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Vebraalto.Com GAIRLOCH | OFFERS OVER £124,950 01445 731533 www.AMAZINGRESULTS.com GAIRLOCH £124,950 CLOSING DATE - WEDNESDAY 16th SEPTEMBER AT 12 NOON AMAZING RESULTS!™ Estate Agents is delighted to offer to the market a 2 bedroom DETACHED house located in the spectacular coastal and crofting community of Melvaig, near Gairloch in Wester Ross. The property is in an elevated position and enjoys wonderful views of the sea, over to Skye and the Outer Hebrides. Although in need of extensive upgrading / renovation, the property would suit a variety of potential purchasers including families, 1st time buyers, those looking for a holiday home, or a holiday let potential. The property benefits from double glazed windows, a mixture of overnight storage and electric heaters; there is also a cosy fireplace in each of the reception rooms. Council Tax Band = C DESCRIPTION The Highland capital city of Inverness is approximately 80 This 2 bedroom detached coastal house, offers adequate miles by road and offers all city facilities which include links accommodation on both levels, with enough land to allow by road, rail and air to further destinations. There is a daily for extending. The ground level benefits from 2 reception bus service to Inverness, and once weekly to Dingwall. rooms as well as the kitchen and a bathroom, with 2 bedrooms and a shower room on the first floor. The house GARDEN offers an ideal "project" opportunity for renovating and is The large garden area is laid to lawn and shrubbery suitable for first time buyers, retirees, or as a holiday let. VIEWING LOCATION Viewing by appointment, please call your LOCAL Ross-shire The house is situated in a rural, coastal community of Estate Agent Myfanwy Rowe to see this home today. To properties and crofts scattered around the coastline, where view additional Photographs, Floor Plans, Property Tours there is an abundance of wildlife and views to feast your and Social Media content for this home or to arrange a eyes across the Minch to the Isle of Skye, the Outer viewing online and find many more Homes available 'For Hebrides and the Melvaig coastline. Aultgrishan, Gairloch Sale’, please visit the AMAZING RESULTS!™ website now. and the surrounding areas are an ideal location for hill walking, golf, cycling, whale and seal watching, sea and ASKING PRICE freshwater fishing, bird-watching or just relaxing. Further This home is available for offers over £124,950 outdoor pursuits available locally for the more active include rock climbing, abseiling, kayaking and pony trekking. SERVICES River and loch fishing is available at certain times of the year The property benefits from mains electricity and water, with and permits are sold in local shops. There are also several septic tank local tourist attractions nearby, including the famous Inverewe Gardens in Poolewe, and the Russian Arctic HOW MUCH IS YOUR HOME WORTH? Convoy display in Aultbea. Find out today what your home is really worth! Get a free Gairloch, which is about 8 miles south of Aultgrishan, property valuation with Myfanwy Rowe, your local Ross- benefits from a number of local amenities including a Post shire Estate Agent 6 days a week 8am-8pm or book a free Office, bank, an ample variety of shops, eating places, family valuation online. butcher shop, hotels, a health centre, chemist, churches, community centre, library, heritage museum, garage and AMAZING RESULTS!™- HOME OF THE PROFESSIONAL filling station. ESTATE AGENTS™ Both primary and secondary schooling are available in the village along with a nursery. To view this property call AMAZING RESULTS!™ 01445 731533 on www.AMAZINGRESULTS.com Myfanwy Ann Rowe www.AMAZINGRESULTS.com Professional Estate Agent Viewing is strictly by appointment through AMAZING RESULTS!™ on 0845 301 2222. These property details are set out as a general outline only and do not constitute any part of an Offer or Contract. Any Services, equipment, fittings or central heating systems have not 01445 731533 (office) been tested and no warranty is given or implied that these are in working order. All measurements, distances and areas are approximate and 07741 483420 (mobile) for guidance only. A copy of the full Energy Performance Certificate is available upon request. How much is your home worth? Find out today with a FREE no obligation valuation on 0845 301 2222. Interested in a NEW career? Visit joinAMAZINGRESULTS.com [email protected].
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