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.