Onnela Kishorn, Strathcarron IV54 8XA Bellingram.Co.Uk
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Onnela Kishorn, Strathcarron IV54 8XA bellingram.co.uk Stunning four-bedroom Architect designed property constructed from Finnish arctic Location Sanachan is a small hamlet in Kishorn comprising nine homes, a pine set in the delightful village of Kishorn BT telephone exchange (superfast broadband enabled) and a well known award winning fish restaurant. It is located at the head of Loch Kishorn with views across to the Isle of Skye. Kishorn is a • Spacious and bright living accommodation collective name used to describe a group of settlements located next to the Loch. Sanachan is approximately 4 miles from Loch • Four double-bedrooms and three bathrooms Carron where there are shops, petrol stations and other community facilities. A regular bus service is available in the area both locally and to Inverness. The nearest railway station is at Strathcarron 9 • Highly energy efficient and healthy living miles away, also served by bus with a local taxi service available too. The nearest main airport is at Inverness 75 miles away. There is also a small airfield at Plockton 23 miles away. Kishorn is close to the Applecross peninsula and near the famous Bealach na Ba or Pass of the Cattle which rises to 2,054 feet with views across to Skye and beyond. The spectacular Torridon mountain range is 18 miles away and through the well known settlement of Shieldaig. Skye is well within easy travelling distance. Directions From Inverness take the A9 towards Thurso/Ullapool. At the Tore roundabout take the A835 Ullapool road. Follow the road signposted Ullapool until you pass through Garve. When you have travelled through Garve take the left-hand lane towards Kyle of Lochalsh, Lochcarron. At Achnasheen take the first exit off the roundabout towards Loch Carron Continue along the road to Lochcarron. Continue through Lochcarron on the road to Applecross. You will enter Sanachan, Kishorn and the property is on the right-hand side. Description Onnela the Finnish Log House Onnela is a Finnish word meaning the place of happiness. The house is constructed from Finnish artic pine which is slow growing and more resistant to the elements and therefore expected to have a longer life than using pine grown further south. Honka is known as a world leading brand in the construction of many thousands of log buildings all over the world. They provide cosy, warm and harmonious living environments using natural building materials with high indoor air quality and atmospheres that reduces stress and improve wellbeing. They are also extremely energy efficient. Honka has European Technical Approval certificate ETA 03/0015 and therefore is CE marked. The building uses a 164mm vertically laminated log for external walls and additional 100mm insulation and 20mm internal lining. Laminated logs stabilise the wood, prevent deforming or twists and minimise surface cracks compared to massive or whole logs. The roof and internal wall linings are able to adjust by themselves to any slight settlement in the log structure. The property is triple glazing throughout with tilt and turn windows. Low energy lighting is used throughout the house. There is engineered oak flooring throughout excluding bathrooms and utility room which are tiled. There is also underfloor heating with each room or area controlled by its own thermostat and Xpelair three speed Heat exchange system throughout the house. Onnela is accessed via a half- glazed door to a spacious entrance hall with WC off. Double doors open to the large open plan dining area which leads into a spacious sitting area with vaulted ceiling and Apex windows to the front and windows to the rear letting in plenty of natural light. There is a Jotal multi-fuel stove on tempered glass hearth for cosy evenings in. The study lies off the living area and offers useful office space for working from home. The open plan design flows through to the kitchen which has an excellent range of floor and wall units in cream with a granite effect worksurface. A wooden central island offers more storage and an extra preparation area. There is a built in AEG dishwasher, cooker, hob, microwave, fridge and freezer. A door leads to the boot room which has a tiled floor and plenty of room for coats and boots. The Integral Garage housing heat pump and tanks, adjacent to Boot Room which has the electric meter and part of the underfloor manifold and control system within. From the living area a hallway leads to the bedrooms, bathroom, store and utility room. There are four good sized double bedrooms. Two of the bedrooms have stylish en-suite shower rooms with WC, washbasin, bidet and shower. Both are fully tiled to the floor and walls. The family bathroom has a tiled floor, WC, washbasin, bidet, corner bath and shower cubicle. The storeroom is shelved and also houses the Wi-Fi control unit for bathroom electric towel rails and second underfloor heating manifold unit controlling sleeping and bathroom areas. To the end of the hall is the utility Room which has a good range of units for storage, a ceramic sink and Miele condensing dryer and AEG washing machine. A door leads to the rear garden. External The front and rear gardens are mainly laid to lawn and are fully fenced with stock fencing. There are ornamental trees and bushes and planting areas. There is an extensive decking area to the front of the property which is an excellent suntrap and a covered area in case of passing showers. To the side of the property is an asphalt driveway and adjacent tarmac play/parking area which is accessed via a field gate. Services and additional information Warmcell Insulation in cavity and roof voids. Xpelair three speed Heat exchange system throughout the house Underfloor heating with each room or area controlled by its own thermostat all managed by a master control unit. Apollo pleated blinds to windows throughout. Dimplex Ground source heat pump supplied by three 60 metre deep bore holes. Mains sewer and water. Gas membrane within floor slab structure External Permacrib angled retaining structure for banks and raised ground incorporating mass concrete base, drainage pipes and non-frost susceptible granular infill. Land Drainage pipes under both front and back grass areas. Council Tax Band G Important Notice These sale particulars were prepared on the basis of information provided to us by our clients and/or our local knowledge. Whilst we make every reasonable effort to ensure that they are correct, no warranty or guarantee is given and prospective purchasers should not rely upon them as statements or representations of fact. Furthermore neither Bell Ingram Limited or its directors or employees assume any responsibility therefore. In particular: i) prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the structural condition of any buildings or other erections and the state of repair of any services, appliances, equipment or facilities; ii) any photographs included in these particulars are for general information only and any furniture or contents shown in these photographs are available through negotiation; and iii) any descriptions, measurements or dimensions quoted are approximate only and references to conditions, planning permissions, services, usage, construction, fittings & fixtures and moveable items are for guidance only. Ordnance Survey © Crown Copyright 2020. All Rights Reserved. Licence number 100022432 Plotted Scale - 1:75000. 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