Fernlea

Kirkhill, Inverness, Highland, IV5 7NZ

Offers Over £280,000

0.18 acres

Bedroom Count icon 4

Reception Count icon 3

Bathroom Count icon 2

  • A detached dwelling house in a quiet village location within commuting distance of Inverness.
  • Inverness 8 miles. Beauly 4 miles.
  • Three Reception Rooms. Four Bedrooms.
  • Versatile accommodation with tremendous potential.
  • Countryside views to the rear.
  • Mature walled garden with off-street parking.
  • Within walking distance of the local amenities.
  • About 0.07 hectares (0.18 acres) in all.

Fernlea situated in the heart of the village of Kirkhill within commuting distance of Inverness. The village has an active community centre, a primary school with nursery and a free bus service runs to secondary schooling in Inverness. Beauly some 4 miles distant, is a traditional town providing all one’s daily needs. There is a railway station, a Co-op, hardware store, greengrocers, chemist, as well as a number of cafes/restaurants, a primary school and two doctor’s surgeries. The surrounding countryside is peaceful and unspoilt, popular with those who enjoy outdoor pursuits including hill walking, cycling and fishing, with salmon fishing available on the River Beauly. Kirkhill is well placed for access to the west coast, with its excellent sailing and beaches, is within easy reach of the National Nature Reserve of Glen Affric, and Strathfarrar is just a short distance away. Inverness, about eight miles away, has all the facilities of a modern city including its airport with regular flights to the south.Fernlea is a detached dwelling that has been in the same family for nearly 60 years. Although requiring a degree of modernisation Fernlea has huge potential with well proportioned, versatile accommodation spread over two floors. The adjoining store, linked to the property by the workshop/unity area, was once used as the village Post Office and presents the opportunity to be used in a variety of ways including as a hobby room/studio and even has the potential be upgraded to form a garage or further living accommodation, subject to gaining the relevant consents. The kitchen/family room has a wood burning stove and the sitting room with its open fireplace, is dual aspect enjoying views towards Newtonhill.