5 Bedroom Town House for sale in Fochabers, IV32
High Street, Fochabers, IV32£249,900
£249,900
Property Comprises
Vestibule/Hallway/ 2 Public rooms/ Dining room/ Kitchen/ 5 Double bedrooms/ Single bedroom/study/ Luxury family bathroom/ Utility room/ Box room/ Gas Central Heating/ Partial double glazing/ Large walled garden/ Off street parking/ Period features
INVERSPEY IS A BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED, SUBSTANTIAL FAMILY HOME RIGHT IN THE HEART OF THE SPEYSIDE VILLAGE OF FOCHABERS. THE VILLAGE ITSELF IS 10 MILES EAST OF THE CATHEDRAL CITY OF ELGIN AND HAS ITS OWN PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS. IT ALSO BOASTS A MEDICAL PRACTICE, VETS & HAS MANY SMALL SHOPS FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE FOCHABERS HAS BENEFITTED GREATLY FROM THE OPENING OF THE A96 BY-PASS, ALLOWING THIS HISTORICAL MORAY VILLAGE THE PEACE IT DESERVES. THE VILLAGE IS SERVED BY EXCELLENT PUBLIC TRANSPORT LINKS AND ABERDEEN AND INVERNESS AIRPORT ARE ABOUT AN HOURS DRIVE TO THE EAST AND WEST. THE NEARBY CITY OF ELGIN, WITH ITS FAMOUS 13TH CENTURY CATHEDRAL, PROVIDES AN EXTENSIVE RANGE OF SHOPS AND AMENITIES. THE AREA IS ALSO WELL SERVED BY RAIL LINKS WITH THE CLOSEST STATION BEING IN ELGIN ITSELF.
THE MORAY AREA IS FAMOUS FOR ITS MILD CLIMATE AND IS ONLY 7 MILES FROM A STUNNING COASTLINE. ITS RURAL SURROUNDINGS ARE FAMOUS FOR WHISKY, FISHING AND AMPLE TRAILS FOR WALKING AND CYCLING.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
A Victorian townhouse built in 1890, that oozes charm and tradition but yet the owners have renovated it to a high standard giving a more contemporary feel. Large rooms with beautiful fireplaces which are all working (some not currently) and original floorboards. Stunning original, solid wood banisters and cast iron balustrades.
ENTRANCE/HALLWAY
Brightly decorated large vestibule with more than adequate hanging space for coats, bags etc. electric meter, vinyl flooring, pendant light and glass panel door to hall. Generous hallway with light décor, painted skirtings and architraves. Original wooden doors to both public rooms, dining room, kitchen and back door area. Stair case with wooden banister and cast iron balustrades. Telephone point on landing. Carpet. Pendant light. Radiator.
FAMILY LOUNGE - 4.92 x 4.36m Beautiful spacious lounge with lovely high ceilings and quality engineered wood flooring. Cast iron and tiled fireplace with painted mantle. Double glazed sash windows. Two radiators. Telephone point.
DINING ROOM â 4.88 x 4.39m Equally spacious dining room with original wood flooring. Fire place with traditional wood surrounding mantle. Shelved cupboard. Double glazed sash windows. Two radiators. Pendant light. Telephone point.
KITCHEN/DINER â 4.89 x 2.93m
Light and airy contemporary kitchen with large double glazed windows looking out onto the garden. Good range of white base and wall units. Breakfast bar. Double 'Belling' range gas cooker. Tiled splash backs. Plumbing for dishwasher (included in the sale), laminate flooring, spot lights to ceiling, telephone point and radiator.
FAMILY ROOM â 4.88 x 2.91m Bright room with large window, old Aga still in situ with Inglenook fireplace behind. Large walk in cupboard suitable for downstairs WC (subject to necessary permissions) Carpet. Offset pendant light. Shelved cupboard. Radiator.
