Every year, thousands of people descend on Scotland to join in our fantastic Hogmanay celebrations. It’s something that makes us very popular with friends from south of the border who are eager to experience the shenanigans and fun for themselves.
I say this by way of a friendly warning to anyone considering buying either of the two properties for sale within The Highland Club, an exclusive development in the village of Fort Augustus as, once word gets out that they own a home in one of the country’s most beautiful and iconic locations, they may well find themselves becoming inundated with visitors.
Set on the southern shores of Loch Ness, an area of outstanding local beauty, The Highland Club is a private community with exclusive amenities which can be used by permanent residents and guests staying at the properties that are leased.
These include an indoor pool, steam room and sauna, club lounge and snooker room, a tennis court and many other facilities, including a cricket pitch and giant chessboard. In addition, there are three moorings and an onsite restaurant in the former boathouse.
With a guide price of £260,000 is No. 4 Old School, a beautifully presented, ground-floor apartment set over three levels. It sits within the former classrooms of the Fort Augustus Abbey and is accessed through the magnificent clock tower entrance.
The interior is beautifully appointed and furnished and currently is being used as a popular holiday let. There is an open-plan kitchen and dining room with double-height ceilings and solid wood flooring as well as a separate sitting room in which to relax. The master bedroom with en suite facilities is on the ground floor, while the second bedroom, with a balcony overlooking the dining area, is on the mezzanine.
Also available is Robertson Cottage, a delightful semi-detached property benefiting from a riverside location within the secluded grounds.
The cottage, which has a fixed price of £199,500, has a bright and spacious open-plan sitting room and kitchen on the ground floor and a master bedroom with en suite and a second bedroom upstairs.
It is one of a courtyard of cottages that lie between the Abbey and the River Tariff. Facing outwards from the courtyard, the cottage has spectacular views over open ground and out towards the river. It is also a very successful holiday let and could continue to be used in this way by the new owners.
Phiddy Robertson, handling the sales for CKD Galbraith, said: “These are two very stylish properties that would make delightful holiday lets or homes for those looking for residence in a private community with endless activities and scenery in which to immerse yourself. The Highland Club is an extremely friendly and welcoming development that has won multiple awards for its luxury homes, its dedication to conservation and renovation, and for being a great tourist destination. The club has the most spectacular backdrop and provides its residents with so much more than just a property.”
The converted Abbey is surrounded on three sides by water, with its 20 acres of mature garden grounds extending to the shores of Loch Ness. Fort Augustus offers a range of outdoor pursuits to enjoy in the unspoiled and tranquil countryside; as well as the traditional rural sports of fishing, shooting and stalking, there are numerous walking and cycle trails and the Nevis Range Ski Centre, near Fort William, offers year-round activities.
Contact: CKD Galbraith on 01463 224343.