4 bedroom property for sale


Arrina Strathcarron, Highland, IV54 8XU
New
£550,000 Offers Over
4 bed
Camus An Eilean is a traditional, C Listed, stone-built cottage, under a slate roof. Although in need of upgrading and modernisation, it offers an excellent opportunity to acquire a charming, traditional property in an idyllic location. The property has single glazing and is heated with two wood burning stoves. There is no central heating system. Camus An Eilean is accessed from the main road by a track though the land. A hardwood door opens to the hallway which gives access to the downstairs accommodation. To the right of the hallway is the sitting room which has dual aspect windows to the front and side enjoying views over the garden to the loch and mountains beyond. There is a built-in double cupboard and a woodburning stove on a stone hearth with stone surround. To the left is bedroom one, which has a window to the front enjoying views over the garden to Loch Torridon. There is a woodburning stove on a stone hearth with wooden surround. A door leads to an en-suite shower room which has a WC, wash hand basin and shower cubicle with wet wall panelling and electric shower over. It has numerous built-in cupboards offering excellent storage. A door leads from the bedroom to a rear bedroom which is a double room with a window to the side enjoying views over the gardens. It has a window seat with storage below. Returning to the hall, a door gives access to a WC with wash hand basin. There is another double bedroom with window to the side enjoying views over the gardens to the loch. It has a built-in double wardrobe and an open fireplace. To the left of the hall is the family bathroom which has a WC, wash hand basin in white and a bath with wet panelling around and electric shower over. It has a built-in cupboard which houses the water tank. A step up from the hall leads to the spacious dining kitchen which has a range of base units with granite effect worksurface. There is a Bosch fridge, Hotpoint freezer and Beko dishwasher and an LPG gas oven and grill with five ring hob. Dual aspect windows overlook the gardens. There is a central feature of an inset woodburning stove on a tiled hearth with a stone mantle. A hardwood door opens to a patio area. A staircase leads from the kitchen to a further bedroom which is an attic room with an original cast iron fireplace (not working), Velux window and coombed ceilings. External To the side of the property is a patio, brick-built pizza oven, a wood store and shed. To the East is a bothy of timber construction. It comprises five rooms currently used for storage. It is understood that it was formally used as a bunkhouse for disadvantaged young people to experience highland life. Within the old bedrooms the ceilings are burnt with the names of the young people who stayed there. There are also two traditional stone outbuildings which have development potential. These would also be ideal for converting to stabling. A grass path runs down to the shore where there is a jetty and gravel beach. This is an ideal place to store a boat for trips across to your own private island, Eilean Mor. The garden is mainly species rich grass with silver birch, apple and pear trees. The grounds are bounded by stock fencing. The site is not crofted, but is bordered by croft land and common grazing. Eilean Mor The island of Eilean Mor extends to approximately 7.42 acres located in Loch Torridon. The natural landscape consists of steep rocky cliffs and shrubs. The island is understood to be host to many different species of birds. *