Kensaleyre, Portree, Isle of Skye

A spacious detached house in need of some renovation, set in a stunning lochside Isle of Skye setting with views across the water to the rugged landscapes beyond.

Kensaleyre House is a detached property offering more than 4,000 square feet of characterful accommodation and set in a stunning lochside position in the small Isle of Sky township of Kensaleyre. The property features white rendered elevations outside, while inside there are various features, including exposed timber beams and sash windows.

The ground floor offers three well-presented reception rooms and a store room, which could easily be converted into a fourth generous reception room. These include the dual aspect sitting room with its fireplace, which is fitted by a woodburning stove, and the beautifully appointed dining room with its elegant pendant lighting. There is also a light and airy drawing room, while the ground floor also has a well-equipped kitchen with wooden fitted units, a central island and a range cooker with an extractor hood. The utility room provides further storage and space for appliances.

On the first floor there are five bedrooms, one of which is currently used as a study. Four of the bedrooms are en suite, three with bathrooms and one with a shower room. The second floor provides a further two bedrooms, both with en suite shower rooms, as well as two large attic store rooms.

The property is set back from the road and offers stunning, elevated views across the nearby loch and beyond. The gardens include lawns and meadows, which are shaded by mature trees, as well as gravel terracing and outside seating areas for al fresco dining. There is also a detached double garage and plenty of outside parking space for several vehicles.

The scattered crofting township of Kensaleyre lies on the shore of Loch Snizort Beag on the Trotternish peninsula of the Isle of Skye, with open views across the loch and the surrounding Highland landscape. The township is notable for its pair of ancient standing stones on the lochshore. The village of Uig, approximately five miles to the north, provides a local primary school and the ferry terminal for services to the Outer Hebrides. Portree is approximately six miles away, and provides access to further necessary facilities and amenities, including primary and secondary schooling. The Isle of Skye is one of the UK’s most beautiful and dramatic landscapes, with the rugged Cuillin Hills and famous sites such as the Old Man of Storr providing plenty of stunning walking, climbing and cycling routes. The A87 provides access to the main towns and settlements on the island, while the Skye Bridge provides a connection to the mainland.