Ardgay House ,

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A delightful five bedroom traditional country house in exceptional order in a central location in the village of Ardgay

Superb location for sporting activities Large and spacious rooms retaining original features

Beautifully presented and excellent order Enclosed and private garden grounds

EPC Rating F

Bonar Bridge 1 mile . 14 miles . 36 miles

Guide Price £350,000

Ardgay House

Situation In a central location in Ardgay, a small scenic village some 36 miles north of Inverness and approximately 14 miles south west of on the east coast of the Highlands. Ardgay has its own primary school and secondary school pupils have a choice of attending either Tain Royal Academy or Dornoch Academy. The village has a local shop and garage, church and village hall. Nearby Bonar Bridge, which is in easy walking distance, has a number of shops, a post office, a hotel and restaurant. Further facilities are available at Tain (approx. 14 miles away). For the more active, Ardgay is an excellent base for walking, stalking and fishing and golfing is available at nearby Bonar Bridge (9 hole) and championship golf course at Dornoch.

Directions From Inverness follow the A9 north. At Tore roundabout, continue straight ahead on the A9 (sign-posted Wick & ). After passing Tain you will reach a roundabout take the A836 sign posted Ardgay. Upon entering Ardgay the entrance to Ardgay House is on the left hand side across from the monument at the foot of Ardgay Hill.

Description Ardgay House is well positioned, in an enclosed garden in the village of Ardgay. The house is of stone construction with painted harling under a slate roof. The house now offers extremely comfortable accommodation and is in excellent decorative order.

The house is approached from the road through gate piers on to a gravel drive.

The gravel pathway leads round the property to the main entrance.

The front door opens to the vestibule which in turn opens to the spacious and handsome hall. Doors lead from the hall to the lounge, dining room, office and rear hall. Stairs raise to the first floor.

The lounge is spacious with traditional features. Triple aspect windows allows plenty of natural light. There is an open fire with ornate wooden surround which makes a lovely focal point.

Across the hall is the grand dining room which has dual aspect windows looking over the garden. There is a feature fireplace which houses an open fire and has a tiled hearth and wooden surround.

A large office leads to a useful utility area and downstairs shower room. A further door opens to the dining kitchen which has wood panelling features, an attractive window seat and a tiled floor. It is well appointed with an Aga, a good range of practical cupboards and a Belfast sink. There is an AEG integral oven with gas hob and a dishwasher.

A door leads from the kitchen to the rear hall which has a storage cupboard and access to the porch. Stairs also lead back to the main hall.

First floor The staircase rises to the first floor.

A door leads to a separate hallway with storage and bedrooms 1 and 2, both of which have dual aspect windows and views over the . Bedroom 1 has a modern en-suite bathroom and bedroom 2 has a modern en-suite shower room.

From the landing a few stairs rise again to the spacious landing and bedrooms 3, 4, 5 and the bathroom.

All of the bedrooms are of double size. Bedroom 3 has a cast iron fireplace and lovely views to the Kyle of Sutherland. Bedroom 4 has dual aspect windows and an en-suite bathroom with a mains shower over the bath. Bedroom 5 also has a modern en-suite shower room which is fully tiled with mosaic style tiling and a tiled floor.

Completing the accommodation is a luxury bathroom which retained original features; there is a cast iron fireplace with wooden surround, a painted wooden floor and three piece suite including a Queen Anne style bath.

Externally the property sits in charming private gardens which are mainly laid to lawn with flower beds and mature trees and bushes which give a great deal of privacy. To the rear of the property is a gated gravelled area and a log store.

There is parking for several vehicles on the driveway and a modern double garage which offers superb storage.

Services Mains water, electricity and drainage Broadband Sky

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Postcode IV24 3DH

Burdens Council Tax Band G

Note Carpets, curtains and white goods will be included in the sale.

Entry To be by mutual agreement.

Viewing Arrangements By appointment with the selling agents, Bell Ingram Ltd

Closing Date A Closing Date may be fixed and we would advise prospective purchasers to register their interest with Bell Ingram Ltd, 22 Market Brae, Inverness, IV2 3AB. Whilst every effort will be made to ensure that parties having registered their interest will be notified of a closing date this cannot be guaranteed. It should be noted that the vendor reserves the right to accept offers prior to a closing date being set.

Important Notice

These sale particulars were prepared on the basis of information provided to us by our clients and/or our local knowledge. Whilst we make every reasonable effort to ensure that they are correct, no warranty or guarantee is given and prospective purchasers should not rely upon them as statements or representations of fact. Furthermore neither Bell Ingram Limited or its directors or employees assume any responsibility therefore. In particular: i) prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the structural condition of any buildings or other erections and the state of repair of any services, appliances, equipment or facilities; ii) any photographs included in these particulars are for general information only and any furniture or contents shown in these photographs are not included in the sale unless this is expressly stated in these particulars; and iii) any descriptions, measurements or dimensions quoted are approximate only and references to conditions, planning permissions, services, usage, construction, fittings & fixtures and moveable items are for guidance only.

22 Market Brae, Inverness IV2 3AB Tel: 01463 717 799 Fax: 01463 716 699 bellingram.co.uk Email: [email protected]