Oakridge 8 Craigrory, North Kessock, Inverness

Oakridge 8 Craigrory, North Kessock, Inverness

Oakridge 8 Craigrory, North Kessock, Inverness, IV1 3XH A beautifully positioned detached bungalow with stunning views of the Beauly Firth to the front and idyllic countryside to the rear. Inverness 5 miles, Inverness Airport 11 miles Front porch Hallway Sitting room Conservatory Games room/4th bedroom Kitchen Dining area Master bedroom Shower room 2 Further bedrooms Family bathroom EPC Rating: F

The property Oakridge enjoys an exceptionally private and picturesque position at the end of a single track road, in a much sought after semi-rural location only 5 miles from the city centre of Inverness. Presented in excellent decorative order throughout, the property has been meticulously maintained by the current owners. The accommodation is extremely versatile and will suit a variety of buyers including those looking to commute to Inverness. On entering through the gates of the property and into the driveway, you begin to fully appreciate the position of this wonderful home, with stunning views over the Beauly Firth and the local countryside. The house has very much been built around its position, with large picture windows providing dramatic views whilst flooding the rooms with natural light. Access is via an entrance porch leading into the hallway. The hall provides plenty of storage and leads to a spacious sitting room which has great views to the rear over the gardens and beyond. A conservatory has been added to the side of the property and is entered via a sliding door from the sitting room. The conservatory has roof blinds and a door giving direct access to the gardens. A further door from the sitting room leads to a games room which could also be used as a 4th bedroom. The kitchen comes with a range of wall and base storage units, wall and floor tiling, additional storage space and opens up nicely into the dining area which is the perfect place to enjoy the views. The inner hall leads to the master bedroom which has three large storage cupboards, dressing area and French doors leading directly onto a veranda at the rear. The modern fitted shower room can be accessed from both the master bedroom and hallway. There are a further two double bedrooms and a family bathroom which includes bath with shower over, wc and wash hand basin. Location With its easy access to Inverness, the property is well served by this modern and vibrant city with its excellent and varied facilities, including its new marina and airport with regular flights to the south and a host of other destinations. Yet just a short distance from this modern centre is the beautiful, peaceful and unspoilt countryside for which the Highlands are so famous. To the west are dramatic mountains and a beautiful coastline, while to the east the fertile land is bounded by wide sandy beaches and rugged moorland. This outstanding landscape provides wonderful opportunities for sport and leisure, including golf at championship courses, sailing, mountain climbing and world-class shooting, fishing and stalking. The area is renowned for its fair climate and rich farmland. This arable land, in conjunction with a backdrop of rugged hills, provides spectacular scenery with wonderful views. For the keen golfer there are two championship golf courses at Nairn as well as facilities at Royal Dornoch, Spey Valley and the Castle Stuart Golf Links. There is salmon fishing on the Rivers Nairn, Findhorn and Spey and shooting is readily available on local estates. 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 by only 11 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. Primary schooling is available at North Kessock Primary and secondary schooling at Fortrose Academy. Pupil transport is provided to both schools.

Outside Private, landscaped grounds of around 0.6 acres. The gardens are a fantastic feature of this property with walk ways carved through an array of plants, trees and shrubs leading to a summer house and other useful outbuildings including a greenhouse and sheds. The grounds include a sitting area to the front with stunning views over the Beauly Firth to the Kessock Bridge and there is a further veranda to the rear enjoying great open aspects over the neighbouring countryside. General Services: Mains water and electricity, private drainage. Electric central heating (not storage). Fixtures and Fittings: All fitted carpets and integrated appliances are included in the sale. Council Tax: The property has been assessed for council tax purposes as Band F. EPC Rating: To be confirmed by home report. Local Authority: Highland Council, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness, IV3 5NX. Tel: 01349 886606. Solicitors: Bruce Miller, Munro & Noble, 26 Church Street, Inverness, IV1 1HX, Tel 01463 221727. Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Strutt & Parker. Possession: Vacant possession will be given on a mutually agreeable date. Offers: Offers are to be submitted in Scottish legal terms to the selling agents Strutt and Parker, 9-11 Bank Lane, Inverness, IV1 1WA.

Directions From Inverness head north over the Kessock Bridge on the A9 and 2.3 miles from the north end of the bridge take the cut off on the left hand side (signposted for Craigrory on the central reservation on the right hand side). Follow this road for about half a mile taking a left hand turn at the sign for Craigrory. Follow the single track past the turning area and continue down the single track to the very end where you will find the property directly ahead. Inverness The Courier Building, 9-11 Bank Lane, Inverness, IV1 1WA 01463 719171 inverness@struttandparker.com struttandparker.com 55 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 September 2015. Particulars prepared September 2015. Printed by Ravensworth B3605935/03/2016