1 bedroom cottage
Under offer
Cottage
1 bed
2 baths
828
EPC rating: F
Key information
Features and description
A quaint, one bedroomed end-terraced cottage, with separate loft apartment, located in the rural village of Melvaig.
Property - 3 Driftwood cottages is a one bedroomed, end-terraced cottage with loft apartment which occupies an elevated position in the remote village of Melvaig, on the West Coast of Scotland. The accommodation within is spread over one floor, and benefits from double glazed windows, electric heating and enjoys spectaculars views towards The Minch and beyond. The ground floor consists of an entrance hall with fitted storage facilities, and off which can be found a double aspect bedroom with a built-in wardrobe, a bathroom which comprises a WC, a wash hand basin within a vanity unit, a bath with mains shower over, and is completed with modern tiling. Completing the accommodation is the open plan lounge/diner and kitchen. This spacious room is double aspect, with a window to the side elevation, patio doors opening onto the front garden, and from which views towards the sea and surrounding countryside can be enjoyed. The kitchen is fitted with modern wall and base mounted units with worktops, splashbacks, and a sink with mixer tap and drainer. Integral goods include an electric hob with extractor fan over, and electric oven, an under counter fridge-freezer and a washing machine.
The loft apartment is accessed via an external staircase which is located to the rear elevation and has a decked balcony. The accommodation comprises an open plan bedroom/lounge and kitchen area, and a separate bathroom which has a WC, a bath and a wash hand basin. The loft has combed ceilings, and 4 velux windows, making this a cosy, but bright and airy space. This is no fixed heating within the loft apartment.
Externally, the garden grounds surround the property, and are laid to lawn, with a small patio and gravel area to the front elevation. The property is accessed from the rear elevation (which is shared with cottages 1 & 2) and is laid to gravel, and is partially enclosed by walling. The cottage would make an ideal holiday home and viewing of the property is essential to appreciate the stunning views, and remote location it occupies.
Melvaig is a remote village on the coast of western Ross-shire, Scottish Highlands and is in the Scottish council area of Highland. It is a cliff top village in Wester Ross dating back to Viking days. The village is accessed from Gairloch, which is 10 miles to the southeast Gairloch is well serviced by a range of shops and facilities including primary and secondary schooling, medical centre, bank, general store, petrol station, leisure and community centre, golf course, harbour and a selection of eating places. The area is renowned for its scenic grandeur and Gairloch has a beautiful beach. Inverness is approximately 65 miles away and Ullapool is 57 miles.
Entrance Hall -
Lounge/Diner/Kitchen - approx 4.57m x 4.59m (approx 14'11" x 15'0") -
Bathroom - approx 1.41m x 2.54m (approx 4'7" x 8'3") -
Bedroom - approx 4.43m x 2.79m (approx 14'6" x 9'1") -
Open Plan Loft Apartment - approx 10.1m x 3.14m (approx 33'1" x 10'3") -
Loft Apartment Bathroom - approx 2.75m x 1.68m (approx 9'0" x 5'6") -
Services - Mains water, electricity, and drainage is to a septic tank.
Extras - All fitted floor coverings, curtains and blinds. All furniture is included in the sale, as the property is to being sold as seen.
Heating - Cottage: Electric heating. Loft Apartment: There is no fixed heating.
Glazing - Double glazed windows throughout.
Council Tax Band - C
Viewing - Strictly by appointment via Munro & Noble Property Shop -Telephone[use Contact Agent Button].
Entry - By mutual agreement.
Home Report - Home Report Valuation - £105,000
A full Home Report is available via Munro & Noble website.
Directions - Google maps coordinates - 57.813534,-5.797557
Property - 3 Driftwood cottages is a one bedroomed, end-terraced cottage with loft apartment which occupies an elevated position in the remote village of Melvaig, on the West Coast of Scotland. The accommodation within is spread over one floor, and benefits from double glazed windows, electric heating and enjoys spectaculars views towards The Minch and beyond. The ground floor consists of an entrance hall with fitted storage facilities, and off which can be found a double aspect bedroom with a built-in wardrobe, a bathroom which comprises a WC, a wash hand basin within a vanity unit, a bath with mains shower over, and is completed with modern tiling. Completing the accommodation is the open plan lounge/diner and kitchen. This spacious room is double aspect, with a window to the side elevation, patio doors opening onto the front garden, and from which views towards the sea and surrounding countryside can be enjoyed. The kitchen is fitted with modern wall and base mounted units with worktops, splashbacks, and a sink with mixer tap and drainer. Integral goods include an electric hob with extractor fan over, and electric oven, an under counter fridge-freezer and a washing machine.
The loft apartment is accessed via an external staircase which is located to the rear elevation and has a decked balcony. The accommodation comprises an open plan bedroom/lounge and kitchen area, and a separate bathroom which has a WC, a bath and a wash hand basin. The loft has combed ceilings, and 4 velux windows, making this a cosy, but bright and airy space. This is no fixed heating within the loft apartment.
Externally, the garden grounds surround the property, and are laid to lawn, with a small patio and gravel area to the front elevation. The property is accessed from the rear elevation (which is shared with cottages 1 & 2) and is laid to gravel, and is partially enclosed by walling. The cottage would make an ideal holiday home and viewing of the property is essential to appreciate the stunning views, and remote location it occupies.
Melvaig is a remote village on the coast of western Ross-shire, Scottish Highlands and is in the Scottish council area of Highland. It is a cliff top village in Wester Ross dating back to Viking days. The village is accessed from Gairloch, which is 10 miles to the southeast Gairloch is well serviced by a range of shops and facilities including primary and secondary schooling, medical centre, bank, general store, petrol station, leisure and community centre, golf course, harbour and a selection of eating places. The area is renowned for its scenic grandeur and Gairloch has a beautiful beach. Inverness is approximately 65 miles away and Ullapool is 57 miles.
Entrance Hall -
Lounge/Diner/Kitchen - approx 4.57m x 4.59m (approx 14'11" x 15'0") -
Bathroom - approx 1.41m x 2.54m (approx 4'7" x 8'3") -
Bedroom - approx 4.43m x 2.79m (approx 14'6" x 9'1") -
Open Plan Loft Apartment - approx 10.1m x 3.14m (approx 33'1" x 10'3") -
Loft Apartment Bathroom - approx 2.75m x 1.68m (approx 9'0" x 5'6") -
Services - Mains water, electricity, and drainage is to a septic tank.
Extras - All fitted floor coverings, curtains and blinds. All furniture is included in the sale, as the property is to being sold as seen.
Heating - Cottage: Electric heating. Loft Apartment: There is no fixed heating.
Glazing - Double glazed windows throughout.
Council Tax Band - C
Viewing - Strictly by appointment via Munro & Noble Property Shop -Telephone[use Contact Agent Button].
Entry - By mutual agreement.
Home Report - Home Report Valuation - £105,000
A full Home Report is available via Munro & Noble website.
Directions - Google maps coordinates - 57.813534,-5.797557
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