2 bed detached bungalow for sale

High Street, Ness HS2

Home Report Available

The Sheiling is a beautiful, fully-renovated 2 bedroom traditional bungalow, in walk-in condition, with a spectacular setting, mature garden and multiple outbuildings. A lot of love and care has been put in to this property by its current owners, over the past twenty years. A highlight is a fully insulated stone built barn, which has previously been used to house a thriving business. The entire property has uninterrupted, breathtaking views of the North Lewis coastline and across the Minch to the mainland hills. Skigersta sits within the vibrant community of Ness, the second most populated area in the Outer Hebrides, after Stornoway. There is a school, village shops, a fuel station, a restaurant, cafes, doctor’s surgery, community centre and hotel / bar all within the vicinity.

The Sheiling comprises a utility porch sun room / diner, kitchen, lounge, 2 bedrooms and a shower room. Outside, the fully fenced garden is beautifully maintained and comprises a sheltered seating area, multiple outbuildings, a greenhouse, a stone built workshop (which lends itself to multiple uses including granny flat / holiday let, subject to planning) and generous allotment. The house is in a beautiful location, tucked in below the road, with uninterrupted sea views. The love and care that has been put in to the entire property by its current owners over the years is immediately obvious.

One practical attraction of the property is that the solar panels, installed in 2022, with a 20 year life span, result in a very low energy costs. In addition the property has a solar thermal hot water system.

Amongst the local amenities are Swainbost shop and filling station, Cross Stores, the Cross Inn, Lionel school and Sports Centre at and various cafes and restaurants. Skigersta is an easy 40 minute drive from the main town of Stornoway, on good double track roads.

EPC: C