2 bed cottage for sale

Fraser Cottage, Back Street, Gaza, Portmahomack, By Tain IV20

Fraser Cottage represents a rare opportunity to acquire a distinctive home rich in character, enhanced by handcrafted features and an outstanding annex, in one of Easter Ross’s most sought after seaside villages.

Property

Fraser Cottage is an attractive and traditional property, quietly positioned within the historic seaside village of Portmahomack on the Tarbat Peninsula. The property successfully blends character features with modern comforts and offers versatile accommodation well suited for a permanent residence, coastal retreat, or holiday let investment. Internally, the cottage immediately impresses with its craftsmanship, and the owners have taken care to finish the property to a high standard. On entering the property, you are met with a beautiful, handcrafted block laid floor which is a striking feature within the entrance, lounge and kitchen/diner. This room is of a good size and has wall and floor mounted units, hardwood worktops with splash back tiling. A stainless steel sink with mixer tap, integrated single oven, hob, and fridge-freezer. There is a multi-fuel stove with back boiler to heat the water, when this is not being used there is a hot water immersion. The lounge has a multi-fuel stove adding to the warmth and character to the home. Completing the ground floor accommodation is a well-presented shower room with wooden panelling, a pedestal wash hand basin, WC and a large shower enclosure. The shower is served by a pump supplied from the hot water tank. Upstairs, the bespoke feel continues with a handcrafted stair banister leading to the fisherman’s landing on the first floor where you can find two double bedrooms.
A particularly outstanding feature of Fraser Cottage is the unique and substantial annex, creating a truly versatile addition to the property. Designed for year-round use, this impressive space includes an inviting sunroom positioned to enjoy views through the large double aspect windows. The annex also boasts a lounge, ideal for relaxation, complemented by a multi-fuel stove, a kitchen area and shower room, all adding to the annex’s practicality. This exceptional structure offers significant flexibility, making it suitable for guest accommodation, a home office, studio, or leisure space, and greatly enhances the overall appeal of the property.
Externally, the garden space provides a pleasant setting, ideal for outdoor seating and entertaining, while remaining manageable in size. Primarily being laid to lawn, with a slabbed area by the garden cold store. The garden grounds are partially enclosed by walling and benefit from mature trees, and shrubs. The area to the side of Fraser Cottage can be used for off-street parking or has the potential for an extension. Portmahomack is a thriving and picturesque coastal community, renowned for its sandy beach, harbour, and highly regarded golf course. The village offers a primary school, shop, café, and hotel, alongside a strong community spirit and a wealth of outdoor pursuits including coastal walks and watersports. The nearby town of Tain, approximately 8 miles away, provides a wider range of amenities including supermarkets, secondary schooling, medical services, and a railway station with regular services to Inverness and beyond.

Entrance Porch (approx 2.73m x 1.01m (approx 8'11" x 3'3"))

Entrance Hall

Kitchen/Diner (approx 4.21m x 3.59m (approx 13'9" x 11'9"))

Shower Room (approx 2.03m x 1.84m (approx 6'7" x 6'0"))

Lounge (approx 4.19m x 4.19m (approx 13'8" x 13'8"))

Landing (approx. 3.57m x 2.46m (approx. 11'8" x 8'0"))

Bedroom Two (approx 3.95m x 3.10m (approx 12'11" x 10'2"))

Bedroom One (approx 3.66m x 3.07m (approx 12'0" x 10'0"))

Annex Sunroom (approx 5.27m x 4.48m (approx 17'3" x 14'8"))

Annex Lounge (approx 3.87m x 5.27m (approx 12'8" x 17'3"))

Annex Kitchen (approx 1.41m x 1.54m (approx 4'7" x 5'0"))

Annex Shower Room (approx (approx))

Services

Mains water, electricity, and drainage.

Extras

All fitted floor coverings and blinds.

Heating

Heating is provided by multi-fuel stoves.

Glazing

A mixture of double and triple glazed windows.

Council Tax Band

A

Viewing

Strictly by appointment via Munro & Noble Tain - Telephone

Entry

By mutual agreement.

Home Report

Home report Valuation - £195,000
A full home report is available via Munro & Noble website.