Unique opportunity to purchase this spacious four/five bedroom detached property located on the outskirts of Fortrose on The Black Isle, and occupying an enviable elevated position overlooking the Moray Firth.
This lovely house is located on a generous plot, and has a flexible accommodation layout consisting of 1 and 1 1/2 storeys with unspoilt sea views. The property offers many pleasing features including panoramic views over the Moray Firth, large garden grounds, off road parking, tall carport, and a integral garage. The property also features a stove in the living room, three bathrooms and four double bedrooms plus a good sized study. The accommodation is well proportioned throughout and will appeal to a wide range of prospective purchasers
The ground floor accommodation consists of a porch, utility room, shower room, open plan kitchen/dining room, and a large living room. From here continuing on the ground floor it leads though into the hall, a front porch, cloakroom, a double aspect lounge/bedroom, double bedroom and 2nd shower room. On the first floor can be found the master bedroom with walk-in wardrobe, a dressing room, double bedroom, study/5th bedroom, and the family bathroom.
Externally the mature garden grounds surround the property, and at the rear ample parking is provided for a number of cars. There is an integral garage, carport and the garden is fully enclosed. Views can be enjoyed over the sea from the front garden.
The property benefits from spectacular views overlooking the Moray Firth, large garden grounds, oil fired central heating, ample off road parking, and flexible accommodation. The master bedroom has a large walk-in wardrobe, a separate dressing room and the study could be utilised as a fifth bedroom. The 1 storey section has its own entrance and could be utilised as separate accommodation if required.
The property is situated within walking distance of all the local amenities, which include a Co-op, leisure centre, vets, bakers, butchers, restaurants, a hotel, and a Post Office. There is a bus stop which provides a regular service in to Inverness where a more comprehensive range of city amenities can be found, including train station and airport. Fortrose also has a secondary school (primary school is located in the next village of Avoch), medical centre and a private golf course.
Sale will include all floor and window coverings, sheds, and fitted appliances. Please note dining room light fitting will be removed.
Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the location, potential and views. It will appeal to families, or to someone looking for a home with the scope to provide holiday accommodation in the one storey section.
Directions: coming into Fortrose from Avoch pass the 30MPH sign and then turn up the 1st left track – the bellmouth of the drive is tarred. The house is located halfway up on the right hand side.
To book a viewing please contact The Agency UK.
Rear Porch 1.5 x 1.3m approx.
Entrance from the covered walkway into the property through the rear porch, which has Amtico tiled flooring, gives access down two steps to the shower room, and the utility room.
Utility Room 3.1m x 2.1m approx.
Useful room with Amtico tiled flooring, radiator and has plumbing for a washing machine. There are units along one side with a stainless steel sink, and glass paned door leads through to the kitchen.
Shower Room 3m x 1.6m approx.
This wood panelled shower room comprises a WC, a wash hand basin and a shower cubicle. It has vinyl flooring, a radiator and a window to the side elevation.
Kitchen 5.6m x 3.1m approx.
Galley shaped room with Amtico tiled flooring, which is open plan and leads round to the dining room. It has ample floor and wall units, sink, fitted double oven, grill, hob and a breakfast bar. At the far end is a side facing window and a sliding patio door leading out to the front garden with the amazing unspoilt sea views.
Dining Room 3.8m x 3.6m approx.
This good sized area is carpeted, has a large front facing window, radiator and leads through to the living room. Please note light fitting will be removed.
Living Room 8m x 5.2m approx.
Lovely spacious open plan carpeted room with a multi fuel stove which sits on a circular tiled hearth with brick chimney, and a raised area with wooden flooring. It has a wooden vaulted ceiling, front and rear facing windows plus a patio door that leads out to the front garden. There are two radiators, a spiral staircase leading to the mezzanine landing, and a glass paned door leading through to the other ground floor rooms.
Entrance Hall
This hallway has front and rear doors giving access to the gardens, along with the other rooms. It has an airing cupboard housing the hot water tank, an attic hatch, and a radiator.
Cloakroom 1.6m x 1.5m approx.
Useful storage room with a front facing window, shelving, hanging hooks and is carpeted.
Front Porch 1.5m x 1.4m approx.
Vestibule which gives access to the front of the property onto the paved area with steps. It is carpeted, has a radiator, fridge, and a built in worktop with a sink and storage underneath.
Bedroom 3 4.8m x 3.6m approx.
Large double bedroom with carpet, two double wardrobes with a vanity unit, and has two wooden bedside shelves. There is a rear facing window, and a radiator.
Bedroom 4/Lounge 4.8m 3.6m approx.
Large double bedroom or lounge with a lovely front facing double aspect. There is also a glass sliding patio door to the front elevation, and it is carpeted and has a radiator.
Shower Room 2.1m x 2.1m approx.
Large fully tiled shower room comprising of shower cubicle with mains shower, toilet, and a wash hand basin. There is a side facing window, extractor fan, radiator and has vinyl flooring.
Landing
The spiral staircase leads up to the open plan mezzaine landing which overlooks the living room below. It has a wood panelled ceiling, carpet, and a large rear facing window.
Bedroom 1 2.9m x 3.6m approx.
The master bedroom has a large front facing window overlooking the Moray Firth. It has a sizeable triple mirrored walk-in wardrobe (2.9m x 2.3m) with both hanging rails and shelving, carpet, two radiators, and it gives access through to the dressing room.
Bedroom 2 5.1m x 3.7m approx.
Large double bedroom with carpet, double fitted wardrobes with vanity unit, radiator, and a rear facing window.
Dressing Room 2.7m x 2.3m approx.
This room can be accessed from the master bedroom or the family bathroom. It has double fitted wardrobes, dressing table, a side facing Velux window, is carpeted, and has a radiator.
Study/Bedroom Five 2.9m x 2.3m approx.
Small double bedroom or study. It has carpet, desk, a radiator, a rear facing Velux window, and is fully shelved.
Bathroom 2.9m x 2.7m approx.
Good sized family bathroom with a bath with mains shower above, toilet, wash hand basin, and a bidet. It has a side facing Velux window, wall mounted towel rail, is fully tiled and has vinyl flooring. Doors lead to the dressing room and to the landing.
Garden
The property has extensive garden grounds that surround the house. The front garden has a large patio area and a lawn which slopes away downhill, and there are steps leading down to a pond area. A shared driveway with one other house runs up from the public road to the side of the property, and there is a gate which leads into the tarred driveway, providing ample space for a number of vehicles. There is a large carport and an integral single garage. The rear garden has a selection of mature trees and shrubs with steps rising up to the lawn area, oil tank, and is fully enclosed. To the side elevation there are three timber sheds which are included in the sale price. There is a also an additional piece of land which lies further to the rear.
Garage 6m x 3m approx.
Integral single garage located at the rear of the property which has power and lighting, and is accessed by the car up and over door or pedestrian access from the covered walkway. Behind the garage is the large carport, and beside the side door is the boiler room.
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