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" Kingussie has many facilities, such as High school, primary school, shops, restaurants, coffee shops, golf course, sports centre, library, tennis courts, bowling green and many more activities and clubs for all ages. "Coul na Coile" lies within walking distance of all these local facilities, whilst retaining a peaceful and secluded environment. "Coul na Coile" is a fine example of a substantial Victorian property, set within its original garden grounds of around 2 acres and enjoys stunning views over the Monadhliath Mountains and some of the finest scenery the Highlands has to offer. The house, which was completed in 1904, is in excellent decorative order and has retained many original features, such as the open fireplaces with tiled surrounds and wooden mantels, working window shutters, ornate ceiling cornicing, wooden facings, skirtings doors and staircase. A modernisation programme has provided an upgraded oil fired central heating system, new bathrooms, a bespoke kitchen with granite worksurfaces, together with built-in wardrobes, solid oak flooring and an attractive multi-fuel stove in the lounge.There is an attractive, detached double garage to the rear of the house which has been recently built. It is separated from the house by a lock block courtyard that provides ample parking at the rear of the house. There is also ample parking at the front of the house. Access is provided by two entrances, with a drive that connects the two. One from Ardvonie Road/Taits Brae to the front of the property by a sweeping, tree lined driveway and the second to the rear from West Terrace. There is dry stone dyking on three sides of the garden and a substantial stone wall and wooden fencing on the other. Viewing of this impressive and spacious family home is highly recommended in order to fully appreciate the many beautiful features and family living it has to offer.INCLUDEDCarpets, blinds and curtains. "Aga" cooker, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, microwave. Timber summer house. Other items may be available by separate negotiation.SERVICESMains electricity, water and drainage. Telephone.PRICEOffers Over £500,000 are invited for this property. The seller reserves the right to accept a suitable offer at any time.HOME REPORTA Home Report is available for this property - please log on to:www.packdetails.comReference No: HPPostcode: PH21 1HAEnergy Performance Certificate Rating: COUNCIL TAXCurrently Band G (£2613 p.a. 2014 - 2015), includes water rates. Discounts are available for second home occupancy.

Entrance Vestibule - 7' 1'' x 5' 7 (2.16m x 1.7m)
Solid entrance door with top light. Original ornate working doorbell. Tiled floor. Glazed door entering into hall.

Hall - 25' 5'' x 6' 11 (7.74m x 2.12m)
Welcoming hallway with 5 piece light fitting. Curved staircase with wooden balustrade and decorative brass rods to first floor. Built in understairs storage cupboard with coat hooks, shelving and light. Doors off to kitchen/dining/living room and lounge. Central heating radiator. Archway to rear hall. Mains smoke alarm.

Lounge - 28' 7'' x 13' 11 (8.71m x 4.23m)
Generously sized, double aspect room giving views over the garden grounds to woodland and the mountains beyond. Feature fireplace housing a "Hunter" multi-fuel stove set on marble hearth and with oak mantelpiece. Picture light above fireplace and 3 sets of matching wall lights. Picture rail. Built-in cupboard with shelving and glazed display cupboard above. Oak flooring. Two central heating radiators. Custom made display and book shelving taking up one wall. TV point. Working wooden shutters.

Open Plan Kitchen/Dining/Living Room - 34' 11'' x 14' 10 (10.65m x 4.51m)
This spacious multi-function room is the hub of the house and lends itself well to family life and entertaining. There are windows with working shutters overlooking the South facing garden grounds and another window and door leading to an impressive decking area at the East side which gives further fantastic views and has an outdoor electric socket. The floor is of wide plank oak flooring and the high quality, customised, shaker style kitchen is well fitted and functional with base and wall units. There is also an impressive island, with three large lights above, housing a gas hob, stainless steel sink with Victorian style mixer tap and dishwasher, as well as ample storage. There are two larder units with customised oak shelving and marble bottoms, one of which has fitted spice racks. The worktops are a mixture of black granite and wood. A particular feature of the kitchen is an electric "Aga" cooker with a mosaic tiled back wall. There is room for a dining table at one end of the island. TV and telephone points.The living area of this room features original panelled walls to dado height and an original Victorian decorative cast iron fireplace with marble surround and wooden mantelpiece. There is also a decorative Victorian style central heating radiator. A 12 piece brass effect light fitting is also a particular feature of this room, as is the original, detailed cornicing. Door to dining room. TV and telephone points.

