Semi-detached bungalow for sale in Scorguie Drive, Inverness IV3

Situated on a corner of an attractive and peaceful area this charming bungalow enjoys an elevated position overlooking Inverness and the Black Isle. It has far-reaching views across the City and the Moray Firth.

A block paved driveway leads to a single garage, and a tidy lawn is enclosed with shrubs and a low wall at the front of the property.

Built in 1985, the bungalow is a comfortable and welcoming family home. With an interior space of 70 m2, the rooms are generously sized and decorated in various styles throughout.

The combined living and dining room is large, with white-painted joinery and a large west-facing window overlooking the front of the property. One wall is decorated in striking black-and-white floral paper. Close to the kitchen, the dining space is very spacious and has plenty of room for a large table and storage furniture. This open-plan room has good proportions and offers ample scope for creating different areas and furniture arrangements.

The kitchen is in a wide u-shape layout and opens onto the sunroom. Fitted with white-panelled floor and wall cabinets, and red and white splash areas the kitchen is cheerful and well organized with plenty of room for preparation and storage. The window above the sink offers a fabulous view of the City.

The star feature of this lovely home is its sunroom, which offers exceptional, almost 180-degree views. Stepping down into it from the kitchen it faces east and overlooks the Kessock Bridge and across to the distant hills. It opens onto a paved area that winds down to the bottom of the garden,

The principal bedroom has a window that looks into the sunroom, ensuring it is filled with natural light and well insulated. The room is painted white and has built-in wardrobe space with attractive panelled doors that extend across the width of the room.

The second bedroom is finished in a soft grey palette and overlooks the front of the property and has a good size; it offers a good space for a child, or for us as a workspace.

The shower room has a WC, wash-hand basin and large walk-in accessible shower.

Approached from the sunroom, the garden has been fabulously designed to incorporate its gradient; it has several flagged steps flanked by a lawn, creating various patio and terraced spaces. A gravelled area at the bottom of the garden has the potential to be a fabulous space with many uses, including a sheltered container garden or a private space for relaxing and entertaining.

14 Scourguie Drive is a lovely bungalow and has an incredible amount of potential to be further updated into a beautifully fitted-out home with contemporary finishes and decor. A better-than-average EPC of band C, and a unique and fascinating garden, not to mention its incredible views, make this a real winner for a couple or small family, and it is somewhere that will gain a lot of early interest.

About Inverness

Inverness is a beautiful city on the mouth of the River Ness. Surrounded by hills, it offers stunning views of mountains and historical architecture. The University of the Highlands and Islands, Inverness campus, which opened in 2015, is set to ensure that the city has the talent required to serve the needs of the Highlands for many years to come. The city annually plays host to the Baxter’s Loch Ness Marathon and the Inverness Half Marathon & 5k. There are excellent sports facilities in the city, including the Inverness Ice Centre, Highland Rugby Club, Inverness Harriers Amateur Athletics Club, hosted by Inverness Leisure which also offers a sports club, gym and swimming pool complex. Other outdoor pursuits such as cycling, horse riding, kayaking, sailing and hiking are also well catered for. There are two cinemas and the Eden Court Theatre offers an excellent choice of drama, comedy and a variety of other shows, arts and crafts. Inverness is the capital of the Highlands and has experienced continued growth over many years. A vibrant northern city, with lots of inward investment and excellent job prospects. The upgrading of the A9 between Perth and Inverness and the A96 between Inverness and Aberdeen to dual carriageway, is set to see further room for development in the years ahead. Inverness Airport at Dalcross, links the city not only to London but to several European cities.

General Information:

Services: Mains Water, Electric & Gas

Council Tax Band: D

EPC Rating: C (72)

Entry Date: Early entry available

Home Report: Available on request.

Viewings: 7 Days accompanied by agent.

Included in the sale:

All floor coverings, blinds and all white goods.

Anti-Money Laundering Legislation

As with all Estate Agents, Hamish is subject to Anti Money Laundering Regulations. These regulations require us as selling agents, to perform various checks on the property buyers and any offer presented to us must be accompanied by the current address, date of birth, and of proof of funds for all purchasers and of any family members who may be gifting deposits. From time to time, certified photographic evidence of the buyer’s identity and proof of address may also be required. We are unable to progress any sale to completion, until these requirements have been fully satisfied.

Interest:

It is important your solicitor notifies this office of your interest otherwise the property may be sold without your knowledge. Hamish strongly recommend that you discuss any particular points regarding the property which are likely to affect your interest in the property with them prior to viewing. Interested parties are advised to notify their interest, in writing, with Hamish as a closing date for offers may be set. The seller reserves the right to accept an offer made privately prior to any closing date and further, the seller is not bound to accept the highest, or indeed, any offer. These particulars, whilst believed to be correct do not and cannot form part of any contract. The measurements have been taken using a sonic tape measure and therefore are for guidance only