Greshornish house, By Portree, isle of skye

Greshornish houseby portree, isle of skye

A charming coastal country house with extensive accommodation and marine facilities set in beautiful grounds on the shores of a secluded sea loch.

Approximate mileagesDunvegan 9 miles • Portree 17 miles • Skye Bridge 45 miles • Inverness 121 miles

Greshornish HouseHall, morning room, drawing room, dining room, billiard room and conservatory.Two kitchens, 10 bedroom suites. Sweeping lawns and mature woodland with walled garden and tennis court.

Substantial boat shed with office, WC and extra storage. Hard standing with slipway and access to pier for handling and launching boats.

About 3.8 ha (9.5 acres).

Garden House (not included but available separately)4 bedroom house over two floors with coastal views, small garden, 2 reception rooms and kitchen.

Edinburgh office22 Young StreetEdinburghEH2 4JBt 0131 344 0880edinburgh@savills-smithsgore.co.uk

Situation Greshornish House has a spectacular position set in almost 10 acres of attractive grounds over looking Loch Greshornish on the north side of the Isle of Skye. It is about 2.5 miles from the settlement of Edinbane and about 17 miles from Portree.

The Isle of Skye is one of Scotland’s best known islands and was recently voted 4th best island in the world by National Geographic magazine.

Portree is the principal town on the island and provides a good range of shops and professional services. Skye became much more accessible with the completion of the Skye Bridge in the late 1990’s.

There are also ferry links from Mallaig to Armadale in the south of the island and from Uig to the Outer Hebrides in the north. There are excellent outdoor and sporting opportunities on Skye and the mainland, with abundant sailing and watersports, walking and mountaineering to suit all abilities as well as stalking, shooting and fishing throughout the year.

Greshornish HouseThe old white manor house was once owned by Kenneth MacLeod and sits in a secluded, magical loch-side, surrounded by its gardens and a belt of beautiful trees. The remote and unspoilt Greshornish peninsula projects northeast from the base of Waternish and is a superb ‘away from it all’ location far from the stresses of the wider world. Greshornish Estate once belonged to the MacLeod’s of Dunvegan and there has been a house on the site since the thirteenth century. The original section of the house was built by one of the clan chief’s younger relatives in 1740 and the house remained in the MacLeod family until 1959. It is built of white painted harled stone under a slate roof. Internally the accommodation is comfortable and well laid out. The panelled entrance hall leads off to the drawing room, billiard room and morning room/lounge bar. In 2006

the Victorian kitchens were converted into the current dining room which has been linked to the main house with a sun room and pantry service extension. To the rear are two kitchens; one domestic and one commercial and an office as well as WC’s and a variety of storerooms.

The main bedrooms are on the first floor and comprise six en suite bedrooms one of which was the Georgian drawing room and another large music room with an impressive high ceiling. There are two further en suite bedrooms on the second floor and two smaller bedrooms approached from a rear staircase, both of which have small en suite bathrooms.

Greshornish House is currently occupied as a family run hotel but it would take little work to revert the house back to its original use as a family house.

Gardens and GroundsGreshornish House is approached by a long curving gravel driveway from the south side of the property. There are extensive lawns to the south and east which lead through mature trees down to the shoreline. There is a tennis court to the side of the lawn beside Garden House (available separately) and adjacent to Greshornish House is a lovely walled garden. At the rear of the house is a laundry and a boiler room.

To the south and west of Greshornish House is an area of open ground and woodland which rises up to an elevated site which has previously had planning permission for the construction of a single dwelling house. This can be approached by a separate access drive to the north and could therefore be developed by a purchaser without interference with the privacy of the house.

Marine FacilitiesGreshornish House has marine facilities that make it stand out from other country houses. A large fully clad boat house contains a boat shed (18.4m x 9.2m),

capable of accommodating a 28 foot (8.72m) boat. There are two further bays along with an office with WC and kitchenette and mezzanine storage above.

Garden House (available separately)The Garden House was built in 1992 and is constructed of harled stone under a tile roof. It has its own access to the north of Greshornish House and has outstanding coastal views. The accommodation on the ground floor comprises three bedrooms (1 en suite), a family bathroom as well as a kitchen and a comfortable living room. On the first floor is an impressive drawing room with views across Loch Greshornish as well as a further en suite bedroom. The house is surrounded by a small garden which extends to about 0.3 acres.

While Garden House provides useful and attractive annex accommodation with Greshornish House, it is quite separate and, if not bought with the main house, the two properties can be occupied without infringing upon each other’s privacy.

For the avoidance of doubt, Garden House is not included in the asking price. Please enquire with the selling agents for pricing details.

General Remarks

AccessIn the event that the two houses sell separately, appropriate rights of access will be granted.

SlipwayThe owner of Greshornish House will have a right to use a second slipway with shallower gradient on the ground owned by a nearby salmon fish farm business (Marine Harvest).

ListingGreshornish House is category C(S) listed.

ServicesGreshornish House: mains water and electricity, LPG gas and private septic tank; central heating and hot water from an oil fired boiler, woodchip biomass boiler also in situ but not currently in use.Boat shed, office and kitchenette/WC: heating from electric night storage heaters and hot water immersion heater. Drainage to a septic tank.

Garden House: central heating and hot water from oil fired boiler. Drainage to a septic tank shared with neighbouring property.

Planning and licensingGreshornish House is currently run as a 4* Country House and has a hotel licence and fire certificate.

A purchaser wishing to convert the property back to residential use would have to apply to the local planning authority for the necessary change of use.

Fixtures & FittingsThe fitted carpets and light fittings are included in the sale. An inventory of contents that can be purchased from the vendor, including curtains, by separate negotiation can be provided by request to the selling agent. The hotel stock of food and drink can be purchased at valuation point of sale.

Local AuthorityHighland Council, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness, IV3 5NX, Tel: 01463 702 000

ViewingStrictly by appointment with Savills incorporating Smiths Gore on 0131 344 0880. Prior to making an appointment to view the selling agents strongly recommend that you discuss any particular points with a member of staff who has seen the property in order that you do not make a wasted journey.

OffersOffers should be submitted in Scottish legal terms to the selling agents, Savills incorporating Smiths Gore, 22 Young Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4JB. The owner reserves the right to sell without imposing a closing date and will not be bound to accept the highest or indeed any offer.

Right of pre-emptionA right of pre-emption exists in favour of the previous owner of Greshornish House. Please contact the selling agents for an explanation as to how this right might affect the purchasing process.

Important NoticeSavills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, images and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. SS120615

Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office Licence No. ES100004883 © CROWN COPYRIGHT RESERVED. The plan is published for convenience only. Although it is thought to be correct its accuracy cannot be guaranteed and it does not form part of the contract. NOT TO SCALE.

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Living Room4.53 x 4.39

14'10" x 14'5" Kitchen5.77 x 3.16

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Bedroom 13.36 x 2.7711'0" x 9'1" Bathroom

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Bedroom 23.60 x 3.16

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Bedroom 33.61 x 3.36

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Drawing Room11.00 x 3.7336'1" x 12'3"

Bedroom 44.20 x 2.5013'9" x 8'2"

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