Those in the market for a large, substantial house where they may be able to accommodate guests aplenty should consider Kilmorack House. It sits in the scattered, quiet hamlet of Kilmorack close to Beauly and is within easy reach of the River Beauly as well as being close to picturesque Strathfarrar and Glen Affric National Nature Reserves.
The B-listed former manse sits within beautiful established grounds and is surrounded by stunning, unspoilt scenery which makes it an ideal stopping-off point for holiday makers.
Since buying the house in 1997, the current owners have lavished it with tender, loving care, fully renovating the house to create a home that’s in walk-in condition. Improvements carried out include a major overhaul of the roof, timber treatments, a new central heating boiler, the creation of second floor accommodation, insulation and re-decoration.
The work has been sensitively carried out and the house retains many original features such as timber floors, original doors, deep skirtings, period fireplaces, sash windows with working shutters, cornicing and ceiling roses.
On the market at offers over £395,000, the house sits at the end of a tree-lined drive with large parking area. A double front door leads to the entrance vestibule and large hall which gives access to the charming drawing room with bay window and feature fireplace, and a dual aspect dining room which also has a feature fireplace.
Returning to the hall, a partly glazed door leads to a rear hall which has doors leading to a good-sized sitting room and a dual-aspect dining kitchen which has bespoke pine units, a two oven electric AGA, electric cooker, Italian tiled floor and a window seat with storage below.
This floor also benefits from a well-appointed utility room and a cloakroom with WC, basin and partially wood panelled walls.
Moving upstairs, the first floor has four double bedrooms, three of which have attractive decorative fireplaces. There’s a family bathroom with free-standing roll top bath, shower cubicle, wash hand basin, WC and airing cupboard, and a further shower room with electric shower.
Returning to the first floor landing, a door opens to stairs leading up to an area with a large lounge, a shower room and a fifth bedroom with built-in wardrobe and access to the roof.
Also available for sale, as a separate lot, is a two-bedroom cottage, which lies within the grounds of Kilmorack House. Renovated in 2008, the cottage has a striking modern interior with an open-plan living, dining and kitchen area with cathedral ceiling, wood-burning stove and spiral staircase.
There is a bedroom and wet room on the ground floor and a mezzanine bedroom with adjoining study or dressing room with plumbing in place for conversion to a shower room, with the necessary consents.
The cottage has been used both as a successful holiday and residential let, but can also be used as owner accommodation if the main house was to be let out.
The enclosed sheltered gardens surrounding Kilmorack House are laid mainly to lawn, fringed and interspersed with mature trees and shrubs giving beautiful framed views over the surrounding countryside. Outbuildings include a wooden shed with power and light.
To buy both main house and cottage, the selling agents are seeking offers over £570,000.
Contact Galbraith on 01463 224343.