Fairview, 1 Uachdar,Isle of Benbecula HS7 5LY

Detached traditional croft house in superb location on the Outer Hebridean island of Benbecula. Set in 0.3 acre of gardens with views to North Uist and Harris.

Lounge, Sitting Room, Sun Lounge, Kitchen/Dining Room, Utility/cloakroom, Four double bedrooms, Shower Room, Bathroom.

Large enclosed garden with ample parking.

Situation

Fairview is situated on the north west coast of Benbecula in the Western Isles some 2½ miles from Benbecula Airport and the village of Balivanich. Benbecula is located between North and South Uist and causeways join the three islands. There are ferry connections to Barra in the South and Lewis and Harris in the North.

Balivanich is convenient for all local amenities including supermarkets, shops, bank, post office, primary school and restaurant. The secondary school is approximately ten minutes drive from the property. Ferry services run from Lochmaddy on North Uist to Uig in Skye and from Lochboisdale on South Uist to Mallaig and Oban. Discounts on flights are available to Benbecula residents. The Western Isles are world renowned for their fine scenery and superb beaches that are virtually unrivalled anywhere in the U.K.

Description

Fairview is a spacious croft house, originally built in 1892 and extended in 1980, set in decrofted garden grounds of approx a third of an acre with panoramic views to North Uist, the Isle of Harris and towards South Uist. The generous accommodation comprises a Lounge and a Sitting Room (could be a 5^th bedroom) as well as a Sun Lounge, large kitchen/dining room, utility/cloakroom and a shower room on the ground floor. The upper floor has four double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The property has full double glazing, electric heating and satellite television.

Accessed from its own walled cattle grid and side gateway the generously wide driveway has ample parking for several cars and a turning space. There is a children’s play area and a garden shed. The rear garden which is easily maintained with graveled areas, trees and shrubs has a paved patio outside the Sun Lounge making a delightful space for al fresco dining.

Accommodation

Hallway

White UPVC front door from the side of the property leads into the hall. Cloak area and cupboard housing the electric meter.

Lounge 3.1m x 4.1m (10’2” x 13’5”)

Comfortable double aspect room with deep windows sills giving views over the open countryside. Wooden fireplace and mantle with fitted electric fire. Storage heater. Satellite T.V. point. Carpet.

Inner Hallway

Glazed doorway from Sun Lounge to inner hallway. Stair leading to first floor. Storage Heater and panel heater. Access door to understairs cupboard. Smoke alarm. Carpet.

Sitting Room (or 5th bedroom) 3.2m x 4.1m (10’6” x 13’5”)

Second comfortable room with deep window sills and scenic views. Tiled fireplace with fitted electric fire. Satellite T.V. point. Carpet.

Sun Lounge 2.7m x 2.9m (8’9” x 9’5”)

Pleasant room with UPVC double glazed door and windows to each side leading out to patio area. Vinyl flooring. Panel Heater.

Shower Room 1.7m x 2.9m (5’7” x 9’5”)

Double shower unit with Triton Power Shower. W.C. Wash hand basin with mirror over. Wall heater. Electric towel rail.

Kitchen/Dining Room 5m x 5 x (16’4” x16’4”)

Large bright kitchen with windows giving views to the south, west and north. Fully fitted kitchen with Wessex Pine units, Belling Fastlite electric double oven and cooker, Rayburn Royale solid fuel oven and cooker, inset stainless steel double sink unit. Deep built in larder. Plumbed for dishwasher. Wall heater. Vinyl flooring. Ample space for dining table and chairs.

Utility/cloakroom 1.8m x 1.5m (5’9” x 4’11”)

Cloakroom with w.c. and wash hand basin as well as plumbing for washing machine. Vinyl flooring. South facing window.

First Floor

Bright L shaped landing area with two Velux windows giving ample light. Storage Heater. Shelving. Carpet.

Bedroom 1 3.1m x 4.1m (10’2” x 13.5”)

Good sized double bedroom with attractive pine paneling and dormer window. Wash hand basin with tiling and mirror above. Panel heater. Carpet.

Bedroom 2 2.7m x 4.1m (8’9” x 13’5”)

Double room with built in double fitted wardrobe, small built-in cupboard housing immersion heater. Panel heater. Carpet.

Bedroom 3 2.9m x 2.9m (9’5” x 9’5”)

Double bedroom with window to side. Panel heater. Carpet.

Bedroom 4 3.1m x 4.3m (10’2” x 13’5”)

Double bedroom with built-in fitted wardrobe and built-in cupboard housing hot water cylinder. Panel heater. Carpet.

Bathroom 1.7m x 2.8m ( 5’7” x 9’1”)

Partially tiled with white bathroom suite comprising bath with chrome mixer taps and shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin, w.c. Triton Seville electric shower over bath. Storage heater. Velux window.

Outside

The property is accessed over a walled cattle grid with side gate into a wide driveway which is partially tarmac and partially paved giving ample parking space for several cars and adequate turning space. Either side of the driveway is laid to lawn and there is a children’s swing, climbing frame and playhouse to one side which are included in the sale.

The rear garden has a paved patio area situated outside the Sun Lounge. There are mature shrubs and trees as well as an outside tap and large wooden shed.

Services

Mains water and electricity. Drainage to a septic tank. Heating by electric storage and panel heaters. Telephone and Broadband.

Post Code

HS7 5LY

Council Tax

Tax Band D

Price

Guide Price £219,000

Entry

By mutual arrangement

Viewing Arrangements

By appointment with selling agents, Bell Ingram Ltd. 01463 717799

Closing Date

A Closing Date may be fixed and we would advise prospective purchasers to register their interest with Bell Ingram Ltd., 22 Market Brae, Inverness IV2 3AB.

Whilst every effort will be made to ensure that parties having registered their interest will be notified of a closing date this cannot be guaranteed. It should be noted that the vendor reserves the right to accept offers prior to a closing date being set.

Directions

Directions

If arriving by air take the B892 from the airport heading east and just after the sign for Skinners store and Fairview is on the right. If travelling by ferry from Oban to Lochboisdale take the A865 north and continue for approx. 25 miles before turning left onto the B892. Continue for about half a mile and Fairview is on the left hand side. If travelling by ferry from Uig to Lochmaddy take the A867 to Clachan, turn left on to the A865 to Benbecula. Take the B892 towards Balivanich and Fairview is half a mile on the left with children’s swings etc in the garden. Go over the cattle grid to the house.