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The Old Manse Strontian PH36 4JB MacPhee & Partners The Old Manse Strontian PH36 4JB PRICE GUIDE: £200,000 The Old Manse forms a ‘C listed’ property which dates back to 1827, and was designed and built by Thomas Telford as the Church of Scotland manse, when building the Parliamentary Churches. Extended over the years to create a large family home, the property boasts much of its original charm such as pitch pine cladding, feature fireplaces and south facing bay windows. Currently in need of renovation and refurbishment, the sale would offer the successful purchaser an exciting restoration project. In addition to the property are the large garden grounds and a stone barn, which subject to planning could pro- vide further accommodation. The property is quietly situated at the edge of the popular village of Strontian, which is located at the head of Loch Sunart amidst spectacular Highland scenery. The village has a range of amenities, with shops, hotels, post office, doctor’s surgery, primary school and secondary school. Further facilities and amenities are available at Fort William some 25 miles distant. The area provides an ideal base to take advantage of all the West Highlands have to offer, including skiing, sailing, walking and fishing to name but a few. Detached Former Manse Stunning Mountain Views Renovation Project Lounge & Study Kitchen & Pantry 5 Bedrooms (2 with Dressing Areas) Shower Room & Cloakroom Oil Fired Central Heating Mixed Glazing Spacious Garden Grounds Barn Outbuilding EPC Rating: F 32 MacPhee & Partners Airds House An Aird Fort William PH33 6BL 01397 702200 [email protected] www.macphee.co.uk Accommodation with granite effect work surfaces. Doors to pantry and dining Dressing Room 4.0 x 2.6 (about 13’ x 8’6) room. With window to side. Conservatory With glazed entrance door. Triple aspect windows. Open to Pantry 3.3 x 2.5 (about 10’9 x 8’3) Formal Dining Room 5.2 x 4.3 (about 17’ x 14’) hallway. With windows to rear and side. With bay window to front. Feature fireplace. Door to bedroom. Hallway Dining Room 4.8 x 4.2 (about 15’9 x 13’9) With stairs to upper level. Doors to lounge, bedrooms, With window to side. Feature oil fired Rayburn. Stable door to Bedroom 4.0 x 4.0 (about 13’ x 13’) kitchen, cloakroom, shower room and formal dining room. side. Door to study. With glazed door to front. Feature fireplace. Under stair cupboard. PAGE 3 Study 3.3 x 1.9 (about 10’9 x 6’3) Upper Level Lounge 5.4 x 4.2 (about 17’9 x 13’9) With window to side. With dormer window to side. Doors to bedrooms. With bay window to front. Fire surround. Cloakroom 2.3 x 1.0 (about 7’6 x 3’3) Bedroom 4.0 x 3.2 (about 13’ 10’6) Bedroom 3.9 x 3.7 (about 12’9 x 12’3) With window to rear. White WC and wash and basin. With dormer window to side. With window to side. Fire surround. Door to dressing room. Shower Room 2.8 x 2.5 (about 9’3 x 8’3) Bedroom 3.8 x 3.6 (about 12’6 x 11’9) Dressing Room 3.9 x 2.7 (about 12’9 x 8’9) With window to rear. White WC, wash hand basin and shower With dormer window to side. Glazed door to front. cubicle with mains shower. Bedroom 4.0 x 3.2 (about 13’ x 10’6) Kitchen 4.5 x 3.1 (about 14’9 x10’3) With window side. Feature fireplace. Door to dressing room. With window to side. Fitted with cream kitchen units offset Floor Plan Garden The property enjoys large elevated garden grounds. Laid in the main to lawn the grounds feature mature trees and shrubs. Travel Directions From Fort William take the A82 south for 8 miles then cross over on the Corran ferry. At Ardgour turn left and follow the road to Strontian A861 (approx 12 miles). On entering Strontian pass through the village, crossing the Strontian River. After crossing the bridge, immediately turn right - signposted Bellsgrove and Polloch. Proceed along this road, following it to the left at the Ariundle sign. The Old Manse is the first turning on the left hand side. PAGE 4 Title Plan These particulars were prepared on the basis of our knowledge of the local area and, in respect of the property itself, information supplied to us by our clients. All reasonable steps were taken at the time of preparing these particulars to ensure that all details are accurate. All statements contained in the particulars are for information only and all parties should not rely on them as representations of fact; in particular:- (a) descriptions, measurements and dimensions are approximate only; (b) all measurements are taken at the widest points; and (c) all references to condition, planning permission, services, usage, construction, fixtures and fittings and moveable items contained in the property are for guidance only. Our clients may instruct us to set a closing date for offers and therefore if you wish to pursue interest in this property you should immediately instruct your solicitor to note interest with us. Our clients reserve the right to conclude a bargain for the sale of the subjects ahead of a closing date and will not be obliged to accept either the highest or indeed any offer for the subjects or any part thereof. All measurements are taken using a sonic tape measure and therefore may be subject to a small margin of error. None of the services or appliances have been checked by us and no warranty is given as to their condition. All arrangements to view must be made by prior appointment with MacPhee and Partners. It is the responsibility of all prospective viewers to check with the agents prior to viewing the property to ensure that it is still available for sale, particularly with regard to long journeys or those viewings arranged some time in advance. 'Offers are invited in the style of the Scottish Standard Offer and incorporating the Scottish Standard Clauses (Edition 3)'. .
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