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See how verdicts work3-bedroom detached house · IV51 9TQ
Under offerListed 88 days
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About
1 Rathad Nan Ciobairean is a modern family home located in a popular residential area of Portree, conveniently located a short walk from the centre of Portree.
The property has been well maintained by the current owners and offers spacious family living.
Presented in walk-in condition, and decorated in contemporary tones throughout, features include LPG gas central heating, double glazing and private garden grounds.
To the side of the property is a successfully run self catering pod.
The accommodation within is set out over two floors with the ground floor consisting of entrance hallway, cloakroom, kitchen diner and lounge.
A staircase leads to the upper floor landing which provides access to three double bedrooms (1 en-suite) and a family bathroom. The loft has been partly floored.
Externally the property sits within beautifully kept garden grounds which are mainly laid to lawn with a paved patio area to the rear.
The block paved driveway to the front of the property provides off street parking for up to 6 cars. There is also an integral single car garage to the side of the property.
There is a log store and timber shed with power and lighting.
A self catering holiday pod sits to the side of the property and will provide the new owner with a ready-made business opportunity or home office.
1 Rathad Nan Ciobairean offers an opportunity to purchase a family home in a central location and must be viewed to fully appreciate the standard of accommodation on offer.
Entrance Hall 5.30m x 0.96m (17' 4.66" x 3' 1.8" ) Bright, welcoming entrance hall providing access to lounge, dining kitchen, cloakroom and stair to upper floor. LVT flooring.
Painted in modern, neutral tones. Double glazed, half frosted, UPVC door.
Lounge 4.22m x 4.08m (13' 10.14" x 13' 4.63" ) Beautifully appointed lounge with window to front elevation and multi-fuel stove with slate hearth. Carpeted. Painted in a modern, neutral tone.
Kitchen/Diner 6.83m x 3.14m (22' 4.9" x 10' 3.62" ) Bright spacious kitchen diner with windows and patio doors to the rear elevation.
Modern fitted kitchen with a good range of wall and base units with contrasting worktop over. Stainless steel one and a half bowl sink and drainer.
Integrated electric oven and 4-ring gas hob with extractor hood over. Large built-in pantry cupboard. Tiled splashback. Painted in neutral tones. LVT flooring.
Cloakroom/w.c 1.58m x 1.05m (5' 2.2" x 3' 5.34" ) Cloakroom / WC comprising of toilet and corner wash hand basin. Frosted window to side elevation. LVT flooring. Painted.
Tiled at wash hand basin. Landing 4.50m x 1.96m (14' 9.16" x 6' 5.17" ) Landing providing access to three bedrooms and family bathroom. Carpeted. Painted. Windows to side. Loft hatch.
Master Bedroom 3.24m x 4.24m (10' 7.56" x 13' 10.93" ) Spacious, king size bedroom with window to side elevation. Carpeted. Painted. Built in double wardrobe with bi-fold doors.
Access to ensuite shower room.
Master En-suite 2.18m x 1.21m (7' 1.83" x 3' 11.64" ) En suite shower room comprising walk-in shower cubicle with mains powered shower and vanity wash hand basin and toilet.
Frosted window to side elevation. Wet wall at shower and vanity splash back. Ladder-style heated towel rail. Extractor fan.
Bedroom 2 4.20m x 3.32m (13' 9.35" x 10' 10.71" ) Large double bedroom with window to front elevation. Carpeted. Painted. Built in wardrobe.
Bedroom 3 3.60m x 2.68m (11' 9.73" x 8' 9.51" ) Double bedroom with window to front elevation. Carpeted. Painted in a neutral tone. Large double bedroom. Cupboard with hot water cylinder.
Bathroom 2.19m x 2.19m (7' 2.22" x 7' 2.22" ) Modern family bathroom comprising vanity W.C & wash hand basin and bath with mains shower over. Frosted window to rear elevation. Wet wall at bath.
Tiled at wash hand basin. Chrome heated towel rail. Extractor. Garage 5.26m x 2.61m (17' 3.09" x 8' 6.76" ) Integral garage with up-and-over door to front. Consumer unit, power and LPG boiler.
Garden The front garden comprises of an mono-bloc driveway providing parking for two cars with a neatly kept area of land to the side.
A path leads to the side of the property where a log store and shed are located. The private rear garden is mainly laid to lawn and has a sheltered seating area.
To the other side of the property is a gate leading to the self catering pod.
Self-Catering Pod 5.48m x 2.76m (17' 11.75" x 9' 0.66" ) The fully furnished self catering pod comprises a seating area, sleeping area with double bed, a kitchen area with fridge, microwave and a ceramic Butler's sink.
The shower room has a W.C., vanity wash hand basin and mains powered shower. Accessed via a gate the pod is private and has a terraced area to the front.
Value & comps
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