Upper Milovaig, Glendale, Isle of Skye IV55 8WY - Detached House + Holiday Cottage

3 Upper Milovaig & Atlantic Drift is a delightful package of properties that offers the opportunity to purchase two beautifully renovated properties sitting in an elevated position within the rural community of Milovaig in north-west Skye. The main cottage is a traditional extended 2 bedroom stone croft house which has been sympathetically and tastefully upgraded by the current owners whilst Atlantic Drift is a traditional byre which has been skillfully renovated to create a highly successful one-bedroom holiday let. Both properties enjoy views of Loch Pooltiel and sit within generous freehold garden grounds of approximately 2 acres. The perfect opportunity to purchase a charming home with income potential in a sought-after location.

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3 Upper Milovaig & Atlantic Drift, Milovaig, Glendale, Isle of Skye, IV55 8WY

PROPERTY COMPRISES:

3 UPPER MILOVAIG:

GROUND FLOOR: Entrance/Utility, Bathroom, Kitchen/Dining Room, Sitting Room

UPPER FLOOR: 2 Bedrooms, Shower Room

ATLANTIC DRIFT:

GROUND FLOOR: Open-Plan Kitchen/Dining/Sitting Room, Bathroom

UPPER FLOOR: Mezzanine Bedroom

EXTERNAL: Garden Grounds, Workshop, Studio/Retail Unit

LOCATION:

The small crofting township of Upper Milovaig consists of a scattering of houses in the northwest of Skye, just two miles from the village of Glendale, you will find local amenities such as a local shop, Post Office, cafe/restaurant and community hall. This is an area rich in sights and places of interest, close to Neist Point Lighthouse, Dunvegan Castle, Borreraig Park Piping Museum and MacCrimmons Cairn. Also close by are the breathtaking coral beaches and McLeod's Tables Mountains. Local walks take you to quiet bays, waterfalls, river pools and deserted village ruins. Rich in wildlife and beauty, the area offers plentiful opportunities for outdoor pursuits such as hillwalking, fishing, cycling etc. Dunvegan is North-West Skye's main village, which is about 10 miles away and offers a range of amenities including a selection of small shops, medical centre, hotels, restaurants, garage and primary school. A wider range of facilities are available in the island’s capital Portree approx. 32 miles away.

ACCOMODATION:

3 Upper Milovaig was built in circa 1915 of solid stone with a slate roof. The property has been tastefully renovated by the current owners and benefits from solid fuel heating to radiators via a Rayburn stove located in the kitchen complemented by a log burning stove in the sitting room and has uPVC double glazing throughout. Atlantic Drift was an original stone byre which was completely renovated in 2021 including a new roof, insulation and heating via electric Eco heaters and now operates as a licensed self-catering cottage with full planning permission and an STL license in place. This must-see package also offers a myriad of options and the potential for further development subject to the required planning consents being obtained.

EXTERNAL:

WORKSHOP: Approx. 6.81m x 3.86m

Electric up and over door, electricity.

STUDIO/RETAIL UNIT: Approx. 4.46m x 2.97m

Two steps rise, uPVC door with glazed side panel, fully insulated, spotlight track, wood laminate flooring, planning permission in place for use as a retail unit.

GARDEN GROUNDS

The property is accessed via a gated track from the township road, the generous garden grounds extend to approximately 2 acres (to be confirmed by Title Plan), are laid mainly to grass and surround the property, the studio/retail unit and workshop are to the rear against the cliff face.

Atlantic Drift is accessed via a separate gated track with cattle grid rising to the parking area, the garden grounds are laid to grass and enjoy views to the loch.

EXTRAS:

3 Upper Milovaig: Included in the sale are all fitted floor coverings and the range cooker. Other items may be available through separate negotiation.

Atlantic Drift is being sold as seen to include all furnishings, kitchen appliances, electrical items, curtains, blinds, crockery, TV and linen.

SERVICES: Mains electricity, mains water, drainage to septic tank, Broadband (there is also a private water supply which is not currently in use)

COUNCIL TAX: 3 Upper Milovaig Band C

                          Atlantic Drift – currently commercially rated.

