LOCH CROISTEAN OLD SCHOOL & SCHOOLHOUSE

UIG, ISLE-OF-LEWIS, OUTER HEBRIDES Offers over £295,000

A handsome period property in the popular parish of Uig:

● 3 reception rooms, 4 bedrooms, dining room, sunroom/office, 2 kitchens, utility ● 29 miles from Stornoway with all essential local amenities within a 6 mile radius ● Well maintained and totally renovated in 2007 retaining original features ● Family home with business potential, 4G broadband ● Flexible and spacious accommodation with space for home working or business idea ● Set in just under an acre of land bounded by traditional dry stone walls ● Generous garden, secluded courtyard, plenty of parking, range of outbuildings ● Lovely glen setting in a crofting community with panoramic rural views

Not only does this lovely building offer a ready to walk into home, it also offers flexible accommodation that could be a multi-generation home, a home with home office space or a home combined with a business idea. The building, the land and the location make it a property with potential. The former school has excellent natural light, acoustics and space which would lend itself to a studio for an artist, musician or craftsperson. Plus there is plenty of room for retail or gallery space with excellent roadside location and parking. The building also has a proven record with further tourism potential having previously been both a local museum and a successful restaurant.

BUILDING DETAILS

Originally built as a school & schoolhouse, this B-listed building was sensitively renovated to a high standard in 2007 to create a family home with partial commercial use. Small extensions have been added to the side and rear within the last 15 years and a major roof overhaul completed in 2015. The property was built around 1875 and is currently in full residential use. Last being used as a school in the mid 70’s, it has had an interesting history going firstly from school to residence, then becoming the local museum with café, before being acquired by the current owner in 2005, when it was fully stripped back and completely renovated to become a home and business. For thirteen years it has been run as a successful restaurant (LochCroistean Coffee Shop & Restaurant), finally converting back to totally residential use in 2020.

ACCOMODATION

Ground floor: Former school area: entrance vestibule, main reception room; main kitchen, sun room with office space, 2 WC’s, hall with pantry.

Former schoolhouse area: family lounge with open plan kitchenette, dining room, family bathroom, double bedroom, utility/boot room, entrance porch.

First floor schoolhouse area:

2 double bedrooms (1 of which has en suite facilities), 1 single bedroom.

GARDEN & GROUNDS

The grounds of the property are just under an acre (3,826 sq/m) of land bounded by a traditional dry stone wall. The building is well set off the road with striking kerb appeal. There is extensive hard core parking and to the front of the house there is a patio area with an established easy care landscaped garden. Other landscaped areas include a secluded back courtyard, a herb garden and various seating areas to make the best of the space and the sun throughout the day. Being situated in a rural crofting community the property benefits from a cattle grid entrance and stock proofed perimeter walls. To date only two thirds of the grounds have been utilised. The original walled garden to the schoolhouse has not been developed as yet and while it contains some 9 apple trees, raspberry canes, blackcurrant bushes and the chickens it has the potential to be a small paddock, an allotment or even business potential (a small proper foundation has been put in that could house a summer house/polytunnel/accommodation pod).

OUTBUILDINGS There are 2 good brick outbuildings with electricity and some built in shelving, currently used for deep freezes, fridges and storage as well as another garden shed, screened wood store and chicken shed.

LOCATION & NEIGHBOURHOOD The property is situated in a hamlet in a traditional crofting community, set in the hills of the desirable parish of Uig just 29 miles from Stornoway (with all major amenities). The lovely glen setting is a peaceful rural location with panoramic hill views where you can explore the stunning landscape of the west coast of the Isle-of-Lewis. The area is a designated national scenic area, known for the beauty of its hills, moorland and beaches and is only 15 miles away from the famous Callanish Stones. The Uig area is a wonderful place for outdoor activities, as well as the beautiful beaches, wonderful hill walks and great salmon fishing, you can enjoy: sea fishing, sailing, surfing, kayaking, wild swimming, coasteering, mountain biking, rock and cliff climbing, and bouldering. Useful links for more info: visituig.com, isle-of-lewis.com, visitouterhebrides.co.uk, virtualheb.co.uk.

