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Rivendell Gairlochy, Spean Bridge, Fort William, PH34 4EQ Guide Price £225,000 "DoubleClick Insert Picture" Rivendell Gairlochy, Spean Bridge, Fort William, PH34 4EQ Guide Price £225,000 Fiuran.co.uk Rivendell Gairlochy, Spean Bridge, Fort William, PH34 4EQ Rivendell is a spacious & bright semi-detached House with 3/4 Bedrooms. With driveway & enclosed garden it would make a wonderful family home. Key Features • Spacious 3/4 Bedroom semi-detached House • Unrestricted Countryside views • Desirable rural location • Porch, Hallway, Lounge, open plan Kitchen-Dining Room, • 3/4 double Bedrooms (1 en-suite), Bathroom • Double glazed windows, electric heating • Kitchen appliances all included in sale • Utility Room appliances all included in sale • Excellent storage throughout, including Loft • Driveway with parking • Caledonian Canal nearby • Salmon fishing available locally • Easy access to nearby Nevis Range • Only 30 minutes’ drive from town centre The smart way to buy & sell property in and around Fort William Rivendell is a spacious & bright semi- The accommodation with approximate sizes detached House with 3/4 Bedrooms. With (for guidance purposes only) is arranged as driveway & enclosed garden it would follows: make a wonderful family home. APPROACH The lower accommodation comprises of Via the front garden and entrance at the entrance Porch, Hallway, 3 double side into the Porch or via at the rear into bedrooms (1 with en-suite Shower Room), the Hallway. Utility Room, Bathroom, PORCH 2m x 1m The upper level boasts a bright Lounge With external door to the side elevation, with dual aspect windows taking tiled flooring and door leading to the advantage of the wonderful views, open Hallway. plan fitted Kitchen-Dining Room, 4th Bedroom/Study There is also a small Loft HALLWAY 3.7m x 1.1m x 4.3mx 3.1m (max) (suitable for storage). Bright hallway with carpeted stairs rising to the first floor, 2 under stair storage In addition to its beautiful peaceful cupboards, fitted carpet and doors leading location, this property is fully double to the three ground floor Bedrooms, glazed and benefits from electric central Bathroom, and Utility Room and external heating. There is parking within the door leading to the rear garden. shared driveway. BEDROOM ONE 3.5m x 3.3m GAIRLOCHY With bay window to the front elevation, Picturesque Gairlochy is a small hamlet built-in wardrobe, radiator and fitted close to the Caledonian Canal in the Great carpet. Glen, with a population approx. 150. Lying on the southern shores of Loch Lochy, a BEDROOM TWO 3.5m x 2.9m large freshwater loch in the district of With window to the front elevation, built-in Lochaber in the West Highlands of wardrobe, radiator and fitted carpet. Scotland. Fiuran.co.uk BATHROOM 2.4m x 1.9m With modern suite comprising bath with electric shower over, WC & wash basin, partially tiled walls, frosted window to the side elevation, heated towel rail, and vinyl flooring. BEDROOM THREE 3.1m x 3m With window to the rear elevation, radiator fitted carpet and door leading to the en-suite Shower Room. EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM 3m x 0.8m With suite comprising shower cubicle, WC & wash basin, partially tiled walls, frosted window to the side elevation, heated towel rail, and vinyl flooring. UTILITY ROOM 2m x 1.2m With sink, washing machine, tumble dryer, boiler and vinyl flooring. KITCHEN-DINING ROOM 5m x 3.1 (max) Fitted with a range of base & wall mounted units, complementary work surfaces over, sink & drainer, electric cooker, extractor hood, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, dining furniture, tiled splash backs, radiator, vinyl flooring, hatch for Loft, Velux window to the elevation and door leading to the Lounge. The smart way toThe buy smart & sell way property to buy in & andsell inaround and around Fort William Oban LOUNGE 8m x 3m Bright & spacious room with dual aspect picture windows to the front & rear elevation taking full advantage of the unrestricted countryside views, radiator, fitted carpet and door leading to Bedroom 4/Study. BEDROOM FOUR/STUDY 2.5m x 1.9m With Velux window to the rear elevation and fitted vinyl flooring. GARDEN The garden to the front, side and rear of the property is enclosed by timber fencing and hedging trees. The rear garden is laid mainly with grass and is offset with gravel and paving slabs and houses a timber shed. There is a shared tarmac driveway with parking. LOCATION Steeped in history, this area is surrounded by the most breathtaking scenery of mountains and lochs. The area offers a large range of sports and outdoor activities, including winter sports, hill walking, climbing, mountaineering, fishing and water sports, mountain biking and golfing. Known as the Outdoor "DoubleClick Insert Picture" Capital of the UK and attracting visitors all year round. Fort William offers bus & train stations, several supermarkets, a leisure centre with swimming pool, a public library, churches, medical centre, many pubs, restaurants, hotels and a variety of shops. Fiuran.co.uk The smart way to buy & sell property in and around Fort William GENERAL INFORMATION Subjective comments in these details imply the opinion of the selling Agent at the time these Services: Mains water, electricity & drainage. details were prepared. Naturally, the opinions of purchasers may differ. Council Tax: Band C The selling Agents have not tested any of the EPC Rating: F39 electrical, central heating or sanitaryware appliances. Purchasers should make their Local Authority: Highland Council. own investigations as to the workings of the relevant items. All room measurements and Land: It is recommended that prospective mileages quoted in these sales particulars are purchasers walk the land and boundaries in approximate. order to satisfy themselves as to the exact area of land included in the sale. Other items by way of fixtures and fittings not mentioned in these sales particulars may be Home Report: A copy is available through available by separate negotiation. These the selling Agent. particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as Closing Date: A closing date may be set for statements or representations of fact. receipt of offers and interested parties should submit a note of interest. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other Viewing: Viewing strictly by appointment consents. through the selling Agent. T: 07471 783 721 Prospective purchasers are advised to have their E: [email protected] DIRECTIONS interest noted through their solicitor as soon as From Fort William head north on A82 possible in order that they may be informed in the towards Spean Bridge, continue towards event of an early closing date being set for the Dail-Uaine, Invercoe, Inverness, turn left after the Commando receipt of offers. Upon receipt of an offer, Fiuran Memorial. Rivendell is approx. 1 ½ Property will perform a Money Laundering Check Glencoe, PH49 4HP miles along the road on the right-hand on purchasers as part of its Money Laundering side and can be identified by the For-Sale Policy. sign. Fiuran.co.uk Fiuran.co.uk The smart way to buy & sellThe property smart way in andto buy around & sell Fort in and William arou .
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