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Inverness-shire house for sale: Inside the picturesque £1.1 million mansion that overlooks Loch Ness


By Annabelle Gauntlett

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East Balchraggan House and Cottage
East Balchraggan House and Cottage

A stunning home that is on an elevated site above the village of Drumnadrochit in Glen Urquhart, is on the market for a staggering £1.1 million.

This beautiful eight-bedroom home near Loch Ness has been put on the market for over £1 million and we have taken a look inside to see what its like.

East Balchraggan House and Cottage is in a beautiful south-facing setting that has stunning, panoramic views of the surrounding forestry, in addition to having Loch Ness as its spectacular backdrop.

Just a short distance away are Strathfarrar and Glen Affric, two National Nature Reserves with remnants of the ancient Caledonian pine forest set in a landscape of outstanding beauty.

This protected countryside offers the best in rural sport and recreation including walking and cycling on forest tracks, fishing for salmon and trout, and kayaking on the local rivers and lochs.

The quaint village that sits beneath the property is about two miles distant and has a range of amenities including shops, restaurants, doctors' surgery and a primary school.

This detached property was built in 2012 and has anchored well-proportioned accommodation that has been finished to a high standard.

The lounge
The lounge

As you enter the property, you are greeted by a grand stone fireplace that is featured in the centre of the kitchen diner, which adds warmth to the room.

The kitchen diner
The kitchen diner

Next to the fireplace is an incredible mosaic of windows that have been designed to take full advantage of the beautiful views that overlook the rugged Highland hills.

The kitchen is fitted with bespoke marble work surfaces, oak wooden cupboards, a large modern basin sink, and a glazed island table taking centre stage.

The kitchen
The kitchen

Moving upstairs, there is a cosy landing area that is perfect for star gazing through the spectacular centrepiece window that illuminates natural light throughout the entirety of the house.

The landing area
The landing area

The primary bedroom is spacious, with plenty of room for storage and decorative furniture.The centre of the room features a trio of windows that overlook the awe-inspiring views of the Highlands.

The bedroom
The bedroom

To add a little extra to this room, a handmade wooden bath and wash hand basin is located in the en-suite bathroom to the principal bedroom.

An additional seven double-bedrooms accumulate the property, with each of them showcasing the surrounding forest views.

One of eight bedrooms
One of eight bedrooms

The shower room is fully equipped with modern amenities, that feature sleek tiling and a stunning rainfall shower.

The shower room
The shower room

This property also comes with its very own snug room, that includes a small wood burning fire, bespoke Brazilian slate flooring and plenty of light.

The snug room
The snug room

External to the property are stables and riding grounds with lots of potential to create into a thriving business.

The stables
The stables

East Balchraggan House sits amidst 13 and a half acres of land, perfect for all kinds of wildlife and keeping horses.

The riding grounds
The riding grounds

This property has managed to capture the essence of Highland life by creating a cosy cottage inside a £1 million mansion.

To request a viewing of this property, or for more information, call 01463 490056.


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