3-bedroom semi-detached house · IV2 3RP
Sold STCListed 77 days
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This spacious, three-bedroom, semi-detached villa is located in the highly sought-after Drakies area of the city, close to excellent local amenities and within easy reach of the University of the Highlands and Islands campus, Raigmore Hospital, and Inverness City Centre.
This spacious, three-bedroom, semi-detached villa is located in the highly sought-after Drakies area of the city, close to excellent local amenities and within easy reach of the University of the Highlands and Islands campus, Raigmore Hospital, and Inverness City Centre.
The property benefits from gas-fired central heating, complemented by an electric fire in the lounge, double glazing, a generous rear garden, and off-street parking.
Offering ample storage throughout and well-proportioned accommodation, this property provides an ideal family home in a convenient and desirable location.
Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the living space and convenient location on offer.
The accommodation consists of: a welcoming hallway with an understair storage cupboard and stairs leading to the upper floor; a generous open plan lounge/diner with a large window allowing the room to flood with natural light, French doors leading to the conservatory and a gas fire set within a marble surround providing an attractive focal point; a double aspect kitchen fitted with a good selection of base and wall-mounted units, complementary worktops and tiled splashbacks, an integrated electric oven and grill, gas hob, extractor hood, fridge, and dishwasher, free standing washing machine, and a door leading to the rear garden; a bright conservatory with a door providing direct access to the garden.
On the upper floor: a landing with access to the partially floored attic; a generous master bedroom with a fitted storage cupboard and views over the rear garden; a further spacious double bedroom; a small double/single bedroom with a fitted storage cupboard; a family bathroom comprising a bath with wet wall and an electric shower, wash hand basin and WC.
The front garden is laid to gravel for ease of maintenance and features a lovely selection of mature plants and shrubs.
The generous, fully enclosed rear garden is well maintained and laid to a combination of lawn, gravel and paving, complemented by attractive planting.
A patio area provides the perfect spot to sit, relax and enjoy the sunshine. The garden also benefits from a greenhouse and garden shed.
A large driveway to the side of the property provides off-street parking for several vehicles and leads to a single garage, complete with an electric up-and-over door, power, lighting, and a large freezer.
Facilities closest to the property can be found at Inshes Retail Park, which include supermarkets, Post Office, petrol station, gyms, nursery, takeaways, and a selection of retail outlets.
Education is provided at Drakies Primary School or Millburn Academy, both of which are within easy walking distance. A regular bus service to Inverness city centre is also routed close by.
Inverness, the main business and commercial centre in the Highlands, is within very easy reach and offers extensive shopping, leisure and entertainment facilities, along with excellent road, rail and air links to the south and beyond.
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