3 bedroom detached house for sale

Briar Cottage, 13A Fernilea, Carbost, Isle Of Skye, IV47 8SJ

A detached three bedroom bungalow set in a rural location with uninterrupted views over Loch Harport and the majestic Black Cuillin Range.

Accommodation:

Porch, Hallway, Living Room, Conservatory, Kitchen/Dining Room, Utility, Three Bedrooms (One En-Suite) & Family Bathroom.

Briar Cottage is a detached three bedroom bungalow located in the crofting township of Fernilea. Set down below and on the loch side of the township road the property enjoys uninterrupted views over Loch Harport and has a stunning view of the whole of the Black Cuillin range.

The conservatory is the perfect place to watch and admire some of the fantastic sunrises as the sun peaks out from behind the Cuillin’s illuminating the sky with an array of stunning and vivid colours. If you are lucky you might even catch a glimpse of porpoises as they follow a school of mackerel down the loch or one of the local resident sea eagles flying overhead.

The property is fully double glazed and benefits from oil fired central heating with a new boiler fitted in 2021.

With spacious living accommodation and three bedrooms, one of which is en-suite, Briar Cottage would make a lovely family home or great holiday home.

Briar Cottage is set in a garden ground extending to 1/3 acre or thereby (to be confirmed by Title Deed).

Location:

Fernilea is a small crofting township which hugs the shore of Loch Harport located on the Minginish Peninsula on the west coast of Skye. The nearest village, Carbost is just a mile away and facilities there include a community owned shop, post office, doctor’s surgery, primary school and Inn. Carbost is also the home of the world famous Talisker Distillery. Further facilities including secondary education are available in Portree, approximately 17 miles away.

Carbost is within easy reach of the Cuillin Mountains and the surrounding area is renowned for its walks and wildlife.

Accommodation:

Porch:

Access via a wooden door to the front with glazed side panel. Ceramic tile floor. Glazed door to hallway. Size: 5’ 3” x 3’ 6” (1.62m x 1.07m)

Hallway:

An L-shaped hallway affording access to all rooms with the exception of the conservatory and utility room. Built in storage cupboard. Fitted carpet. Radiator. Loft access. Size: 20’ 9” max x 8’ 1” max (6.34m max x 2.46m max)

Living Room:

A light and bright room with large picture window affording a view over Loch Harport. Bamboo flooring. Radiator. Glazed door through to the conservatory. Size: 15’ 0” x 13’ 8” (4.59m x 4.18m)

Conservatory:

A UPVC conservatory affording a stunning view of the Cuillin ridge over Loch Harport. Door to front. Fitted carpet. Size: 12’ 10” max x 9’ 7” max (3.94m max x 2.92m max)

Kitchen/Dining Room:

A well fitted kitchen/dining room with windows to the side (with view to the Cuillin) and rear. Fitted with a good range of base and wall units. Integral electric hob and oven with extractor above. Integral fridge/freezer. Plumbing for dishwasher. Inset composite 1 ½ sink/drainer. Vinyl flooring to kitchen area with bamboo flooring to dining area. Radiator. Door to utility. Size: 18’ 8” x 9’ 6” (5.70m X 2.90m)

Utility:

Half glazed wooden door to the rear. Plumbing for washing machine. Central heating boiler. Vinyl flooring. Built in storage cupboard. Size: 6’ 2” x 4’ 10” (1.90m x 1.48m)

Bedroom 1:

A good size double room with window to the front affording a view over Loch Harport. Built in double wardrobe with sliding glass doors. Further built in single wardrobe. Oak flooring. Radiator. Door to en-suite shower room. Size: 11’ 6” x 10’ 3” (3.51m x 3.01m)

En-Suite Shower Room:

Fitted with a three piece suite comprising wash hand basin, WC and shower enclosure. Wet wall panelling to the shower. Window to the side. Oak flooring. Ladder radiator. Size: 6’ 8” x 3’ 1” (2.03m x 0.96m)

Bedroom 2:

A double room with window to the rear. Built in single wardrobe. Oak flooring. Radiator. Size: 10’ 6” x 9’ 6” (3.20m x 2.90m)

Bedroom 3:

A double room with window to the front affording a view over Loch Harport. Built in single wardrobe. Oak flooring. Radiator. Size: 10’ 3” x 8’ 3” (3.01m x 2.52m)

Family Bathroom:

Fitted with a four piece suite comprising wash hand basin, WC, bath and shower enclosure. Partially tiled. Oak flooring. Radiator. Window to rear. Size: 9’ 6” max x 7’ 9” max (2.90m max x 2.38m max)

External:

Accessed via a gravel driveway taken from the Fernilea township road with ample parking for a number of cars.

The mature garden is laid mainly to grass with a number of well-established trees, bushes and shrubs together with a multitude of spring flowering bulbs and there are uninterrupted views over the surrounding croft land over Loch Harport towards the Cuillin Ridge.

There is a good sized garage/store within the garden with power and light.

Services: Mains water and electricity. Drainage to septic tank. Oil fired central heating.

Council Tax: Band D

Home Report: Available on request

EPC: D (61)

Viewings: Strictly by appointment through this agency.

Directions: From the village of Carbost follow the road past the Talisker Distillery from approximately 1 mile. Briar Cottage will be on you right hand side just a short distance after the church and just past the cattle grid.