Detached house for sale in Lochailort PH38

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substantial detached dwellinghouse with 6 detached outbuildings

Peacefully situated amidst spectacular Highland scenery, with views to the surrounding countryside, mountains, West Highland Railway Line, and Lochan Dubh, Craiglea forms a substantial detached dwellinghouse, set in generous garden grounds of around 0.57 acres. The addition of six further detached outbuildings, provide a very rare and exciting lifestyle or business opportunity, located in the semi-rural hamlet of Lochailort on the 'Road to the Isles'. Occupying a prime and private position, the property has been designed for inverted living and boasts spacious accommodation, conveniently arranged over two levels. The upper level takes advantage of the elevated views and comprises the dual-aspect open lounge and dining area with multi-fuel stove, kitchen, dining room, sensory room, large bathroom with hoist, and storage room. The ground floor encompasses the five bedrooms, one with en-suite shower room, a utility hallway, cloakroom, and conservatory with shower enclosure. The property is in good order and benefits from double glazing and gas fired central heating. Located on the landscaped grounds are the six outbuildings, including The Retreat, a detached brick-built garage with living accommodation on the upper floor, currently inhabited by the owners. Further details of the outbuildings are listed on the accommodation page. Due to the size and location, Craiglea would be ideally suited as a permanent family home or holiday home, whilst the other accommodation and buildings included in the sale, will provide the successful purchasers with a very flexible prospect.

Enjoying rugged mountain views in an area renowned for its natural beauty, and complemented by an abundance of wildlife, Lochailort is a small hamlet, situated at the head of a sea loch, Loch Ailort, on the 'Road to the Isles'. Located between Fort William and Mallaig, which both offer a wide range of amenities, Lochailort itself offers a train station and local hotel, with restaurant and public house, The Lochailort Inn.

Accommodation for Craiglea

Upper Level - Open to lounge/diner.

Lounge/Diner 6.6m x 5.2m

With double window to front views and window to side. Multi-fuel stove set in stone fire surround. Door to dining room and open to upper inner hallway.

Dining Room 4.2m x 3.6m

L-shaped, with windows to front and side views. Open arch to kitchen.

Kitchen 4.2m x 2.9m

With Velux window to rear views of railway and countryside. Fitted with solid oak kitchen units, offset with tiled work surfaces. Integral Hotpoint double oven. Lamona electric hob. Stainless steel one-and-a-half bowl sink unit. Pantry area with fitted shelving. Engineered oak flooring.

Upper Inner Hallway 1.8m x 1.0m

With built-in shelving. Doors to sensory room and bathroom.

Sensory Room 2.0m x 1.9m

With Velux window to rear.

Bathroom 4.6m x 2.9m

L-shaped, with Velux window to rear. Fitted with white suite of WC, wash hand basin and bath, with shower attachment over and hoist. Tiled splashbacks. Fully tiled shower cubicle with Mains shower. Tiled flooring. Door to storage room.

Storage Room 1.9m x 1.3m

With Velux window to rear. Housing hot water tank.

Ground Level

Entrance Hallway 6.2m x 1.9m

L-shaped with stairs to upper level (includes stairlift). Wooden entrance door with glazed side panel. Built-in understair cupboard. Doors to bedrooms and inner hallway.

Principal Bedroom 3.9m x 3.5m

Angled room, with two windows to front. Two built-in wardrobes. Swing doors to en-suite shower room.

En-Suite Shower Room 2.4m x 1.8m

Angled room with frosted window to side. Fitted with rust-coloured suite of WC and wash hand basin, and fully tiled white shower cubicle, with Mira shower. Tiled splashback. Heated towel rail.

Bedroom 4.2m x 2.1m

L-shaped, with window to front. Built-in wardrobe.

Bedroom 4.2m x 2.1m

L-shaped, with window to side. Fitted dressing unit and built-in cupboards.

Bedroom 4.2m x 3.4m

L-shaped, with window to side. Built-in cupboard.

Bedroom/Therapy Room 4.6m x 2.8m

Angled room, with two windows to side. White wash hand basin set in vanity unit.

Rear Hallway 4.3m x 2.1m

L-shaped, with windows to conservatory. Built-in cupboards with tiled work surface. Plumbing for washing machine. Built-in storage cupboard. Doors to cloakroom and conservatory.

Cloakroom 1.5m x 1.5m

With frosted window to side. Fitted with mint green coloured suite of WC and wash hand basin. Built-in cupboard.

Conservatory 4.4m x 4.1m

With triple aspect windows, of super toughened uv protected glass. Built-in shower cubicle with mains shower. Tiled flooring. Fully glazed French doors to both sides, one leading to covered hot tub area.

Hot Tub Area 4.2m x 4.0m

With corrugated roof. Decked flooring. Master Spa hot tub include in the sale, with hoist.

Garage 5.5m x 5.0m

With sliding entrance door. Window to rear. With light and power. Two post car lift included in the sale.

Six Outbuildings

The Retreat

Upper Living Level 3.7m x 2.1m

Angled room, with entrance door from raised decked balcony area. Velux window to side and ships portal window to front. Kitchen cabinetry with marble work surface. Metal bucket sink. Multi-fuel stove. Ceiling beams. Laminate flooring. Door to en-suite cloakroom.

En-Suite Cloakroom 1.6m x 1.1m

With ships portal window to front. Fitted with white suite of WC, bidet and wash hand basin. Wet-walling splashback. Laminate flooring.

Lower Garage Level 5.8m x 5.4m

With double doors. Windows to front and side. Plumbing for washing machine. With light and power. Gas boiler. With two outside sinks, both with hot and cold water (provided by Calor gas bottles). External log store.

The Barn 4.0m x 3.4m

Covered porch area with double entrance doors. Door to side. With windows to sides and rear. Light and power. Loft space.

The Hanger 5.9m x 2.9m

With window to side. Two doors to sides. Light and power.

Railway Shed

Fully insulated. Diesel fired central heating system. Light and power.

Club House

With double doors. Windows to all four sides. Multi-fuel stove with stone surround. Living roof. With championship sized petanque pitch.

Craft Shed

With window to side. Two doors to sides. Light and power. Multi-fuel stove.

The sale also includes:

The CCTV system
Four greenhouses
all Curtains
the Fridge/Freezer
a Road Sweeper
all ground level beds
all brand new bedding

Garden

The property is approached by a private tarmac road, which then splits to form an oval central driveway, providing ample parking and access to the garage, offset with mature landscaped garden grounds. The front grounds comprise several different areas and are laid to a mixture of lawn and gravelled areas, featuring mature trees, hedging, shrubs, bushes and seasonal planting, resulting in a riot of colour and interest. A central seating area with pergola, paved patio, benches and trellis', providing privacy, plus a garden pond with miniature railway line and gravelled pathway running round, both offer tranquil spaces. A championship-sized petanque pitch is also located in the front grounds, as well as vegetable beds and two brick-built fire pits. The rear garden comprises a decked patio area with stone-built bar, concrete barbeque area, and slabbed pathway leading to the rear entrance. Included in the sale are four greenhouses.

Further Information

The current owners have a short term letting licence in place.
The internet provider currently used is Merula - there are also 6 internet receptors in different parts of the grounds, providing excellent coverage to all areas.
The gas boiler is around one year old.

Travel Directions

From Fort William, travel on the A830 Road to the Isles, heading for Lochailort for around 23 miles. Craiglea is located on the right hand side, signposted. Follow the driveway straight along to the property. Exact details can be found on the what3words app under the words -