Benview , , Ross-shire

Benview is a very well presented five bedroom detached dwelling house, set in 0.17 hectares, on the shore of and occupying perhaps one of the best positions in the village of Inveralligin, an area of outstanding natural beauty.

Built in 1993, the house was originally designed as a Bed and Breakfast property and operated as such for more than a decade. Since 2006 the house has been a private residence offering a warm and comfortable family home.

Private and peaceful with spectacular views over the loch to the mountains beyond, this well-proportioned property can function as a spacious family home or a Bed and Breakfast business. It could also be easily divided into two self-contained dwellings for possible letting purposes or to provide an independent annex for a relative.

The extensive accommodation (over two floors) comprises:

Ground floor - entrance porch, hall, sitting room, sun lounge, dining room, kitchen/ breakfast room, cloakroom, two bedrooms, bathroom and large integrated garage First floor - three bedrooms, two shower rooms (one en-suite), loft room above garage

For further information or to arrange a viewing please call 01445 791216 or e-mail. Situation Inveralligin is a much sought-after location enjoying a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. There are a number of nearby hotels and restaurants offering quality catering. Day-to-day supplies can be purchased in the excellent nearby Torridon shop and cafe and Torridon has a modern doctor’s surgery and an active and vibrant community centre incorporating an Arts and Crafts gallery, fitness centre, church and Post Office. A mobile bank and library visit Inveralligin regularly throughout the year.

Benview .. on the shore of Loch Torridon

Directions Benview is just off the spectacular Torridon to road, about four miles from the junction with the coastal route. Leave the A896 at the Torridon junction and follow the signs for Inveralligin and Diabaig. After about four miles you will come to the Inveralligin junction on your left - take the Inveralligin road and at the next junction near the telephone kiosk, turn right. Benview is at the end of the road before the bridge. Description The property is built of cavity-walled concrete block construction, externally roughcast and coated with “Protex” white protective and decorative coating. The pitched roof is clad in concrete, interlocking tiles. All windows are of hardwood timber casement and Velux type, incorporating sealed unit double glazing. All opening casement windows have key locks. The house has fitted carpet throughout with the exception of the kitchen/breakfast room, the cloakroom and en-suite shower room.

Ground Floor

Entrance porch (4’ 6” x 5’3” - 1.4m x 1.6m) Half-glazed main entrance door. West facing window, ceiling light, double power socket, fire door to garage and glazed door to the front hallway.

Front Hallway (18’ 2” x 6’ 9” - 5.5m x 2.1m overall) Radiator, double power socket, stairs to first floor, doors to sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom/WC.

Cloakroom/WC (6’ 11” x 2’ 11” - 2.1m x 0.9m) Cream low level WC and wash basin with tiled splash back; radiator; extractor fan; over- mirror strip-light with shaver point; Karndean old pine flooring. Kitchen / Breakfast room (17’ 2” x 12’ 6” - 5.2m x 3.8m) Range of high and low level cream and oak-fronted fitted kitchen units; fitted corner seating unit with storage under; double stainless steel Franke sink unit; Rangemaster “Professional” range cooker with extractor hood; Bosch dishwasher; Samsung fridge- freezer; ample power sockets; two central ceiling lights and worktop lighting. Dual aspect windows (north and east facing) with roller shutter blinds. Ceiling extractor fan; wall-mounted thermostat controller for central heating system. Telephone point for landline; television point.

Dining room (18’ 4” x 13’ 8” - 5.6m x 4.2m) Large south facing window with views to the garden, loch and mountains; radiator; ceiling light; three double power sockets.

Rear hallway (16’ 6” x 4’ 3” - 5.0m x 1.3m) Fitted double full-height store cupboard (also houses fuse box); ceiling light; smoke alarm; doors to bedrooms 4 and 5, dining room and ground floor bathroom.

Sitting room (20’ 4” x 15’ 6” - 6.2m x 4.7m) Open fireplace with back-boiler fired by either oil or solid fuel; wood mantlepiece with slate surround and hearth; built-in floor to ceiling bookcases to three walls; two radiators; two ceiling lights; ample power sockets; television point. Dual aspect windows (east and south facing - south facing is triple glazed into sun lounge and garden). Sun Lounge (18’ 8” x 8’ 11” - 5.7m x 2.7m) Light and airy south facing; windows to all sides offering magnificent panoramic views to the garden, loch and mountains. Half-glazed door to garden and paved patio area. Two radiators; two ceiling lights; two double power sockets.

