The Old Steading Inveran, 2 Well-presented converted four bedroom Steading in the rural village of Inveran

Set in lovely gardens with fantastic view of the Kyle of Separate studio with development potential Sutherland EPC Rating D56 Spacious and well laid out accommodation

Bonar Bridge 3 miles . 7 miles

Offers in the region of £270,000

Situation Inveran is an area of outstanding natural beauty popular with hill walkers, mountaineers, bird watchers and generally those who enjoy outdoor pursuits. Inveran is a short drive from the Village of , approximately 7 miles from the Village of Lairg and 45 miles from Inverness City.

The village of Lairg is the crossroads for the North and West coasts of which is an area of outstanding natural scenery and native wildlife. There are a range of local amenities including shops, railway station, Post Office, Bank, Dentist and Health Centre as well as shopping in the Falls of Shin visitor centre. Lairg has a Primary school with secondary schooling at Golspie High School.

Bonar Bridge, is a busy village with shops, bistro and café, doctor’s surgery, library, cottage hospital and golf course.

The area is well known for salmon and trout fishing with many local rivers and lochs nearby. Hillwalking and mountaineering are also popular recreations in the surrounding countryside.

Inverness, the Capital of the Highlands, is approximately 42 miles by road and has a modern shopping centre, hospital, theatre, cinemas and a mainline railway station. Inverness Airport has a variety of services to destinations both domestic and overseas. These include Flybe and Eastjet to London Gatwick, Luton, Birmingham, Belfast, Manchester and Amsterdam.

Directions From Bonar Bridge take the A836 signposted Lairg until you reach the village of Invershin. Drive through Invershin until you reach a signpost for Ullapooll. Turn left onto the A837 and follow this road over a bridge until you reach a crossroads. At the cross roads go straight ahead and take the second turn on the left onto a track and The Old Steading is the second turn on the right. Description Set in a beautiful garden of an acre The Old Steading is in an enviable position overlooking the and hills beyond. Converted in 1993 the Old Steading offers bright and spacious accommodation and has a garage and studio which could also be converted to a granny flat or self-catering accommodation or even extend the existing house.

The property benefits from double glazing, electric central heating and is mainly carpeted except for the kitchen which has slate effect floor tiles.

A gravel driveway leads to a UPVC front door with a glazed side panel which enters to a long hallway which has doors to all accommodation in the main building.

A glazed door opens to the bright and airy through lounge/kitchen. There are triple aspect windows allowing plenty of natural light. A sliding doors with glazed side panels opens to the garden and takes advantage of the superb views.

A large picture window looks over the side garden and a glazed door opens to the cottage garden which is to the left of the room.

The kitchen is situated at the back of the lounge and is separated by a useful breakfast bar. The kitchen has a good range of oak floor and wall units and a window over the sink. There is a washing machine, dishwasher and electric cooker with extractor hob all of which are included in the sale.

The remaining three double bedrooms are all accessed from the hallway. All have storage cupboards with shelves and hanging space. All have windows with lovely views over the cottage garden and Velux sky lights allowing extra light.

A Jack and Jill bathroom is situated between bedrooms 1 and 2 and has a three piece suite comprising sink, WC and bath. A door opens to the cottage garden from the bathroom.

Completing the main accommodation, to the right of the hall a door leads to bedroom 4 which has a window overlooking the side garden with views to the garden and river. There is an en-suite shower room with an electric shower housed within a corner shower cabinet.

Attached it the property is a large garage and studio. The studio has two floors and is currently used as an art room. The development potential for this part of the property is large and offers many potential uses.

Externally the garden is mainly laid to lawn and is safe and secure. There are open views of the river and hills to the front and side and a mature wooded area to the driveway side ensures privacy. There is a beautifully tended walled cottage garden which is packed with lovely flowers and to the front of the property there are also well tended beds. Planning Consent has previously been granted for the erection of a dwelling house in the grounds of the Old Steading but this has expired.

Services Electric heating Mains water Drainage to septic tank

4 Council Tax Band Band E

Postcode IV27 4EY

Note All carpets, curtains and white goods we included in the sale.

Entry By mutual arrangement

Viewing Arrangements Strictly by appointment with Bell Ingram Ltd. 01463 717799.

Important Notice

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