Property Details: - Type: Detached house - Bedrooms: 5 - Bathrooms: 4
Agent: Hebridean Estate Agency - Stornoway Phone: 01851 794997
<p>We are delighted to bring to the market this excellent opportunity to purchase a substantial family home that has previously been operated as a successful bed and breakfast, together with the adjoining croft and a large outbuilding incorporating a workshop, store and food preparation area. The current owners have previously used this space as a small bakery.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Croft tenancy which extends to approximately 3.98 acres (1.614 hectares), is included in the sale. The purchase of the Croft tenancy will be subject to approval by the Crofting Commission. There is also a metal hay store and a steel-framed barn measuring approximately 9m x 7m, which benefits from water and electricity supplies.</p><p><br/></p><p>The spacious accommodation comprises an entrance vestibule, an L shaped hallway, a welcoming lounge with a wood burning stove, a generously proportioned kitchen diner, rear entrance porch, two double bedrooms with en-suite shower rooms, a third ground-floor bedroom, and a family shower room.</p><p><br/></p><p>On the first floor, there is a large landing, two further double bedrooms, a study and useful storage space, and an additional shower room. Bedroom Four also provides access to a substantial loft room, offering excellent storage or potential for further use, subject to the necessary consents. There is a vast amount of built in storage throughout this property.</p><p><br/></p><p>The property benefits from oil-fired central heating and double-glazed windows and doors throughout.</p><p><br/></p><p>Accessed directly from the main road, a driveway to the side of the property leads to a generous parking area at the rear. The attractive front garden is mainly laid to lawn and is complemented by a wide variety of mature trees and shrubs, providing both privacy and shelter. Additional outdoor features include a greenhouse, polytunnel, vegetable garden, fruit cage and an area of woodland to the rear, which provides a useful supply of firewood.</p><p><br/></p><p>Situated in the highly sought-after district of Back, the property is approximately seven miles from Stornoway. Local amenities include a filling station with convenience store and post office, pharmacy, beauty salon and bakery. The nearby Back Football and Recreation Centre offers an excellent range of facilities, including a community centre, golf driving range, indoor sports arena, football pitch and gym.</p><p><br/></p><p>Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate this impressive property, which offers extensive accommodation together with exceptional lifestyle and business opportunities.</p><p><br/></p><p>ENTRANCE VESTIBULE: 1.17m x 1.07m</p><p>Accessed via UPVC glazed door. Ceramic tiled flooring. Wooden door with glazed panels into hallway.</p><p><br/></p><p>HALLWAY: 4.67m x 4.53m x 1.07m</p><p>Fitted carpet. Access to lounge, kitchen diner, three bedrooms and shower room. Fitted storage cupboards</p><p><br/></p><p>LOUNGE: 4.66m x 3.55m</p><p>Good sized lounge with window to front. Fitted carpet. Central heating radiator. Multi fuel burning stove set in tiled surround.</p><p><br/></p><p>KITCHEN: 4.64m x 3.53m</p><p>Fitted kitchen diner with room for family dining table. Full range of wall and floor standing units. Gas hob with extractor hood above. Integrated electric oven. Stainless steel double sink with side drainer. Dual aspect windows to side and rear. Wood effect vinyl flooring. Multi fuel stove set on slate hearth. Access to rear entrance.</p><p><br/></p><p>REAR ENTRANCE: 1.46m x 0.95</p><p>UPVC glazed door to rear. Vinyl flooring. Access to storage cupboard.</p><p><br/></p><p>SHOWER ROOM: 2.29m x 1.64m</p><p>Suite comprising wc, wash hand basin and shower enclosure housing mixer shower. Wood effect vinyl flooring. Central heating radiator. Opaque glazed window to rear. Extractor fan.</p><p><br/></p><p>BEDROOM ONE: 3.60m x 2.45m</p><p>Double bedroom with en-suite shower room. Dual aspect windows to side and rear. Fitted carpet. Central heating radiator.</p><p><br/></p><p>EN-SUITE: 2.32m x 0.76m</p><p>WC, wash hand basin and shower cubicle. Vinyl flooring. Extractor fan.</p><p><br/></p><p>BEDROOM TWO: 3.72m x 3.63m</p><p>Double bedroom with en-suite shower room. Window to front. Central heating radiator. Fitted carpet.</p><p><br/></p><p>EN-SUITE: 2.31m x 0.79m</p><p>WC, wash hand basin and shower cubicle. Vinyl flooring. Extractor fan.</p><p><br/></p><p>BEDROOM THREE: 3.63m x 2.45m </p><p>Small double bedroom with window to front. Fitted wardrobes. Central heating radiator. Fitted carpet.</p><p><br/></p><p>FIRST FLOOR LANDING:</p><p>Accessed via carpeted staircase with velux window to rear. Fitted carpet. Fitted storage. Access to two bedrooms, study and shower room.</p><p><br/></p><p> SHOWER ROOM: 2.30m x 1.52m</p><p>Suite comprising wc, wash hand basin and shower enclosure electric shower unit. Vinyl flooring. Central heating radiator. Extractor fan.</p><p><br/></p><p>STUDY: 4.28m x 1.83m</p><p><br/></p><p>Fitted carpet. Velux indow to front. Currently used for storage and as a study.</p><p><br/></p><p>BEDROOM FOUR: 4.44m x 4.33m x 2.03m</p><p>L shaped double bedroom with velux windows to front and rear. Fitted carpet. Fitted wardrobes with mirrored doors and storage. Central heating radiator. Wash hand basin. Access to large loft room.</p><p><br/></p><p>BEDROOM FIVE: 4.85m x 3.16m</p><p>Double bedroom with velux window to rear. Fitted carpet. Central heating radiator. Wash hand basin.</p><p><br/></p><p>GENERAL INFORMATION</p><p>COUNCIL TAX: C </p><p>EPC RATING: D</p><p>POST CODE: HS2 0JS </p><p>PROPERTY REF NO: HEA0166B</p><p>SCHOOLS: BACK PRIMARY AND NICOLSON INSTITUTE SECONDARY</p><p><br/></p><p>There is a Home Report available for this property. For further details on how to obtain a copy of this report please contact a member of our Property Team on[use Contact Agent Button].</p><p><br/></p><p>Travelling out of Stornoway town centre passing the Western Isles Hospital and through Laxdale, after passing Laxdale School take the second turning to your right signed for Tolastadh/Tolsta and follow the road for approximately 5 miles, travel through Tong and then Coll, travel passed the Back Football and Recreation Centre and then passed the turning signed for Upper Coll. Follow the road for a short time and turn right at the sign for Vatisker (Bhatasgeir) 24 is the second last house on the left before the bend</p>