LOCAL AMENITIES

All essential local facilities are available close to hand within a 6 mile radius. These include:Primary school (P1-7) offering both English & Gaelic stream classes 5m Sgoil Araich (pre-school) Gaelic medium nursery 5m Dr’s surgery with pharmacy service 4m Uig Community Shop with petrol, ATM, PO, home delivery service, laundrette, off-licence 6m This friendly community also offers:Uig Community Centre with café, gym, games/function hall, office/computer suite, rooms for class hire 5m Local food: Uig Sands restaurant, Edge Café, Scallop Shack, Community tea room Local Uig attractions: Uig Museum full of local history, Abhain Dearg Distillery, Seatrek & Island Cruising boat trips

SERVICES, COUNCIL TAX & ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE

Mains water Septic tank THTC (Total Heating with Total Control) electric storage heating Nu-Air Heat exchanger Three phase mains electricity Commercial grade fire alarm system Council tax band A (NB this band is based on pre-renovation & would be liable to rebanding on sale) Broadband EE 4G (4O MBS internet download speed) EPC Rating G

Full home report available on request MOVEABLES All floor coverings, light fittings, curtain poles and some curtains, plus items indicated in room information are included in the sale. Further items may be available by separate negotiation. VIEWING Given the current covid constrictions physical viewings may be difficult for a while. The owner, however, is happy to do a live virtual viewing via mobile and answer any questions, open any cupboards and generally make the place as available to view as possible. LOCATION SITE PLAN OS LOCATION MAP

ROOM MEASUREMENTS Ground Floor former school area: Main Lounge 5.222m x 6.044m Main Kitchen 5.702m x 3.117m Hall off main kitchen 2.155m x 1.871m Small Toilet 1.990m x 0.800m Disabled Toilet 1.990m x 1.472m Sun room/office 2.772m x 5.668m Vestibule 1.693m x 2.350m

Ground Floor schoolhouse area: 2nd Lounge 3.814m x 4.810m Open plan Kitchen 1.987 x 2.732m Porch of 2nd Lounge 1.932m x 1.223m Dining Room 3.173m x 2.926m Utility/Boot room 1.811m x 2.992m Downstairs Bathroom 2.060m x 1.404m Downstairs Hall 2.636m x 3.065m Downstairs Bedroom 3.173m x 3.557m

First Floor schoolhouse area: Double Bedroom 3.164m x 2.963 En suite 2.010m x 1.180m Double Bedroom 2.674m x 3.587m Single Bedroom 2.421m x 2.487m Landing 2.965m x 1.255m

FLOOR PLANS

ROOM INFORMATION

Main Lounge 5.222 x 6.044 Wooden floor, Feature fireplace, Artisan crafted multi fuel stove, Local slate hearth, Original artwork above stove, Original v-

lining half cladding on walls, Drop pendant lighting, Colonial style ceiling fan, Storage radiator and wall mounted heater, Smoke alarm, emergency lighting, Original sash windows with secondary glazing.

Main Kitchen 5.702 x 3.117 Wooden flooring, Extensive fitted floor & wall units, Substantial surface space, Plenty built in shelving, 8-gas burner stove with

electric double oven stove & grill, Double sink, Hand Wash sink, Built-in dishwasher, Built-in under-counter fridge, Built-in under counter freeze, Plumbing for washing machine & second dishwasher, Extractor fan, Plenty of plug points, Mains fuse

board, Landline phone connection (1 of 2), Smoke & heat alarm, Emergency lighting, Fire extinguisher, Original sash windows with partial secondary glazing. Note: the kitchen was fitted out to commercial standards and approved as such by local

environmental standards in early 2020.

Hall off main kitchen 2.155 x 1.871 Wooden flooring, Built in shelving. Good sized pantry with built in shelving, Fire alarm control board,

Fuse box for sun room & wc’s, Fire extinguisher, Fully glazed wooden external door providing disabled access.

Small Toilet 1.990 x 0.800 Wooden flooring, White WC & WHB, Built in shelving, Stopcock for mains water, Wooden Double glazed Velux window.

Disabled Toilet 1.990 x 1.472 Wooden flooring, White WC & WHB, Disabled fittings, Tubular ambient heater, Wooden Double glazed Velux window.

