Lochview Loch Achilty, Strathpeffer, Ross-shire

Lochview Loch Achilty, Strathpeffer, Ross-shire

Lochview Loch Achilty, Strathpeffer, Ross-shire, IV14 9EN A beautifully positioned detached home enjoying a spectacular location on the bank of Loch Achilty Contin 3 miles, Strathpeffer 4 miles, Dingwall 8 miles, Inverness 20 miles, Inverness Airport 26 miles Ground Floor Entrance hallway Open plan lounge Dining area Sun room Dining kitchen Utility room WC/cloak En suite bedroom Rear hall Bar/dining room/bedroom Upper Floor: Upper gallery Master bedroom with en suite 2 Further en suite double bedrooms

The Property Lochview is an aptly named spacious detached home sitting proudly in an elevated position overlooking Loch Achilty. The property has been comprehensively upgraded and provides substantial living space over two levels with an impressive layout and specification. The property blends in nicely into the tree clad hillside, a home truly at one with its surroundings. Lochview is approached by a gated stone chipped driveway which leads to a detached garage. The accommodation is entered via a broad reception hallway and to a stunning open plan living room and sun room. This part of the house has been designed to maximise both the views over the Loch and countryside as well as attract an abundance of natural light. Features include hardwood flooring, feature fire place with inset open fire and sliding patio doors from the sun room leading directly to the landscaped gardens. The dining kitchen has an extensive range of free standing units and has a Rangemaster oven. A large feature window to the rear floods the kitchen with light creating a pleasant ambience. There is a utility room providing additional storage and space for white goods and also a wc/cloak. To the left of the main reception hall is an en suite bedroom and large reception room, currently utilised as Fishermans Bar. This room has a wonderful open fireplace and has been equipped with a bar, table and chairs and provides an ideal room to entertain friends. The layout of this room and the adjoining en suite bathroom could potentially provide separate accommodation if required, subject to appropriate permissions. A carpeted staircase leads to a large galleried landing and upper level which has a large master bedroom with spacious en suite and two further en suite double bedrooms. The detached garage has a workshop area with power and lighting. A staircase to the side leads to an area above the garage which provides excellent storage facilities and further development potential subject the appropriate permissions. To the rear of the garage there is a larder with tiled floor, drain and stainless steel sink. The sale of Lochview will appeal to a variety of buyers including those looking for a rural Highland retreat, a property with bed & breakfast potential or additional development potential or those simply looking to relax in the peace and tranquillity of an idyllic setting.

Location Located around 3 miles from the village of Contin, the property is located amidst some of the finest scenery in the Highlands. The views over Loch Achilty are breathtaking. The loch is managed as a small fishery and is stocked with Loch Leven and Rainbow trout. Salmon fishing is available on nearby rivers Conon and Blackwater. The garden of Lochview backs on to a large oak forest, a haven for wildlife. Red and roe deer, red squirrels, badgers, pine marten, eagle, and the osprey are regular visitors and just a few miles along the road you enter the beautiful Strathconon Glen where deer stalking is available. There is a small grocery shop and restaurant in Contin and a regular bus service to Dingwall and Inverness. There are a host of local amenities including a primary school, post office, petrol station and local store in the nearby Victorian Spa Village of Strathpeffer, just 4 miles away. A further selection of shops and facilities including health centre, cafes, golf course and both primary and secondary schooling is available in Dingwall. Inverness is very much the commercial and business centre for the Highlands of Scotland and is convenient for the Airport which is located to the east of the city 26 miles away. The airport provides a variety of domestic and European flights. Inverness also has excellent public transport links with good bus and rail connections. General Additional Information: We understand that the subject property was originally built of non-traditional Dorran construction which has been rebuilt in 2002. Please refer to the Home Report for additional information. Services: Mains electricity and water, private drainage to septic tank, oil fired central heating, LPG gas connected to the cooker only. Council Tax: The property has been assessed for council tax purposes as Band D. EPC Rating: D Solicitors: Tom Hillis, Munro & Noble, 26 Church Street, Inverness IV1 1HX Local Authority: Highland Council, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness, IV3 5NX. Tel: 01349 886606. Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Strutt & Parker. Possession: Vacant possession will be given on completion. Offers: Offers are to be submitted in Scottish legal terms to the selling agents Strutt & Parker, 9-11 Bank Lane, Inverness, IV1 1WA. A closing date for offers will probably be fixed and prospective purchasers are advised to register their interest with the selling agents in order to be kept fully informed of any closing date that may be fixed.

Directions From Inverness follow the A9 North over the Kessock Bridge. At the Tore roundabout take 2nd left, signposted Dingwall and Ullapool (A835). At the next roundabout take 2nd left to stay on A835 to Ullapool and the next village is Contin. Continue through the village and turn left at the Achilty Hotel signposted for Loch Achilty. Follow this road for around 2 miles along the lochside where you will find Lochview located on the right hand side. Inverness 9-11 Bank Ln, Inverness-Shire IV1 1WA 01463 719171 inverness@struttandparker.com struttandparker.com 50 offices across England and Scotland, including 10 offices in Central London IMPORTANT NOTICE Strutt & Parker LLP gives notice that: 1. These particulars do not constitute an offer or contract or part thereof. 2. All descriptions, photographs and plans are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. All measurements are approximate and not necessarily to scale. Any prospective purchaser must satisfy themselves of the correctness of the information within the particulars by inspection or otherwise. 3. Strutt & Parker LLP does not have any authority to give any representations or warranties whatsoever in relation to this property (including but not limited to planning/building regulations), nor can it enter into any contract on behalf of the Vendor. 4. Strutt & Parker LLP does not accept responsibility for any expenses incurred by prospective purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. 5. If there is anything of particular importance to you, please contact this office and Strutt & Parker will try to have the information checked for you. Photographs taken April 2015. Particulars prepared April 2015. Printed by Ravensworth B3178072/04/2015