House for sale in Sand Laide, Achnasheen, Highland - 2 bedrooms, 1 reception room, 2 bathrooms

An exclusive development of four newly built traditional croft style houses set within generous grounds - Offers over £199,000 each.
** OPEN HOUSE DAY -TUESDAY 27TH MARCH**

Meriel, Tieve and Kelby Accommodation:
Entrance porch | Living room | Kitchen/Dining room | Hallway | Master bedroom with en suite | Further bedroom with Jack and Jill bathroom.

Torrin Accommodation:
Entrance porch | Living room | Kitchen/Dining room | Hallway | Master bedroom with en suite | Further bedroom | Family bathroom.

The four traditional croft style houses at Sand are an exclusive development commended by Scottish Natural Heritage for its likeness to how a croft may have been laid out historically. The cottages sit in generous grounds of over 1 acre each and have been sensitively designed to
take advantage of their unique location and outlook.

The Celtic house names reflect their individually unique position within the development:
Meriel ( Shining Sea ) benefits from an unobstructed sea view, Tieve ( Hillside ) nestles the hillside overlooking the sea, Kelby ( Place by flowing water ) enjoys the backdrop of a stunning waterfall and finally Torrin ( From the hills ) emerges from a peaceful corner embracing the natural beauty of the pine trees beyond.

The finishes are of the highest standard and incorporate drystone walls, double chimneys, hand crafted Caithness slab window sills, pitched slate roofs, vaulted timber ceilings, solid oak floorboards, hand made crafting style double glazed windows and traditional Morso wood burning stove.

The accommodation comprises entrance porch leading to an open plan living room and Kitchen/Dining room. The kitchen/dining room are double aspect with wonderful views, Italian slate tiled floor, and recessed lighting. Antique-washed oak radiates warmth through this classic country kitchen. Framed doors and drawer fronts, soft edges and individually styled wall units plus a solid oak surround of the Belfast sink with an antique effect swan neck tap, all add to its homely feel. Fully guaranteed, quality integrated appliances include fridge, freezer, washing machine, double oven and a touch control hob whilst an impressive black chimney extractor completes the look. The living room has solid oak floor, vaulted timber ceiling, and a feature door to the loft. The full gable end fireplace handcrafted from Scottish stone provides a unique feature. The Morso Squirrel wood burner, Italian tiled hearth and period side lights make this a truly authentic home. The open plan area leads to the hallway, on to the master bedroom with delightful views over the garden and beyond. The en suite facilities comprise WC, wash hand basin, and shower cubicle. There is a further bedroom and a Jack and Jill bathroom complete with WC, wash hand basin, bath and overhead shower in the cottages Meriel, Tieve and Kelby. In Torrin, there is a further bedroom, and a family bathroom comprising a WC, wash hand basin, bath and overhead shower. These properties present an excellent opportunity for the discerning purchaser to acquire a unique house in a spectacular location.

The scattered townships of Sand and Laide lie in the beautiful coastal area of Wester Ross, an area designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) for its superb scenery, white sandy beaches, wide open spaces and diverse wildlife. The village of Laide has a shop and post office, whilst the nearby village of Aultbea is five minutes drive to the south and has a general store, butcher, post office, two churches, garage, primary school, and a small harbour. Secondary schooling is available in Gairloch circa 16 miles to the south. For the outdoor enthusiast many pursuits are available locally including sea angling, golf, sailing, wind surfing, hill walking, bird watching and mountaineering. A few miles to the south and east there are several well known mountains including Slioch, Beinn Eighe, Liathach, and Beinn Alligin to name but a few. There are also many Munros to the east and north whilst the immediate vicinity of Aulbea and Gairloch has a gentler and undulating countryside with a number of sea lochs. This part of the northwest highlands generally enjoys a very temperate climate, courtesy of the Gulf Stream. This is partly demonstrated by the spectacular Inverewe Gardens at Poolewe, a short drive to the south. These were established in Victorian times by the local landowner, Osgood MacKenzie, and contain exotic plants from all around the world.

The development is ring fenced with stock-proof and deer-proof fencing with internal fences at the discretion of the individual owners. Each plot extends to over 1 acre and incorporates ample car parking, lawns, and selective trees of hawthorn, rowan, white cherry, holly, silver birch, hazel, goat willow and snowy mespilus.