DESCRIPTION
This quite unique architecturally designed property has been built to exacting standards and the owner’s specific requirements. Completed early 2009 the house would suit discerning purchasers who are keen to own an ecologically friendly home with a contemporary feel and quality finishings and fittings. The house is clad externally in Cedar wood and has an impressive gable end window feature comprising of 3 levels of windows which compliment the high vaulted ceiling in the open plan living area. Benefiting from timber double glazing, Caithness stone flooring in the main living areas, oak skirting and doors, a fireplace built from locally sourced stone, a designer bathroom finished with Italian Travertin tiling and great attention to detail this is very desirable home. Heated by a ground source heat pump system providing under floor heating at ground floor level, with solar panels and a high level of sheep’s wool insulation this is also an economical property to run that will retain the heat. There is a Central Vacuum System in the property. The accommodation within comprises entrance vestibule leading into open plan sitting/dining/kitchen. A hallway provides access off to utility area, bathroom and 3 bedrooms. A pull-down wooden folding ladder allows access to the undeveloped upper floor that has been fully floored and provides further accommodation space still to be formed. An attractive row of double depth Velux windows allows for elevated views and light. The upper floor area offers flexibility and potential purchasers could use the space to suit their own specific requirements. Plumbing is in place to provide another bathroom (possible en-suite to large 4th bedroom) and a mezzanine style landing area was planned if the development of the upper floor was to proceed. Although the upper floor offers extra potential there is no need to further develop this area immediately if not required as the spacious accommodation on the ground is more than adequate for family living.
The property occupies a private area of garden ground extending to 1/3 of an acre or thereby and access is off a quiet single-track road. The garden area is very much a natural woodland style with a burn running through it. and offers the opportunity for further landscaping. There is a gravel driveway and parking space to front of house.
LOCATION
The New House is situated on the edge of the pretty highland village of Kishorn and close to the local shop. The house is also close to Loch Kishorn and the area is one of natural unspoilt beauty. The nearest main village is that of Lochcarron some 6 miles away which has excellent local services including a primary school. Secondary schooling is available at Plockton and a school bus service operates.
ACCOMMODATION
Wide paved steps lead up to the double fully glazed front doors. The accommodation within is as follows:-
ENTRANCE VESTIBULE
This is an impressive entrance leading into the main open plan living area. Windows on both sides. Recessed lighting. Fitted bench with storage area. Cupboard. Size 9ft 9 x 7ft 10 (2.96 x 2.40m).
OPEN PLAN LIVING/DINING ROOM
A ‘wow’ factor room with high vaulted ceiling (23ft high) and gable end wall of windows. 2 windows to side fitted with wooden Venetian blinds. 5 pendant lights hang from the apex over the room. Feature stone fireplace. Fully glazed double doors provide access out to rear garden. Hatch with pull down ladder provides access to the upper floor level. Corridor leads off to
bedrooms, bathroom and utility room. Open through to kitchen with breakfast bar forming natural division. Size 24ft 5 x 25ft 7 (7.81 x 7.44m).
KITCHEN
Open from living area. Well fitted with white fronted contemporary base units with recessed stainless steel handles. Solid oak block worktops and stainless steel worktops. Stainless steel 1 ½ bowl sink and drainer with mixer tap. Stainless steel range style electric cooker with double oven below and matching extractor hood above. Stainless steel splash back area. Recessed lighting. Natural light from Velux sun pipe. Size 11ft 2 x 10ft 6 (3.71 x 3.20m).
BATHROOM
Luxury 4-piece bathroom comprising wall hung WC with push button flush, freestanding bath, wall hung wash hand basin and double size shower cubicle. Modern chrome tapes and fittings. Italian tiling on walls. Oak shelving. surrounds. Frosted window. Extractor fan. Recessed lighting. Size 8ft 10 x 8ft 7 (2.61 x 2.60m).
UTILITY ROOM
Modern unit with circular stainless steel sink and vegetable preparation drainer. Fully glazed door to garden. Central Vac Unit. Electric meters, Solar panel controls and heating pump all located in this room. Size 11ft x 6ft 2 (3.34 x 1.87m).
BEDROOM 1
Double size bright room with 3 windows all fitted with wooden Venetian blinds. Oak flooring. Size 13ft 2 x 10ft 6 (4.01 x 3.20m).
BEDROOM 2
Double room well fitted with wardrobes along one wall. Windows to rear and side fitted with wooden Venetian blinds. Oak flooring. Size 13ft 6 x 9ft 1 (4.12 x 2.76m).
BEDROOM 3
Window to front. Wooden Venetian Blind. Carpet. 9ft 8 x 7ft 8 (3.0m x 2.4m)
GARDEN
A natural woodland style garden surrounds the house and this has been cleared to the front and landscaped with the natural burn forming a pleasing feature. A gravel driveway leads off the quiet road to a parking area at the front of the house. The garden has a number of mature trees which allow privacy. The extent of the ground is 0.32 acres or thereby (to be confirmed with title plan).
OUTBUILDINGS
A timber garden shed lies to the side of the house. Approx. size 10ft x 8ft.
SERVICES
Mains water and electricity. Drainage to septic tank although mains drainage is soon to become available.
COUNCIL TAX
Band E
POST CODE
IV54 8XA
VIEWING
Strictly by arrangement through this agency.
ENTRY
By mutual agreement.
AGENCY RATING
An extremely ‘eco friendly house’ scoring 95% on the energy report. Viewing is essential to fully appreciate the space and design of the property.
PRICE
Offers over £249,000 are invited and such offers should be submitted in proper Scottish legal terms to:
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