Taigh A Bhugha, Bornisketaig, Kilmuir, Portree, Isle of Skye, IV51
- Land size
- 1.3 acres
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
Key Features
- Detached Property
- Upside Down Living
- 1.3 Acres of Garden Ground
- Detached Outbuildings
- Development Potential
Description
Taigh A Bhugha is a spacious detached 3 bedroom property set in an enviable position in Borneskitaig affording stunning views over the surrounding countryside towards the sea.
Taigh A Bhugha was built approximately 18 years ago as a family home in large garden grounds extending to 1.3 acres, or thereby (to be confirmed by title deed) boasting a large garage/workshop and horse arena.
The accommodation within is set out over two floors with the living space located on the first floor to take full advantage of the sea views on offer. The generous accommodation comprises of entrance hallway, three double bedrooms (one en suite) and a family bathroom on the ground floor. The first floor has a lounge with picture window to the front, kitchen, cloakroom, utility room and home office. The property further benefits from double glazing throughout, electric central heating.
The property is set in spacious garden grounds which are mainly laid to lawn and bordered by an escallonia hedge to the front. The driveway offers space for parking to the side of the property with further space available beside the outbuildings. The horse arena also offer development potential for a holiday property or pods subject to statutory authority approvals.
Taigh A Bhugha presents a wonderful opportunity to purchase a lovely home in a peaceful setting with views over the surrounding countryside. Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the property.
Entrance Hall
Ramp access leads to a spacious entrance hall providing access to three double bedrooms and the family bathroom. Engineered oak flooring. Painted. Airing cupboard with hot water tank. Under stair storage cupboard with consumer unit. Frosted, double-glazed door.
Bathroom
Large family bathroom comprising shower cubicle, bath, W.C., and pedestal wash hand basin. Frosted window to front. Tiled walls. Heated, ladder-style towel rail. Extractor fan.
Master Bedroom
King size bedroom with window to front affording view to the garden. Large built in wardrobe with shelving. Carpeted. Painted. Access to ensuite shower room.
Master En-suite
En-suite shower room comprising shower, W.C., and wash hand basin. Frosted window to side. Vinyl flooring. Painted. Tiled at wash hand basin and shower. Heated ladder-style towel rail. Extractor fan. Wall mounted fan heater.
Bedroom 2
Generously sized double bedroom with window to rear. Carpeted. Painted. Built in wardrobe with mirrored doors.
Bedroom 3
Double bedroom with window to side. Carpeted. Painted. Built in wardrobe.
Landing
Stairs lead from the entrance hall to the upstairs landing. Access is provided to cloakroom, kitchen, lounge, and utility room. Stir window to the side allowing natural light to enter. Carpeted. Painted. Loft hatch.
Lounge
Large, bright lounge room with picture window to the front boasting views over the surrounding countryside towards the sea. Timber, glazed, 15-pane door from landing. Velux window to side. Carpeted. Painted.
Kitchen
Modern, fitted kitchen with a good range of wall and floor units. Double integrated fridge. Free standing appliances include a Belling cooker with extractor hood over and a Beko dishwasher. One and a half bowl sink and drainer with mixer tap. Tiled splash back. Vinyl flooring. Windows to font and side.
Cloakroom/w.c
Cloakroom comprising W.C., and wash hand basin. Velux window to side. Vinyl flooring. Painted. Tiled at wash hand basin. Extractor.
Utility Room
Utility room with tiled flooring and door to the rear giving access to garden via a composite decking ramp. Washing machine, tumble dryer and chest freezer. Access to home office.
Office
Home office with Velux window to rear. Carpeted. Painted. Shelving. Carpeted. Painted.
Outbuilding
A large garage / workshop with lighting, power and an outside tap offering potential for a variety of uses. Originally used as a horse stable, there is also an internal storage area.
To the rear if the main outbuilding is a port-a-cabin, with automatic lighting and electric heating, which can be used as a home office.
Grounds
Taigh A Bhugha is set within private, well maintained garden grounds which are mainly laid to grass and extend to approximately 1.3 acres, or thereby (to be confirmed by title deed). The front garden is bordered by an Escallonia hedge which provides privacy. Included in the acreage is a large garage/workshop, port-a-cabin and an area set aside for a horse arena. This area offers development potential for a house site (subject to planning approval).
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- D
- Date Posted
- 2026-06-06
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 449 Homes with Land listings in Scotland (1+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)
Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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- Water
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- Heating
- Electric Heating
- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Garden
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Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 67% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Kilmuir Primary School1.6 miles
- Pupils
- 17
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Staffin Primary School7.2 miles
- Pupils
- 37
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Knockbreck Primary School - Dunvegan10 miles
- Pupils
- 6
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Edinbane Primary School13 miles
- Pupils
- 11
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Macdiarmid Primary School15 miles
- Pupils
- 22
- Type
- Non-denominational
Secondary
- Portree High School18 miles
- Pupils
- 494
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Sir E Scott School23 miles
- Pupils
- 100
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Gairloch High School27 miles
- Pupils
- 89
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Plockton High School35 miles
- Pupils
- 213
- Type
- Non-denominational
- The Nicolson Institute38 miles
- Pupils
- 1,022
- Type
- Non-denominational
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: planning activity, heritage and any flood history here are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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