Dining Room - 16' 3'' x 14' 1 (4.95m x 4.30m)
This elegant room has a triple window with working wooden shutters to the front, overlooking the South facing garden grounds and giving views to the mountains. The original panelling to dado height also compliments the room, as does the original, detailed cornicing. Open fireplace with copper canopy, marble surround and oak mantelpiece. Triple brass effect ceiling light. Traditional built-in "press" cupboard. Central heating radiator. TV point.

Utility room - 15' 5'' x 7' 1 (4.70m x 2.16m)
Triple window to the rear overlooking the lock block parking area at the front of the garage. Fitted wooden base units with two large ceramic Belfast sinks. Plumbed for automatic washing machine and space for tumble dryer. Recessed shelving on one wall. Ceiling mounted clothes pulley. Central heating radiator. Door to rear porch.

Rear Porch - 6' 8'' x 5' 5 (2.02m x 1.66m)
Built-in storage cupboards incorporating window seat. Small window to side. Coat hooks. Door to lock block courtyard which has access to the garage. Door to pantry.

Pantry - 5' 11'' x 3' 3 (1.81m x 1m)
This useful pantry retains the old granite shelving used to keep food cold and has had further shelving added to give more storage. Opaque window. Light.

Rear Hallway - 11' 2'' x 5' 11 (3.40m x 1.81m)
Doors off to Study/Bedroom 6, cloakroom and boiler room. Quaint glazed door to courtyard parking at the rear. Central heating radiator.

Bedroom 6/Study - 16' 2'' x 13' 7 (4.92m x 4.15m)
Spacious room with two corner windows overlooking the garden grounds to the West and giving views to the mountains in the South. Built-in corner desk with storage shelving. Open fireplace with copper canopy, tiled surround and oak mantelpiece. Two central heating radiators. Feature 5 piece brass effect light fitting. Two built-in "press" cupboards. TV and telephone points.

Boiler Room - 9' 10'' x 6' 2 (3m x 1.87m)
Window to the rear overlooking courtyard parking area. Two hot water cylinders and "Grant" central heating boiler (recently renewed). Stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and cupboard below. Electricity meter and fuses. Central heating and hot water controls. Pitch pine storage shelving.

Cloakroom - 7' 0'' x 3' 3 (2.14m x 1m)
Traditional style wash hand basin and high level cistern toilet. Pitch pine panelling to Dado height. Window with deep sill to rear. Panel heater. Double brass effect spotlight rack. Wall mirror with small display shelf and hooks. Brass effect accessories.


The curved staircase branches off to a small landing on the right which gives access to Bathroom 1 and Bedroom 1. There is a stained glass window on the staircase.

Half Landing - 9' 10'' x 9' 7 (3m x 2.93m)
Window to the side overlooking the garden. Low level door giving access to eaves. Door to bathroom and steps up to a small landing with door to Bedroom 1.

Bathroom - 9' 10'' x 5' 12 (3m x 1.82m)
Two windows to the rear with views to woodland. Three piece white suite comprising wash hand basin, WC and bath with brass effect mixer tap. "Mira Advance" instant shower and screen over bath. Wall tiling round bath and shower areas. Painted pitch pine panelling to Dado height. Wooden wall mirror with display shelf and hooks above wash hand basin. Wall light. Central heating radiator. Brass effect accessories. Oak flooring.

Bedroom 1 - 13' 12'' x 13' 7 (4.26m x 4.15m)
Spacious room with window to the side overlooking the garden grounds. Coombed ceilings. Open fireplace with copper effect canopy, tiled surround and wooden mantelpiece. Dado rail. Central heating radiator. Small hatch to loft. Low level door with access to eaves. Electric panel heater. TV point.