Ground floor bathroom (13’ 9” x 5’ 3” - 4.2m x 1.6m) North facing obscured window with Roman blind; white Whirlpool bath with mains shower; three-quarter tiled walls; low level WC; pedestal wash basin; radiator; large Dimplex heated towel rail; two additional towel rails; glass shelf. Extractor fan; four recessed lights; one over basin strip light with shaver point.

Bedroom 4 (13’ 7” x 12’ 6” - 4.1m x 3.8m) North facing window with views to ; pedestal hand basin with over light and shaver point; radiator; power sockets; television point; double fitted wardrobe with hanging space and shelves; ceiling light.

Study/Bedroom 5 (15’ 2” x 10’ 4” - 4.6m x 3.2m) South facing window with roller blind and views to the garden, loch and mountains. Ample power sockets; broadband internet point; television point; hand basin with over light and shaver point; ceiling light; double fitted wardrobe with hanging space and shelves; radiator; television point.

From front hallway, thirteen step carpeted timber staircase with bannister leading to First Floor

Landing (20’ x 13‘ widest x 5‘ 6” - 6.1m x 4.0m widest x 1.7m) Two timber Velux windows (north and south facing); two ceiling lights; radiator;double power socket; ceiling hatch with drop-down ladder giving access to partially floored, fully insulated roof space containing fully clad PVC water storage tank. Wall hatch to storage space above sun lounge; smoke alarm; doors to Bedrooms 1, 2 and 3 and shower room.

Master Bedroom 1 (18’ 8” x 12’ 8” - 5.7m x 3.9m) Two south facing Velux windows with magnificent views across Loch Torridon to the mountains beyond; one west facing casement window; three double power sockets; television point; triple fitted wardrobe with hanging space and shelves; wall hatch to additional storage space.

Master shower room (9’ 10” x 6’ 4” - 3.0m x 1.9m) Cream low level WC and pedestal wash basin with tiled splash back; tiled 90cm square shower stall with double fold-back door and Mira Sport Max electric shower; large Dimplex heated towel rail; radiator; Velux north facing window; ceiling extractor fan; three recessed ceiling lights; over basin light with shaver point.

Bedroom 2 (15’ 7” x 13’ 4” - 4.7m x 4.1m) South facing Velux window with magnificent views across Loch Torridon to the mountains beyond; east facing casement window with views to ; four double power sockets; television point; ceiling light; double fitted wardrobe housing hot water cylinder, heat exchange system and shelved airing cupboard. Door to

En-suite shower/wet room (7’ 9” x 3’ 10” - 2.4m x 1.2m) White low level WC and pedestal basin; large shower stall with bi-fold glass door and Newbeam electric shower unit; heated towel rail; two recessed ceiling lights; ceiling extractor fan; wipe clean wet walls; beech laminate flooring.

Bedroom 3 (12’ 9” x 9’ 11” - 3.9m x 3.0m) Velux north facing window; three double power sockets; ceiling light; radiator. Door to Loft room (20’ x 15’ 6” - 6.1m x 4.7m) Full height in apex only; two 1m fluorescent tube lights; access to plumbing, heating and extraction pipework.

Garage (20’ 6” x 13’ 3” - 6.2m x 4.0m) Accessed through fire door from entrance porch; steel up and over garage door; ample double power sockets; plumbing for washing machine; extractor outlet for tumble dryer; Camray 3 oil-fired central heating boiler; ample work surfaces and shelving. Roof hatch access to loft room; two 1.5m fluorescent tube lights; ceiling lights; two windows east and west facing.

Outside Benview is approached by a single track asphalt road leading directly into it's stone- chipped parking and turning area, where there is parking for 3-4 cars. A few metres from the entrance there is further general parking. The whole plot, comprising some 0.17 hectares (18,300 sq ft - 1,700 m2), is enclosed within a hand-built stone wall; leading from the side of the garage, a flagstone path is laid around the sides of the property, and joins a large paved patio area (approx. 49’ x 15‘ - 15m x 4.7m) in the south-facing garden. This garden is mainly laid to grass, but there are some small areas of planting, and 2 raised beds (housed in old bathtubs!) currently used for herbs and vegetables. Part of the garden is used as a croquet pitch,(which is very popular, along with BBQ's, in the summer months). To the side of the property there is a 1400 litre oil tank, a coal bunker and a wood-store.

Services Mains water Mains electricity Private drainage to septic tank Oil fired/Solid Fuel combined central heating Broadband internet and telephone.

Postcode!!!Council Tax!!!Entry IV22 2HBBand “G” By mutual agreement Floorplans

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