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EALANTAS ROGART, Sutherland OFFICES ACROSS SCOTLAND EALANTAS ROGART Sutherland EALANTAS ROGART, SUTHERLAND OFFICES ACROSS SCOTLAND EALANTAS ROGART SUTHERLAND Golspie 9 miles. Dornoch 12 miles. A delightful house situated in substantial grounds with river frontage in the scenic Highland parish of Rogart. The accommodation over two floors comprises: Ground Floor: Covered Entrance Porch. Sun Room. Entrance Hall. Sitting Room with inglenook fireplace and wood burning stove. Open plan Kitchen/Dining Room. Study/Bedroom 4. En suite Cloakroom. Lower Ground Floor: Master Bedroom. 2 further Bedrooms. Bathroom. • Light, spacious rooms with spectacular views of Strath of Fleet and surrounding countryside. • Mature, landscaped garden grounds with burn. • External paved terraces and summer house. • Productive kitchen garden with poly tunnels, greenhouse and fruit cages. • Stables and paddock. About 0.9 hectares (2.4 acres) in all. CKD Galbraith Reay House 17 Old Edinburgh Road Inverness IV2 3HF 01463 224343 [email protected] GENERAL Ealantas is a contemporary house located in a secluded setting close to the Sutherland village of Pittentrail in the parish of Rogart. Surrounded by mature, well maintained gardens, the paved areas and balcony overlook terraced grounds providing stunning views of the Strath of Fleet. The historic crofting community of Rogart is located a few miles inland of Golspie on the east coast of Sutherland. Serving the wider community, the village has a pub, a local shop, petrol station and garage as well as the village hall, focus for many community activities, as well as a railway station which is a request stop on the Far North line. Primary and secondary schooling are available in Golspie and Dornoch, both offering a further range of shops and facilities. Inverness, about a one hour drive away, has all the amenities of a modern city as well as its airport with regular flights to the south and flights to Europe including a service to Schipol Airport, Amsterdam. This area of Sutherland is known for its beautiful coastline, lush countryside and dry climate. The region enjoys continued growth and prosperity and yet retains its unspoilt charm and sense of community. There is a wealth of opportunities available for the outdoor enthusiast including walking, hill climbing, golf, sailing and shooting, while the peaceful countryside is home to a variety of wildlife. There is an award winning beach at Dornoch, while the west coast with its beautiful coastline and excellent sailing is only a one hour drive away. DESCRIPTION Ealantas is approached off the single track public road, a gated driveway leading to a parking area in front of the house. Paved access steps and a pedestrian ramp lead to a paved terrace with stone fountain: Covered Entrance Porch A partially open entrance porch with window inset, storage for logs and coal, hanging rails for outdoor clothing and fully glazed double doors leading to: Sun Room A triple aspect room with ¾ height windows with continuous cill at low level on three sides, coombed ceiling, fully glazed double doors leading to: Entrance Hall A spacious open plan entrance hall with timber lined coombed ceiling, wine storage racks, concealed panel housing electrical distribution board, cupboard housing the combi boiler and door to: Study/Bedroom 4 With coombed timber lined ceiling and door to: En Suite Cloakroom With cornicing, partially tiled walls, wash hand basin and concealed cistern WC with shelf above. From the entrance hall, an open square arch leads to the: Open Plan Kitchen With fitted wall and floor units, central island unit, laminated worktops, double bowl sink with drainer, Neff ceramic hob, integrated extractor fan, wall mounted Neff electric double oven, plumbing for dishwasher, washing machine and tumble drier and open square arch to: Dining Room A double aspect room with coombed timber lined ceiling, fully glazed single door opening on to paved balcony and steps leading to terraced garden, fully glazed double doors opening to paved terrace and entrance area. Returning to the entrance hall, stairs lead up to the: Sitting Room A triple aspect room with coombed timber lined ceiling, inglenook tiled fireplace with oak surround set within rusticated walls with multi fuel stove and log storage on Caithness slate hearth, fitted glass fronted oak bookcases with double doors. Returning to the entrance hall, an enclosed staircase leads down to an inner vestibule with cornicing, shelved cupboard and doors to: Bedroom 1 With cornicing, two fitted cupboards with louvred double doors and timber panelling to dado height on one wall. Bedroom 2 With cornicing. Bedroom 3 With cornicing and fitted cupboard with sliding doors. Bathroom With cornicing, walk-in shower cabinet with electric shower, wet