Full Description
COULERERACH
BRUICHLADDICH
ISLE OF ISLAY
Tenure – Freehold
Council Tax – Band C
Nestled on the hillside, occupying a stunning elevated position between the bays of Machir and Saligo, Coulererach presents a unique opportunity to acquire a SMALLHOLDING comprising a DETACHED COTTAGE, large agricultural shed, permanent pasture land of approximately 30 acres and peat moorland extending down to Loch Gorm (the Blue Loch) extending to approximately 90 acres with shooting and fishing rights. There is a further 1/2 acre paddock area of meadowland directly behind the cottage, plus garden areas and a shed yard. All the smallholding's land is to be sold together with the cottage at Coulererach.
It should be noted that the Home Report Valuation does not take into account the value of the pasture land and moorland.
Situated approximately 6 miles from Bruichladdich, Coulererach occupies a glorious countryside position, and offers an exceptional haven for biodiversity and native wildlife and is in SSSI conservation designation. Although not currently utilised as such, the present owner actively farmed Coulererach for some 15 years, keeping cattle, sheep, milking goats and young ponies. The agricultural land is being sold as such and has a SGRPID Holding Number and land parcel numbers. Title to the property includes fishing in Loch Gorm, and shooting rights.
The cottage itself, which is pebble-dash rendered and whitewashed, comprises two former stone-built cottages joined together to form one, which would in some areas benefit from modernisation to enhance the already welcoming family home. The open-plan timber clad kitchen/dining area is ideal for gatherings, and the lounge with original cast iron fireplace is cosy and inviting. There are three good sized double bedrooms. Oil fired CH, double glazing in all windows. Original pitch pine doors throughout, and the kitchen, sitting room and office all are wood panelled. There are open fields seen all around, and sea views from many windows.
Village shops with post offices are in Bridgend and Bruichladdich, and the island's two ferry ports are located at Port Askaig (17 miles) and Port Ellen (20 miles). The local airport is approximately 17 miles away at Glenegedale, Port Ellen. Primary school is in Port Charlotte village, and Islay High School is in Islay's main village, Bowmore. School transport is provided.
Here is a unique opportunity to acquire a smallholding in a truly breathtaking rural location, with panoramic views over hills and open skies, Loch Gorm and the surrounding countryside.
ACCOMMODATION
Entrance Hall/Boot Room:
Entering from the side, via a UPVC door, to a very spacious area with ample room for storage of outer wear and equipment; sink with storage unit under; hatch to loft area which is accessed with a pull-down ladder; window to front with views over open fields to Saligo Bay.
Larder:
Situated to the right of the entrance doorway, the very useful cold larder is shelved for storage; window to front.
WC/Utility Room:
Including WC and Belfast sink; the room also benefits from a traditional pulley; small section of tiled worktop and space for washing machine and dryer.
Upper Level:
Accessed through a charming stable style door, the lower hallway leads, via three steps, up to the three bedrooms and the family bathroom.
Bedroom 1:
A good sized double bedroom with window overlooking a paddock to the rear of the house.
Bedroom 2:
Also with a window looking out onto the paddock, a slightly smaller double room with wardrobe space.
Bedroom 3:
Currently utilised by the owner as a handweaving workshop, this double bedroom is lovely and bright, with windows to the front over the fields to Saligo Bay and to the rear over the paddock.
Family Bathroom:
Three steps lead down from the hall to the spacious and recently renovated bathroom, featuring a newly installed white suite; shower bath with electric shower over, wc and washhand basin; window to front with views across the fields to Saligo Bay.
Kitchen/Dining Area:
Up two steps from the entrance hall is the open-plan kitchen, a most welcoming space. Timber clad throughout, and offering ample room for a large dining table; featuring a Rayburn stove (oven, hob, hot water, room heating) and sections of worktop, incorporating Belfast sink and drainer with plenty of space below for appliances/storage along with open shelving on the wall; window looking out to the front over fields to Saligo Bay, another window over the sink looking out on the paddock and farms around.
Office:
The office, shelved for storage, is situated just off the Kitchen/Dining Area and gives an ideal space to work from home, all the while enjoying plenty of daylight and the rear facing view over fields from the window.
Living Room:
Also timber clad, featuring an original cast iron range/working fireplace with pine surround; a charming and cosy room with windows overlooking the paddock and Machir Bay to the rear and over fields to Saligo Bay to the front.
EXTERNAL
Joined to the gable end of the cottage is a stone-built byre, accessed through an exterior door which provides useful small animal pens and exterior storage space. Access to the property is taken over a single track road then a track up the hill to the yard and cottage. There is parking for one car beside the cottage, and ample parking space for a number of vehicles in the yard at the foot of the hill at the agricultural shed. The shed itself is sizeable, and split into two separate areas, and benefits from cattle area with feed barrier and 4 stables, which will no doubt be appealing features. The cottage is surrounded by old garden ground and small shrubs, currently in a very natural state, with a fenced paddock to the rear.
It should be noted that the seller intends to retain a plot of ground extending to approximately 2.5 acre, including the ruined cottage known as Torran, for future development. A plan of the area to be retained by the seller, with track leading thereto will be made available to potential purchasers upon request.
MOVEABLE ITEMS
The fitted wool carpets with underlay, all curtain rails (with exception of the rail in the office), the laundry pulley in the utility room; all fitted ceiling lights; the dishwasher, washing machine, small fridge and freezer (included without warranty) shall all be included in the price.
SERVICES
Mains electricity; private water supply from a spring located within the boundaries of Coulererach, the water from which is UV filtered; private drainage to a septic tank.
LOCATION
The location and extent (under exception of the approximate 2.5 acre plot to be retained by the seller) of the smallholding lands is indicated outlined red on the appended plan.
Viewing
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