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About
Located in the sought-after Drummond area of Inverness, this impressive five bedroom family home offers a perfect blend of space, comfort, practicality, and style.
Benefitting from flexible accommodation, ample living space, excellent parking, and a private garden, it is ideally positioned within easy reach of the city centre and local amenities.
Location:- Drummond Road is ideally located for convenient access to Inverness City Centre, the River Ness and Ness Islands.
Local amenities including, Eastfield Way Retail Park, Inshes Retail Park, Raigmore Hospital, uhi, Eastgate shopping centre, leisure centre and transport links to the A96 and A9.
Excellent schooling is available at Lochardil Primary, with secondary pupils attending Inverness Royal Academy. There is a regular bus service that operates close to the property.
Gardens:- The walled front garden is laid to lawn with mature shrubs. There is a lock block drive which leads to the front of the property and also provides access to the rear through wooden gates.
The rear garden is laid to gravel leading to the double garage which has both power and lights. There is sectioned grass area and private patio area around the side of the property.
Which can be accessed via the dining room and utility room. Entrance (2.16m x 1.60m):- There is a front entrance porch which provides access to the main hallway.
Hallway (3.48m x 5.37m):- The impressive hallway provides access to lounge, kitchen, cloak room and down stairs bedrooms.
This well appointed space has a large storage cupboard and stairs leading to the first floor.
Lounge (4.82m x 5.04m):- The bright and airy lounge is situated to the rear elevation and enjoys a generous degree of natural light courtesy of the windows on triple aspect and features a wood burning stove.
Kitchen (3.61m x 6.23m):- The modern fitted kitchen is at the heart of the home, offering a fantastic entertaining space.
There is a combination of wall mounted, floor-based and full height units, a centre island with breakfast bar and space for a sofa.
There are integrated appliances including, electric hob and extractor, double oven, and dishwasher.
The kitchen opens into the formal dining room via concealed sliding doors and there is also access to a useful utility room.
Dining room (3.58m x 3.51m):- Comfortably seating a large table and 10 chairs this generous room benefits from French doors which lead into the patio.
The concealed sliding doors separate it from the kitchen when wanting to close the room off.
Utility room (1.86m x 2.82m):- Adjacent to the kitchen is a useful utility providing access to both the front and rear of the property.
There is a sink, plumbing for a washing machine and space for a fridge and freezer.
Cloak room (1.19m x 2.10m):- Modern fitted units, offering WC, wash hand basin with vanity unit and heated towel rail. Bedroom five (4.33m x 3.72m):- Currently utilised as a family room/tv room.
This double bedroom has a large window overlooking the rear elevation. Bedroom four (3.57m x 2.69m):- Double sized bedroom with fitted wardrobes and window overlooking the front garden.
Bedroom three (6.69m x 3.89m):- This generous double bedroom offers fitted wardrobes and has a large window to the rear elevation.
Family bathroom (3.84m x 2.71m:- A spacious bathroom with separate bath and large walk in shower. There is a hand wash basin, wc and store cupboard.
Bedroom two (3.47m x 4.17m):- This double sized room is upstairs and offers fitted wardrobes and dormer window to the front elevation.
Bedroom one (4.16m x 5.09m):- Generously appointed bedroom, benefitting from a large dressing room with fitted shelving and a window.
There is a window to the front elevation and a Velux to the rear elevation. Bathroom (1.95m x 1.69m):- Modern fitted bathroom with mains fed shower over bath.
There is a wash hand basin with vanity unit, WC and heated towel rail. Extras included:- All fitted carpets, floor coverings, window fittings, light fixtures and integrated appliances.
Services:- Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity, television and telephone points.
Value & comps
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