Sold (STC)
As of November 2024 Taigh Tangaval cottage was put up for sale.
Its status is now 'Sold (STC)'.
The following information remains here for a short while while matters are concluded.
Sale particulars
Offers Over: £90,000Property address: 11B Bentangaval, Isle Of Barra, HS9 5XN
Tenure: Freehold
Council tax band: A
Description
Rare opportunity to purchase a walk-in condition one bedroom detached property with fantastic views, located in Bentagaval, near Castlebay, in the south of the beautiful Isle of Barra in the Western Isles of Scotland.This freshly furnished and decorated house is comprised of a double bedroom, bathroom, two hallway areas, and a lounge area with through kitchen.
Most of the house's furniture and equipment, including kitchen white goods, can be considered as part of the deal.
The kitchen has an electric cooker, fridge-freezer and washing machine.
The lounge has a large three-seater sofa.
The bath has a fitted mixer tap with adjustable shower attachment.
The house would make an ideal home for a first time buyer, or it could be purchased with the intention of continuing to be let out as a self-catering holiday cottage.
Note that the property has been granted a licence for short term holiday letting purposes from the Western Isles Council.
The licence runs for another two years (meaning renewal won't be required until 01 November 2026).
Please note (as detailed in the Home Report's Single Survey) the gables of the property are of solid poured concrete construction.
This is not an unusual method of construction in the islands. However, some lenders may consider it 'non-standard' build.
Please check with your lender before making an offer.
Virtual tour
There's some pictures of the house further down in the Gallery section under the original Self-Catering details.In addition, here's a wee virtual tour video of the lounge and kitchen area.
Poured concrete
As mentioned, the original gables of the property are of poured concrete construction.Here's a picture of the loft space.
There's additional pictures of the house exterior and interior further down in the Gallery section under the original Self-Catering details.
Note the More pictures link there too.
Renovation
The house was purchased in semi-derelict condition in 1989.Extensive renovation was completed early in 1990. The illustrated plan includes detail of the improvement work.
The link underneath gives more information.
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This website, or one similar to it, may continue in some future form, depending on who buys the house and what they intend to do with it.
In the meantime, the information below remains for reference interest only.
As things stand it's not possible to book the cottage for the 2025 holiday season.
Many thanks to all my guests who've enjoyed staying at the cottage over the years.
Self-catering details
The information below, left as it stood for the end of the 2024 holiday season, remains temporarily for reference only.
It may be of interest, for example, if a buyer wants to take the place on with the intention of continuing to let it out as a self-catering holiday cottage, or simply to have a look at the photos in the gallery section.
Please note however, other than that, Taigh Tangaval self-catering cottage is not currently a going concern. It's thus not possible for holidaymakers to make bookings for next year.
STL ref: ES00427F EPC rating: F
A lovely detached one bedroom holiday cottage, perfect for couples, conveniently located in Bentangaval/Nask, near Castlebay, in the south of the Isle of Barra in the Western Isles of Scotland.
The house consists of a double bedroom, bathroom, two hallway areas, and a lounge area with through kitchen.
The house is freshly furnished and decorated. The kitchen has an electric cooker, fridge-freezer and washing machine. The lounge has a large three-seater sofa. There's a 32” HD TV + Blu-ray/DVD player and Hi-Fi.