Property description
A rare opportunity to purchase a 2 bedroomed semi-detached villa, at a highly desirable price, in Gairloch with views from the first floor over Strath Bay to Shieldaig and the Torridon mountains beyond.
Offering spacious living accommodation and gardens front and rear, the property is a fantastic family home, investment opportunity or a second home. Well maintained, the property benefits from double glazing and electric heating. Viewing is a must.
LOCATION
Gairloch is a thriving community which comprises of the villages and hamlets around Loch Gairloch. The area has a fantastic community spirit and offers an abundance of local services including general stores, pharmacy, gift shops, butcher, DIY store, outdoor shop, farm and garden store, newsagent, hairdresser, bank, post office, filling station and a number of eateries including take away, cafes and hotels.
Burnside Terrace falls within the catchment area of Gairloch Primary School and Gairloch High School. Also located in the village is Toybox Children's Centre providing day care for 3month â 12 year olds.
Beautiful sandy beaches are within easy walking distance with a wealth of wildlife (tours from Gairloch Pier) - porpoises, seals, whales and sea birds - in and around the area. There are excellent local walks available, a 9-hole golf course, river and sea fishing in addition stalking can be arranged at certain times of the year. There are an abundance of outdoor pursuits available locally for the more active including sailing, canoeing, sea-kayaking, rock climbing, abseiling, orienteering and pony trekking.
The local swimming pool is located at Poolewe approximately 6 miles north of Gairloch.
Beinn Eighe national nature reserve is approximately 16 miles south-east and Inverness is approximately 70 miles to the south-east.
DIRECTIONS
Travel north from Inverness on the A9 road to the Tore roundabout, take the second exit on to the A835.
At the next roundabout, continue on the A835 road heading for Ullapool.
Travel through the village of Contin and through Garve. Immediately after Garve take the turn off to the left sign posted for Gairloch (A832). Travel through Achnasheen, at the roundabout take the 2ndexit sign posted for Gairloch (A832).
Stay on this road, on entering Gairloch continue on the main road and turn left at the road sign posted for Melvaig - R S McColl's Store is situated on the right.
Pass both the police station and the community centre (both on the right), travel for approximately 0.5miles, up a small incline with the Millcroft Hotel and Strath Stores on your right, go past Hillbillies Bookstore and Trading Post on the left, another 50m Burnside Terrace is on the right, travel up Burnside Terrace approximately 100m and number 13 is on the left.
ACCOMMODATION
GROUND FLOOR
Porch 1.45m x 1.26m (4'9\" x 4'1\")
Wooden clad exterior with concrete steps leading to the front entrance. Bright room with windows set facing the east and south.
Hall
A good size hall with two large under-stair cupboards, one containing shelving and the other relatively deep which also contains the main fuse box. Telephone point and radiator. Doors to the lounge, kitchen and stairs to first floor.
Lounge/Dining 7.25m x 3.20m (23'9\" x 10'6\") at widest
With a large window facing south and over the front garden, this room is large, spacious and bright. The focal point of the lounge being an attractive wood burning stove. This stove heats the hot water and has pipe-work in place to allow the installation of a radiator downstairs that can also be heated by the stove. A TV and telephone point are located in the lounge.
The dining area has a window on the north side of the house overlooking the back garden.
Property Features :
- Great West Coast Location only minutes from the Beach
- Fantastic views from upper floor
- Bright and Neutral decor
- Exterior newly painted
- Excellent Holiday Home or 2nd Home