5 bed detached house for sale

Shore Road, Dornoch IV25

Local Information
For those looking for an impressive and spacious traditional family home in walk-in condition, in a coastal picturesque Sutherland town location with amenities and leisure opportunities on your doorstep, Burnside House at Dornoch is the ideal property.

Burnside House is situated a stones throw south from the historic centre of Dornoch, a former Royal Burgh stretching back to the sixth century ad. This charming, historic small town is steeped in history, home to Britain's most northerly cathedral and a town centre designated as a conservation area.

The town makes an excellent base for local services in the area, with primary and secondary schools being found here as well as local shops and various hospitality venues: The well-renowned Dornoch Castle Hotel and Cocoa Mountain chocolate shop, made famous through Dragons Den, are both located just round the corner from the property. Furthermore, the town is home to the world-famous Royal Dornoch Golf Course and Golf Club, fascinating Historylinks Museum as well as the sweeping sands of Dornoch Beach.

Beyond Dornoch, the surrounding area is spoilt for choice for leisure activities. The well-renowned beach and dunes of Embo and Coul Links are found a short distance to the north, with the fairytale-like Dunrobin Castle just a short distance beyond. Exclusive Skibo Castle is also located nearby. Heading inland towards the Highland hills, the Falls of Shin make for an excellent stop-off on the way to the heather-clad mountains and rugged west coast. In addition, Dornoch lies on the world-famous NC500, a not-to-be-missed 500 mile road trip showing the best the north of Scotland has to offer.

Accommodation
Burnside House comprises a one-and-a-half storey traditional villa of stone and slate construction, providing ample family accommodation across two large storeys. The house is in excellent walk-in condition having been recently renovated and utilised as self-catering holiday accommodation.

The interior of the house has been tastefully decorated in modern Highland country style throughout. The house has been designed so that it can host two separate self-contained units if desired, with the property benefitting from two entrances as well as two kitchens, living rooms and staircases.

Entering the house from the front door takes you into the main hallway with oak laminate flooring. On the right lies the cosy front living room with oak mantlepiece and woodburner, the perfect place to relax with friends and family. On the left, you enter the bright and spacious kitchen and dining area, with tiled floor, contemporary cream-coloured kitchen units and modern appliances.

Re-entering the impressive hallway, you go past a shower room on the left and the back entrance on the right and enter the bright back living room, with the second modern and well-equipped kitchen beyond.
From here, a second spiral staircase takes you up to the first floor, with the first room on the right being the modern bathroom, with grey wall tiles, bath and shower over. Following the hallway, you find three comfortable and attentively furnished bedrooms on the right with fourth bedroom at the end, opposite the main spiral staircase leading down to the main hallway below.

Past the staircase, at the end of the hallway, you find the second modern bathroom and then the fifth master bedroom of the home, enjoying an enviable south facing position overlooking the front garden grounds all the way to the Dornoch Links and Dornoch Firth just beyond. The bedroom benefits from a large en-suite, featuring large grey-tiled walk-in shower.

Outside
Externally, the property benefits from a generously sized front garden laid to lawn, with ample space for children and pets to roam around, as well as a large gravel area suitable for multiple car parking.

In addition, the open spaces to the front and west sides of the property provide ample room for a potential patio or outdoor seating and dining area, perfect for soaking up the sun on warm summer evenings. The property also benefits from a wooden shed for household and garden storage.

The property benefits from two means of access, with access being taken either from a tarmac lane to the north of the property which provides access to Church Street to the east, and via a traditional stone bridge providing access to Shore Road to the west.

Property Details

Home Report:
Home Report available online

EPC:
Band E.

Council Tax:
N/A as property currently subject to business rates as holiday accommodation.

Services:
Mains water and electricity. Oil central heating. Mains drainage.

Included in Sale:
All carpets, curtains, blinds and white goods included. Other furnishings may be available.

Directions
From the south, follow the A9 road north of Inverness, going over the Black Isle, along the shores of the Cromarty Firth, past the town of Tain and over the Dornoch Bridge. Approximately 3 miles after the Dornoch Bridge, turn right onto the A949 road signposted 'Dornoch 2; Embo 5'. Follow this road into Dornoch, passing the Cathedral on the left and Dornoch Castle Hotel on the right. Immediately after the Jail Dornoch Store turn right onto Shore Road. Burnside House is the second house on the left after the turnoff for 'Dornoch Retail and Business Park', Viewings
To arrange a viewing of the property, please contact the selling agents, Aberdeen & Northern Estates