PICTURES: Inside this historic B-listed house near the centre of Inverness
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Take a look through-the-keyhole at the incredible Drakies House that is oozing in history.
This B listed, beautiful stone-built, 1820 house offers over 5,900 sq. ft. of characterful and adaptable accommodation, including a sizeable annexe for just £375,000. However, this is the last chance of claiming this property as its closing date is today at noon.
The property requires upgrading and refurbishment but provides the potential purchaser with a fantastic development opportunity in a sought after position close to the golf course, hospital and other local amenities in Inverness.
Entering the property, you are greeted by a grand columned storm porch that opens to an airy and wood-panelled central reception hall with a cloakroom and a fine, wide turned wrought-iron stairway.
Situated beside the stairway is a tall arched window that affords a wealth of natural light.
The front-facing sitting and dining rooms both have charming feature fireplaces and a range of elegant cornice and coving, whilst the 23 f. family room benefits from the curved triple sash walk-in bay window.
The accommodation flows into a useful boot room and to a rear hall with an additional stairway and steps to the basement.
Further is the well-appointed utility and adjacent kitchen, with window seats and range of tasteful contemporary cabinetry, wooden work-surfaces and appliances.
Moving up onto the first floor are four bright and sizeable bedrooms with elevated aspects, enjoying the use of a two family bathrooms and a dressing room. The second floor contains an additional bedroom and a wealth of versatile eaves storage.
There is an attached self contained annexe, entered via a porch opening to a hallway, which flows into an attractive sitting room with a stone-built feature fireplace and a dual-aspect bedroom adjacent.
Further is a formal dining room beside the kitchen and family bathroom.
On the first floor is a spacious second bedroom.
Outside of the property is a gated, tree-lined driveway that opens up to a sizeable forecourt beside the house, with vehicular access wrapping around the home.
The plot is enclosed via a wealth of established trees among large level lawned areas alongside a large courtyard area.
Location wise, there are various local amenities including a store, garage, public house, hairdressers and golf club, along with Inshes Business Park and Raigmore Hospital.
The property has easy access to the vast array of commercial, educational, retail and service facilities of Inverness, together with its mainline railway station and International airport.
For those looking for adventure, the Cairngorms National Park is within easy reach and offers hiking, cycling, riding, fishing, swimming and kayaking opportunities.
To view this property or for more information call 01463 217916.
