Uigean, Isle of Lewis, Eilean Siar, HS2

Well presented, five-bedroom detached property set in an elevated position in the quiet and rural location of Uigean on the Isle of Lewis. Together with option to purchase the tenancy of Croft 18b Kneep extending to 5.13 acres (subject to Crofting Commission approval) at a value of £40,000.

18b Uigean is a spacious, four/five-bedroom property which is tastefully decorated throughout in neutral colours. It is fully double glazed and has oil fired central heating. The property sits on a good sized decrofted plot and a large agricultural shed is also within the decrofted site.

The crofting tenancy at 18b Kneep is also offered for sale at a value of £40,000.

18b Uigean is accessed from the rear patio to a hardwood door into the entrance porch which in turn leads to the hallway.

To the left of the hall is the utility room which has kitchen storage units and a Bosch washing machine, Creda tumble dryer and deep freeze.

The kitchen sits to the front of property and has windows enjoying far reaching views to Loch Roag. There is a good range of floor and wall units in pine with roll top worksurface and electric oven. There is a Bosch dishwasher and attractive AGA.

Off the hall is a shower room which has a WC, wash hand basin and shower with wet wall panelling around.

There is an archway to a second hallway which has built in double cupboards. There is a dining room which has a hatch to the kitchen and a window overlooking the garden and loch.

The sitting room is a large L shaped room with dual aspect windows enjoying the same superb far-reaching views. There is a central feature of a multi-fuel stove on a local natural stone hearth with wooden mantle. A glazed door leads to the garden and a glazed door leads back to the hall.

There is an office / library with a window to the side enjoying views over the gardens, this room could also be used as bedroom five (a double room). There is a spacious cupboard under the stairs.

From the hall, a staircase rises to the upper floor where there are a further four bedrooms and a box room.

There is a family bathroom which has a WC, wash hand basin and bath with over bath shower and wet wall panelling around.

Bedroom one sits to the front of the property and has lovely views over the loch. It has built in triple wardrobes and a built-in double wardrobe. There is an ensuite shower room with WC, wash hand basin and shower with panelling around.

Bedroom two, three and four are all double rooms with a window enjoying the open views.

Bedrooms two and three have a built-in double wardrobe.


External
18b Uigean has a paved patio to the rear which wraps around the property offering plenty of seating areas. The gardens are mainly laid to lawn and are fenced and secure. There is gate at the bottom of the upper garden which leads to the lower garden and there is parking for several vehicles to the side. There is a large agricultural shed across the road which sits on decrofted land.


Croft
18b Kneep is a tenanted registered croft extending to approx. 2.08ha (5.1 acres). The croft lies either side of the public road and provides rough grazing for sheep and cattle. It stretches from the shoreline to above the public road.

The croft is subject to crofting legislation but is eligible to receive agricultural and crofting support from SGRPID.

There are also grazing rights for a small number of sheep and cattle on the Kneep Common Grazings.

18b Uigean is situated in the township of Uigean, Uig within a quiet location in a thriving crofting community surrounded by spectacular mountains, rugged coastline and stunning, unpolluted beaches at Reef and the Valtos peninsula. It is tucked into the picturesque hills of Uig on the west coast of the Isle of Lewis.

Uig is situated on the beautiful west coast of the Isle of Lewis approximately 33 miles from Stornoway. Uig has a village shop, including petrol and post office. Primary schooling is provided in a neighbouring village.

Stornoway has excellent facilities including a hospital, cafes, bars and restaurants. There are two large supermarkets, a secondary school and regular ferries sail to Ullapool. Loganair flies to Inverness, Glasgow, Edinburgh and London and also offers short flights to Benbecula.

Mains water and electric
Drainage to septic tank



From Stornoway take the A859 towards Tarbert. After about 10 miles, when you reach Leurbost, turn right onto the A858 towards Garynahine. 10 miles later, at Garynahine, turn left onto the B8011 towards Uig and Bernera and follow this road for about 18 miles. When you reach Miavaig and the harbour, turn right at the sign for Valtos. Turn right again at the surgery and continue along this road until you reach Uigean and number 18b is the first house on the right-hand side, opposite the green barn.

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