Sleatabhal, 8 Sollas, Isle of North Uist, HS6 5BS

Offers over £245,000 are invited.

Sleatabhal, 8 Sollas, Isle of North Uist, HS6 5BS

A traditional stone built former croft house which has been renovated set in a quite rural location.

Accommodation:

Ground Floor: Entrance Porch, Open Plan Living, Utility Room & Shower Room.

First Floor: Landing, Two Bedrooms, Nursery/Study & Shower Room.

Sleatabhal is a traditional stone built former croft house which has been fully renovated to a high standard and is neutrally decorated throughout and would make a lovely family home.

The property has been run as a successful holiday let and could be purchased as a going concern together with its contents and advanced bookings (subject to negotiation).

The original ground floor of the property has been opened up and forms a lovely light and bright open plan space with ample room for a cosy living area around the wood burning stove to one side with the kitchen/dining area to the other.

The property is set in a garden ground extending to 0.4 acre or thereby (to be confirmed by Title Deed) and is access from the township road by a gravel drive.

The garden is laid mainly to lawn. There is a stone ruin to the rear of the property which offers the potential renovation subject to any necessary planning consents.

Location:

Sollas is a traditional crofting community situated approximately 9 miles from Lochmaddy.

Facilities include a Co-Op supermarket, a thriving community centre offering range of activities and a community allotment with greenhouse.

Within walking distance there are three lovely beaches - Sollas, Grenitote and Malacleit which provide a haven for bird watchers, having a wide variety of both resident and visiting birds, Golden and Sea Eagles as well as a wide variety of other wildlife including otters.

Lochmaddy performs an important role for the islands being the port for the Uig from Skye. Facilities within the township include 2 hotels, a shop and post office, bank and Taigh Chearsabhagh, an art centre/cafe. Primary schooling is available at Paible School, Bayhead. Secondary education is available at Lioncleit in Benbecula where there is also a community swimming pool and library. The airport serving the island is at Balivanich where there are also further facilities including 2 supermarkets, a butchers, primary school, and hospital. There is a further Co-Op supermarket, veterinary clinic and hotel at Cregorry.

Accommodation:

Ground Floor:

Entrance Porch:

Accessed via a UPVC door to the side. Windows to the front and side. Ceramic tile floor. Wall mounted panel heater. Open doorway through to the open plan living. Size: 7' 6" x 7' 1" (2.29m x 2.16m)

Open Plan Living:

A delightful open plan living space occupying the whole ground floor of the original croft house. Two windows to the front. The living space is to the right with a wood burning stove with the kitchen and dining area to the left. The stair to the first floor is in the middle. Basic range of kitchen units with slot in cooker. Ceramic tile floor. Two wall mounted panel heaters. Size: 32' 8" x 13' 3" (9.96m x 4.05m)

Utility Room:

Fitted with a range of base units. 1½ bowl stainless steel sink and drainer. Plumbing for washing machine. Space for fridge freezer. Window to the rear. Ceramic tile floor. Door to shower room. Size: 7' 8" x 6' 4" (2.34m x 1.93m)

Shower Room:

Fitted with a three piece suite comprising wash hand basin, WC and corner shower with electric Triton shower. Wet wall panelling to shower. Ceramic tile floor. Wall mounted fan heater. Size: 7' 8"x 4' 1" (2.34m x 1.25m)

First Floor:

Landing:

Velux windows to the front and rear. Space for a desk/seating area. Affording access to the two bedrooms and shower room. Laminate flooring. Wall mounted panel heater. Coombed ceiling. Size: 12' 8" x 6' 9" (3.88m x 2.07m)

Bedroom 1:

A double room with window to the front and velux to the rear. Laminate flooring. Wall mounted panel heater. Coombed ceiling. Loft access. Size: 13' 6" x 9' 2" (4.13m x 1.84m)

Bedroom 2:

A double room with window to the front. Laminate flooring. Wall mounted panel heater. Coombed ceiling. Door to nursery/study. Size: 13' 6" x 10' 4" (4.13m x 3.15m)

Nursery/Study:

Offers the potential for a variety of uses including a study, walk in wardrobe or nursery. Window to the rear. Laminate flooring. Coombed ceiling. Size: 10' 1" x 9' 6" (3.09m x 2.90m)

Shower Room:

Fitted with a three piece suite comprising wash hand basin, WC and shower with electric Triton shower. Wet wall panelling to shower. Ceramic tile floor. Coombed ceiling. Size: 6' 4" x 6' 0" (1.94m x 1.84m)

External:

The property is set in a garden ground extending to 0.4 acre or thereby (to be confirmed by Title Deed) and is access from the township road by a gravel drive.

The garden is laid mainly to lawn. There is a stone ruin to the rear of the property which offers the potential renovation subject to any necessary planning consents.

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

Contents: The property is currently run as a successful holiday let and the majority of contents, with the exception of a small number of items, are available be separate negotiation.

Council Tax: Currently rated for business tax.

Home Report Pack: Available on request.

EPC Rating: D (58)

Viewings: Strictly by appointment through this agency.

Directions: Head north out of Lochmaddy on the A865. After approximately 9 miles you will come to Sollas. You will see a Co-op supermarket on your left. Sleatabhal is the next property on your left.