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HouseSimple is pleased to present this beautiful 4 bedroom, detached character property with stunning views in the picturesque village Rosemarkie on the Black Isle. This property benefits from a dining kitchen , 2 reception rooms , 2 ensuites , family bathroom , garage , workshop  , garden office/playroom and storeroom . The property has a secluded village location with a 3 minute walk to beach and is only a 25 minute drive from the Highland Capital Inverness. 

THE PROPERTY 

Allanbank is a traditional house which is thought to date back to around 1900 and which has been sympathicaly upgraded and extended.  It is in a truly outstanding location with views across the Moray Firth from the house , garden and decking area. It is a perfect place to watch the local resident population of bottle-nose  dolphins and spot the numerous other wildlife which include sightings of otters and red kites . 

The property is accessed through glazed double doors and the original painted panel doors provide access to the large reception hallway . Off the hallway is the first of the 2 reception rooms which is the lounge. This room has 2 original sash and case windows and a large fireplace with wooden surround and woodburning stove. The kitchen is also off the hallway and is fitted with modern wall and base oak units with wooden work tops and tile splash back. There is an integrated fridge/freezer , dishwasher and also a Rangemaster 5 burner gas stove with electric side hob,  double oven and grill. 

The first bedroom is located on the ground floor through an archway and is currently used as the master bedroom. It has been fitted with electric underfloor heating and there is a large wardrobe with sliding doors and whilst it is not fitted it is included in the sale and provides lots of storage. A door leads through from this room to an ensuite with wc, wash hand basin, shower unit and heated towel rail. 

Heading up the stairs to the bright landing there is a further 3 double bedrooms and a family bathroom . The first 2 bedrooms have the original fireplaces and fitted wardrobes with views overlooking the village and the Moray firth coastline. The family bathroom has a traditional blue suite which includes wc, wash hand basin and bath . It also has a heated towel rail, wood flooring and a wall mounted bathroom cabinet. 

Off the upstairs hallway there is a utility cupboard with washing machine , storage units and shelves . The 4th bedroom is located off the hallway and has a modern ensuite with with wc, wash hand basin and corner shower unit.

On the first floor there is also the second reception room which is a large family room with wood flooring . This room has a triple aspect with patio doors which lead on to a further decking area and the garden.  

The garden is mostly laid to lawn with established shrubs, perieniels and mature trees. It backs on the local farmland and there are far reaching views over the surrounding area. 

In the garden there is an office/playroom which has laminate flooring and 2 large windows, it also has electricity, heating and lighting connected.  

The property also includes an integral garage and adjecent workshop. This has a window, single garage door, further wooden door which provides access to 2 areas.  (This could also provide development potential subject to the appropriate planning consents)  There is a stone chipped and tarmac driveway which offers parking for several cars. The property has further extensive grounds with mature trees which extends to approx 1 acre. 

LOCATION

The property is situated in the centre of Rosemarkie in a secluded location yet only minutes from the local amenties which include shops, a pub and restaurants.  In the next village of Fortrose (only 2 mins away by car) there is a wider range of shops which include post office, butchers, bakers, supermarket, bank, garage, leisure centre, playgroup and library. There is also a variety of hotels, pubs and restaurants and it is in Fortrose where the local secondary school children attend the highly regarded Fortrose Academy.   In the village of Avoch 2 miles away there is schooling for primary aged children and there is a school bus service which collects children from the high street in Rosemarkie only 2 minutes away from the property. 

For the sports enthusiast there is a variety of facilties available locally which include a sailing club, golf club, mountain bike trails , horseriding, tennis and bowling club. The local leisure centre offers a gym and the usual excercise classes amongst the more sedate actvtivies such as an art and writers club. The local area provides a variety of walks and one of the most popular is from Rosemarkie along the beach towards Chanory point which is reputedly is the best place in the UK for land based Dolphin watching . There is also the local RSPB nature reserve at  Fairy Glen in Rosemarkie which offers a peaceful walk along the woodland trail where you can discover its two waterfalls. The area also provides a range of shooting, stalking and fishing.  The area also has a wide range of historical sights including the Groam house museum, Cromarty Courthouse and the National Trust Hugh Miller house and cottage. 

The A832 provides easy access to the A9 which takes you to Inverness or further afield. In Inverness you will find and extensive range of high street shops, cinemas, leisure, cultural and educational facilties. The airport provides several flights a day to London and beyond. The train station in Inverness provides several trains a day to all parts of Scotland the rest of the UK and there is also a sleeper service to London 6 days a week. 

Included in the sale are all integrated appliances , fitted carpets and wardrobe in ground floor bedroom. The property has double gazing and oil fired central heating . 

Council tax band F