- Sitting in good sized garden grounds +
- In need of some upgrading and modernisation +
Spacious four-bedroom detached property set in the peaceful rural location of Balnain near Drumnadrochit
Carinya is a spacious four-bedroom detached property which offers excellent family living accommodation. The property is fully double glazed and has Calor Gas central heating. The property is in need of some modernisation and upgrading.
A tarmac driveway leads to a large parking area. Steps lead to a UPVC door which opens to the entrance porch which is glazed to half height. There is a Biko washing machine and freezer.
A glazed door opens to the kitchen which has wood panelling features. It has a good range of floor and wall units in oak and a built-in oven and grill together with a four-ring gas hob and Biko fridge. Windows overlook the rear garden. There is a large airing cupboard. A door leads to the hallway.
To the right of the hallway is the bathroom which has a four-piece suite comprising WC, wash hand basin, bidet and bath with main shower over. The bath is fully tiled around.
Bedroom one has a window overlooking the rear garden, it is large double room with built-in wardrobe.
The sitting room sits to the front of the property and has wood panelling to dado height. There is a central fireplace with tiled hearth and wooden surround. The flue from the original wood burning stove is still in situ. Patio doors lead to the conservatory which is fully glazed and enjoys views over the garden.
Bedroom two sits to the front of the property, this is another double room with window to the front overlooking the garden. There is a useful recessed shelving area.
From the hall stairs rise to the upper floor landing which gives access to bedrooms three and four.
Bedroom three has a window to side enjoying views to down to Loch Meikle and two Velux windows allow plenty of natural light. Bedroom three has two Velux windows and a built-in double wardrobe. A door accesses a large under eaves storage area.
Externally
The tarmac driveway leads to a large parking area for several vehicles. The front garden is mainly laid to lawn and bounded by mature hedging. There is a block paved patio and a large decking area The rear garden is also laid to lawn and surrounded by native trees. There is a greenhouse, a poly tunnel frame and also a large workshop with garage (6m x 5.4m) and also a wood store and separate tool/freezer shed.
Note: The property is sold with the benefit of Title Indemnity Policy in place
Balnain is a pretty Hamlet which is set in the beautiful area of Glenurquhart.
Local amenities include a primary school, children's play area and community hall.
Secondary school pupils attend Glenurquhart High School in Drumnadrochit.
There is a bus service which operates to and from Inverness and surrounding villages.
Drumnadrochit approximately 5 miles away has a medical centre, pharmacy, hotels, restaurants, churches, garages and shops.
Inverness (17 miles) offers excellent leisure and shopping facilities plus air, rail and road links to various destinations throughout the U.K. and beyond.
Calor Gas central heating
Mains water and electric
From Drumnadrochit follow the A831 for approx. 4.6 miles to Balnain. Turn off the A831 just after the Balnain Primary school. Follow the road up the hill and take the first turn on the right where there is a sign for Holly Cottage and Carinya is the first driveway on the left.
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