EPC Rating:  3 Upper Milovaig E (48)

                      Atlantic Drift G (14)

DIRECTIONS: From the main B884 Glendale Road, take the road to Neist Point, turn right immediately after the bus shelter, continue along the township road, 3 Upper Milovaig and Atlantic Drift are situated on the left.

ENTRY: At a date to be mutually agreed.

VIEWING: Viewing this property is essential to be fully appreciated. Viewing can be arranged by calling RE/MAX Skye or by e-mailing

Offers: Should be submitted in proper legal Scottish form to RE/MAX Skye Estate Agents, Garbh Chriochan, Teangue, Isle of Skye, IV44 8RE.

Interest: It is important that your solicitor notifies this office of interest, otherwise the property may be sold without your knowledge.

Important information: These particulars are prepared based on information provided by our clients. We have not tested the electrical system or any electrical appliances, nor where applicable, any central heating system. All sizes are recorded by electronic tape measurement to give an indicative, approximate size only. Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries - no warranty is given or implied. This schedule is not intended to and does not form any contract.

ENTRANCE/UTILTY:

2.67m x 1.28m

uPVC door with glazed insert, window to front elevation, worktop with space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble drier under, double wall cupboard, coat rack, downlights, ceramic tile floor, access to bathroom, kitchen/dining room:

BATHROOM:

2.69m x 2.28m

This generously proportioned bathroom enjoys windows to side and rear elevations, freestanding bath, vanity wash hand basin set into worktop with cupboard under and incorporating WC, bidet, downlights, ladder radiator, ceramic tile floor.

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM:

4.91m x 3.79m

(Dimensions at widest point)
Open access, deep sill window to front elevation with oak lined window seat, small deep sill window to rear elevation, range of solid oak base units with worktop over, black composite 1.5 bowl sink, integrated hob, integrated oven, solid fuel red Rayburn with two ovens and warming oven, set on a raised ceramic tile hearth, this also services the central heating, downlights, vertical radiator, oak flooring, half decoratively glazed door to front elevation, access to sitting room:

SITTING ROOM:

4.7m x 3.85m

Open access, deep sill window to front elevation with window seat, feature exposed stone wall with display niche and inset stove set on a slate hearth, radiator, oak flooring, stair to upper floor:

STAIRS & UPPER LANDING:

Carpeted stair rises to a small, carpeted landing, skylight to rear elevation, access to bedrooms, shower room:

BEDROOM 1:

4m x 3.31m

(Dimension under coombs)
Deep sill window to front elevation with views of Loch Pooltiel, decorative beamed ceiling, radiator, fitted carpet.

SHOWER ROOM:

3.09m x 1.83m

(Dimension at widest point into shower and under coomb)
Deep sill window to front elevation, walk-in shower with Trition electric shower, pedestal wash hand basin, WC, ladder radiator, wood laminate flooring.

BEDROOM 2:

4m x 2.96m

(Dimension under coombs and at widest point)
Deep sill window to front elevation, decorative beamed ceiling, built-in wardrobe, radiator, fitted carpet.

OPEN-PLAN KITCHEN/DINING/SITTING ROOM:

6.37m x 3.92m

This deceptively spacious and light-filled open plan room enjoys a floor to ceiling window to front elevation incorporating a sliding access door, deep sill window to front elevation both with views to Loch Pooltiel, Velux window to front elevation, range of contemporary high-gloss base units with oak worktop over, black composite sink, integrated oven with hob and black extractor over, integrated fridge, integrated washing machine, stainless steel splashbacks, vaulted roof to sitting area, three wall lights, downlights, two electric Eco heaters, oak flooring, access to open inner hallway, Italian wooden spiral stair to upper floor:

INNER HALLWAY:

1.2m x 1.19m

Open access, window to front elevation, built-in cupboard, electric Eco heater, downlights, oak flooring, access to bathroom:

BATHROOM:

‘P’ shaped bath with shower and glazed shower screen, moulded vanity wash hand basin with cupboard under, WC, ladder radiator, ceramic tile floor.

MEZZANINE BEDROOM:

4.03m x 3.28m

(Dimension under coombs)
Open access from stair, Velux to front elevation with stunning views of Loch Pooltiel, mezzanine balcony overlooking living room, wall light, wood laminate flooring.