MacArthur Stewart 87 High Street, Fort William, PH33 65DG Tel: 01397 702455 Fax: 01397 705949 [email protected] www.macarthurstewart.co.uk Airde Achadh, 10 Blaich, PH33 7AN Offer Over - £420,000 Detached House Four Bedrooms Double Garage Includes Bothy Views to Lochs & Hills Airde Achadh is a beautifully presented four bedroom, detached house situated in Blaich on the shores of Loch Eil. Recent alterations have added an imaginative design and layout which maximises the light and views all around including double height windows to the front providing stunning views over the loch to the hills beyond. There is a balcony linking the living room with the first floor lounge above which enhances the light coming into the house. The design also ensures that the rear of the house is every bit as attractive as the front. The house benefits from Calor gas central heating with underfloor heating in the main living areas downstairs and is double glazed throughout. The internal finishings are in oak. The house consists of a large living room/dining room, kitchen, four bedrooms, an upper floor lounge with balcony, bathroom, shower rooms and a sauna. There is a large double garage to the rear with developed upper floor, a bothy and a large car port. The house is very versatile and could offer a prospective buyer various options for a stunning family home, self catering accommodation or as a B&B. Blaich is a small community approximately 16 miles from Fort William on the shores of Loch Eil. The area is peaceful with an abundance of wildlife, including golden eagles, otters, porpoises, deer, red squirrels and pine martins to name a few. Fort William provides a full range of shops, hotels, restaurants, medical and dental facilities, primary and secondary schools and sports facilities. There is a train station and bus station in the town giving easy access to Inverness and the Central Belt. UTILITY/REAR ACCESS – The current owners use the rear door for easy access from the parking area. Oak floor units with space for washing machine and tumble dryer. Boiler. Cushion flooring. Underfloor heating. Large cupboard housing hot water tank and underfloor heating manifold. KITCHEN – Large kitchen with oak floor and full height units with black worktops and splashbacks. There is an integrated electric multifunction oven, combination mcirowave and warming drawer, with separate six ring gas hob with a tiled splashback. Breakfast bar. Under-plinth lighting. Cushion flooring. Underfloor heating. LIVING/DINING ROOM – This stunning large room is partially open plan from the kitchen and has full height windows across the front of the house to views of the loch and hills. Open balcony to lounge on first floor. Trifold glazed doors from the dining area onto decked area adjacent to the house. Feature built in gas fire. Open stair to upper floor. Oak flooring. Underfloor heating. Storage cupboard. BEDROOM 3 – Double room with windows to rear. Fitted carpet. Radiator. SHOWER ROOM & SAUNA – White toilet and wash hand basin in vanity unit. Corner shower cubicle. Towel rail. Cushion flooring. Separate sauna accessed by smoky tint glass door. Electric sauna, timber plinths and soft lighting. BEDROOM 4 – A large double room currently used as a study. There is an external door onto decked area at the side of the house. Window to rear. Fitted carpet. Radiator. The fitted shelving can be left if desired. BEDROOM 2 – Another double room to the front with views to the loch and hills. Fitted carpet. Radiator. (See note with respect to bedroom 4 for potential uses) BATHROOM – White corner bath, toilet and wash hand basin in vanity unit. Large heated towel rail. Cushion flooring. POTENTIAL FOR SELF CONTAINED UNIT These three rooms are located in such a way that they could be easily partitioned in the hallway to create of a self contained unit for B&B or self catering purposes. The independent external door would allow private access and bedroom 3 could be converted into living room/kitchen type accommodation. FIRST FLOOR - The first floor area creates an attractive relaxed suite incorporating sitting area, master bedroom and en-suite shower room. UPPER FLOOR LOUNGE – A sitting area to the front of the house with glass balcony over the living room below. Full height windows from below continue up to roof level providing extensive views to the loch and hills. Velux windows to provide additional all round light. Fitted carpet. Radiator. MASTER BEDROOM – Accessed from the lounge via glazed double doors. Window to rear and further Velux windows to side. Fitted and heated wardrobes. Fitted carpet. Radiators. Door to en-suite. EN-SUITE – Large double sized shower cubicle with tiled walls and Velux window over. White toilet, bidet and wash hand basin in vanity unit. Towel rail. Cushion flooring. ATTIC SPACE – There is a large partially floored attic space which is accessed from the ground floor hallway via a hatch. EXTERNAL GARAGE – A large double garage (Approx 8 x 7m) with workbench and cabinets. Stair to upper floor which has electric heating and is fully floored. This is currently used as a studio and gym. Ground and first floor are fully insulated and plasterboarded. There is potential to convert this building into a separate self contained cottage/bothy. BOTHY – A three-roomed building built of corrugated iron and re-roofed in 2015. Power. Currently used as a workshop, this has been lived in in the past and has potential for renovation to turn it into chalet/bothy accommodation if desired. CAR PORT – This would take three cars and has a tall area suitable for camper van/caravan or other large vehicle. There is parking for numerous vehicles between the garage, house and car-port. GARDENS – Front and rear gardens are laid mainly to grass with assorted shrubs and trees. Large patio to front of house. Decked area with pond to side of house to take advantage of the sun at different times of day. Barbecue patio area to rear with electric awning. Green house to rear of garage. HOME REPORT – Available on request or through our website, www.macarthurstewart.co.uk SERVICES – electricity, mains water and drainage to septic tank. EPC Band – D (57) Council Tax Band – F DIRECTIONS – From Fort William, take A82 north and turn left onto the A830 signposted to Mallaig. Continue for approx 10 miles then take left turn onto the A861 signposted Strontian. Continue along the side of the loch through Garvan and Duisky until you come to Blaich. Cross a cattle grid then a little further on you'll see adriveway on your right next to a stand of fir trees and a sign with the house names on it. Follow track and veer GROUND FLOOR PLAN right as you arrive at the houses, Airde Achadh is to the back, drive round to the back of the house where there is a large parking area. These Particulars are believed to be correct but their accuracy is not guaranteed and they do not form part of any contract. All measurements are approximate (taken at the longest and widest points) and any intending purchasers will be held to have satisfied themselves as regards size, extent, condition and accommodation before offering. We endeavour to make our sales details accurate and reliable but they should not be relied on as statements or representations of fact and they do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. The seller does not make any representation or give any warranty in relation to the property and we have no authority to do so on behalf of the seller. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. We would therefore advise that availability of the property is checked before journeys commence. MacArthur Stewart Estate Agents Tel 01397 702455 FIRST FLOOR PLAN www.macarthurstewart.co.uk.