Culkein, Stoer, Lochinver, Lairg, Highland, IV27

Beautifully presented three-bedroom detached cottage set in an enviable location on the dramatic west coast close to a peaceful sandy beach at Culkein

251 Culkein is a delightful three-bedroom cottage which has been beautifully upgraded to provide a stylish and comfortable property which retains the traditional feel. There is a superb blend of contemporary colours and wood panelling throughout. The property is fully double glazed and has LPG gas central heating. 251 Culkein is a lovely family home with numerous outbuildings, one of which has a catering kitchen and dining area which offers an ideal business opportunity.

251 Culkein is approached by an access road from the road. From the side a UPVC door opens to an entrance hallway which has a built storage cupboard and built in shelving for shoes. There is plenty of space for coats.

An opening leads to the attractive kitchen which has a good range of country style units with a granite effect work surface and decorative tiling around. An eye-catching feature is the stylish electric range oven with five ring hob and warming plate with extractor over. There is space and plumbing for a washing machine and space for a free standing fridge freezer. A window overlooks the garden and hills beyond.

A door leads to a small hall which takes you to the modern shower room which is has wet wall panelling to all walls for easy maintenance. It has a wash hand basin, WC and shower cubicle with electric shower.

An opening from the hall leads to the open plan living/dining room. The living room has a lovely central feature of an inset woodburning stove on slate hearth with wooden surround. The living room is L shaped with a cosy dining area. A window overlooks surrounding croft land.
A door leads to the front entrance hall which has an understairs cupboard. A glazed UPVC door opens to the garden. There is a large double bedroom which has a door which leads back to the dining area. It has fixed book shelving and a window overlooking the garden.

A staircase rises from the hall to the landing which is currently used as an office. There is plenty of built-in storage. There are two double bedrooms both with large Velux windows allowing plenty of natural light.

External
The property is accessed via a track to a gate which leads to a large parking area. A field gate takes you to the garden area which is mainly laid to lawn and is bounded by stone dyke and stock fencing. There is a large polytunnel and orchard. There is a stone outbuilding with two storage areas and a further outbuilding which has a WC to the side. This room is currently used as a games room and has UPVC French doors to the garden. Both outbuildings have power.

The Jammery has a catering kitchen and is currently used as a small café/gift shop. This business could easily be continued and the rights to this would be available by separate negotiation. The Jammery has a rateable value but this can be changed back to residential by application to the Highland Council.

The site extends to approximately 0.7 acres of decrofted ground.

251 Culkein is situated on the remote coast of northwest Sutherland surrounded by natural beauty. It is ideally situated to provide mountaineering, excellent coastal walks, fishing, geology, kayaking, etc as well as enjoyment of the abundant flora & fauna in the area.

The property is on the Assynt Peninsula which has a spectacular coastline and many magnificent mountains as well as some 240 lochs which provide some wonderful wild brown trout fishing (by permit). The area has white sandy beaches and rock pools with the most famous being Achmelvich with its sand dunes and turquoise waters. A sandy beach is within walking distance of the cottage and there is a popular coast path to the Old Man of Stoer. There are many facilities in Lochinver, the main village of Assynt. Lochinver provides a range of services including shops, school, medical services, leisure centre and good quality restaurants.

Ullapool, some 44 miles away, has a wider range of shops, a supermarket, restaurants, pubs and hotels and is the main ferry terminus to Stornoway. The city of Inverness is about 95 miles to the south and has a greater variety of facilities including modern shopping centres, a theatre, hotels and restaurants, cinemas and the main railway station. Inverness Airport has a variety of services to i destinations both domestic and abroad.

Mains water and electricity
Drainage to Septic tank



From Ullapool take the A835 north. At the Ledmore Junction turn left on to the A837 signposted Lochinver. After 17 miles turn right onto the B869 signposted Stoer. Follow the single-track road for 7 miles until you reach Stoer.
Travel through Stoer and take the road to the Stoer Lighthouse. Follow this road and the signs for The Jammery until you can see the beach and then turn left continuing to follow the signs for The Jammery and the property is on the left-hand side at the end of an access track.