3 Bedroom Family Home

Set back from the road, with a generous area of well-cared-for garden to the front, 5 Millcraig Road, is a pretty, whitewashed traditional stone building that invites you in.

Constructed in the 1930s and located on the outskirts of the market town of Dingwall, Millcraig Road offers easy access to Inverness, Invergordon and the Black Isle. The surrounding area consists of similar stone-built homes with tidy gardens and neatly presented buildings, giving the sense of a quiet and respectful community.

On entering the property, it is clear this is a welcoming and cosy home with comfortable living spaces and plenty of interesting details such as deep window ledges, arched passageways and solid wood glazed doors.

The sitting room benefits from a solid-fuel stove and double-aspect windows. With its alcoves, wooden mantel, built-in storage, and good proportions, this space is a delightful example of a comfortable living area that has room for a small dining table, too.

Central heating has been recently installed throughout, and the property is in the process of being partly renovated; along with other areas of the house, the living room has been replastered and requires redecoration, offering a blank canvas for the new owners to design in their own tastes.

The tiled, U-shaped kitchen is compact and well laid out. Timber-fronted cabinets and a view of the garden lends the space a cheerful cottage-like feel. Along the hallway, and before reaching the stairs, there is a strikingly decorated shower room with modern fittings. A large arched alcove completes the downstairs hall spaces, providing both shape and interest.

On the first floor, a suite of three bedrooms completes the property; one room is currently used as an office, while the master bedroom has great proportions and built-in cupboards. All rooms offer good views of the surrounding area and of the hills and fields beyond.

As with the rooms on the ground floor, all the upstairs spaces are in the process of being redecorated and will require further attention by the new owner. A light-coloured neutral decor will make the most of the natural light as well as taking aesthetic advantage of all the delightful nooks and alcoves that make the property so charming.

Outside, a large garden can be accessed from the kitchen. An area of decking and lawn makes this a lovely sunny area for relaxing, and play; the substantial borders, and existing shrubbery and trees offer the potential to create an attractive cottage garden. There are also two sheds, as well as a side passage which leads to a generous driveway.

This is a super, traditional-looking property that would make a wonderful home for a young family, or a couple who would enjoy an easy-to-run place within commuting distance of Inverness.
 
About Dingwall

Located just 15 miles from the City of Inverness, Dingwall is a bustling market town that still retains many of the beautiful stone buildings that were a sign of its status during the late 19th and early 20th Centuries.

This well-maintained town, with a population of about 5,500, has a lively High Street that benefits from many independent shops, cafes and businesses, making the centre an enjoyable place to visit by both locals and visitors. There are also many cultural attractions, including a well-respected museum and castles and monuments nearby.

With the A9 bypassing the town, Dingwall is just far enough from the main routes to be still considered quiet but not so distant that it feels inaccessible. An easy 25-minute car journey through attractive countryside and across the Moray Firth via the Kessock Bridge makes the commute to Inverness both easily accessible and enjoyable. Alternatively, there are frequent trains and buses to the City, nearby Invergordon and to the North.

Dingwall has one secondary school, Dingwall Academy, and one primary school. There is a medical centre, dentists, and a leisure centre with a swimming pool and gym. There are a number of places of worship and several supermarkets and independent food stores.

Outdoor pursuits are extensive in the area with world-class golf, fishing, walking, and sailing nearby. The NC500 is close to Dingwall and many historic villages, castles and monuments are within a short driving distance.