1 bedroom property with land for sale

Accommodation:

Open Plan Living/Dining/Kitchen, Bedroom and Bathroom.

Piper’s Lodge offers the potential to purchase a large fully serviced house together with a self contained one bedroom lodge having panoramic views over Loch Dunvegan towards Claigan and over the Minch to the outer Isles.

Sadly the original four bedroom bungalow on the site was raised to the ground by fire in 2020 but offers the potential for a new development to be created subject to any necessary planning consents.

Piper’s Lodge has been finished to a high standard, was a successful holiday let with decking to the front and side and a large six person hot tub – the ideal place to soak in the fabulous sunrises and sunsets.

The property offers purchasers a base whilst building their new home on the site.

The garden extends to ¾ acre or thereby (to be confirmed by Title Deed) and has ample parking for a number of cars.

Location:

Borreraig is famous throughout the world as the home of the MacCrimmons, the hereditary pipers to the Clan MacLeod, whose ancestral home is at Dunvegan Castle lying just across the waters of Loch Dunvegan. The area is a magnet for walkers and wildlife enthusiasts with a number of good walks in the area. Neist Point Lighthouse at Waterstein is a well-known spot for spying Minki whales and porpoises, whilst seals can also be spotted as you drive into Borreraig from Dunvegan.

The nearest centre of population is Dunvegan, approximately 5 miles away, where you will find modern medical centre, restaurants and hotels, a variety of small shops, fuel station and primary school, secondary education is provided in Portree which also houses a community library and swimming pool. More locally there are a couple of small shops and community centre in Glendale just a few miles away.

Accommodation:

Open Plan Living/Dining/Kitchen:

A light and bright dual aspect room with full height windows to the front and further window to the side. Fitted with a good range of base and wall units. Composite 1 ½ bowl sink and drainer. Integral gas hob with extractor above, Neff double oven and dishwasher. Plumbing for washing machine. Built in storage cupboard. Oak flooring. Radiator. Door through to the bedroom. Size: 15’ 9” x 14’ 4” (4.80m x 4.39m)

Bedroom:

A good size double room with window to the front. Built in single wardrobe. Oak flooring. Radiator. Door to en-suite bathroom. Loft access. Size: 14’ 1” max x 40’ 8” (4.31m max x 3.25m)

Bathroom:

Fitted with a four piece suite comprising vanity wash hand basin and WC with contemporary fitted storage units, twin ended bath and large shower. Partial wet wall panelling to walls. Ceramic tile floor. Window to the rear. Ladder radiator. Size: 11’ 8 max x 6’ 8” (3.57m max x 2.04m)

Decking:

There is a large decked area to the front and side of Piper’s Lodge which has a large six person hot tub.

External:

The site extends to ¾ acre or thereby (to be confirmed by Title Deed).

The property is accessed from the township road by a gravel driveway and over a cattle grid.

There is ample parking for a number of vehicles.

There are two wooden sheds to the rear of the property with power and light, one also having a caravan hook up power point.

Services: Mains water and electricity (separate connections for the original house and for Piper’s Lodge). Drainage to septic tanks - there are two septic tanks on site – one for original house and a separate one for Piper’s Lodge.

Contents: The contents of Piper’s Lodge may be available by separate negotiation.

Council Tax: Band

Home Report Pack: On Request

EPC Rating: C (75)

Viewings: Strictly by appointment through this agency.

Directions: Heading towards Glendale from Dunvegan you will pass the Three Chimneys. You come to a right hand turning signposted Borreraig – take this turning. (If you get to Skye Silver you have missed the turning). Follow this road for approximately 3 miles and you will eventually come to a right hand turning. Take this turning and Piper’s Lodge will be on your left.