3 bed detached house for sale

The Schoolhouse, Ankerville Street, Tain, Ross-Shire IV19

The Schoolhouse is located in the conservation area of the historic town of Tain. The grand stone built house sits on a corner plot with views over countryside and over the Dornoch Firth. The property is in need of modernisation whilst still maintaining the original features in the property. The property comprises:- three bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, dining room and sitting room, set in a large mature garden with a stone outbuilding.

Entrance porch - 1.78m x 1.53m (5'10" x 5'0")

Entering the property through the porch and then the original door with arched architrave into the hall.

Hall

The hall is in the centre of the house with a high ceiling, deep architrave and original doors. Understairs cupboard.

Sitting room - 4.43m x 4.25m (14'6" x 13'11")

From the hall into the left is the sitting room with high ceiling, exposed floorboards, fireplace with pine and tiled surround. Two cupboards in the alcoves to either side. One large window with views over countryside. A very useful walk in cupboard with shelving and a window.

Dining room - 4.03m x 4m (13'2" x 13'1")

The formal dining room on the right with high ceiling and original coving, exposed pine floor and double fronted window with pine surrounds.

Kitchen - 4.04m x 3.61m (13'3" x 11'10")

The kitchen is a blank canvas waiting for a kitchen to be fitted to suit the new owners style. A glass door leads to the back garden. A sink is plumbed in and there is plumbing for a washing machine. There is a boiler which is needing replaced that would serve radiators throughout the property.

Rear hall & cloakroom - 2.26m x 1.7m (7'4" x 5'6")

Off the kitchen is a rear hall with access to a room with a w/c. A glass door leads outside to the rear garden.

First floor

The stairs split half way up to the first floor one way leading to the bathroom and up to the top are the three double bedrooms. A window overlooks the fields and attic access of which there is various skylights in the attic space.

Bedroom 1 - 4.36m x 4.16m (14'3" x 13'7")

A double bedroom with window looking over the countryside to the sea. Fitted carpet and the original fireplace still in situ.

Bedroom 2 - 4m x 4.03m (13'1" x 13'2")

A double bedroom with window looking over the countryside to the sea. Fitted carpet and the original fireplace still in situ.

Bedroom 3 - 4.04m x 3.59m (13'3" x 11'9")

A double bedroom with window looking over the garden. Exposed floorboards.

Bathroom - 3.2m x 2.73m (10'5" x 8'11")

A spacious bathroom with original flooring comprising white three piece suite:- bath with overhead electric shower, wash basin and w/c, radiator.

Garden

The property sits in a large corner plot with a boundary of; stone wall to the front and rear, railings to one side with the other side being a combination of timber fencing, stone and railings. The grounds are mainly down to grass with flower beds, trees and shrubs. There is a paved pathway and gravel pathways around the property and a stone built wall creating a courtyard to the immediate rear of the property.

Notes

• The property is in a conservation area within the historic town of Tain.
• Central heating boiler is not presently working but there is pipeline and radiators to all rooms.

Location

Located on the east side of the historic town of Tain, in a conservation area, The Schoolhouse is located with easy access to the town's amenities;- supermarkets, restaurants, primary & secondary schools, local shops, churches, golf club, sports centre and public train and bus links.

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