Sun room/office 2.772 x 5.668 Wooden flooring, Storage radiator., Wall mounted heater, Smoke alarm, Emergency lighting, Wooden double glazed windows.

Vestibule 1.693 x 2.350 Combination of wood flooring & painted red concrete flooring, Wall mounted panel heater, Emergency lighting,

Fire alarm, Fire extinguisher, Original v-lining half cladding on walls, Original sash window, Traditional wood front door.

2nd Lounge 3.814 x 4.810 Fitted carpet, Storage radiator, TV satellite connection, Wooden double glazed windows, Access to back courtyard via porch.

Open plan Kitchen off 2nd lounge 1.987 x 2.732 Vinyl flooring, Fitted floor & wall units, built-in halogen hob, built in electric oven & grill, stainless steel sink,

Smoke & heat alarm, Emergency lighting, Under counter fridge, Space for Dishwasher.

Porch of 2nd Lounge 1.932 x 1.223 Ceramic tile flooring, Clear PVC roofing, half glazed UPVC door & windows, Disabled access.

Dining Room 3.173 x 2.926

Fitted carpet, Built in cupboards x two, Storage radiator, Original sash windows with secondary glazing.

Utility/Boot room 1.811 x 2.992 Vinyl flooring, Stainless steel sink, Small chest freezer, Plumbing for washing machine, Plenty of plugs,

Built in storage shelving with surface space, Built in shoe shelving, Fully glazed UPVC door & double glazed window. Downstairs Bathroom 2.060 x 1.404 Fitted carpet, Large shower with rain shower head, WC & WHB, Storage radiator, Built in towel shelving, Original sash windows with secondary glazing

Downstairs Hall 2.636 x 3.065

Fitted carpet, Storage radiator with radiator cover, Built in cupboard, Smoke alarm,

Fully glazed UPVC door to utility/boot room.

Downstairs Bedroom 4 3.173 x 3.557 Fitted carpet, Built in cupboard, Wall mounted heater, Landline phone connection (2 of 2),

Original sash windows with secondary glazing.

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Upstairs Double Bedroom 1 3.164 x 2.963 Fitted carpet, Built in wardrobe, TV satellite connection, Wall mounted heater, Original fireplace (currently capped & vented with chimney balloons in place), Original sash windows with secondary glazing. En suite 2.010 x 1.180 Fitted carpet, Large shower, WC & WHB with built-in unit underneath, Wall mounted panel heater/towel rail, Original sash windows with secondary glazing.

Upstairs Double Bedroom 2 2.674 x 3.587 Fitted carpet, Built in cupboard, Storage radiator, Landline phone connection (1 of 2), TV satellite connection,

Original sash windows with secondary glazing.

Upstairs Single Bedroom 3 2.421 x 2.487 Fitted carpet, Wall mounted heater, Original fireplace (currently capped & vented with chimney balloons in place),

Original sash windows with secondary glazing.

Landing 2.965 x 1.255 Fitted carpet, Heat exchanger controls, Original sash windows with secondary glazing.

Notes: These particulars provide a fair and overall description of the property. If additional information is required, please ask prior to viewing. Prospective buyers are advised to seek their own professional advice. Areas, measurements, and distances are provided as a guide. Photographs depict only certain parts of the property and were taken in 2020. Nothing within the particulars is a statement of the structural condition of the property or the working order of services and appliances. These particulars are not binding on our clients unless incorporated within a written document which is signed by or on behalf of our clients and which written document satisfies the requirements of section 3 of the requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995. Closing Dates: Prospective purchasers who note interest in writing through the designated solicitor will be advised of a closing date unless the property is already sold. The seller is not obliged to accept the highest offer or indeed any offer at a closing date. The seller has the right to withdraw the property from the market at any time. The seller will not be liable for any costs incurred by interested parties. Offers: Formal offers to purchase should be submitted in writing in accordance with Scots Law to the designated solicitor. The subjects are sold together with all subsisting real burdens and servitudes contained in the Title Deeds and in respect of any and all of those, prospective purchasers will be deemed to have satisfied themselves thereanent.