Delightful two-bedroom detached property situated in Knockintorran (a thriving crofting community) with superb views over Loch Sandary

Tigh Na Cuilc is a very well presented two-bedroom detached property set in a quiet location enjoying lovely open views to Loch Sandary. The property is decorated in neutral colours throughout and is fully double glazed with oil fired central heating.

Tigh Na Cuilc is approached via a concrete ramp and steps to a composite front door which opens to an entrance hall which includes two large under-stairs storage cupboards.

To the right is the kitchen, fitted with a good range of country-style units with granite-effect surfaces, a Welsh dresser and an additional corner unit providing further storage. Appliances include a washing machine, a Zanussi double oven and grill and a four-ring ceramic hob. A utility cupboard houses a refrigerator, small freezer, a tumble dryer and the central heating boiler. The kitchen has double-aspect windows to the front and side with south-facing views and there is ample space for a large dining table.

To the left of the hall is the shower room, fitted with a WC, wash-hand basin set within a vanity unit and a fully tiled corner shower cubicle with a mains shower.

Also to the left is the sitting room, which features dual-aspect south and west-facing windows overlooking the loch, and a central wood-burning stove set on a slate hearth.

Stairs lead to the first floor, where there are two double bedrooms. Bedroom one has dual-aspect windows to the front and side with far-reaching views over the loch and surrounding countryside. Bedroom two has a front-facing window with rural views.

The first floor also includes a bathroom with WC, wash-hand basin set in a high gloss vanity unit, and a fully tiled bath with mains shower over.

External
Tigh Na Cuilc sits in good sized, informal garden grounds, currently left in a natural state with orchids and a variety of native flowers. There is gravel off-street parking to the front.

Tigh Na Cuilc is situated in a quiet location overlooking Loch Sandary, close to the lovely beaches that the West coast has to offer. The property offers an excellent vantage point to enjoy the abundant bird life (over 100 species have been recorded including several rarities with Corncrakes being spotted close by) and wildflowers for which the island is famous.

The property is within a short drive to several white sandy beaches on the west coast of the Isle of North Uist. Bayhead shop, post office, petrol station and Sgoil Uibhist a Tuath (North Uist’s only Primary school and Nursery) are also within 5 minutes driving distance. The property offers a great base to enjoy the exceptional beauty of the Uists which benefit from the warmth of the Gulf Stream.

Further services are available within a 17 mile radius at Balivanich, Lionacleit and Lochmaddy. This includes Benbecula Airport with daily flights to Glasgow and Inverness. Calmac Ferry terminals offer links to Skye and Oban. There are also medical, banking, retail, sports, cultural, secondary and higher education facilities nearby as well as local seafood and other delicacies at several cafes and food outlets around the island.

Recreational activities include world-class fishing and golf, sailing, watersports, wildfowling, deer stalking, horse-riding, hill-walking, cycling and enjoying the unique wildlife and archaeology. RSBP Balranald is only 5 minutes’ drive away.

Mains water
Drainage to septic tank
Oil fired central heating



From Lochmaddy turn left when leaving the port. Continue along this road for 8 miles until you reach a T junction. Turn right and follow the road past the Smokehouse and Westford Inn. When you reach Bayhead Stores on the left, continue up the hill until you see a signpost for Loch Sandary, turn left here and then take the first right turn off the main road. Follow this road for 0.1 miles and the property is the first house you reach on the right-hand side.

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