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12 Achaphubil Fort William PH33 7AL MacPhee & Partners 12 Achaphubil Fort William PH33 7AL PRICE GUIDE: £195,000 Situated on the shores of Loch Eil and enjoying panoramic views over the Loch to the surrounding hills, 12 Achaphubuil forms a most desirable semi-detached dwellinghouse which has been lovingly extended to create a unique home. In immaculate order and beautifully presented, the property offers spacious accommodation in a convenient layout and benefits from double glazing and oil fired central heating whilst boasting an impressive wood burning stove, open-plan living area, modern bathroom suites and a raised balcony. Due to the size and location, the property would be ideally suited as a superb family home, idyllic holiday retreat or superb business opportunity in an extremely buoyant, holiday-letting market. Achaphubuil is a small crofting township situated across Loch Eil from Corpach, with high schools in Strontian - some 27 miles away - or Fort William. Fort William can be reached by road (22 miles) or by means of a passenger ferry from nearby Treslaig. There is also a daily bus service direct to Fort William from Achaphubuil. Attractive Semi-Detached Dwellinghouse Desirable Rural Location with Stunning Loch Views In Immaculate Order & Beautifully Presented Open-Plan Lounge & Dining Area Impressive Wood Burning Stove Kitchen & Utility 3 Bedrooms (Master En-Suite) Study/4th Bedroom with Balcony Modern Bathroom & Jack-and-Jill Cloakroom Double Glazing & Oil Fired Central Heating Fitted Photovoltaics to the Roof Detached Garage & Detached Workshop Spacious Garden, Garden Shed & Polytunnel EPC Rating: D 59 MacPhee & Partners Airds House An Aird Fort William PH33 6BL 01397 702200 [email protected] www.macphee.co.uk Accommodation Entrance Porch 1.0 x 0.8 (about 3’3 x Bedroom 2.7 x 2.4 (about 8’9 x 7’9) 2’6) With double window to front. UPVC front door with frosted decorative panel. Door to entrance hallway. Upper Level Entrance Hallway Landing 3.1 x 1.2 (about 10’3 x 3’9) With full length frosted glazed panel to With doors to bedrooms, study/4th PAGE 3 front. Stairs to upper level. Doors to bedroom and Jack-and-Jill cloakroom. lounge area, dining area, bathroom and bedroom. Master Bedroom 3.8 x 3.1 (about 12’6 x 10’3) Open-Plan Lounge & Dining Area 6.9 L-shaped, with double window to views. x 6.0 (about 22’9 x 19’6) Two built-in wardrobes, one with L-shaped, with patio doors to front and mirrored sliding doors. Door to en-suite rear. Wood burning stove with tiled shower room. slate hearth and surround. Open to kitchen. Door to hallway. En-Suite Shower Room 1.9 x 1.7 (about 6’3 x 5’6) Kitchen 2.9 x 2.3 (about 9’6 x 7’6) With Velux window to rear. Fitted with With picture window to rear. Fitted with modern white suite of WC, wash hand white kitchen units, offset with granite basin set in vanity unit and fully effect work surfaces. Integral Bosch wet-walled shower cubicle with Mira oven. Bosch electric hob. Integral shower. Downlighters. fridge. Franke stainless steel sink unit. Tiled splashback. Plumbing for Bedroom 3.9 x 2.7 (about 12’9 x 8’9) dishwasher. Tiled laminate flooring. L-shaped, with double window to front. Door to utility. Built-in wardrobe with mirrored sliding doors. Door to Jack-and-Jill cloakroom. Utility 3.7 x 2.1 (about 12’3 x 6’9) Triangular shaped room, with window to Jack-and-Jill Cloakroom 2.5 x 2.3 rear, panel to side and frosted glazed (about 8’3 x 7’6) UPVC door to side. Granite effect work L-shaped, with Velux window to rear. surfaces. Plumbing for washing Fitted with modern white suite of WC and machine. wash hand basin set in vanity unit. Downlighters. Bathroom 3.0 x 1.8 (about 9’9 x 5’9) Slightly L-shaped. Fitted with modern Study/4th Bedroom 3.1 x 2.5 (about white suite of WC and wash hand basin 10’3 x 8’3) set in white vanity unit, bath and fully With windows to side and rear. French wet-walled shower cubicle with mains doors to balcony. Two alcoves. shower. Tiled splashback. Heated towel rail. Tiled flooring. Floor Plan Title Plan The area included in the sale of the property is outlined in red. Garage 4.8 x 3.5 (about 15’9 x 11’6) garden is arranged in tiered levels and is laid in the main PAGE 4 With wooden double doors. to lawn, offset with a circular paved patio, bedding areas, mature trees including fruit varieties and Workshop 4.4 x 3.5 (about 14’3 x 11’6) seasonal planting providing colour and interest. Included With frosted glazed UPVC entrance door. Window to in the sale is the detached workshop, garden shed, side. Glazed panels to side and rear. Wood burning wood stores and polytunnel. stove. Light and power. Travel Directions Garden From Fort William take the A830 road to Mallaig for 11 The property is approached by a private Monobloc miles. Turn left at the head of Loch Eil, where driveway, leading to the detached garage. The front signposted Strontian and follow the A861 road for landscaped grounds feature raised bedding areas and a approximately 9 miles. Number 12 is on the right hand paved seating area taking in the loch views. The rear side. 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, pa rticularly 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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