THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND

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1 The Manse, Croy, Inverness, IV2 5PH THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND EAGLAIS NA H-ALBA

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3 Property Lovely B-listed country manse in an idyllic location on the edge of the popular and attractive village of Croy, 10 miles from Inverness. The property has been well preserved and retains many beautiful original features. The front rooms enjoy easterly and southerly sunny aspects, while to the rear, there are spectacular views from the upper rooms to the north and west over the Moray Firth to Ben Wyvis and the hills of Wester Ross. Accommodation Ground floor: A front porch opens to a gracious hallway with staircase, with large and comfortable lounge, and elegant dining room on each side of the entrance. The kitchen is well fitted out, and there are various cupboards and a boiler room, offering ample storage, along with a downstairs WC. The room which is currently used as a garage was converted from the original kitchen in the 1970s, and has potential to be re-converted, if desired. There is a back stair to the former maid s room. While requiring work, this has the potential to form a delightful studio, study or similar. First floor: Large master bedroom currently used as an additional study and lounge, 3 further bedrooms, and on a mezzanine level, a spacious bathroom. Second floor: 2 large additional bedrooms, both benefitting from attractive views to both sides. Grounds The house is surrounded by attractive mature trees giving shelter and privacy. There are spacious grounds including a sunny former walled garden with potential for the gardening enthusiast, or which could be used for sporting activities or a pony paddock. To the front of the house is a sweeping gravel driveway offering ample parking, while a useful single garage sits to the side. The first part of the driveway is also used for access to the former steading, now used as a church hall. There is a terraced area to the side which takes full advantage of the lovely outlook. Location The village of Croy is some 10 miles east of Inverness, and also close to the seaside holiday town of Nairn. Croy is a popular village and benefits from a well-regarded primary school. Secondary education is available in Culloden and Nairn. There are ample retail and leisure facilities in Inverness, and the property is conveniently situated for Dalcross airport, and for train and road links south to the central belt and east to Aberdeen. EPC Rating- F Council Tax Band- G Viewing Arrangements By appointment with The Church of Scotland Law Department on

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6 Conditions of Sale Ownership of that part of the driveway shaded blue on the plan will be retained by the sellers. The purchaser will be given a right of access for pedestrian and vehicular traffic, subject to contributing 50% of the cost of maintenance. The title in favour of the purchaser will contain a prohibition against building any further houses on the subjects. The septic tank which is located within the grounds of the property also serves the church hall. Appropriate servitude rights of access will be reserved in favour of the sellers, with an obligation to contribute to maintenance to the extent of a 50% share. All boundary walls, fences and hedges will be the sole responsibility of the purchaser.

7 Offers Offers are invited and should be submitted in writing, through a Scottish solicitor, to:- Church of Scotland Law Department 121 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 4YN Telephone Fax properties@churchofscotland.org.uk It is possible that a closing date for offers will be fixed and, to ensure that they receive intimation of this, prospective purchasers must formally intimate their interest, via a Scottish solicitor, in writing or by with the Law Department. As offers will require to be considered by one or more Church Committees, they should not be subject to short time limits for acceptance. The sellers do not bind themselves to accept the highest or any of the offers they receive. Whilst the foregoing particulars are believed to be correct they are not warranted on the part of the sellers and prospective purchasers will require to satisfy themselves with regards to all matters prior to offers. The Church of Scotland General Trustees -Scottish Charity No-SC014574

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