Property details

Old house is thought to be the oldest dwelling house in Tain. It was also the place to go for the market goers to have their cart wheels repaired or their horses re shoed. This historic stone-built property with traditional dormer windows is situated just off the High Street, set back from Market Street amongst other business premises in the conservation area of Tain. The property is in need of full renovation and is accessed by the main doors to the front with an internal stairway inside to access the upper floor. The store and WC to the side will require internal access. Previously this building has been used as a dwelling house, a garage and latterly as a store although could be altered to suit other trade uses. All fixtures and fittings are included in the sale. The Burgh Survey identify this as a surviving early building (16th or 17th century).

The Area

Tain is a Royal Burgh and post town in the committee area of Ross and Cromarty, in the Highlands. The town has several attractions such as Tain Tolbooth and St Duthus Collegiate Church and also boasts a local history museum, Tain Through Time, and the Glenmorangie Distillery. The High Street in Tain is steps away, where the professional, medical and banking services can be found. The town has one major bank, post office, a medical practice, Lidl, Co-op, ASDA, Tesco, a variety of local shops and hotels, two primary schools and Tain Royal Academy being the secondary school. A number of recreational pursuits can be enjoyed in the area such as golf, bowls and tennis. The Highland capital, Inverness is 34 miles to the south where all major transport links can be found. A commuter train goes from Tain to Inverness daily.