master Bedroom and Shower Room.

EPC Rating = E