Smithy Croft, Station Road, Carrbridge, PH23 3AL

For more information contact Ian Turner - 07811903208

Modern, Bespoke, Detached Three Bedroom Villa With Excellent SpecificationCentral Village Location With Views Of River DulnainOpen Plan Living Area, Full Height Ceiling, First Floor Gallery RoomMaster Ensuite Bedroom With Dressing RoomWood Burning Stove, Oil Fired Central Heating & Double GlazingLarge Plot With South Facing Frontage & Space For Outbuildings, Chalet Or Garage

OFFERS OVER £290,000

Property Description“Smithy Croft” is a bespoke modern three bedroom detached villa designed by thepresent owners and local architect Paul Devlin in 1999. The exterior combinestraditional render with weathered Canadian Western Red cedar cladding. The 1/3 acresplot (approx) is situated in the desirable Station Road which has a mixture of modernand traditional style homes and is just a short walk to the village amenities. Thewoodland plot has space for future building if required and for the parking of severalcars. The country style ambiance is heightened with the River Dulnain running to therear of the property. Wildlife abounds with varieties of birds, squirrels etc.

The property enjoys a floor area of 175m² (approx). Its central attraction is the fullheight ceiling in the lounge which promotes spacious open plan living extending intothe kitchen/dining area. Two ground floor large double/family size bedrooms and largefamily bathroom is accessed from a short hall leading off the lounge. There is excellentwindow coverage throughout and especially the feature south facing windows in thelounge and the windows in the first floor gallery lounge which overlooks the RiverDulnain. The gallery lounge has separate access to the first floor en-suite and amplestorage for stowaway beds. A short bannister lined walkway leads to the masterbedroom. The bedroom has a south facing outlook with feature internal window andwalk through dressing room to the en-suite. Other benefits are a large utility room andfront porch both with storage space, a wood burning stove in the lounge, oil firedcentral heating system with thermostatically controlled radiators, a pressurised hotwater tank, double glazing throughout, hardwood staircase and finishings. The hot andcold water system is easily drained to below floor level and the heating system isprotected with antifreeze making it safe to leave the house unoccupied for periodsthroughout the year.

A south facing sheltered terrace is attached to the house with granite boulder bankingsupport wall feature. The garden is landscaped with boulder lined pathways runningbetween shrub and tree borders, terraces and a patio which overlooks the river andnatural woodland. The river is well below the property and is not liable to flooding.There is a substantial built detached shed and log store on concrete base with exteriorcedar cladding and roof tiles matching the villa. It has electrics and heating.

Viewings are highly recommended to appreciate this desirable property.

For further information on the locality see:- www.carrbridge.com

OUTSIDE

GardenA farm style timber entrance gate opens to a chipped driveway which leads to suitableparking for numerous vehicles (including a concealed concrete base for erection of acarport)and a generous sized fenced plot with a mixture of trees, shrubs and plants whichhave been landscaped into the garden with natural woodland to the rear. Landscaped pathsand planters throughout the front garden. The rear garden houses a steel framed shed andlog store clad and roofed to match the main building. It is equipped with light, power andheating. A patio for garden furniture overlooks the River Dulnain.. There is an ample doubleskinned oil tank and house drainage feeds to an underground tank with pump connecting tothe town sewer. The utility room houses electrical control and remote oil level gauge. Exteriorwater tap isolated from utility room.

IncludedMost floor coverings, blinds and light fittings. Plus any other items stated within the schedule.

How To Get There

In Carrbridge village turn along Station Road which lies adjacent to the River. You pass theold bridge and carry on for about 150 yards then the property is on the right hand side justbefore Reed Court.

Services Mains electricity, water & telephone.

Council TaxBand F (£2637 in 2018/9) Includes water rates.

Home ReportPlease use the link:- www.packdetails.com

Reference: HP569049Postcode: PH23 3ALEPC Rating D

Please note:The chimney render and a section of guttering mentioned in the homereport has been instructed for repair by a local tradesmen and the work shouldprogress shortly.

OffersFormal offers should be submitted to Caledonia Estate Agency office in Aviemore.

