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See how verdicts work2-bedroom house · IV32 7DE
For saleReduced £10k (−6.3%) on 16 SepListed 89 days
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About
Property description A delightful two-bedroom detached cottage with attic rooms, offering well-proportioned and versatile accommodation throughout.
The property comprises a spacious lounge, bright dining kitchen, two comfortable bedrooms, a shower room, and two useful attic rooms, providing excellent additional space for storage, hobbies, or occasional use.
Further benefits from double glazing, interlinked heat and smoke detectors, electric storage heating and gas fire.
Externally, the home benefits from a well-maintained, fully-enclosed south-facing rear garden, ideal for relaxing or outdoor enjoyment, along with a driveway and a detached single garage, offering ample parking and storage.
Located in the popular village of Fochabers, the property is well served by a wide range of local amenities, including primary and secondary schools, healthcare facilities, local shops, restaurants, and convenience stores, making it an ideal choice for a variety of buyers.
Entrance hallway / rear hallway UPVC external partially-glazed door, opening into the entrance hallway; carpeted flooring; doors to lounge, Bedrooms 1 & 2.
Rear hallway is located between the lounge, kitchen and shower room; rear external partially-glazed door.
Lounge (4.27m x 3.46m) Relaxing lounge; carpeted flooring; gas fire set within a tiled surround; space for a range of furniture; wall unit included; window to the front aspect; doors to the entrance hallway and rear hallway.
Dining kitchen (4.02m x 2.51m) Bright kitchen with a good selection of base units with laminate work surfaces; 1 ½ stainless steel sink with mixer tap, set within; free-standing fridge freezer, washing machine and electric cooker – included in the sale; 2 x built-in storage cupboards; window to the rear aspect; vinyl flooring.
Shower room (2.68m x 1.70m) Spacious shower enclosure with an electric shower unit; WC; pedestal wash hand basin; space for free-standing furniture; wall-mounted mirrored cabinet; fixtures and fittings; wall-mounted electric heater; shaver socket; carpet tile flooring; translucent window to the rear aspect.
Bedroom 1 (4.35m x 3.59m) Capacious king-size bedroom; carpeted; space for a range of furniture; dual-aspect windows to the front and rear aspects.
Bedroom 2 (3.15m x 2.24m) Single room with space for free-standing furniture; window to the rear aspect; carpeted flooring; access to the attic rooms via a Ramsay ladder. Attic rooms (1.
3.57m x 2.72m. 2. 3.53m x 2.95m) Fabulous attic space split into a landing and two rooms; skylights in each area; space for a range of furniture and ideal for hobby rooms, storage etc.
Water tank and immersion located within a cupboard in attic room 2. Rear enclosed garden / garage (3.94m x 3.93m) / driveway On street parking to the front aspect.
Fully enclosed south-facing rear garden; well-maintained manageable garden with a selection of plants, shrubs and trees; area laid to lawn; remainder covered in gravel; greenhouse and water butt – included.
Gravel driveway with gated access – space for multiple vehicles. Single detached garage – manual front door with an additional side door; fitted work bench.
Council tax: B energy efficiency rating: G note 1: Included in the asking price will be all floor coverings, curtains, light fittings, free-standing electric cooker, fridge freezer and washing machine.
Wall unit within the lounge. Externally, the greenhouse and water butt will remain.
Note 2: The mention of any appliances and/or services in these details have not been tested or checked that they are connected and does not imply that these are in full and efficient working order.
Note 3: Measurements are approximate and for guidance only. Offers: - Sellers reserve the right to accept an offer at any time during the marketing process.
Formal Offers must be submitted by a Scottish solicitor in writing. A Closing Date, by which date and time offers must be submitted via a Scottish solicitor, may be arranged.
All parties who have formally noted interest via a solicitor will be notified of any Closing Date
Value & comps
Land Registry doesn’t cover Scotland or Northern Ireland, so previous sales may not be on record.
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