Summary - 2 HOWDEN COTTAGES, BALBLAIR ROAD, NAIRN IV12 5LT
3 bed 1 bath Terraced
Character cottage with driveway, garden and scope for modernisation.
Three double bedrooms with strong built-in storage on first floor
A traditional three-bedroom terraced cottage close to Nairn town centre, this freehold home offers practical living with genuine potential for a first-time buyer or downsizer. The house sits on a modest plot with a private driveway and off-street parking, a surprisingly well-established rear garden with sheds and a greenhouse, plus an external store useful for laundry appliances.
Internally the property mixes character and practicality: a generous lounge with a wood-burning stove and original alcoves, a ground-floor double bedroom (useful for single-level living), two first-floor double bedrooms with built-in storage, and a glazed garden room that connects the house to the rear garden. The fitted galley kitchen and bathroom are serviceable; the bathroom has a mains-fed shower over the bath.
Notable negatives are straightforward: the property is small overall (approx. 755 sq ft) and has dated interior fittings and décor in places, so some modernisation would improve comfort and value. Broadband speeds are average. The house sits adjacent to a working timber sawmill and there will be noticeable noise during operating hours (approx. 7:00–17:00 weekdays). The surrounding area is recorded as very deprived, which may affect longer-term resale dynamics.
For buyers seeking an affordable, characterful home with outdoor space and parking, this cottage presents a realistic entry point into the market. It rewards modest investment and cosmetic updating while offering the convenience of walkable access to local amenities, the hospital, GP surgery and the railway station.
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