GASKAN, FASSIFERN ROAD, FORT WILLIAM Superior Victorian Villa on elevated site above town with views to Loch and Conaglen Hills, set in beautiful well-maintained gardens. In excellent decorative order throughout and containing many fine features. Spacious Lounge Morning Room/Breakfasting Room Dining Room Fully-fitted Kitchen, Utility Room 6 s (Master has Dressing Room and en-suite Bathroom) Bathroom and Toilets Garage and Outhouses Oil-fired central heating EPR F-30 MANY EXTRAS INCLUDED PRICE GUIDE 500,000
"GASKAN", FASSIFERN ROAD, FORT WILLIAM, PH33 6LJ Superior Victorian Villa on an elevated site above town with views to loch and Conaglen Hills, set within its own extensive, well laid-out grounds. The property sits on an elevated location overlooking the centre of the town of Fort William but offering a considerable degree of privacy and with fine views over the town towards Loch Linnhe and the Conaglen Hills. The house is constructed of granite and sandstone block and has many fine period exterior and interior features including beautiful corniced ceilings, panelled doors and deep skirtings. The house is served by oil-fired central heating throughout. In addition, there is a gas cooker and 'Living Flame' gas fire in the Morning Room. The carpets and fitted floor coverings throughout the property are included, as are many extras as later detailed. It should be noted that certain light fittings will be removed but will be replaced by alternatives. Further items such as curtains and contents of some rooms may be purchased by separate arrangement. A property of this character and in such a find location rarely comes on the market in Lochaber, and viewing is highly recommended. LOCATION Gaskan is situated above the town centre and between Fassifern Road (from which there is pedestrian access) and Cameron Road (from which there is vehicular access). ACCOMMODATION Ground Floor Entrance The tiles steps and entranceway lead up to the double storm door which gives access to the Entrance Vestibule which measures 2.0m x 1.3m (6'6" x 4'3"). Tiled Flooring and cornice-work. Hallway The inner door with partial glass-panelling leads to a fine Hallway which has an Oregon Pine stairway leading to the upper floor. Moulded panelling and moulded dado rail. Wall and ceiling lights. There is an understairs deep Storage Cupboard.
Toilet 2.48m x 1.25m (8' 2" x 4' 3") With w.c. and w.h.b. in fitted vanity unit. Wall mirror. Shaver point/light. Heated towel rail. Morning Room with Oriel Window 4.55m x 3.92m (approx. 15' 0" x 12' 10") This attractive room has a feature marble fireplace with wooden overmantel and an inset 'Living flame' gas fire. Oriel window with view to front. Moulded cornicing. Breakfasting Room 4.5m x 4.0m (approx. 14'9" x 13' 2") Leading from the Morning Room, the Breakfasting Room/ Dining Room has a pendant light in moulded ceiling rose and a radiator. Lounge 7.1m x 5.8m (23' 3" x 19' 0") Spacious well-appointed room with triple window facing to the front and a patio door leading to the Patio Area on the west elevation of the house. Ceiling rose with chandelier included. Double doors leading through to the Rear Hall. Rear Hall With wood-lined ceiling, the Rear hall provides access to Lounge, Kitchen and Dining Room and has also leading off: Cloakroom 2.21m x 1.48m (7' 3" x 5' 0") Wood-lined with window to side. Doorway into Fitted Cupboards. Toilet 1.64m x 1.5m (5' 4" x 4' 11") W.c. and w.h.b. in vanity unit and modern shower in shower compartment. Wet-walled. Wall mirror. Shaver point/light. Radiator. Rear-facing window.
