Property Description
'Melness' is a substantial traditional semi detached dwelling house which offers great potential as a B & B establishment as it has been used in the past, although the current owners are selling it as a residential property. The accommodation is laid out over two floors and comprises: entrance vestibule, entrance hall, residents lounge, proprietors lounge, sun lounge, office, modern fitted kitchen, utility room and bathroom/WC all on the ground floor, and four bedrooms (one en-suite), shower/WC on the first floor. The property benefits from gas central heating and double glazing. The large garden to the side offers potential for extending, subject to the usual planning restraints. Viewing is highly recommended.
Location
The property enjoys a pleasant elevated site location above Inverness Castle, an ideal trading position should new owners wish to take advantage of the lucrative B and B trade. It is within half a mile of the city centre and the Eastgate shopping centre as well as the River Ness and the castle. It is within in the catchment area of Crown Primary School and Millburn Academy, a sought after area of the Highland's capital city.
Entrance Lobby
Panelled storm proof entrance door. Part glazed door leads through to hall.
Entrance Hall
Bright and spacious hall with stairs to the upper floor. Central heating radiator. Doors lead off to residents lounge, proprietors lounge and kitchen.
Residents Lounge/Dining Room
16' 2" x 16' 5" (4.92m x 5m) Bright and spacious double aspect room with bay window. Feature minsters style fireplace and hearth. Picture rail. Plaster ceiling cornice. Two central heating radiators.
Proprietors Lounge
12' 9" x 14' 2" (3.9m x 4.33m) Bright and spacious side/rear facing room with sun lounge area to the rear. Feature fireplace and hearth with gas fire and mantlepiece over. Picture rail. Central heating radiator. TV aerial and telephone points. From the sun lounge area a door leads to the office/study.
Office/Study
8' 10" x 4' 11" (2.7m x 1.5m) Side facing room with walled shelving.
Kitchen
Bright and spacious modern fitted L shaped kitchen offering a good range of base and wall units. 1.5 bowl sink insert with mixer tap plumbed for dishwasher. Slot for fridge/freezer. Gas cooking range with stainless steel canopy extractor hood. Generous worktop and storage space with wet wall panelling over. From the kitchen a door leads through to utility room.
Utility Room
Rear facing, with worksurfaces and space for automatic washing machine and tumble dryer. Door leads to bathroom/WC.
Bathroom WC
Three piece bathroom with avocado coloured suite comprising: low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and panelled bath with wall tiling and a mixer shower over.
Stairs To:-
Stairs lead from the front hall up to the first floor landing.
First Floor Landing
Bright and spacious landing with accommodation leading off to the front and rear, with balustrade.
Bedroom
14' 5" x 8' 10" (4.4m x 2.7m) Double aspect rear facing twin room with central heating radiator. Dado rail. TV wall bracket.
Shower Room/WC
4' 7" x 5' 11" (1.4m x 1.8m) Three piece champagne coloured suite comprising: low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and corner entry tiled shower cubicle with electric instant shower control.
Bedroom
14' 6" x 12' 6" (4.42m x 3.8m) Bright and spacious rear facing family room with central heating radiator and a door leading to the en-suite.
En-suite Shower/WC
Modern tiled en suite with three piece coloured suite comprising: low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and shower cubicle with electric instant shower control. Central heating radiator.
Bedroom
16' 5" x 13' 2" (5m x 4m) Bright and spacious front facing double room with extensive built in mirrored wardrobes offering hanging and storage space. Central heating radiator.
Bedroom
8' 0" x 12' 4" (2.44m x 3.75m) Pleasant front facing room with central heating radiator.
Garage
Arched garage with double timber doors, power and light
Outbuilding
There are various timber outbuildings located along the rear boundaries.
Outside
A drive in leads to the parking area at the front/side of the property. A side gate leads to the extensive side lawned garden which offers potential for its new owner.
Directions
From the city centre drive up Castle Street and at the top of the brae take a left onto Old Edinburgh Road and 'Melness', No 8, is immediately on the right hand side opposite the entrance into Mitchells Lane.