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DUTHAC, 7 HIGH STREET, AVOCH, ROSS-SHIRE, IV9 8PT

ACCOMMODATION:- ENTRANCE HALL, DINING KITCHEN, LIVING ROOM, REAR HALL, UTILITY ROOM, CLOAKROOM, SITTING ROOM, 3 BEDROOMS AND BATHROOM An excellent opportunity to purchase a mid terraced 2 storey and attic dwellinghouse with one and a half storey rear extension in the centre of the coastal village of Avoch on the . The property, which was built over a 100 years ago, has many original features which complement the modernisation carried out by the current owners. Duthac is a Listed building and is situated in a Conservation Area. From the windows at the front of the property there are views across the to the Moray coast. Electric heating. Double glazed throughout. Well-established gardens to front and rear. Avoch is approximately 12 miles from and has various facilities including a village shop, hotel and primary school. More facilities are available, including secondary schooling, at nearby Fortrose. Entry by arrangement. Viewing is highly recommended. Offers over £200,000

HSPC Ref No: 45651 ACCOMMODATION above worktops with lighting. Solid fuel Aga which The property is accessed by a short flight of steps also heats the water although there is a separate leading from the High Street to the paved garden at electric immersion heater. Alcove to side. Bottled gas the front of the house. The front door opens into:- oven and hob. Shelves. Dimplex panel heater. Inset ceiling lights and low ceiling light. Hot water storage ENTRANCE cylinder behind panelling in the corner. Door to rear HALL porch. Door leads to:- Doors to kitchen and living room. Stairs lead down to a cellar. Stairs lead to the upper floors. REAR HALL Fitted cupboard with display unit and cupboard. CELLAR Steps to cellar. Doors to living room and utility This room has access from both the front entrance room. hall and the rear hall. Wooden steps lead down to the cellar which has exposed stone walls and a tiled floor. LIVING ROOM 5.02m x 3.70m Electric meters. Ideal storage space and room for Doors to both front and rear halls. Window to front fridge/freezer. and smaller window to rear. Multi fuel stove. Stone mantle and tiled hearth. Feature exposed stone wall. KITCHEN 5.06m x 4.80m Timber boarded floor. Inset ceiling light. Alcove to Large dining kitchen which although it has been side of fire. Fan assisted storage radiator. modernised, contains many original features. French windows and separate large window to the front and smaller window to the rear. Karndean “Hickory wood” strip (EW01) flooring on ply over the existing timber boarded flooring over the original stone slab floor. Feature exposed stone wall. Cream kitchen base units and laminate work tops with oak edging. Integrated dishwasher and fridge. 1 and ½ bowl sink and drainer. Original pine panelling

UTILITY ROOM 2.62m x 1.90m Tiled floor. Wall and floor units. Stainless steel sink and drainer. Exposed stone and block walls. Window to side. Doors to back yard area, cloakroom and rear porch. CLOAKROOM White WC and corner wash hand basin. Towel rail. Window to rear. Tiled floor. Cupboard. Shelves. REAR PORCH Tiled floor. Windows. Glazed roof and door to rear garden, kitchen and utility room. Then retrace steps to front door and up the stairs leading to first floor. On the half landing there is BATHROOM 4.45m x 2.35m The bathroom is located in the rear extension. Pine panelled walls. Shower cubicle. Bath, WC, washhand basin and bidet in pampas. Towel rail. Two cupboards within walls. Cupboard under wash hand basin. Storage heater under vanity unit. Windows to side and rear as well as velux window. Mirror and lights. Carpet tiles. Continuing up the stairs to the first floor. BEDROOM 2 4.58m x 3.86m Window to front of property. Coombed ceilings. FIRST FLOOR Electronic panel heater. The fireplace in this room has LANDING been closed up. Fitted carpet. Storage radiator. Window to front of property with views across the Moray Firth. UPSTAIRS SITTING ROOM 5.12m x 4.80m Two windows to the front of the property giving views across the Moray Firth to the Moray coast. Deep window sills and window seat. Original feature fireplace with wooden mantle, fender and hearth. Tiled cast iron fire surround. Fan assisted storage radiator. Alcove by fire with shelves. Fitted carpet. Could be used as a fourth bedroom. BEDROOM 3 3.88m x 3.84m Window to front of property with view again. Coombed ceilings. Electronic panel heater. The fireplace in this room has been closed up. Hatch to loft which is fully insulated. Fitted carpet.

BEDROOM 1 5.15m x 3.92m Window to front. The fireplace in this room has been closed up. Fitted carpet. Cupboard with shelves. Electronic panel heater.

OUTSIDE The front garden is raised above the High Street. It is mainly paved and has mature shrubs and plants. Coal bunker. To the rear of the property there is a stone paved area with tool shed and log store. Storage cupboard in rear of extension. Paved area leads round rear extension. Gas cylinders behind kitchen for cooker. Water butt. Hydrangea climbing up the wall. The main area of garden is South facing and terraced, with steps leading to the various terraces including paved and grassed areas. Well established trees including plum, apple and birch. Rotary dryer on drying green. Border areas with shrubs and plants. Hedges separate the property from the adjoining Stairs lead to the Second floor. On the half landing gardens. The rear boundary follows approximately there is a storage cupboard with louvred doors the line of the neighbouring green fence. containing the feed tank for the hot water system. SECOND FLOOR EXTRAS INCLUDED All blinds, carpets, fitted floor coverings, oven and LANDING hob, integrated dishwasher and fridge are included. Velux window to front of property with view out to Kitchen curtains are not included. the Moray Firth. SERVICES OFFERS Mains electricity, water and drainage. Formal offers in writing in Scottish Legal form should be submitted to Macmillan & Co, Solicitors, 87/89 COUNCIL TAX High Street, Alness, Ross-shire, IV17 0SH. Band E. CLOSING DATE VIEWING The seller reserves the right to accept a suitable offer By appointment with the selling agents or by contacting at any time without advertising a closing date but if a the seller direct on 01381 620777 or 07400 685202 closing date is fixed and circumstances permit this will ENTRY be advertised and intimated to all interested parties On a date to be mutually agreed between the seller who leave their name and address with Macmillan & and the purchaser. Co for that purpose. DISCLAIMER The information set out here is provided for the convenience and guidance of interested parties. While believed to be true and accurate no statement here nor any representation made by or on behalf of the seller in amplification is guaranteed to be correct. All measurements are approximate. Intending purchasers will be given all assistance to verify for themselves any point of vital importance to them. DIRECTIONS On entering the village of Avoch from the direction of Inverness, the main road becomes the High Street. Duthac is on the left side of the High Street shortly after the pedestrian crossing and is raised above the street.