Altavaig, Clachan, Staffin, Isle Of Skye, IV51 9JX

Offers: Over £360,000 Are Invited

Altavaig, Clachan, Staffin, Isle Of Skye, IV51 9JX

A substantial modern detached four bedroom property set in an elevated position with panoramic views of the Trotternish ridge from the Old Man of Storr to the Quiraing and across Staffin Bay towards the outer Isles.

Accommodation:

Ground Floor: Entrance Hallway, Hallway, Lounge, Kitchen/Dining Room, Sitting Room/Bedroom 4, Shower Room, Utility Room & Integral Garage.

First Floor: Landing, Three Bedrooms, Bathroom & Study.

Altavaig is a substantial modern detached four bedroom property set in a large mature garden.

The property has stunning panoramic views of the Trotternish Ridge and over Staffin Bay towards Flodigarry Island, the Shants and across the Minch to the Isle of Lewis in the distance. You can watch the sea eagles over the cliffs of Flodigarry Island and keep an eye for the porpoises, dolphins or minke whales that venture into the bay. You can also enjoy the stunning Northern Lights.

Altavaig would make a lovely family home with three double bedrooms on the first floor and the option for a fourth bedroom on the ground floor. There is also the potential to develop the large garage to provide additional accommodation.

The property sits in a large mature garden extending to 0.9 acre or thereby (to be confirmed by Title Deed).

Location:

The crofting township of Clachan forms part of Staffin, located on the Trotternish Peninsula on the north east of the island.

Staffin offers a limited number of facilities including 2 restaurants, one housed in the Columba 1400 centre and the other adjacent to the local community centre which also houses a community run general store, community hall and gym facilities. There is a post office and a further small shop located in the village which also sells fuel. A primary school is located in Staffin providing education in both Gaelic and English Medium, secondary education is provided in Portree some 18 miles south and a school bus service operates to ferry pupils to and from the secondary school. There is a doctors' surgery open one morning a week, a mobile banking and library services also operate in the area. There is also a public slipway with boat launching facilities.

Accommodation:

Ground Floor:

Entrance Hallway:

Accessed via a part glazed UPVC door and glazed panel to the side. Ceramic tile floor. Doors to the hallway, kitchen/dining room and utility room. Size: 6' 9" x 5' 0" (2.07m x 1.54m)

Hallway:

Affording access to the lounge, kitchen/dining room, sitting room/bedroom 4 and shower room. Stair to the first floor. Two build in storage cupboards. Window to the side. Under floor heating. Part engineered oak flooring and part ceramic tile floor. Central vacuum point.

Lounge:

A lovely light and bright room with two windows to the front, two to the side and a further window to the rear. Engineered oak flooring. Central vacuum point. Under floor heating. Size: 19' 6" x 16' 4" (5.96m x 4.97m)

Kitchen/Dining Room:

A dual aspect room with windows to the front and side. The kitchen area is fitted with a good range of base and wall units. 1½ bowl stainless steel sink and drainer. Integral five ring gas hob with extractor above and eye level electric double oven. Plumbing for dish washer. Ceramic tile floor. Under floor heating. Door to hallway. Size: 19' 6" x 13' 9" (5.94m x 4.19m)

Sitting Room/Bedroom 4:

Currently used as a second sitting room. Window to the front. Engineered oak flooring. Under floor heating. Size: 14' 5" x 9' 1" (4.40m x 2.77m)

Shower Room:

Fitted with a three piece suite comprising vanity wash hand basin with base and wall storage units, WC and large walk in shower. Wet wall panelling to the shower enclosure. Window to the side. Ceramic tiling to walls and floor. Under floor hearing. Wall mounted ladder radiator. Size: 8' 11" x 5' 10" (2.47m x 1.78m)

Utility Room:

Fitted with a range of base and wall units. Stainless steel sink and drainer. Plumbing for washing machine and venting for tumble dryer. Window to the side. Ceramic tile floor. Under floor heating. Loft access. Door through to the garage. Size: 10' 4" x 10' 0" (3.17m x 3.06m)

Integral Garage:

Large garage offering the potential for conversion subject to any necessary planning consents. Roller garage door and pedestrian door to the side. Window to the other side. Houses the central heating boiler and Megaflow hot water system. Cyclovac vacuum system. Under floor heating. Size: 19' 5" x 18' 2" (5.92m x 5.58m)

First Floor:

Landing:

A galleried landing affording access to all rooms on the first floor. Window to the rear. Fitted carpet. Central vacuum point. Size: 21' 1" max x 9' 9" max (6.44m max x 2.99m max)

Bedroom 1:

A spacious double room with window to the front. Two built in double width wardrobes. Fitted carpet. Radiator. Loft access. Part coombed ceiling. Size: 16' 11" x 11' 2" (5.18m x 3.41m)

Bedroom 2:

A double room with window to the front. Two built in double width wardrobes. Fitted carpet. Radiator. Part coombed ceiling. Size: 13' 1" x 9' 3" (4.00m x 2.83m)

Bedroom 3:

A double room with window to the front. Two built in double wardrobes. Fitted carpet. Radiator. Coombed ceiling. Size: 16' 2" x 9' 10" (4.94m x 3.01m)

Bathroom:

Fitted with a five piece suite comprising vanity wash hand basin with base and wall storage units, WC, bidet, shower and corner spa bath. Ceramic tile floor. Partial tiling to walls. Two wall mounted ladder radiators. Electric under floor heating. Part coombed ceiling. Size: 13' 6" x 7' 10" (4.12m x 2.40m)

Study:

Window to the rear. Radiator. Fitted carpet. Part coombed ceiling. Size: 9' 0" x 6' 4" (2.75m x 1.94m)

External:

Altavaig is accessed from the township road via a tarred driveway. The property sits in a very generous garden extending to 0.9 acre or thereby (to be confirmed by Title Deed). There is a large poly tunnel frame (although there is currently no cover on it), a number of raised beds, a chicken coop, a small wild life pond and a small burn running through the garden.

The garden is laid to lawn, with some areas left as a wildlife garden and there are a number of mature shrubs, bushes, hedging and trees. There is an outside electric point and a water tap.

There is ample parking both on the tarred drive and also the large gravelled area to the rear of the property.

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

Council Tax: Band F

Energy Rating: c (72)

Home Report: via Ref: 10116191 Postcode: IV51 9JX

Viewings: Strictly by appointment through this agency

Directions:

As you head in to Staffin travelling north on the A855 take the first turning on your left signposted Clachan. Altavaig is the third property on your left.

Entry: By mutual arrangement