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This property is listed with:
Miller Stewart Estate Agents
34 Alexandra Street, Kirkintilloch, G66 1HE
Telephone:
0141 249 0180
 

Full Details for 4 Bedroom Detached for sale in Muir of Ord, IV6 :

Hilton Farmhouse boasts a spacious living accommodation, offering impressive views from all sides, with large front lawn, mature garden and sweeping driveway, large courtyard, garage and back garden. A rare opportunity to purchase a traditional 150 year old property, with an abundance of original character and charm.The kitchen area is in need of some modernisation, but the house is well maintained and in good general repair.

The property is located in a rural area adjacent the A832 road, approximately one mile east of Muir of Ord village and is surrounded by farm land and forest.Built circa mid to late 1800's, the house retains much of its original charm and with a little bit of tender loving care and imagination, has huge potential to be brought back to its former glory, offering a spacious, traditional, enviable and much sought after family home.

Oil fired central heating, oil fired stove, partial double glazing, Council Tax band F and EPC rating F.

The property needs to be viewed to appreciate the impressive proportions of the accommodation throughout and to soak up the charm and character that this truly beautiful house has to offer.

The house is accessed via a front door located to the side of the house and back door access can be gained via the utility room at the rear of the property, onto the garden beyond.

Accommodation

Lower Hallway – 12.8ft x 10ft (at longest)

Accessed via front door and offering access to all downstairs accommodation and open plan wooden staircase to upper floor.

Lounge – 15.7ft x 18.9ft

Accessed via main hallway with stunning views to the front of the property and a window to the rear, this spacious room offers a feature red brick fireplace with solid oak mantelpiece above and an oil fired stove.Original chimney in place and could easily be re-opened to facilitate a wood burning stove.Wall mounted radiators, fitted carpet throughout. No modernisation would be required prior to move in.

Bedroom 4/Dining Room – 15.10ft x 9.7ft

Accessed via main hallway, complete with original dining hatch and front and side facing windows. Wall mounted radiator and fitted carpet throughout.

Shower Room – 6.5ft x 4.7ft

Accessed via main hallway with oil fired shower cubicle, WC and wash hand basin in white, grey tile effect vinyl to floor and side window with wall mounted radiator.

Kitchen – 15.3ft x 15.6ft

Accessed off main hallway and in need of complete modernisation, with feature oak beam to ceiling and tile effect vinyl to floor, the kitchen is a blank canvas with endless possibilities, currently fitted with yellow units along one wall and houses the CH boiler.The window above the sink overlooks stunning views to the hills beyond and a side window overlooks the back garden.

Utility Room – 17.6ft x 14.4ft

Accessed via the kitchen, this room is being described as a utility room, with white sink under the window overlooking the front garden, offering access to the back garden and also the garage to the side of the property.There are currently fitted cupboards with sliding doors for storage and the electrical fuse box can be located on the back wall.Tile effect vinyl to floor.

Both these rooms are in need of modernisation, however the accommodation on offer is impressive and there is possible potential for conversion to a huge open plan living space, which really needs to be seen to be appreciated.

Upper Level

An open plan wooden staircase, accessed via the lower hallway, offers access to the upper level bedrooms and bathroom.The accommodation upstairs is sufficiently useable as it is and modernisation would not necessarily be required before move in, thus focusing the best part of the work required to the localised areas in need of the most renovating.

Upper hallway – 15.5ft x 15.5ft (at widest points)

The L shaped hallway is accessed via a wooden staircase and has windows overlooking the front and side of the property, offering an abundance of natural light and a potential play area or snug if utilised cleverly and with a bit of imagination, there are many possible uses for the space, making the most of its quirky charm and character.

Master Bedroom – 14.10ft x 12.11ft

Accessed via the upper hallway, this spacious, bright room has built in wardrobe with a cupboard each side, along one wall, double windows overlooking the stunning views to the side of the property, cream twill fitted carpet and wall mounted radiator.

Family Bathroom – 8.2ft x 7.8ft

Accessed via the main hallway, comprises bath with overhead oil fired shower, wash hand basin and WC, in white with velux window.

Bedroom 2 – 11.10ft x 14.1ft

Accessed via the upper hallway and with an abundance of natural light with front facing window, side facing recessed window to knee height, both offering stunning views, built in wardrobe and cupboards either side, green carpet.

Bedroom 3 – 13.1ft x 11.9ft

Accessed via upper hallway and with front and side facing recessed windows, this room also offers stunning views. White fitted carpet.

External

Front Garden

The property is accessed via a private driveway which extends around the side of the property to the rear of the house, with space for multiple vehicles. There is a large lawned garden to the front, contained by a pretty dry stone wall and has mature foliage to the borders, complete with ivy, shrubbery and trees.There is an additional section of lawned garden with wild flowers, shrubs and trees to the side of the house running alongside the driveway.The garage is located at the opposite side of the house and is accessed via the courtyard at the bottom of the driveway.

Back Garden

Accessed from the utility room or from the side of the house, the back garden is currently overgrown and contains and old shed and what remains of the original steading, which was destroyed by fire many years ago. The garden is contained by an original stone wall which is somewhat dilapidated in places and would eventually need replaced. The back garden has a washing line and it wouldn't take much to get the area under control.Would be an ideal location for a vegetable plot or perhaps a chicken coup and garden shed or workshop. A coal bunker or wood store is accessed via a separate door to the rear and forms part of the property.A lane runs along the side of the house and right of access is permitted.

Viewing by appointment by calling Laura Mitchell

The property is in a beautiful rural setting, on the main A832 road with Muir of Ord within a short motoring distance, compete with local shop and Hotel. Fuller amenities are available in the picturesque village of Beauly, just a couple of miles away, which include restaurants, hotels, local butchers shop, green grocers, delicatessen, hardware store, supermarket, banks and grocery store. A train station is also located in Beauly and Muir of Ord, giving access to Inverness and the North and West train routes. Dingwall is approximately 6 miles away and Inverness approximately 13.

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Stations Nearby

Muir of Ord
1.7 miles
Conon Bridge
3.7 miles
Beauly
2.9 miles

Schools Nearby

St Clement's School
6.0 miles
Drummond School
8.0 miles
Black Isle Education Centre
11.7 miles
Kirkhill Primary School
2.3 miles
Tarradale Primary School
1.5 miles
Mulbuie Primary School
1.9 miles
Dingwall Academy
6.4 miles
Charleston Academy
6.6 miles
Inverness High School
7.2 miles