Tigh an Aullt, Ault na’chruine, Glenshiel, Kyle, Highlands, IV40 8HN
3
BED
2
PUBLIC
2
BATH
1,482
SQFT
Tigh an Aullt is a wonderful 3 bedroom, 138 square metre cottage located in an elevated position and offering stunning views down Loch Duich. The property is spacious, versatile and has well-presented and practical accommodation over ground floor. Tremendous thought and attention has gone into the position of the house to make the most of the incredible views the property offers. The bright and spacious accommodation within, is centred around a welcoming reception hallway. A dining room and a large family sitting room form the public space. The sitting room offers a multi-fuel stove and at the furthest end there are three aspect windows which frame the spectacular views, one which slides open to a sheltered patio/BBQ area next to a stream. The focus of the room is the large picture window overlooking Loch Duich. The kitchen offers a range of wall and base units, a breakfast bar and has a utility room positioned off it. The large light filled principal bedroom has a double fitted wardrobe and airing cupboard. Its large en-suite has a jacuzzi bath and shower. The second bedroom is large, has a picture window and is currently used as a twin. The third bedroom currently holds two full size bunk beds and has a wash hand basin. All bedrooms have double fitted wardrobes. There is a separate family bathroom with bath, individual shower and sauna.
Tigh an Aullt offers a large attic storage space above the house. The double garage has a top quality remote control electric up and over door and space above which could have many uses. The cottage sits in attractive woodland garden grounds.
This property has been successfully run as a holiday letting business with the current owners for over 25 years ending in 2023. Figures are available if a purchaser is interested in re-establishing this letting business.
Accommodation Comprises
Ground Floor
Reception Hall, Dining Room, Family Sitting Room, Kitchen, Principal Bedroom (En-Suite), Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Family Bathroom, Sauna, Utility Room.
Garden Grounds
Stunning Views, Fenced Garden Grounds Front & Back, Ample Parking, Garage, Patio Areas.
Distances
Dornie 6 miles, Kyle of Lochalsh 14 miles, Skye Bridge 14 miles, Plockton 17 miles, Inverness 65 miles.
(all distances are approximate).
Area Insights
Tigh an Aullt is the highest house of a small residential crofting township called Allt a’chruine. Sitting at the foot of the 5 Sisters Kintail Munros overlooking Loch Duich, in the Scottish Highlands.
Kyle of Lochalsh, home of the Skye bridge, offers a range of facilities with shops including hardware stores, chemist, butcher, bank and supermarket. The village of Dornie is also nearby and is home to a small village community, a hotel and two bars, alongside a small shop which has won Community Hub Project grant to reopen along with a café.
Numerous lochs and rivers throughout the county provide both salmon and trout fishing, and the West coast is famous for its exciting sailing and varied coastline. Plockton lies approximately 17 miles away from the property and is another popular anchorage for yachts, with the addition of a general store, many excellent restaurants and both primary and secondary schools.
Plockton also has a private airstrip and a railway station with regular services to and from Inverness. The area provides an excellent base for exploring northwest Scotland. There is spectacular hill walking, climbing and mountaineering, and for the country sportsman, the dramatic Ross-shire scenery is also host to some of the most challenging deer stalking in Scotland.
Across the loch one sees the hills of Mam Rattigan leading to Glen Elg famous for the original Syke ferry which is the oldest turntable ferry in Britain which runs between Easter and October. Gavin Maxwell was famous here for his work with otters.
The area has had a turbulent history from the early Viking invaders to the Jacobite uprising, which culminated in the battle of Glenshiel in June 1719, where a rebellion army was crushed in a single battle. This was the last engagement between English and foreign troops on the mainland of the United Kingdom. The nearby Eilean Donan Castle is a 13th century historic landmark, one of Scotland's most iconic and most recognisable castles featuring famously in the original "Highlander”. The castle is a popular tourist destination offering a local community shop, café and spectacular views.
For the last 30 years Tigh An Ault being a successful letting property we had unusually high repeat bookings. To a large extend this was because of the amazingly diverse wild life in the area.Wild life in west Scotland is inquisitive and bold this means that with tempting morsels badgers and pine martins are regular visitors to the patio at night which has a night light fitted for watching and facilitating photography. Otters frequent the stream and are seen during the day as well as being caught on camcorders set up to see them at night, eagles nest locally and can be seem soaring in good weather. Harriers live up the Glen and of course the ubiquitous red deer are to be seen daily.
General Remarks
What3words
https://w3w.co/scorch.greeting.adhesive
(Please download the application “what3words” for the exact location)
Tenure
Freehold.
Fixtures and Fittings
All fitted carpets, curtain poles, blinds, light fittings & integrated appliances form part of the sale.
Listing and Conservation
Tigh na Ault is not listed, nor in a conservation area.
Services
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Oil fired central heating with 1000L oil tank in garden
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Boiler located in garage (fully serviced)
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Mains water & electricity.
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Drainage to a private double septic tank.
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Connected to full fibre fast broadband.
Council Tax
Tigh an Aullt was previously run as a holiday rental so qualified for small business rates relief. The owners are waiting for the new designation of council tax and had a current rateable value of £3300 effective from the 1 April 2023.
Energy Efficiency Rating
Band x (Rating xx)
Local Authority
Highland Council
Telephone: 0300 123 4561
Useful Links
Tigh an Aullt Cottage - https://plocktoninn.co.uk
Loch Duich Primary School - https://lochduichprimary.wordpress.com
Sea Safari - https://www.seaprobeatlantis.com
Walking in the Highlands - https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/kintail/glenelg.shtml
Glenelg Inn - https://www.glenelg-inn.com
The Plockton Inn - https://plocktoninn.co.uk
The Isle of Skye - https://www.isleofskye.com
University of the Highlands and Islands - https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/
NC500 - https://www.northcoast500.com/
Inverness Airport - https://www.invernessairport.co.uk
Aberdeen Airport - https://www.aberdeenairport.com
Internet Web Site
This property and other properties offered by Paton & Co can be viewed on the following websites:
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7. Photographs taken in April 2024. Particulars prepared in April 2024