House For Sale £100,000
Benefitting from uninterrupted sea views and peaceful surroundings we present to the market this detached traditional property which has been run as a successful holiday cottage for a number of years.
Strome Cottage is accessed by a short footpath leading from the main road. The accommodation on offer extends to entrance hallway, lounge, fitted dining kitchen, two double bedrooms and bathroom.
The property is fully double glazed and is heated by electric storage heaters and open fires. There is an attached outbuilding to the side which offers storage space. The boundary is partially defined by stone wall at the front. There is no parking at the property but there is dedicated area at the road.
The Isle of Scalpay benefits from a number of amenities including a Community Centre, the North Harbour Bistro and the newly renovated Playpark. All are within a short drive from Strome Cottage. There is a mini bus service throughout the day which goes back and forth to Tarbert which is located approximately 7 miles away, there are a number of other amenities available there, including grocery stores, bank, leisure centre, hotels, filling station, garage for repairs, dental practice and medical practice. On a clear day, the views from the surrounding hills above the house offer views over the Minch to Skye and the Cuillin Mountains and right down the Outer Isles from the Harris Hills to North and South Uist.
The vendors have indicated that some furniture items may be available to purchase by separate negotiation.
The property requires a degree of internal and external upgrading but offers an excellent opportunity for prospective purchasers.
The property is initially entered via UPVC glazed door into entrance hallway.
HALLWAY: 2.45m x 2.27m at widest point
Ceramic tiled floor. Electric storage heater. Wooden staircase to upper landing. Access to lounge and kitchen diner.
LOUNGE: 4.58m x 3.58m
Good sized bright lounge with window to front. Exposed floorboards. Recessed open fire set. Exposed beams.
KITCHEN DINER: 5.50m x 4.33m
Open plan kitchen diner with windows to front and rear. Range of wall and floor standing units. Stainless steel sink with side drainer. Room for white goods. Painted floorboards and vinyl flooring in kitchen. Recessed open fire. Room for dining table and seating.
LANDING:
Accessed via carpeted staircase . Velux window to rear. Laminate flooring. Electric storage heater. Access to two bedrooms and bathroom. Storage cupboard.
BATHROOM: 2.63m x 1.76m
Suite comprising wc, wash hand basin and free standing bath. Vinyl flooring. Velux window to front.
BEDROOM ONE: 4.44m x 3.51m
Double bedroom with velux window to front. Painted floorboards. Open fire set in tiled surround.
BEDROOM TWO: 4.21m x 3.60m
Double bedroom with velux window to front. Painted floorboards. Open fire set in tiled surround.
GENERAL INFORMATION
COUNCIL TAX BAND: A
EPC RATING: G
POST CODE: HS4 3YB
PROPERTY REF NO: HEA0999H
SCHOOLS: SIR E SCOTT PRIMARY & SECONDARY
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TRAVEL DIRECTIONS
On travelling from Stornoway proceed along A859 following signs for Tarbert., turn left off the A859 into Tarbert, stay left and follow the one way system through the high street and out the other side, then travel 7 miles to Scalpay
Proceed along this road and across the bridge onto Scalpay, after the bridge turn left and follow the main road along passing the old school on the left and the playpark, turn right at the sign for Aird Na Cille, follow the road and take the next left with the same sign for Aird Na Cille. Follow the road for approximately half a mile, you will pass a large house on the left at the top of the hill. There is a post with the Strome Cottage sign just after this.
