4 Bedroom Country House for sale in Tain, IV19
Nigg, Tain, IV19£385,000
£385,000
Castle Craig Lodge, Nigg
Ryan Forbes and Miller Stewart are delighted to bring to the market Castle Craig Lodge, a substantial stone built Victorian Family home occupying an enviable position, set within 2.25 acres of ground with private beach front and stunning views of the Moray Firth, Cromarty Firth, The Sutors and surrounding hills.The property has some fantastic uninterrupted views and allows up close viewing of passing Cruise Ships, Oil Rigs and large ships as they enter the Cromarty Firth.
This charming property also boasts it's very own observatory, which offers a great spot to survey the local landscape and keep look-out for the interesting wildlife that can be spotted, including, Dolphins, Seals and a variety of birds which can been seen regularly from the grounds and house itself.
Within the grounds also lies a good sized outbuilding with potential for conversion into a holiday let or self contained annex, still maintaining space for a garage (Subject to local authority consents).A further outbuilding joins to the rear of the main house, a large space with access from the side and rear.
The house is reached via a sweeping driveway mostly laid to gravel, sweeping around the side of the house to the front of the property providing extensive parking space.Parking can also be found within the large stone built outbuilding/garage.To the rear of the property joining the main house there is a large shed with access from the side and rear.
The property comprises on the ground floor, entrance porch with cold storage room.From the porch gives access to one of four public rooms. This room benefits from a multi-fuel stove and walnut effect flooring, from here gives way to the dining room, a well proportioned room with walnut effect flooring and neutral décor.
The kitchen, adjacent to the dining room is a large room with dining area, modern country kitchen, ample wall and base units, integrated Rangemaster oven + hob with extractor and Belfast sink.This bright room is tastefully decorated in neutral tones with exposed brickwork, wood beam and benefits from dual aspect views to the side of the property.
From the dining room and family room gives access to the inner hall, this provides access to the cloakroom with w/c and pedestal sink.Also located in the inner hall is a large storage room.Through the internal hall into the main hall which has been tastefully restored and renovated and features original floor tiles, neutral décor and a chandelier.
The main hall gives access to further under stair storage, the main living room, billiard room and staircase to the upper floor.The impressive main living room is a large well proportioned room benefitting from the stunning views out to the Cromarty and Moray Firths, with hard wood flooring, dual aspect views and a wood burning stove making this an inviting room to sit and enjoy the spectacular views on offer.
The billiard room also found off the main hall provides entertaining space with a built in bar area, snooker table and hard wood flooring.The Billiard room also provides more of the stunning views out to the Cromarty and Moray Firths and also boasts an open fire.
The upper floor is reached via a sweeping staircase off the main hall, giving access on the 1st floor to four double bedrooms and two bathrooms.The upper floor is split-level with the two main bedrooms located on the upper proportion and two further rooms on the lower split-level.The upper hall also provides space for a desk or sitting area beside a window with front aspect views over the firth.
The large master bedroom is located to the front of the property, thus taking in the breath-taking views on offer over the Cromarty and Moray Firths also benefitting from neutral décor, a window seating area, open fire, triple aspect views and en-suite shower room.The Jack and Jill en-suite is reached via a few steps down, is neutral in décor with a tiled floor, power shower, pedestal sink and w/c.The en-suite can also be accessed via the lower level upper hall.
Bedroom two, another large room and also located to the front of the property, enjoys the fantastic views on offer and benefits from an open fire, neutral décor and en-suite facilities provided by the jack and jill bathroom which is also reached by steps down to the lower level upper hall.
There are two further good sized double bedrooms located on the lower proportion of the split level, both with open fires and neutral décor.
Castle Craig Lodge has
Dimensions
Family room: 3.878m x 4.148m
Dining room: 3.078m x 4.148m
Kitchen: 6.942m x 3.084m
Storage cupboard: 2.196m x 2.796m
Storage cupboard 2: 2.031m x 1.138m
Main Hall: 2.154m x 2.355m
Cloakroom: 1.078m x 2.572m
Living room: 4.677m x 7.00m
Billiard room: 4.621m x 7.039m
Master Bedroom: 5.535m x 4.647m
Jack and Jill En-suite shower room: 2.442m x 2.341m
Bedroom two: 5.534m x 4.664m
Jack and Jill en-suite: 2.747m x 2.163m
Bedroom three: 3.303m x 4.254m
Bedroom four: 3.102m x 4.012m
Services
Location and Directions
Castle Craig Lodge is well situated for easy access onto the A9, with a wide range of facilities available in nearby Tain including Asda, and Tesco which have superstores in the town. In the summer months the Nigg ferry operates and is only minutes walk from the house providing easy access to Cromarty which lies at the bottom of the South Sutor. Cromarty offers a number of places to eat out, bakery, butchers and a range of shops and local traders.
Local Primary Schooling is available at Hilton of Cadboll and Hill of Fearn, with Hilton of Cadboll also providing Playgroup and Nursery.
Inverness Airport is 42 Miles with the City itself 37 miles distant.
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