Ardchattan, Skye of Curr, Dulnain Bridge

located between Aviemore & Grantown on Spey

For Sale - offers over £365,000

Ardchattan

 

Front driveway with parking for several cars
Wonderful views across the Cromdale Hills
A fantastic property - 4-bedroom detached house in traditional Victorian style dating back to 1922. Excellent walk in condition requiring internal viewing to appreciate the renovations, wonderful views and the ambiance of the property. Set in approximately a third of an acre of beautiful landscaped garden grounds just 4 miles from Grantown on Spey, 10 miles from Aviemore in the glorious Scottish Highlands.
 

The house was completely refurbished 9 years ago to include new double glazed windows, electrics, plumbing, oil fired heating and new white sanitary ware.  Renovations and modernization have continued since and the house now has an up to date kitchen (fitted 6 months ago) downlighters in ensuite and bathroom, and a multi fuel burner in the kitchen/dining room whilst retaining many original features such as the finishings, pitch pine woodwork, doors and staircase, ceiling coving, original fireplaces in many of the rooms to name but a few. 

Accessed via a chipped driveway off the Skye of Curr Road, the property has parking for several vehicles, the beautiful landscaped garden grounds have a medium sized, fully stocked fish pond, a stone outbuilding and large wooden garden shed.  Spectacular views over farmland, the Cromdale and Cairngorm hills.  

 
ACCOMMODATION:
Downstairs WC
Lounge
Kitchen
Dining Area with doorway into Sun Lounge
Top Land
Master Bedroom
Ensuite Shower Room
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3
Bathroom
Sun Lounge
Garden with pond
Views across farmland and forest

 

   
Entrance Vestibule  2.03 x 1.77m
Entrance door with two decorative glazed panels and letterbox.  Window to the front and one to the side fitted with roller blinds. Built in cupboard with hanging rail and storage space including room for small upright freezer.  Exposed granite wall. Spotlight fitting to ceiling. Radiator.  Door to WC.
 
 WC 1.63 x 1.50m
Two piece white suite consisting of WC and latest design, round wash hand basin with mixer tap set on a marble worktop with white cupboard below.  Window to the side.  Ladder radiator.  Extractor unit.  Exposed granite wall.
   
Hallway  
Understair cupboard with space for tumble dryer and shelves for storage.  Original Victorian floor tiles.  Downlighters fitted in ceiling.  Doors off to study/4th bedroom, lounge, and kitchen/dining room.
 
Study/4th Bedroom  3.54 x 2.56m
Window to the side with built in cupboard below housing the electric fuse boxes.  TV and telephone points.  Radiator.  Ample display shelves and a large storage cupboard housing oil-fired boiler.  Currently used as a study/office but could easily be used as bedroom.
 
Lounge 4.38 x 4.32m
Spacious room with windows overlooking the front with spectacular views over farmland, the Cairngorm and Cromdale hills.  Window to the side.  All windows with deep display ledges.  Open feature working cast iron fireplace with tiled hearth and original large, decorative pine wood mantel and surround.  Wooden picture rail on all walls.  TV and telephone points.  Two radiators.  Original built in pitch pine cupboard with shelves to one side of the fireplace.  Original wood panelling around windows.  Door to main hallway and Dining Area
 
Kitchen/Dining Area  6.99 x 3.63m
 

Double aspect room with window to the rear giving forest views and large windows overlooking the front offering views over farmland, Cromdale and Cairngorm Hills.  Windows have deep display ledges and original wood panelling around.   

Kitchen fitted with Shaker style, painted alabaster coloured base, wall and display units on all four sides, incorporating 1½ bowl granite resin sink with antique pewter mixer tap, electric oven and microwave/oven both fitted in tall larder cabinet, ceramic touch control hob with extractor hood above and granite worktops throughout.  Under wall unit lighting.  Splashback tiles above work surfaces.  Integrated dishwasher, washing machine and two integrated fridges.  Wall display shelves.  Radiator.  Original Victoria ceramic floor tiles in kitchen area.

Ample space for family dining and leisure.  Granite fireplace with Caithness stone hearth and original wooden mantel with multi fuel burner.  TV and telephone point.  Two radiators.  Oak effect laminate flooring.  Doors off to sun lounge and main lounge.  Stairs to first floor. 

 
Half Landing  
Original timber staircase to first floor.  Window to the rear with deep display ledge offering views of forest. Smoke alarm.
 
