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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · IV17 0SZ
For saleListed 38 days
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About
42 Shillinghill, Alness, Ross-shire Offers Over £120,000 Fantastic opportunity to acquire a spacious 3-bedroom family home in a popular residential area of Alness.
While the property requires full renovation throughout, it provides an excellent blank canvas for buyers looking to put their own stamp on a property or create a beautiful, custom-designed family home.
The ground floor features a bright kitchen and a generous living room, which benefits from large dual-aspect windows framing views of both the front and rear gardens.
Upstairs, you will find three bedrooms and a family bathroom. The two front-facing bedrooms offer a particularly elevated vantage point, showcasing stunning, uninterrupted views over the Struie hills.
Externally, the property boasts fully enclosed, private gardens to both the front and rear, making it ideal for children and pets.
The property also benefits from gas central heating and falls within council tax band A. EPC rating D.
Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the excellent potential and scenic outlook this home has to offer. To view this property please contact the selling agent.
Key Features: Council Tax Band A Quiet Location Close to NC500 Off Road Parking Enclosed Garden Countryside Views Room measurements: Living room: 3.29m x 1.87m Kitchen: 4.47m x 2.28m Bathroom: 2m x 1.67m Bedroom 1: 4.29m x 2.68m Bedroom 2: 3.48m x 3.17m Bedroom 3: 2.57m x 2.49m
Value & comps
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