Kitchen 5.07m x 2.9m (16' 5" x 9' 6") Full range of recently fitted floor and wall units comprising 4 wall-mounted cabinets with 7 base units, a 5-drawer unit and a 3-drawer unit and with extensive work surfaces. The 'Stoves' gas double cooker and oven with cooker-hood above and the fitted deep-fat fryer and free-standing 'Whirlpool' American-style fridge/freezer are included in the sale. Pendant light. Tiling above work surfaces and concealed lighting. Archway through to Utility Room. 4.5m x 3.3m (14' 4" x 10' 9") With rear-facing window, this room has moulded cornicing ad a doorway leading back out to the Entrance Hall. UPPER FLOOR Utility Room 2.8m x 2.1m (9' 3" x 6' 9") The Utility Room has matching floor and wall units with concealed lighting, 1½-bowl sink, drainer with in-situ waste disposal unit and mixer taps. The 'Miele' washing machine, 'Miele' tumble drier and 'Miele' dishwasher are included in the sale. Wood-lined ceiling. The Oregon Pine stairway from the hall leads to a Half Landing with rear-facing window, from which access is taken to the Bathroom 3.3m x 2.8m (10' 9" x 9' 3"). The Bathroom has a full suite in White, comprising w.c, w.h.b. and corner bath with shower attachment and a separate double Shower Cabinet with twin shower heads and wet-wall. Radiator. Tiling on all walls. Matching pendant and wall lights. All bathroom fitments included. Dining Room 5.1m x 3.9m (16' 9" x 12' 10") This room has double windows to the front and a further window to the side and has a tiled fireplace with Oak overmantel. Five pairs of wall lights. Connecting door through to. A further short stairway from the Half Landing leads up to the Main Landing which has a front-facing window, moulded dado rail and a further flight of stairs up to the Attic. From the Main Landing the following bedrooms all lead off, most of which have recently been completed refurbished and redecorated.
4.25m x 3.67m (14' 0" x 12' 2") This bedroom has a window to the rear and has a fitted wardrobe. 4.57m x 4.1m (15' 0" x 13' 6") Windows to front and side. 3.94m x 3.8m Rear-facing window. cupboard. 3.4m x 3.3m (12' 11' x 12' 6") Fitted wardrobes and linen (11' 4" x 10' 9") Front-facing window. Three-piece pendant light. Master 5.9m x 5.3m (19' 3" x 17' 5") This beautifully appointed Master has windows to front and side. There are fitted wall lights (but it should be noted that the existing fitments will be removed and replaced by alternatives). Leading off the Master is a Dressing Room 3.9m x 3.3m (12' 9" x 8' 3") with large range of fitted wardrobes and a fitted dressing-table and with further door leading to the Ensuite Bathroom. Bathroom 3.95m x 2.6m (13' 0" x 8' 6") Full bathroom suite comprising w.c, bidet, w.h.b. within fitted vanity unit and sunken bath. Fitted seating area with wall-mounted 'Myson' heater. All walls fully tiled. All bathroom fitments included. Attic An open-tread stairway leads from the Main Landing to the Attic which is mainly floored and provides excellent storage areas, play areas, etc. Electric light and points.
OUTDOORS Garage 5.3m x 5.3m (17'6" x 17'6" approx.) Of wooden construction, the Garage has 2 'up-and-over' doors, electric light and power and concrete floor. Outhouses Large, block-build building with 4 separate compartments providing a variety of uses, such as storage for freezer, gardening equipment, fuel store, etc. Each compartment is completely self-contained and has its own locking door. Garden Ground The garden ground is extensive and beautifully maintained. To the front, the footpath from Fassifern road winds through the sloping and tiered lawns with ornamental flowerbeds, shrubs and mature trees. There are side gardens on both west and east elevations, and to the rear there is a level lawn with a clothes-drying area, a tarmacadamed parking area and a vehicular access directly from Cameron Road. The oil tank and Calor gas tanks are situated in the rear garden. The garden furniture is included in the sale price. Certain trees within the garden are covered by a Tree Preservation order. Services Mains water, electricity and drainage services. The oilfired hot water installation was upgraded to a pressurised system in the spring of 2009. Entry By arrangement with the Sellers. Viewing By contacting the Selling Agents. Price PRICE GUIDE 500,000. A Home Report is available.
Further Particulars from and Enquiries and Offers to the Selling Agents:McIntyre & Company Solicitors & Estate Agents 38 High Street, Fort William, PH33 6AT T. 01397 703231 F. 01397 705070 E-mail: property@solicitors-scotland.com Website: www.solicitors-scotland.com or www.mcintyrelaw.co.uk These Particulars, while believed to be correct, are not guaranteed and are not to be incorporated into any formal missives of sale/purchase to follow hereon. The measurements, areas and conversions are approximations only and are not to be founded upon. We are not responsible nor are we involved in the preparation of the Home Report and we are not responsible for its contents, nor any information contained therein. Offers should be submitted to the Selling Agents in Scottish legal terms. The Seller will not be bound to accept the highest, or indeed any, offer. Interested parties should register their interest with the Selling Agents lest a closing date for offers is set, but the Seller will not be obliged to proceed to a closing date.