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See how verdicts work3-bedroom detached house · IV18 0NA
For saleListed 247 days
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About
Sea La Vie is an immaculate, individually designed detached villa located in the hamlet of Barbaraville.
Sea La Vie is an immaculate, individually designed detached villa located in the hamlet of Barbaraville, approximately 4 miles from Invergordon and within easy commuting distance of Inverness.
Built in 2019 to a very high standard, this three-bedroom home is the perfect purchase for those seeking a spacious, modern family home in a peaceful setting.
In excellent walk-in condition throughout, the property benefits from stunning sea views, high end finishings, oil-fired central heating, and underfloor heating to the ground floor.
Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the size, quality, and charm of this fantastic home.
The accommodation consists of: an impressive and welcoming entrance hall, providing access to the principal rooms and benefiting from an open-tread oak staircase with glass balustrades leading to the upper floor; a bright, double-aspect sitting room with large patio doors providing access to the front garden; an impressive, double-aspect lounge with large windows and patio doors allowing the room to flood with natural light, and a feature electric fire providing a welcoming focal point; a stunning open-plan kitchen/dining area with a fantastic selection of base and wall-mounted units, under-unit lighting, complementary quartz worktops and upstands, large island, two integrated electric ovens, one further combi oven, warming drawer, induction hob, extractor fan, two large fridges, freezer, dishwasher, ample space for dining and entertaining, two large patio doors giving access to the rear, allowing you to take full advantage of the stunning sea views, and a large fitted double storage cupboard; a utility room with fitted storage, space for washing machine and tumble dryer, and a door leading to the side garden; a fully tiled shower room with a walk-in mains shower, wall-mounted vanity unit with countertop wash hand basin, and WC.
On the upper floor: a bright landing with a large storage cupboard housing the hot water tank; a generous, double-aspect master bedroom with patio doors and a Juliette balcony, along with a large walk-in dressing room complete with fitted rails and shelving; two further spacious double bedrooms, both with fitted wardrobes and window seats, one giving access to the attic space; and a stunning family bathroom comprising a freestanding bath with mixer tap and shower head, a substantial walk-in mains shower, wall-mounted vanity unit with countertop wash hand basin and fitted storage, and a wall-mounted WC.
The property sits in a well-maintain wraparound garden, offering beautiful views of the open countryside and the Cromarty Firth.
The garden is mainly laid to lawn and features a large, paved area to the side with a hot tub. An additional paved patio at the rear provides the perfect setting for alfresco dining and entertaining.
On-street parking is available to the front to the property.
Barbaraville is a small hamlet on the north shore of Nigg Bay in the Cromarty Firth, with the nearest facilities found in the town of Invergordon, which include a supermarket, post office, bank, hotels, restaurants, and a good selection of retail outlets.
Primary education is provided in the nearby village of Milton, while secondary education is available at Invergordon Academy. Bus transportation is provided to both.
Inverness, the main business and commercial centre in the Highlands, is within easy commuting distance and offers extensive shopping, leisure, and entertainment facilities, along with excellent road, rail, and air links to the south and beyond.
Value & comps
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