Top Landing
Display shelves.  Ceiling coving.  Smoke alarm.  Radiator.  Timber dado rail.  Hatch to storage loft.  Doors off to three bedrooms and bathroom
 
Master Bedroom   3.80 x 3.26m
Spacious bright double bedroom with windows to the front overlooking farmland, the Cromdale and Cairngorm hills beyond.  Dado rail.  Built in shelves and cupboard to one side of fireplace. Radiator.  Feature working cast iron fireplace with tiled hearth and wooden mantel.  TV and telephone point.  Alcove to dressing room.  Door to ensuite shower room.
 
Dressing room 3.81 x 1.61m
Three built in wardrobes with hanging and storage along one wall with storage cupboards above.  Fitted dressing table to other wall.  Radiator.  Window overlooking the front with views over farmland and the hills.
 
Ensuite Shower Room   2.54 x 1.18m
Three piece white suite consisting of low level WC, modern rectangular wash hand basin set on a granite   worktop with white cupboard below and double shower cubicle with a mira shower and  Wetwall panelling. Splashback tiles around wash basin.  Window to the side with deep display granite ledge.  Ladder radiator.  Ceiling fitted with downlighters and automatic extractor unit.
 
Bedroom 2 3.79 x 3.57m
Double bedroom with window to the front offering views over farmland, the Cromdale and Cairngorm hills beyond.  Feature working cast iron fireplace with tiled hearth and wooden mantel.  TV point.  Built in cupboard with hanging and storage space.  Radiator.
 
Bedroom 3 3.69 x 3.50m
Double/twin bedroom with window overlooking the rear giving views of forest.  Built in single bed unit.   Full height built in double storage cupboard. Telephone point.  Radiator.
 
Bathroom 3.50 x 2.09m

Excellent sized bathroom with modern white three piece suite comprising WC, wash hand basin set in vanity unit with storage cupboard below. Bath with Victorian style taps with shower attachment and decorative side screen.  Window to the side with deep display ledge.  Large two-door airing cupboard complete with shelves and hanging rails, housing Heatrae Megaflo hot water tank. Extractor unit.  Ladder radiator.   Bathroom accessories. Ceiling fitted with downlighters.

Returning downstairs through the dining area/kitchen to sun lounge.

 
Sun Lounge   3.54 x 2.31m
Exposed granite wall with windows to three sides and double doors with steps leading down to beautiful landscaped garden grounds.  Electric points.  Feature high pitched ceiling wooden beams.  Display ledges all around.  Spectacular views over farmland, woodland, the Cromdale and Cairngorm hills beyond
 
Garden
The property is set within approximately a third acre of beautiful landscaped garden grounds separated by trellis fencing from  a chipped driveway providing parking for several vehicles.  The gardens are mainly lawn with well stocked colourful plants, all year round shrubs, heather rockery, flower borders, small vegetable patch and several mature trees.  There is a raised decking area from where you can enjoy stunning open views of fields, forest and the Cromdale and Cairngorm hills, with steps down to lower level and the well stocked fish pond with a waterfall.  Gravel and concrete pathway around the whole property, courtesy lights  Stone built outbuilding.  Large wooden shed.  Rotary dryer.  Concealed oil tank.  Outside tap.  External double electric socket to rear of sun lounge.

Included
Carpets and light fittings.  (Other items may be available by separate negotiation).

PRICE
Offers over £375,000 are invited for this property.  The seller reserves the right to accept or refuse an offer at any time.

Dulnain Bridge is a small Highland village with a shop/post office, garage, hotels and the famous Speyside Heather Centre.  Shopping, leisure centre, primary and secondary schooling, health centre and cottage hospital are just some of the other amenities at Grantown-on-Spey 3 miles away. Aviemore, located 9 miles away is a larger town with more shops, restaurants, swimming pool, gym and a supermarket.  The local railway station at Aviemore provides rail access to Inverness, Perth, the central belt and direct line to London. The village is within the Cairngorms National Park, and the magnificent scenery of Strathspey can be enjoyed with forest walks, climbing, horse-riding, shooting and fishing, plus there are several excellent 9 & 18 hole golf courses in the area.  The Strathspey Angling Association enjoys 7 miles on both banks of the River Spey and River Dulnain.  Inverness Airport is approx an hour away with direct flights to London and other cities.

SERVICES
Mains electricity, water and drainage.  Telephone.

COUNCIL TAX
Currently Band E (£1885 in 2008/9).  Includes water rates

VIEWING
Viewing strictly by appointment: Sue Smith of Masson Cairns on 01479 874800 or 07717 502882/07799 525157