Shandon, 15 Marine Terrace, Rosemarkie, Fortrose, IV10

Shandon is a substantial Victorian villa which enjoys an elevated position in the village or Rosemarkie, taking full advantage of the truly stunning uninterrupted views on offer across the Beach and Moray Firth.

Shandon is a substantial Victorian villa which enjoys an elevated position in the village of Rosemarkie, taking full advantage of the truly stunning, uninterrupted views on offer across the Beach and Moray Firth. Built circa 1901, and in need of some renovation, this charming property retains much of the character you would expect from such a period property including deep skirtings, coving and “servant” bells. The property is predominately double glazed and benefits from oil fired central heating complemented by various open fires. With ample storage and offering very well-proportioned rooms, this property represents a generous family home for anyone looking for a village lifestyle with amazing views and nearby City facilities, as Inverness City and Airport are within very easy commuting distance.

Only by viewing can you fully appreciate the potential this property has to offer along with the enviable location.

The accommodation consists of: kitchen with a selection of base and wall mounted units, electric hob and ovens and dish washer; dining/family room with an open fire set in a marble surround; utility room with plumbing for washing machine; hallway with two store cupboards, one housing the hot water tank: lounge and drawing/dining room, both with bay windows taking full advantage of the views on offer and open fires, currently blocked up; sun room with doors to either end and enjoying views across the garden to the beach; cloak/boot room with adjacent shower room comprising a WC, wash hand basin and level access electric powered shower; On the upper floor the landing gives access to four double bedrooms three with free standing wardrobes; bathroom comprising a four piece suite including a corned Jacuzzi bath with an electric powered shower; toilet with WC and wash hand basin; large store cupboard and further cupboard giving access to the two attic rooms which are reached via a static stairway, providing ideal hobby/craft rooms or could be utilised as additional bedrooms given the necessary planning consents.

Externally the villa sits within a generous well-maintained plot. The front garden is mainly laid to lawn with a good selection of mature shrubs and bushes. A paved patio area provides an ideal venue for al fresco dining and entertaining or where you can sit and appreciate your surroundings while listening to the waves crashing on the beach. A tarmacadam driveway leads to a parking/turning area and on to the spacious double garage, and workshop which has light, power, work bench and double up&over doors.

The village of Rosemarkie offers an excellent range of facilities including a general store which caters adequately for daily requirements, along with a beach cafe, restaurant, pub, selection of bespoke shops and golf course. The area is a highly popular tourist destination and has an excellent range of outdoor activities available including some local woodland walks with wildlife aplenty, dolphin watching at Chanonry Point, plus of course the breath-taking beautiful Rosemarkie beach which is on your doorstep.

Additional facilities can be found in the adjacent village of Fortrose including a pharmacy, leisure centre and library along with dolphin spotting at Chanonry Point. Education is provided at Avoch Primary School or the highly acclaimed Fortrose Academy, both of which are close by. A regular bus service to and from Inverness City is also routed close by.

Inverness, the main business and commercial centre in the Highlands, is a short commute away and offers extensive shopping, leisure and entertainment facilities along with excellent road, rail and air links to the South and beyond.