UTILITY ROOM â 2.54 x 2.11m
Convenient small utility room with plumbing for a washing machine and space for a tumble dryer, Belfast sink. Window. Vinyl floor covering.
FIRST FLOOR
Beautiful traditional staircase complemented with ornate open spindles, pitch pine bannister and quality fitted carpet; leads to the upper floors. A stunning decorative stained glass window on the first landing allows natural light to flood into the house.
MASTER BEDROOM â 4.9 x 4.10m
Large double bedroom with white painted wooden flooring. Matching over mantle with cast iron fireplace and tiled surround. Black hearth. Small storage cupboard. Offset pendant light. Two radiators.
SECOND DOUBLE BEDROOM â 4.9 x 4.10m
Second large double bedroom with cast iron fireplace, tiled surround and black hearth. White painted wooden mantle. Window to front aspect. Carpet. Pendant light. Two Radiators.
THIRD DOUBLE BEDROOM â 4.86 x 3.79m
Third large double bedroom with original black cast iron feature fire place. White wooden, painted mantle and black hearth. Window to rear aspect. Shelved storage cupboard. Carpet. Pendant light. Radiator.
SINGLE BEDROOM/STUDY â 2.45 x 2.28m
Multi purpose single size bedroom that is used currently as a small gym. Adequate space for a single bed or as a nursery. Window to front aspect. Pendant light. Radiator.
FAMILY BATHROOM â 4.90 x 3.42m
Spacious luxury family bathroom with a good range of contemporary storage units and housing for the water tank and shower pump. Five piece suite consisting of white WC, twin recessed sinks, large shower cubicle with Triton power shower and large oval Jacuzzi whirlpool bath. The bath, which also has a shower attachment, sits in its own alcove, recessed into a stunning area of marble effect black tiles. Spotlights to ceiling. Heated towel rail. Large double windows to rear aspect. 'Rhino' vinyl flooring. Extractor fan. Radiator.
TOP FLOOR
Upper landing gives access to two further bedrooms and a box room. The skylight above floods natural light onto the natural wooden banisters below. The large box room at the top of the house offers excellent storage but also has the potential for a shower room and WC (subject to necessary pemissions). Loft hatch. Pendant light. Radiator.
FOURTH DOUBLE BEDROOM â 4.94 x 4.82m
Fourth double bedroom with slightly coombed ceiling, again very generous in size. Skylight with black out blind. Pendant light. Carpet. Radiator. Access to eaves.
FIFTH DOUBLE BEDROOM â 4.94 x 4.82m
Fifth double bedroom, currently used as a children's playroom, with coombed ceiling, again very generous in size. . Black cast iron fireplace and white painted wooden surround mantle. Recessed spotlights to ceiling. Skylight with black out blind. Radiator. Carpet. Access to eaves.
GARDEN TO REAR
Back porch to outside is a small bricked extension to the rear of the house. Leads out to a lock blocked area with a white painted outhouse with slate roof. Ample garden storage, coal bunker, working toilet and boiler housing. Mains water with Belfast sink and electric. Large walled garden mainly laid to grass with mature planted border down one side. Slabbed pathway leading to Wendy house (included in the sale) and to the car parking area. Lock blocked rear driveway access at the bottom of the garden, with wooden gates and parking for two cars.
VIEWING: Viewing of this property is highly recommended and can be arranged with the agent Mary Marshall on 07925 970795 or the sellers on 07813 184 704 / 07854 112 230
COUNCIL TAX BAND: E
OFFERS: Should be submitted to Miller Stewart Estate Agents Fax No. 0141 776 8395
INTEREST: It is important your solicitor notifies this office of your interest; otherwise the property may be sold without your knowledge.
IMPORTANT NOTES: These particulars, whilst believed to be correct do not and cannot form part of any contract. The measurements have been taken using a sonic tape measure and therefore are for guidance only. The mention of appliances, white goods, services etc. does not imply that they are in efficient and full working order. All carpets, blinds, curtain poles and light fittings are included in the sale.