8 bedroom semi-detached house

Fortrose is a historic, traditional former fishing village on the Black Isle, a peninsula just to the north of Inverness between the Moray and Cromarty Firths, with fertile rolling countryside, a beautiful coastline of raised beaches and prominent headlands including nearby Chanonry Point where dolphins can often be spotted from the shore. The area is popular for its beautiful coastal location and easy access to Inverness. With a central location, Oakfield is within walking distance of the local amenities which include a good range of local shops as well as a harbour, yacht club, a highly-regarded secondary school and a golf course, while at its heart are the remains of the magnificent Fortrose Cathedral. Inverness, about a twenty minute drive away, has all the facilities of a modern city including its airport with regular flights to the south and Europe.

Oakfield is a substantial, semi-detached villa that dates back to the 1850’s and which has been in the same ownership for approximately 26 years. This attractive sandstone property is located at the east end of the High Street in the heart of the village and has comfortable and generously proportioned accommodation spread over three floors. It retains some original features including deep skirting boards, picture rails, decorative cornicing and internal doors, some with beautiful etched glass panelling. The substantial drawing room has two bay windows and was fitted in October 2023 with a high quality wood burning stove with automatic airflow control. The characterful sitting room, which also has a wood burning stove, has a glazed door to a seating area laid to patio in the rear garden. Of the eight bedrooms, five are located on the first floor, two of which currently being used as home offices, with the remaining three bedrooms being located on the second floor. Oakfield has been well maintained by the current owners with recent improvements including the installation of an oil fired boiler in November 2023 which has a seven year guarantee.

EPC Rating = E