EASTER MUCKOVIE FARMHOUSE AND BARRA COTTAGE, WESTHILL, INVERNESS
IV2 5BN, SCOTLAND

TRADITIONAL PROPERTY THAT HAS BEEN EXTENDED AND MODERNISED OVER THE YEARS. GOOD SPACIOUS ACCOMMODATION WITH A SEPARATE COTTAGE. WELL SITUATED WITH GOOD VIEWS TO THE MORAY FIRTH AND THE BLACK ISLE.

Lot 1: Easter Muckovie Farmhouse - Offers Over £285,000
Lot 2: Barra Cottage - Offers Over £160,000
For the Whole – Offers Over £445,000
 

SITUATION

Easter Muckovie Farmhouse is situated in an elevated position to the east of Inverness with superb views to open countryside and the Moray Firth. The city centre is a short distance away where there are a good range of facilities commensurate with a major regional centre. There is a modern shopping centre, theatre, cinemas, hotels, restaurants, school, hospital and a mainline railway station. Inverness Airport has a good number of services including Flybe and Easyjet to London Gatwick, Luton and Bristol. New direct services to Manchester, Southampton and Exeter are due to be introduced during 2008.

Inverness is centrally positioned to allow good access to the Highlands and both the east and west coasts. There is ample opportunity for recreational activities with a number of local golf courses, superb opportunities for the hill walker and mountaineer. The hills, rivers and lochs offer world class fishing and all other forms of country sports.
 

DIRECTIONS

From the A9 take the Raigmore Hospital turn off and head east out of the city on the B9006 towards Culloden and Cawdor. The entrance to the property is on the right after approximately 1½ miles.


DESCRIPTION

Easter Muckovie Farmhouse is a traditional property that has been extended and modernised over the years to form a fine family home with a separate cottage as part of the complex. It is situated on the eastern outskirts of the city with a good outlook to the Moray Firth and open countryside. The accommodation is spacious and well planned. Double glazing and gas central heating ensure a warm welcome to this comfortable home.

The present owners have run a successful B&B operation and this together with the rent from Barra cottage have provided a substantial income. The property would therefore suit a variety of purchasers from those who wish to continue the business to those who want a family home with a Granny Annex. Viewing is recommended.
 

ACCOMMODATION

• Sun Porch (S) Approximately 2.36m x 1.64m (7’9” x 5’4”)
  Glass panelled front door. Triple aspect room with double glazed windows and good views. Tiled floor. Inner part glazed door to:
  
• Dining Room (S) Approximately 5.00m x 4.37m (16’5” x 14’4”)
  Double glazed window. Open tread staircase to first floor. Two double panel radiators. Dado rail. Door to:
  
• Sitting Room (S & W & N) Approximately 5.86m x 4.81m (19’3” x 15’9”)
  Triple aspect room with double glazed windows and good views to the Moray Firth and Black Isle. Open fireplace fitted with flame effect gas fire. Marble style mantle surround and hearth. Two double panel radiators. Cornicing. Book shelving. Hatch to roof space. Patio door to decked terrace and garden.
  
• Kitchen (W) Approximately 4.63m x 2.58m (15’2” x 8’6”)
  Good range of fitted floor and wall units. Single drainer stainless steel sink. 4 ring gas hob with hood over. Fitted electric double oven. Dishwasher. Fitted fridge and freezer. Double panel radiator. Breakfast area with double glazed doors to decked terrace. Stripped wood floor. Part glazed door to Dining Room. Part glazed door to:
  
• Utility Room (N & E) Approximately 4.76m x 2.39m (15’8” x 7’10”)
  Double aspect room with double glazed windows and views to Moray Firth and Black Isle. Fitted floor units. Tiled floor. Two fitted cupboards with smaller cupboards over. Tiled floor. Glass panelled back door. Open doorway to:
  
• Laundry Room (N) Approximately 3.36m x 1.59m (11’ x 5’3”)
  Double glazed window. Fitted work surface with stainless steel sink and mixer taps. Plumbing for washing machine. Wall mounted Potterton boiler for central heating and hot water. Tiled floor. Loft ladder to:
  
• Attic Room (S) Approximately 3.35m x 4.18m (11’ x 13’8”)
  Velux double glazed window. Shelving. Coombed ceiling.
  
• Bedroom 1 (S) Approximately 4.31m x 3.12m (14’2” x 10’3”)
  Double glazed window. Single panel radiator. Coving. Door to:
  
• En suite Shower Room (S) Approximately 2.83m x 2.28m (9’3” x 7’6”) max
  Double glazed window. Shower with wall tiling. Hand basin with mixer taps and cupboard under. Electric shaver point. Good sized fitted double wardrobe. Fitted cupboard with shelving and three sliding doors (one mirrored). Ladder style heated towel rail. Door to:
  
• Cloakroom (E) Approximately 2.05m x 0.98m (6’9” x 3’2”)
  Double glazed window. Close coupled WC. Extractor fan. Second door to Laundry Room.
  

Barra Cottage

CLOSING DATE

A Closing Date may be fixed and we would advise prospective purchasers to register their interest with Bell Ingram Ltd, 1 Ardconnel Terrace, Inverness IV2 3AE.

Whilst every effort will be made to ensure that parties having registered their interest will be notified of a closing date this cannot be guaranteed. It should be noted that the vendor reserves the right to accept offers prior to a closing date being set.


IMPORTANT NOTICE

These sale particulars were prepared on the basis of information provided to us by our clients and/or our local knowledge. Whilst we make every reasonable effort to ensure that they are correct, no warranty or guarantee is given and prospective purchasers should not rely upon them as statements or representations of fact. Furthermore neither Bell Ingram Limited nor its directors or employees assume any responsibility therefore. In particular –

(i) prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the structural condition of any buildings or other erections and the state of repair of any services, appliances, equipment or facilities;

(ii) any photographs included in these particulars are for general information only and any furniture or contents shown in these photographs are not included in the sale unless this is expressly stated in these particulars; and

(iii) any descriptions, measurements or dimensions quoted are approximate only and references to conditions, planning permissions, services, usage, construction, fittings & fixtures and moveable items are for guidance only.