Detached house for sale in Beauly, Highland IV4

An attractive house, with 42 acres of pasture and woodland, situated in an elevated position with outstanding views close to Beauly.

Cnocvann was formerly part of the Lovat Estate. The croft house which is in the process of being decrofted, has been maintained and modernised, including the addition of a two-storey wing added about 20 years ago. The property is approached off Farley Road, a minor country road which owners have right of access to until you reach the southwestern boundary gate. A tree-lined hardcore road leads up through the policy woodland with a further gated entrance on the right, which takes you up to the house and gardens. Cnocvann sits in a prominent position with south-facing views overlooking its own land and beyond. Cnocvann is constructed of stone, painted white beneath pitched slate roofs.The two-storey extension added to the eastern gable which includes a large drawing room on the ground floor and benefits from underfloor heating, double glazed sash-and-case windows and a feature open fireplace. The property includes five bedrooms and three bathrooms laid out over two floors. The accommodation is shown in full on the adjacent floorplan.

Cnocvann is situated in a wonderfully private and elevated position, enjoying panoramic views over the surrounding countryside. The popular highland town of Beauly is just 4 miles away and has a primary school, butcher, baker, deli craft centre, two doctor's surgeries, several clothes shops and a train station. The city of Inverness is only 15 miles away and has the facilities expected of the Highland's capital, including supermarkets, retail parks and cultural and medical facilities. There is a train station with regular services to Aberdeen, Perth and Edinburgh as well as a sleeper to London, six days per week. The surrounding area enjoys some of the finest scenery in Scotland and offers everything for the outdoor enthusiast including hill walking, sailing, mountain biking and world class shooting and stalking. Salmon and sea trout fishing is available to rent on the nearby River Beauly. The National Nature Reserves of Glen Affric and Strathfarrar are a short drive away and the rugged west coast, with its stunning coastline and sandy beaches, are within easy reach. A short distance to the south is the popular skiing area at Aviemore (47 miles) in the Cairngorms. For the golfer, there are local courses at Aigas and Muir of Ord, with championship courses at Royal Dornoch, Spey Valley, Nairn and Castle Stuart Links. Inverness Airport (26 miles) offers regular flights to London, Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham and other UK and European destinations