Inverness house for sale: Inside the 160-year-old fine country house selling for £1.3m
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A rustic country house with a modern flare has been put on the market for over a million pounds.
This stunning Victorian time capsule has been put on the market for a striking £1,250,000, and we have taken a look inside to see what it is like.
Woodlands, on Island Bank Road, is a handsome Victorian house in a highly sought-after residential area of Inverness.
This woodland hide away is in an exquisite setting within the Riverside Conservation Area, totally secluded, lies close by the River Ness and within easy walking distance of the city centre.
The five-bedroom house, that was designed by the architect Alexander Ross in 1863, immediately greets you with magnificent driveway secreted in beautiful greenery.
Through the front door you are warmly welcomed by a grand wooden staircase, that highlights an intricate line design, eloquently spiralling upstairs.
The property's lounge area is spacious and features a luxurious open fire place, with a wealth of natural light and glistening chandelier.
The pantry kitchen is a delicate marriage of old and new, as it accompanies plenty of storage cabinets perfect for family living.
With an additional kitchen dinning area, this one of a kind property is idyllic for those looking for a little more space.
As you make your way out of the sitting room, there is a beautiful conservatory, fitted with a mosaic of glass shapes that form an arch above the cosy, quaint sitting area.
Moving upstairs, there sits five spectacular double bedrooms that are dripping with character.
The primary suite features a grand arched walkway as you enter the main room. Inside, there is ample of natural light radiating from all angles of the room as well as high Victorian ceilings that tower above you, creating a generous space to relax in at the end of a long day.
There are four unique bathrooms dotted around this property, with each of them sleekly tiled and decoratively finished to a high standard.
Accompanying this 160-year-old, detached property is a large, two storey garage, packed full of potential to make into an outer house annex.
Set in beautiful, mature, landscaped grounds, take a walk through history as this property is an oasis of calm and retreat within its city setting.
The house has been sympathetically upgraded to a very high standard and shows exceptional attention to detail in all elements of the renovation. Many of the property's original features have been retained or restored and include Penrhyn heather slate roof, an impressive staircase, panelled doors, intricate cornicing, fireplaces and master bedroom balcony.
As the house is a stone's throw away from the bustling city centre, but set in the heart of the Highlands rugged mountains, it truly captures the best of both worlds.
To request a viewing for this property, or to find out more, call 01463 490056.
