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Castle View, The Square, Castlebay, Isle of Barra

Price: Offers Over £180,000

A Substantial Detached Property In Need Of Renovation Situated In The Heart Of Castlebay With Views To Kisimul Castle

Accommodation summary:
Ground Floor: Hallway, Reception 1, Store Room, Reception 2, Kitchen/Dining Room, Rear Hallway, Shower Room, Bedroom 1
Upper Floor: Landing, Bedroom 2 (R)., Bedroom 3 (L), Rear Hallway, Bedroom 4, Bathroom, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6
External: Garden, Views Of Castlebay

The Island of Barra forms part of the Western Isles archipelago and is the second last inhabited island other than Vatersay to which Barra is linked by a causeway completed in 1991. Barras coastline is made up of rocky inlets interspersed with wonderful white sandy beaches and offers some stunning scenery not to mention rare flowers and wildlife. The island measures approximately 8 miles by five miles with its main road providing a full circuit around the island. From the main road other minor roads lead off towards the scattered townships on the island where you will find a number of small craft outlets and cafes. The main area of population on the island is Castlebay, named after Kisimul Castle which stands on a rocky outcrop in the bay. Castlebay is home to the main services and facilities on the island including a primary and secondary school, community centre (with swimming pool), supermarket, post office, hospital, doctors and dental surgeries as well as a number of hotels and cafes, which in the summer months are normally busy with tourists. Castlebay is also the main ferry terminal for the island with the Calmac ferry making twice daily visits in the summer time from Oban. A further smaller ferry operates from Ardmhor on Barra to Eriskay and regular scheduled flights operate from Glasgow and Benbecula with the famous cockle sands being used as a runway when tides permit. Castle View is a substantial traditional property situated in the area known as The Square in Castlebay and is ideally located for all the facilities within the area being only a short walk to the local shops and ferry terminal. Although the property requires renovation work, the exceptionally spacious rooms means the property offers great potential as either a B & B establishment or simply as a large family home. On the ground floor there are 2 large receptions rooms, a large store room, which would make an ideal study, a large kitchen/dining room, shower room and bedroom. On the upper floor there are 2 exceptionally large bedrooms to the front and three further bedrooms to the rear together with the family bathroom. Viewing of the property is highly recommended to fully appreciate its potential.

Ground Floor

Hallway: 9’ 9” x 3’ 6”.

Giving access to 2 reception rooms and store room. Stairs to upper floor. Electricity meters.

Reception 1: 15’ 0” x 11’ 5”.

Window to front of the property. Built-in storage cupboard.

Store Room: 11’ 0” (at widest point) x 9’ 9”.

Currently utilised as a storage cupboard but may be suitable for a down stairs cloak room or possibly a study.

Reception 2: 14’ 2 x 15’ 4”.

Bright and spacious double aspect room. Large window to front with view towards the bay and Kisimul Castle and further side window. Open fire (not currently in use). Laminate flooring. Door through to kitchen.

Kitchen/Dining Room: 12’ 6” x 11’ 7”.

Large double aspect room with windows to side and rear of the property. Range of wall and base kitchen units. Plumbing for washing machine. Radiator. Ample room for dining table. Door through to rear hallway.

Rear Hallway: 11’ 7” x 3’ 3” and 9’ 3” x 3’ 4”.

L-shaped hallway giving access to shower room and bedroom 1. External door leading to rear garden. Radiator.

Shower Room: 7’ 10” x 5’ 7”.

Window to rear of the property. Wc and whb. Shower cubicle with electric shower.

Bedroom 1: 11’ 6” x 10’ 11”.

Double aspect room with windows to side and rear of the property. Radiator.

Upper Floor

Landing: 12’ 1” x 10’ 2”.

Giving access to rear hallway and 2 bedrooms. Window to front of the property. Large walk-in cupboard. Hatch to loft.

Bedroom 2 (R).: 15’ 1” x 14’ 3”.

Large cupboard housing hot water tank. Coombed ceilings. View to Kisimul Castle.

Bedroom 3 (L): 15’ 0” x 10’ 11”.

Built-in storage cupboard. Large window to front of the property. Coombed ceilings.

Rear Hallway: 14’ 10” x 2’ 11”.

Giving access to 3 further bedrooms and bathroom. Night storage heater.

Bedroom 4: 11’ 6” x 10’ 11”.

Double aspect room with windows to rear and side of the property.

Bathroom: 8’ 2” x 6’ 4”.

With wc, whb and bath. Window to rear of the property.

Bedroom 5: 8’ 2” x 8’ 1”.

Window to rear of the property. Built-in storage cupboard.

Bedroom 6: 12’ 2” x 11’ 5”.

Double aspect room with windows to side and rear of the property. Built-in storage cupboard.

External

Garden:

Small enclosed garden area to front of the property. Further sloping garden to the rear.

Views of Castlebay:

Viewing: Strictly by appointment through this agency

Postcode: HS9 5XD

Services: Mains water, drainage and electricity

Council tax:

Entry: By mutual arrangement

Extras:

Price: Offers Over £180,000

Directions:

These particulars are believed to be correct but no guarantee of their accuracy is given and no error or misdescription herein shall annul any sale or be made subject of compensation by either side. Neither shall these details be deemed to form any part of any contract. Prospective purchasers are advised to take legal advice on the extent and nature of the subjects they propose to acquire.