Offers over £195,000

The Dovecote, 11 SwordaleSteading, Evanton, IV16 9XA

This charming detached property affords a super rural positionin the popular village of Evanton, within easy reach of localamenities and commuting distance of Inverness.

• Entrance Hall• Lounge• Kitchen/Dining• 3 Bedrooms• Bathroom

• Oil Fired Central Heating• Double Glazed• Garden• Off-Road Parking• EPC Band C

DESCRIPTIONThis charming well-presented detached property affords a super ruralposition on the outskirts of popular village of Evanton, within easy reach oflocal amenities and commuting distance of Inverness. The property, featuresa dovecote set in an exposed local sandstone gable, which was retained fromthe original farm building that stood on this site, now complimenting the restof the newly built property completed in 2008. There is planning permissionin place to convert the loft space to form two further bedrooms. A copy ofthe planning permission and conditions pertaining thereto can be viewed onthe website, www.highland.gov.uk and REF: 18/00546/FUL. The property,which benefits from oil fired central heating and double glazing, providesdeceptively spacious accommodation and viewing is highly recommended toappreciate the well proportioned rooms combined with superb locationensuring this to be a superb family home or for those seeking aholiday home/rental business as it is currently. The accommodationcomprises of a wide entrance hall, which gives access to the principal roomsand provides space for an office area or further storage and staircase. Thereis atriple aspect lounge, which is a good-sized room and has feature windows.The kitchen has been fitted with a good range of units and provides ampleroom for dining with external door leading to rear garden. There are threedoublebedrooms and good-sized bathroom with white three-piece suite and electricshower over the bath. The garden grounds are partly enclosed and mainlylaid to grass for easy maintenance and a raised gravelled area provides anideal seating area and l-fresco dining. There is a large gravelled area at thefront, which provides excellent off-road parking facilities with the potentialfor a garage/garden shed and to be fully enclosed to create extended gardenand driveway.

LOCATIONSituated on the outskirts of the pleasant Easter Ross village of Evanton andwithin easy commuting distance of Inverness, the Highland Capital(approximately 23 miles south). Local facilities are 1.5 miles away andinclude a church, primary school, Co-op store, hotel, pub and post office.The village is ideal for those interested in outdoor pursuits with extensive

woodland walks, beach and set with the backdrop of Fyrish and Ben Wyvisto the north. A wider range of amenities including shops, health-centre,supermarkets, a secondary school, golf course and a sports-centre areavailable in both: Alness, 3 miles to the east, and Dingwall, 8 miles to thewest.

DIRECTIONSFrom Inverness take the A9 road north heading towards Wick/Thurso. Travelover the Kessock Bridge and continue on this road through two largeroundabouts and after the second roundabout, take the first turning to the leftsign posted Evanton. On entering the village, turn left at the Co-op and takethe third left onto Hermitage Street and continue up the hill and continue onthe single track road for approximately 1½ miles and The Dovecote, 11Swordale Steading is located on the right hand side.

ACCOMMODATIONExcellent condition throughout, withpaved ramp access from the parkingarea up to front door entrance. Externaldoor made of timber construction, with side panel and opaque glass, leadinginto large entrance hallway.

Entrance Hall10.47 x 1.97m approxThe entrance hall forms a wide hallway and provides space for an office areaand, or a staircase leading to a converted loft. Two windows face east, withwooden venetian blinds. Wall mounted coat hooks, and two radiators.Access to loft space with power, light and has planning permission in placeto convert it to form two further bedrooms. Doors to lounge, kitchen/diningarea, 3 bedrooms and bathroom.

Lounge4.09m x 5.98m approxLarge lounge with double aspect windows to east and west, with further twofeature windows set into the south-facing gable incorporating deep woodenledges. Wooden venetian blinds on all windows. Electric effect stove withwooden surround and two radiators.

Kitchen/Dining3.88m x 4.17m x approxDouble aspect windows facing west and north with wooden venetian blinds.Radiator. A range of fully fitted wall and base units incorporating singlebowl stainless steel sink with mixer tap. Ample work surface area. IntegratedCandy electric hob with stainless steel splash back and built-under Electroluxelectric oven. Bosch dishwasher. Hoover washing machine, Whirplooltumble dryer and Zanussi fridge/freezer. Ample room for a good sized diningtable. Vinyl flooring. External wooden door withopaque glazed panel opening to the rear garden.

Bedroom 13.46m x 3.91m approxWindow facing west with wooden venetian blind. Good sized double roomwith radiator.

Bedroom 22.75m x 3.96m approxWindow facing west with wooden venetian blind. Good sized double roomwith radiator.

Inverness Office: York House, 20 Church Street, Inverness, IV1 1EDTelephone: 01463 253 911 | Fax: 01463 711 083Ullapool Office: Village Hall, UllapoolTelephone: 07780 600 218 (Monday & Wednesdays & by appointment)www.andersonshaw.com | property@solicitorsinverness.com

The above particulars, although believed to be correct, are not guaranteed, and anymeasurements stated therein are approximate only. Purchasers should note that the SellingAgents have NOT tested any of the electrical items or mechanical equipment (e.g. oven, centralheating system, etc.) included in the sale. Any photographs used are purely illustrative and maydemonstrate only the surrounds. They are NOT therefore to be taken as indicative of the extentof the property, or that the photographs are taken from within the boundaries of the property,or what it included in the sale.

Bedroom 33.89m x 2.76m approxWindow facing west with wooden venetian blind. Good sized doubleroom with radiator.

Bathroom1.97m x 2.87m approxOpaque glazed window facing east with wooden venetian blind. White threepiece suite comprising of WC, wash hand basin and bath. Ceramic tiling tosplash-back above the wash hand basin and to picture rail height surroundingthe bath. Mira electric shower over the bath and fitted shower curtain rail.Wall mounted mirror above the wash hand basin. Vinyl flooring.

GARDENThere is a large gravelled driveway providing excellent off-road parkingfacilities with the potential for a garage/garden shed and to be fully enclosedto create extended garden and driveway. An access ramp leads through awooden gate with further parking. There is a grassed area which extendsfrom the east side of the property and is fully enclosed by fencing. There is araised gravelled area creating an area for seating and al-fresco dining. Rotaryclothes dryer.

HEATINGThe property benefits from an oil fired Combi boiler that manages the centralheating and hot water system

GLAZINGThe subjects are double glazed.

EXTRASAll fitted floor coverings, curtain rails, coat hooks & integral kitchenappliances are included in the asking price.

OPTIONAL EXTRASWindow blinds, curtains and pendent lampshades, Bosch dishwasher,Hoover washing machine, Whirlpool tumble dryer and Zanussi fridge/freezerare available to purchase along with some of the furniture.

COUNCIL TAXThe current Council Tax band on this property is Band D. You should beaware that this may be subject to change upon the sale of the property.

SERVICESThe subjects benefit from mains electricity. Drainage is to a shared privatetank and the water is a from a private supply.

ENTRYBy mutual agreement.

VIEWINGContact Anderson Shaw & Gilbert Property Department on 01463 253911 toarrange an appointment to view.

E-MAILProperty@solicitorsinverness.com

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