4 Bedroom House

Briarlea offers buyers an opportunity to acquire a well-established four-bedroom guesthouse, located in a central position on the ever-popular Isle of Islay.

Situated within the heart of the charming village of Bowmore on the renowned Isle of Islay, Briarlea offers a rare opportunity to acquire a well presented four bedroom guesthouse in a highly desirable coastal location.

This attractive and well maintained property enjoys a prominent yet peaceful setting within easy walking distance of local amenities, the distillery, the harbour and the picturesque shoreline, making it ideally suited for continued use as a guesthouse or as a spacious family home.

The property is entered from the front elevation, leading into a central hallway which provides access to the principal ground floor accommodation comprising two en-suite bedrooms located each side of the hallway.

To the rear of the property, a smaller hallway gives access to a comfortable and inviting living area, a pleasant space which features both kitchen and lounge areas. The layout provides functionality for guesthouse or family use.

A utility area and additional storage spaces enhance the practicality of the ground floor accommodation, with a separate ground floor shower room located to the rear of the property. A utility room is accessible from the garden, housing the domestic appliances.

Two further en-suite bedrooms are located on the upper floor, linked by a central landing. Each of the upper floor bedrooms benefits from dual aspect windows, with each offering triple accommodation.

Briarlea represents an excellent lifestyle and business opportunity in one of Scotland’s most sought after island locations. Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the quality, flexibility and potential this property has to offer.

The property is located within coastal village of Bowmore on the ever-popular Isle if Islay. Bowmore has a charming small village character and with plenty of amenities for the locals and visitors alike. It is in Bowmore pupils complete their Secondary studies at Islay High School whilst the village itself offers a good variety of shops, hotels and restaurants, two banks, Post Office, swimming pool with fitness centre, primary school and the island’s primary Gaelic unit.

Port Ellen is the principal ferry terminal on the island with pontoons available for yachts. A second ferry terminal is located at Port Askaig. Port Ellen offers shopping facilities, hotels, restaurants, Post Office, Doctor’s surgery, playing fields and a primary school
The world famous, challenging golf links at Machrie are close by, as is the island’s small airport operating daily flights to Glasgow.

Islay is the southernmost island of the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. Known as “The Queen of the Hebrides”, it lies in Argyll just southwest of Jura and around 40 kilometres north of the Northern Irish coast. The island’s capital is Bowmore where there is the distinctive round Kilarrow Parish Church and a distillery.

Specifications include mains electricity, mains water, mains drainage, BT Wi-Fi and telephone connectivity.

Islay is accessible by ferry from the mainland. From Port Ellen ferry terminal, take the main road through the village of Port Ellen and follow signs for Bowmore. Follow the island road for approximately 10 miles.

Upon entering Bowmore, follow the road down through the village, taking the first right turn into Jamieson Street. Briarlea is located on the left-hand side after approximately 130 yards. Free parking is available on the street to the front of the property.

Fixtures and Fittings to be included in this sale by express agreement