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See how verdicts work2-bedroom detached house · IV54 8LY
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About
Croft 3, Lower Toskaig, is a charming traditional stone-built, one-and-a-half storey detached house, beautifully positioned in an elevated setting within the peaceful and scenic Applecross peninsula.
Enjoying a wonderful sense of tranquillity, the property offers an excellent opportunity to acquire a characterful home in a truly picturesque location.
The accommodation is arranged over two floors and comprises, on the ground floor, an entrance hallway, lounge with open fire, sitting room with open fire, utility room and kitchen.
The first floor offers a landing, two bedrooms and bathroom. Externally, the property is set within sloping garden grounds, with the front garden bounded by a hedge and fence.
The front garden is planted with a variety of mature shrubs and bushes, while a gravel path provides access through the grounds. A useful storage shed is located within the rear garden.
Access to the property is by way of a shared gravel path, with roadside parking available directly in front of the house.
Croft 3 enjoys a wonderfully peaceful setting, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a quieter lifestyle surrounded by the stunning scenery of the West Highlands.
The nearby village of Applecross offers a range of local amenities, while the surrounding area is renowned for its spectacular landscapes, coastline and abundance of opportunities for outdoor pursuits.
This charming property presents an excellent opportunity to acquire a traditional home in a highly desirable and scenic location, offering the perfect blend of rural tranquillity and convenient access to the amenities of the nearby village.
Entrance Hall 2.48m x 1.67m (8' 2" x 5' 6" ) Front entrance hall with wooden front door with glass pane above. Varnished wooden floor boards, wood v lined wall and ceiling cladding.
Stairs to first floor. Wooden staircase with carpet runner. Lounge 3.70m x 4.80m (12' 2" x 15' 9" ) Front facing window, open fire with tiled hearth and surround and wooden mantle.
Cupboard with shelves. Wooden flooring, wallpapered walls and wood v lined ceiling.
Sitting room 4.17m x 3.34m (13' 8" x 10' 11" ) Front facing window, open fire with slate hearth, brick surround and wooden mantle. Cupboard with shelves.
Carpeted flooring, wallpapered walls and wood v lined ceiling. Doors lead to kitchen and utility room. Kitchen 1.75m x 2.83m (5' 9" x 9' 3" ) Mono pitch roof with wood v lined cladding.
Window to side. Painted stone floor and wood v lined walls. Wall and base units with space for white goods, stainless steel sink and drainer and electric cooker with ceramic hob and double oven/grill.
Wooden door leads toe exterior. Utility Room 2.45m x 2.56m (8' 0" x 8' 5" ) Utility room with carpeted floor, wood v lined/painted walls. Counter with space underneath for white goods.
Rear facing window. Landing 2.82m x 0.84m (9' 3" x 2' 9" ) Landing and stairwell/ Rear facing skylight window. Varnished wooden flooring with carpet runner. Walls and ceiling wood v lined.
Storage cupboard. Wooden balustrade and banister. Consumer unit. Bedroom 1 3.71m x 4.23m (12' 2" x 13' 11" ) Generous in size with front facing window. Wooden flooring with painted walls.
Bedroom 2 3.02m x 4.20m (9' 11" x 13' 9" ) Generous in size with front facing window. Wooden flooring with painted walls. Hot water tank in cupboard in corner of room.
Bathroom 2.79m x 1.62m (9' 2" x 5' 4" ) Front facing window, wood v lined walls with tiles round bath area. Electric shower over bath, wall mounted sink, wc.
Garden The front garden is sloping and bounded with hedging and fence. Garden is planted with mature shrubs and bushes. Gravel path separates flower beds. Gravel path around house.
Storage shed clad with corrugated iron in rear garden.
Value & comps
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