ViewingViewing is by appointment only through the Selling Agents.

Entrance Vestibule 8' x 5' 8" (2.44m x 1.75m)Timber entrance door with glazed viewing panel. Two large windows to side. Large doublestorage cupboard. Pendant light. Tiled floor. Door to Lounge.

Lounge 27' 10" x 15' 5" (8.49m x 4.7m)Spacious lounge with full height ceiling and numerous feature windows to the front and sideoverlooking garden. Wood burning stove set on slate hearth and timber centre piece. Wallshelving. Telephone point. Satellite TV cable. Two pendant light clusters and wall light.Radiators. Laminate flooring. Linen cupboard with light, shelving and hot water tank. Doors toground floor bedrooms, family bathroom, and utility room. Open plan to kitchen/dining.Staircase to first floor.

Kitchen / Dinin area 14' 4" x 12' 4" (4.39m x 3.78m)Well presented modern Magnet shaker cream kitchen with centre work unit containing fanassisted oven, hob with extractor fan above, worktop, dishwasher and 1½ bowl stainless steelsink. Wall tiles above worktop. Space for fridge freezer. Space for additional kitchen units if

required. Family dining area. Spotlight rails. Radiator. Laminate and floor tiling. Windowsoverlooking front and side. Door to side garden.

Bedroom Two 13' x 11' 9" (3.98m x 3.59m)Double room. Sized to accommodate either double/single beds. Electrical sockets positionedaccordingly. Window to east offering views to woodland. Pendant light. Radiator. Laminateflooring.

Bedroom Three 13' x 11' 9" (3.98m x 3.59m)Double room. Sized to accommodate either double/single or bunk beds. Electrical socketspositioned accordingly. Window to east offering views to woodland. Pendant light. Radiator.Laminate flooring.

Family Bathroom 8' 6" x 8' 1" (2.61m x 2.48m)Four piece bathroom with white suite consisting of WC, vanity basin, bath with mixer tap andcorner shower unit with mixer valve. Wall tiling around suite. Fitted vertical mirrors. Extractorunit. Bathroom pedant light. Radiator/towel rail. Tiled flooring. Window to rear.

Utility 13' x 6' 9" (3.98m x 2.06m)Fitted unit with stainless steel sink. Plumbed for washing machine, extract for tumble drierand space for clothes drier. Oil fired boiler with heating control and frost stat. Pump control foroutside tank. Pendant light. Radiator. Vinyl flooring.

Gallery Lounge 20' 3" x 12' 11" (6.19m x 3.94m)Bright and spacious open plan gallery lounge with two large picture windows that overlook theRiver Dulnain and four east facing Velux windows with fitted blinds. Built-in double storagecupboard. Display shelving and drinks cabinet. Spotlight rails and pendant light. Radiators.Fitted Carpet.

Master En-suite BedroomDouble bedroom with a walk through dressing room leading to the (shared) en-suitebathroom. Window to front overlooking the garden and woodland. Internal windowoverlooking ground floor lounge. Handmade ash dressing table and wall shelves. Ceilinglight. Radiator. Laminate flooring. Door to walk through dressing room.

Dressing Room 8' 6" x 5' 3" (2.6m x 1.61m)Dressing room with fitted wardrobes, storage and drawers. Loft hatch. Pendant light.Laminate flooring. Doors to en-suite and master bedroom.

En-suite 8' 8" x 7' 4" (2.66m x 2.26m)Four piece suite with WC, pedestal basin, bath and tiled double shower unit with mixer valve.Extractor unit. Pendant light. Radiator. Laminate flooring. Velux window to side. Door tolanding and dressing room.

Consumer Protection From Unfair Trading Regulations 2008

The above particulars, although believed to be correct, are not guaranteed, and any measurementsstated therein are approximate only. Purchasers should note that the Selling Agents have NOT testedany of the electrical items or mechanical equipment (e.g. oven, central heating system, etc.) included inthe sale. Any photographs used are purely illustrative and may demonstrate only the surrounds. Theyare NOT therefore to be taken as indicative of the extent of the property, or that the photographs aretaken from within the boundaries of the property, or what is included in the sale.