Oakbank House, Drumnadrochit, Inverness, Highland, IV63

A beautifully presented five-bedroom, stone-built villa situated in a rural location close to the popular village of Drumnadrochit, in the Scottish Highlands.

Oakbank House is a delightful, traditional property which is immaculately presented. The property has spacious rooms with high ceilings and original features which add to its charm. Oakbank House has been tastefully modernised and upgraded throughout with the highest quality finishings. It is beautifully decorated making this a very desirable home. It is fully double glazed and the windows have internal wooden shutters. The property has oil fired central heating. The property presents a fabulous family home in secure garden grounds, with the additional benefit of a large paddock which runs from the property towards the River Enrick.

A sweeping driveway leads from the public road through the gardens to a tarmac parking area.

From here a hardwood door opens to the entrance vestibule which has a tiled floor and is glazed to three sides enjoying views over the garden and paddock.

A half-glazed door leads to the entrance hallway which has wooden floorboards which run through the majority of the ground living accommodation. To the left of the hall is the sitting room which has dual aspect windows to the front and side enjoying views over the gardens. There is a central feature of an open fire on a slate hearth with tiled surround, wooden mantle and a press cupboard.

To the right of the hall is the dining room, again with dual aspect windows enjoying views over the gardens. There is a central feature of open fire on a slate hearth with wooden mantle, and a press cupboard.

From the hall an opening leads to the rear hall where there is a shower room with vinyl flooring and wood panelling features. There is a WC, wash hand basin and a large corner shower with wet wall panelling and mains shower.

To the right is a single bedroom which has a window to the side. This could also be utilised as an office.

The kitchen has an excellent range of floor and wall units in cream with solid oak butcher block worksurface. It has a Belfast sink and a Rangemaster double oven and grill, with five ring ceramic hob and extractor over, plus an integrated dishwasher. A window to the side overlooks the gardens. There is plenty of room for a large dining table. There are French doors to the rear porch which leads to the patio area.

From the kitchen a door leads to the utility room which has space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. There is a wooden freestanding sink unit with inset Belfast sink offering extra storage. The kitchen and utility room have vinyl floor covering.

Returning to the hall and the staircase rises to central split. There is a storage cupboard under the stairs. To the left of the landing are three bedrooms. Bedroom one is a spacious double room with dual aspect windows enjoying views over the garden. It has an original cast iron fireplace with tiled surround, wooden mantle and a built-in press.

Bedroom two is a single room with a window to the front. Bedroom three is another spacious double room with windows to the front and side enjoying lovely views of the surrounding hills. There is the original cast iron fireplace with a wooden surround, and a press cupboard.

To the right of the staircase are bedrooms four and five. Bedroom four has a window to the side overlooking the paddock towards the river. Bedroom five sits opposite and has a window to the side. It has the original cast iron fireplace with tiled surround and wooden mantle.

There is a useful laundry/storage cupboard.

Completing the internal accommodation is the family bathroom which has wood panelling features. It has a three-piece suite in white comprising WC, wash hand basin and freestanding Victorian style bath with handlebar style shower attachment over.

External
To the front of the property the tarmac driveway sweeps from the road to the large parking area. The garden grounds are mainly laid to lawn and planted with mature trees and bushes.

There is a lovely enclosed patio area to the side from where to enjoy the surroundings, this area is fully enclosed.

There is a large well-maintained paddock to the side which is ideal for the equestrian community and a hobby farmer.

The garden grounds and paddock extend to 0.901 hectares (2.22 acres) in total.

Oakbank House is situated in the small hamlet of Milton in a quiet location with the amenities of Drumnadrochit within easy driving or walking distance.

Drumnadrochit has a wide range of amenities including supermarket, post office, GP’s surgery and pharmacy, well respected primary and secondary schools as well as several restaurants, hotels, and petrol station. Drumnadrochit is a thriving tourist destination being home to the Loch Ness Monster Exhibition Centre and offers a host of outdoor activities including boat trips, fishing, horse riding, cycling, and walking.

Inverness is approximately 16 miles away and provides additional facilities including modern shopping centres, excellent recreational facilities and a wide selection of restaurants and hotels. Inverness Airport is approximately 8 miles from the city centre and offers a variety of services to destinations both home and abroad.

Mains water and electricity
Drainage to septic tank
Oil central heating
Council Tax Band F



Heading from Drumnadrochit take the A831 signposted Milton/Cannich. Continue along this road for approximately 1.9 miles and the driveway for Oakbank House is on the left – just after the Free Church on the right.

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