Main Landing - 10' 0'' x 6' 9 (3.06m x 2.07m)&1.33m x 1.06m (4'4" x 3'5")
Bright landing with doors off to Bedrooms 2, 3, 4/dressing room, main bathroom, shower room and corridor leading to Bedroom 4. Built-in linen cupboard with slatted shelving. Smoke alarm. Hatch to loft. Central heating radiator. Triple brass effect ceiling light.

Bedroom 2 - 13' 11'' x 13' 3 (4.24m x 4.04m)
A bright spacious room with window to the side overlooking the garden grounds. Coombed ceilings. Open fireplace with copper effect canopy, tiled surround and wooden mantelpiece. Built-in wardrobes, drawers and shelving on one wall. Central heating radiator. TV point.

Family Bathroom - 13' 10'' x 11' 12 (4.22m x 3.65m)
Magnificent bathroom with freestanding double bath in the centre of the room. White traditional style wash hand basin and WC. Panelled to Dado height and round bath. Natural stone open fireplace with granite hearth and wooden mantelpiece. Four crystal and bronze effect wall lights and matching ceiling light. Recessed bathroom TV with remote control on one wall. Window seat with storage below the South facing window, which overlooks the garden grounds towards woodland and the mountains beyond. Built-in shelving below the coombes on either side of window. Wall mirror and matching brass accessories. Central heating radiator/heated towel rail.

Shower Room - 8' 5'' x 6' 10 (2.56m x 2.09m)
Recently refurbished, tiled shower room with underfloor heating. White three piece suite, comprising wash hand basin with custom built marble worktops and shelved storage, walk-in shower cubicle with mixer shower and WC. Velux window to the front. Heated towel rail. Medicine cabinet with mirror door.

Bedroom 3 - 17' 9'' x 14' 10 (5.4m x 4.52m)
This is the largest bedroom in the house and has a light airy feel, with triple window overlooking the South facing garden and giving fabulous views of the Monadhliath Mountains. This room has two doorways, one to the hall and one to the inner hall leading to Bedroom 4.

Internal Hallway - 16' 4'' x 5' 8 (4.98m x 1.72m)
Window to the side overlooking decking and garden. Central heating radiator. Triple spotlight rack. Doors to Bedrooms 3 and 4 and main landing.

Bedroom 4 - 16' 3'' x 14' 8 (4.96m x 4.47m)
This private, spacious bedroom has triple window overlooking the South facing garden grounds. Open fireplace with copper effect canopy, tiled surround and wooden mantelpiece. TV and telephone points. Central heating radiator.

Bedroom 5/Dressing Room - 13' 1'' x 10' 11 (3.98m x 3.34m) excl wardrobes
This bedroom has a window to the rear overlooking courtyard and garden. Custom built oak fitted wardrobes, situated on two walls with impressive storage, including hanging, shelving and pull out storage drawers. Feature cast iron fireplace with oak mantelpiece. Central heating radiator.

Garage - 24' 6'' x 23' 8 (7.47m x 7.21m)
Double garage with outside lighting, remote control electric roller door and two windows to the side. Belfast sink with cold water tap. Strip lighting. Shelving along rear wall. Electricity fuses. Door to a hallway (4.31m x 1.85m) at the side, that has a staircase to the first floor. The first floor is floored and plasterboard lined and has two dormer windows to the front, one on each side and two velux to the rear. There are built-in wardrobes and cupboards along one wall. Recessed spotlighting. Smoke alarm.There is a lean-to log store at one end of the garage and two outside taps. The oil tank is situated behind the garage.

Garden
GardenFrom Ardvonie Road/Taits Brae, a tarred, tree lined driveway leads up to the house. There is a gravel parking area at the front of the house and lock block courtyard between the garage and the rear of the house which gives additional parking. The same tarred driveway then leads out to the rear of the property onto West Terrace. The extensive garden surrounding the house is mainly laid to lawn, bounded by mature trees. There is a lock block paved pergola area at one side of the house and a decked area at the other (adjacent to the kitchen door), which are ideal for outside entertaining and positioned to take advantage of the sun. There is a timber summer house with power, which would make an excellent playhouse for children and is enclosed by fencing on three sides, making it ideal for keeping animals.

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