2 bedroom detached house for sale

Tamara, Allasdale, Isle of Barra, HS9 5XT

An extended stone built former croft house set in an elevated position with uninterrupted views over the north Atlantic Ocean.

Accommodation:

Front Porch, Open Plan Living/Dining/Kitchen, Rear Hallway, Two Bedrooms and Shower Room.

Tamara is a well presented two bedroom property located in a quiet rural location.

The original stone built property was built circa 1932 and then became home to the local priest. The property has remained in the same family until now and was extended and upgraded in 2013 with the addition of the second bedroom and shower room

This cosy property would make a lovely permanent home set in an idyllic location with uninterrupted views over the north Atlantic Ocean and just a short walk from a delightful golden sandy beach.

The property is being sold with the majority of its contents with the exception of a small number of personal items.

Location:

Allasdale is a small crofting township located approximately 4 miles north west of Castlebay, the main area of population on the island, named after Kisimul Castle which stands on a rocky outcrop in the bay. Castlebay is home to the main services and facilities on the island including a primary and secondary school, community centre (with swimming pool), supermarket, post office, hospital, doctors and dental surgeries as well as a number of hotels and cafes, which in the summer months are normally busy with tourists. Castlebay is also the main ferry terminal for the island with the Caledonian MacBrayne ferry making daily visits in the summertime from Oban, in the wintertime the ferry runs a more restricted service. A further smaller ferry operates from Ardmhor on Barra to Eriskay and regular scheduled flights operate from Glasgow and Benbecula with the famous cockle sands being used as a runway when tides permit.

The Island of Barra forms part of the Outer Hebrides. The coastline of Barra is made up of rocky inlets interspersed with wonderful white sandy beaches and offers some stunning scenery, rare flowers and wildlife. The island measures approximately eight miles by five miles with its main road providing a full circuit around the island. From the main road other minor roads lead off towards the scattered townships on the island where you will find a number of small craft outlets and cafes.

Accommodation:

Front Porch:

Accessed via a half glazed UPVC door to the side. Ceramic tile floor. Door through to the open plan living/dining/kitchen. Size: 4’ 10” x 3’ 7” (1.48m x 1.11m)

Open Plan Living/Dining/Kitchen:

Occupying the whole of the original stone built property. There is a well fitted kitchen to one side which has a good range of base and wall units, breakfast bar, dual fuel range cooker, under counter fridge, composite sink and drainer and ceramic tile floor. To the other side is the lounge area. The original chimney is still in situ and has a lined flue although currently capped and plaster boarded over, it could easily be reopened. Engineered oak flooring to the lounge. Two ceiling mounted panel heaters. Doors off to the rear hallway and bedroom 2. Size: 25’ 3” x 10’ 9” (7.71m x 3.29m)

Bedroom 2:

Accessed from the main living space is a dual aspect double room with windows to the front and side. Laminate flooring. Wall mounted mirror panel heater. Size: 12’ 9” x 8’ 7” (3.88m x 2.62m)

Rear Hallway:

Half glazed UPVC door to the side. Access to bedroom 1 and shower room. Built in cupboard housing the washing machine and tumble dryer. Ceramic tile floor. Wall mounted panel heater. Size: 8’ 2” x 4’ 0” (2.49m x 1.22m)

Bedroom 1:

A good size double room with windows to the side and rear. Wall mounted panel heater. Laminate flooring. Loft access. Size: 13’ 4” x 10’ 1” (4.07m x 3.07m)

Shower Room:

Fitted with a three piece suite comprising vanity wash hand basin with storage below, WC and corner shower fitted with a Bristan electric shower. Wet wall panelling to the shower. Ceramic tile floor. Wall mounted mirror panel heater. Wall mounted electric towel rail. Window to the side. Size: 9’ 0” max x 8’ 3” max (2.75m max x 2.52m max)

External:

Tamara is accessed from the township road via a right of access over the surrounding croft with parking to the side.

The property sits in a decrofted area extending to 0.1 acre or thereby (to be confirmed by Title Deed).

There is a block built shed to the side with power and light (8’ 2” x 7’ 9” (2.51m x 2.37m)), a smaller wooden shed (8’ 9” x 4’ 10” (2.67m x 1.48m)) and a small Keder polytunnel and a number of raised vegetable beds. There is also a paved patio area to the rear.

Services: Mains water and electricity. Drainage to septic tank.

Contents: The property is being offered for sale to include the majority of the contents, with the exception of a small number of personal items.

Council Tax: Band A

Home Report Pack: On Request

EPC Rating: E (49)

Viewings: Strictly by appointment through this agency.

Directions: From Castlebay take the west coast road for approximately 4 miles. You will pass the Barra Beach Hotel and the campsite on your left. Tamara will be on your right with a cream coloured American style post box on the gate at the bottom of the access to the property.