Property description

Ryan Forbes and Miller Stewart Estate Agents are delighted to bring to the market this impressive former Manse and Steading built in approx. 1848. This substantial, detached property set in an enviable position a short commuting distance to the City of Inverness. An exciting rare opportunity to purchase a grade C listed building steeped in history spanning over 150 years with huge potential.

The Old Manse is reached via a sweeping driveway laid to gravel with access to both the front and rear. To the front of the property the garden is mostly laid to grass with mature trees and shrubbery. The rear of the property encompasses a small charming burn at the bottom of the garden with a mature orchard, shrubbery and paved areas.

Property comprises:

Ground floor

Entrance vestibule

Hall

Three public rooms

Dining Kitchen

Pantry

Shower room

First floor

Four double bedrooms

One single bedroom

Main bathroom

Gardens

Steading

Stone built shed

Coal Bunker

Property Description

To the front of the property entry is given through double doors into the entrance vestibule, from here, further double interior doors give access to the lower hall. The lower hall is decorated in neutral tones and gives way to the sweeping staircase, three public rooms, shower room and the kitchen with pantry.

The drawing room is situated to the front of the property with double aspect views to the front and side. This generously sized and well-proportioned room benefits from a bay window, exposed painted wooden flooring, painted walls and fireplace.

Across the hall takes you into the living room, with views out to the garden and the front of the property. This room is carpeted with painted walls, fireplace and a recessed arched decorative wall.

To the rear of the hall lies the dining room, this is a good-sized room overlooking the gardens, carpeted and benefiting from a fireplace with electric fire.

The shower room is situated towards the back of the hall and provides an accessible shower with shower seat, white W/C and pedestal sink.

Through a door the hallway extends to the kitchen. The kitchen is of good proportions with room for a dining table. The kitchen formerly housed a rayburn and as such has a large open brick fireplace. With ample base units, electric Creda oven/hob, hotpoint washing machine and a fridge freezer. Situated to the rear of the property and offers access to the large pantry.

From the kitchen through to the back of the hall give access out to the rear garden and steading.  On the first floor reached via the sweeping staircase the bedrooms and main bathroom can be found.

The master bedroom is spacious and well proportioned. With double aspect views to the front and rear, fireplace, carpeted floor, shutters and electric panel heater. Along the hall another large well proportioned bedroom overlooking the gardens and front of the property. This room benefits from, a built in cupboard and shutters on the sash and case windows. Next to this room is the single bedroom with carpet, painted walls and a front aspect.

Further along the hall brings you to the remaining two bedrooms, both of a good size with views to the side of the property and gardens. At the end of the upper hall the main bathroom is located. This room was upgraded in 2010 and provides a three-piece white suite with mira electric shower over bath, w/c and sink recessed into the wall.

The Old Manse sits on approx. {insert acre am} with a large L shaped outbuilding formerly used as stables with a paddock to the rear. This building would be ideal to utilise either as a stable or alternatively to be converted into a self-catering holiday let subject to local planning consents.

The rear garden offers the potential to be split into house plot/s subject to local planning consents.

Location:

The Old Manse is located just 7 miles from the City of Inverness, 2 miles from Inverness Airport and conveniently located a short drive from the A96 the main link between Inverness and Aberdeen. Local primary schooling is offered at Croy and Balloch Primary with Secondary schooling offered at Culloden Academy and Millburn Academy.

Features:

• Detached
• Grade C Listed, built 1848
• 5 Bedrooms
• 3 Public Rooms
• Dining kitchen
• Large pantry
• 2 bathrooms
• Extensive gardens approx. {insert acres}
• Outbuilding with potential for conversion into Self Catering Accommodation/Holiday let (subject to local planning consents)
• Potential for ½ House plots (subject to local planning consents)
• Investment opportunity
• Potential Income stream

Dimensions:

Hall: 2.769m x 5.697m (at widest point) and 3.213m x 2.975m x 1.473m (at widest point)

Living room: 4.790m x 4.760m

Drawing room: 4.774m x 4.719m

Dining room: 4.769m x 3.654m

Shower room: 3m x 1.345m (at widest point)

Kitchen: 3.672m x 4.875m

Pantry: 3.627m x 2.244m

Upper landing/hall: 3.116m x 3.552m (at widest point) and 5.660m x 1.118m

Master bedroom: 4.762m x 4.848m

Bedroom two: 4.356m x 4.780m

Bedroom three: 3.141m x 2.190m

Bedroom four: 3.493m x 3.614m

Bedroom five: 3.680m x 3.531m (at widest point)

Main bathroom: 1.982m x 2.826m (at widest point)

* All sizes have been taken using a sonic tape are approximate and taken from the widest point.

Services

Mains electricity. Mains water and drainage. Telephone. Broadband available.

Council tax band

G

EPC Rating

Current energy performance rating F

Disclaimer

Whilst we endeavour to make these particulars as accurate as possible, they do not form part of any contract or offer, nor are they guaranteed. Measurements are approximate and in most cases are taken with a digital/sonic - measuring device and are taken to the widest point. We have not tested the electricity, gas or water services or any appliances. Photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item is included for sale with the property. If there is any part of this that you find misleading or simply wish clarification on any point, please contact our office immediately when we will endeavour to assist you in any way possible.

Property Features :

• Grade C listed
• Steading with potential for conversion (subject to local planning consents)
• Space for futher development (subject to local authority consents)
• Extensive mature gardens
• Easy commuting to Inverness and Inverness airport