wall, fitted cupboards, wash hand basin and WC. GARDEN GROUNDS The grounds at Ealantas extend to approximately 2.4 acres. The gardens have been beautifully landscaped and include a woodland garden with mature specimen trees and shrubs under-planted with spring flowering bulbs and with a burn crossed by a bridge. Immediately around the house are paved areas for outdoor seating and beyond here the terrace grounds lead to the kitchen garden with poly tunnels and raised beds, stabling and paddock. The meandering River Fleet lies on the northern boundary of the grounds and provides a delightful picnic spot. OUTBUILDINGS Two single garages, a concealed oil tank and log store, greenhouse, timber clad stable with decking and triple aspect artist studio, summer house. SERVICES Electricity - mains Water - mains Drainage - private Heating/Hot water - oil fired central heating Internet - broadband COUNCIL TAX Ealantas falls into band F. EPC RATING The EPC rating for Ealantas is E. DIRECTIONS The postcode for the property is IV28 3XD. From Inverness take the A9 north, crossing the Moray and Cromarty Firths. After the Dornoch bypass and The Mound, turn left on A839 signposted to Rogart. At the village of Pittentrail pass the Spar shop, over the bridge and turn left immediately to the Railway Station. Follow this road for approximately 1.5 miles and Ealantas is the first house set down on the left with a sign at the top of the drive, double gates and pillars. MOVEABLES All fitted carpets, curtains and light fittings are included in the sale. Further items are available by separate negotiation. NOTES The neighbouring property has a right of access along the riverbank within the grounds of Ealantas to access their stretch of the River Fleet. VIEWING Viewing is by prior appointment only through the Selling Agents, CKD Galbraith, Reay House, 17 Old Edinburgh Road, Inverness IV2 3HF. Telephone (01463) 224343. The person who may accompany you may however not be an employee of CKD Galbraith. MORTGAGE FINANCE CKD Galbraith has an alliance with independent mortgage brokers Springtide Capital Ltd, who through their excellent relationships with lenders and private banks can advise on the most suitable mortgage for your circumstances. For further information, contact Matthew Griffiths who is based in our Edinburgh office on 0131 240 6990. IMPORTANT NOTES 1. These particulars are intended to give a fair and overall description of the property. If any points are relevant to your interest, please ask for further information prior to viewing. Prospective purchasers are advised to seek their own professional advice. 2. Areas, measurements and distances are given as a guide. Photographs depict only certain parts of the property. Nothing within the particulars shall be deemed to be a statement as to the structural condition, nor the working order of the services and appliances. 3. These particulars shall not be binding on our clients whether acted on or otherwise, unless the same is incorporated within a written document, signed by our clients or on their behalf, satisfying the requirements of Section 3 of The Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995. 4. CLOSING DATE A closing date may be fixed. Prospective purchasers who have notified their interest through lawyers to CKD Galbraith, in writing, will be advised of a closing date, unless the property has been sold previously. The Seller will not be obliged to accept the highest, or indeed any offer and has the right to accept an offer at any time or withdraw the property from the market. The Seller will not be liable for any costs incurred by interested parties. 5. OFFERS Formal offers in the acceptable Scottish form should be submitted, through a Scottish Lawyer, to CKD Galbraith, Reay House, 17 Old Edinburgh Road, Inverness, IV2 3HF. 6. Third Party Rights and Servitudes The subjects are sold together with and subject to all existing rights of way, servitudes, wayleaves and others whether contained in the Title Deeds or otherwise, and purchasers will be deemed to have satisfied themselves in all respects thereof.. Ealantas Eiden, Rogart, IV28 3XD FOR IDENTIFICATION ONLY - NOT TO SCALE © HONEYGRAM LTD 2015 Sitting Room 8.35 x 5.76 DN 27'5" x 18'11" Balcony 3.65 x 3.20 12'0" x 10'6" Bookcase Bookcase Bookcase Bookcase c UP DN Dining Area 4.90 x 3.20 Sun Room 16'1" x 10'6" 4.00 x 3.25 Kitchen 13'1" x 10'8" 5.18 x 3.71 17'0" x 12'2" Study / 3" Bedroom 4 ' oom 2.84 x 2.35 r Porch 9'4" x 7'9" ak o l 10" x 3 2.35 x 0.95 ' 1.78 x 1.00 C 7'9" x 3'1" 5 Ground Floor c Bedroom 2 Bedroom 1 3.32 x 3.20 4.34 x 3.22 10'11" x 10'6" 14'3" x 10'7" c Landing 2.70 x 1.53 Bathroom 8'10" x 5'0" Bedroom 3 2.50 x 2.15 UP 3.17 x 2.60 8'2" x 7'1" 10'5" x 8'6" c c c Lower Ground Floor OFFICES ACROSS SCOTLAND .
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