Fully refurbished enchanting stone built detached cottage In immaculate order throughout, Cuil Breac (c1850)  € 236000

Description

Situated in the small scattered hamlet of Elphin, in the North Western Highlands Geopark, completely renovated 2010/12, Comprises, entrance hall, lounge with new multi fuel stove (and chimney liner), kitchen - breakfast room, bathroom, utility/dining room, upper landing, 2 double bedrooms, store, double glazed new windows throughout, Dimplex electric night storage heating recently installed. High standards are seen everywhere in the refurbishment with new double glazed wooden windows, new pine internal doors, new part glazed exterior doors. Newly fitted kitchen and new bathroom. New fitted Dimplex electric storage heaters on economy tariff supplement the new multi-fuel stove. A new timber clad extension (completed 2010/12) complements the finish of this individual and delightful cottage. Externally Cuil Breac sits in large attractive gardens (0.23 acres) , which are post and wire fenced. there are views on all sides of the magnificent Sutherland scenery. There are over 25 mature trees and bushes in the grounds, which are mainly lain to grass with an attractive winding gravel path leading to the cottage from the gravelled parking, gravel surrounding the property allowing plenty of sitting areas. There is ample parking for several vehicles and the driveway is gated. Outbuildings: - There is a stone built Bothy - walls only - with 2 distinct areas, 1 presently being used as wood store. This is located adjacent to the parking area, would provide excellent storage or extra accommodation subject to gaining Planning Approval. Two large wooden garden sheds are also included within the grounds. Broadband and TV can be accessed via satellite, the dish for which is presently located outwith the grounds (with neighbours consent) . Mains water is in the property, which is also served by a full permission and consent septic tank. An ideal holiday home or simply a permanent residence for anyone wishing to live in beautiful and dramatic scenery. An abundance of hiking in the area (bag a Munroe or two), kayak on the many lochs - Loch Veyatie is only across the road. Elphin is located approximately 24 miles west of Lairg. There are also many walks to be found on the route to Lochinver, including the Bone Caves where Polar & Brown Bears once roamed  
Cuil Breac nestles in 0.23 acres of attractive fenced gardens and enjoys uninterrupted views over the Sutherland mountain scenery of Knockan, Cuil Mhor, Canisp & Suilven Ullapool the nearest village is situated on the northern shores of Loch Broom & is the main ferry terminal to the Western Isles and is also surrounded by some of the most spectacular dramatic scenery in the Highlands. Elphin is approximately 19 miles south from Lochinver where you will find shops, a Medical Centre, Leisure Centre, restaurants, hotels, and fishing harbour. Assynt is famous for it's breath-taking scenery. Highlands of Scotland as a whole offers a wide range of amenities, facilities and services including sea and fresh water fishing, boating, sailing, kayaking, hill walking, climbing, leisure centres, swimming pools, tennis courts, golf courses, libraries, local shops, supermarkets, hotels, post offices, restaurants, banks, shopping malls, medical centres, professional offices. Primary and Secondary schooling. More than the local area can offer?... then Inverness the capital of the Highlands is just 1.5 hours (approximately 70 miles) away from Elphin. There you will find everything a city can offer, including extensive shopping, theatre, cinema, leisure clubs, golf courses, banks, air, rail and bus links to the rest of Scotland and UK. Conversely, journeying north just 60 miles takes you to remote Cape Wrath via the wilderness that is the North West Highlands of Scotland.  
Description

Characteristics

General
Property type
House
Price (€)
236000
Location
Elphin near Ullapool, Scotland
Reference number
37365292762
Views
6282
Interior
Living space
75 - 99 m²
No. of stories
2
Rooms
living room  -  dining room  -  open kitchen  -  storage space
No. of bedrooms
2
No. of bathrooms
1
No. of toilets
1
Provisions
Extras
fireplace  -  bath
Inventory
paid option
Kitchen equipment
electrical cooker  -  oven  -  frigidaire  -  dishwasher  -  cooking island  -  paid option
Heating
electrical heating
Public utilities
electricity  -  water  -  satellite TV  -  broadband internet  -  telephone  -  septic tank
Exterior
Garden
back garden  -  surrounding garden  -  shed
Exterior facilites
storage space  -  parking place
Surroundings
Location
near a village  -  in the countryside  -  free view
Surroundings
near a harbour  -  stores in the neighbourhood  -  near a forest
Landscape
mountainous
Sporting possibilities
golf  -  mountaineering  -  mountainbiking
Transport facilities
airport > 50 km
Constructional
Building type
Free standing
Building period
before 1900
Overall external condition
in perfect condition
Financial
Price range
€ 100.000 - 200.000
Additional costs
expenses buyer
Parcel
ownership
Investment property
investment property
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