A "charming" five-bedroom property in a "much sought-after island location" is available to buy for offers over £375,000.
Taigh Benedict is located on the Isle of Iona, in an "idyllic rural setting". It is a short distance from Iona Abbey, one of the oldest Christian religious centres in Western Europe.
The property is in a central location on the island, offering "open views across the village and the Sound of Iona". Nearby amenities include a general store, food and drink venues, a post office, a library, and a primary school, as well as a range of shops and businesses.
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The listing states: "A charming three-bedroom end-terrace cottage with detached bothy, set in a central location on the magical Scottish island of Iona.
"Situated in a wonderful, rural location on the picturesque Isle of Iona, Taigh Benedict offers buyers an opportunity to acquire a charming three-bedroom end-terrace cottage with detached bothy, the perfect home for those looking to relocate to this magical Inner Hebrides island.
"Iona holds a special place in the hearts of people from around the world and properties are seldom listed for sale in the open market. With far reaching views across the Sound of Iona to the Isle of Mull, the cottage is thought to be one of the oldest properties on the island.
"Taigh Benedict is a charming, traditional cottage sitting in an enviable island location, however the property would benefit from modernisation in places."
The property consists of both a traditional three-bedroom end-terrace cottage and a detached two-bedroom bothy found at the rear. There is also a "sizeable" rear garden, as well as a front garden.
Looking inside the cottage, it is accessed from the front garden via an entrance vestibule that leads through to a central hall. Here, the lounge can be accessed to the right, which has garden views and includes an open grate fire.
Meanwhile, a sitting room can be accessed to the left, which could also be used as a home office, study, or additional bedroom.
Moving through to the kitchen at the rear of the property, a "stylish" AGA cooker can be found, while the room enjoys views of the back garden. Next to the kitchen, there is also a boot room that provides additional storage and opens out onto the rear garden.
Back inside, the ground-floor bedroom at the back of the house can be accessed from the central hall, as can a shower room. Looking upstairs, there are a further two bedrooms, the larger of which benefitting from an en-suite shower room.
The detached bothy, meanwhile, "provides overflow accommodation as required". It includes an entrance vestibule, a galley kitchen, a living room, and two double bedrooms—one of which includes an en-suite bathroom.
More information and photos can be found here.
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