Alamar, Fortrose, Highland, IV10

Alamar lies in a rural location above the village of Fortrose on the Black Isle, a peninsula just to the north of Inverness between the Moray and Cromarty Firths. Occupying an elevated site with stunning, uninterrupted views over the Moray Firth taking in the historic Fort George, Chanonry Point, where dolphins are regularly seen, and the Moray coast to the east, to the Kessock Bridge and Inverness beyond to the west.

Fortrose is a historic, traditional former fishing village and is popular for its beautiful coastal location and easy access to Inverness. There is a good range of local shops as well as a harbour, yacht club, highly-regarded secondary school and golf course, while at its heart are the remains of the magnificent Fortrose Cathedral. Inverness, about a twenty minute drive away, has all the facilities of a modern city including its airport with regular flights to the south and Europe.
The Black Isle has fertile rolling countryside with a beautiful coastline of raised beaches and prominent headlands. There are many walks and trails in the area and further afield. The countryside of the Scottish Highlands is varied, from the farmland of the coast to the inland moorlands and rugged mountains. This unspoilt landscape provides a haven for many rare and protected species of wildlife, as well as a wide range of rural leisure and sporting opportunities including skiing and adventure sports in the Cairngorms National Park.

Alamar was purchased by the current owner 2012 who then extended the property in 2013 with the addition of the principal bedroom with adjoining dressing room. The accommodation has been thoughtfully laid out to take full advantage of the views, with a dual aspect sitting room, a sunroom, and glazed doors from the principal bedroom opening onto the south facing terrace. Further improvements made by the current owners include the extending of the terrace, the addition of a lean-to garage and the conversion of the original integral garage into a useful storeroom. This conversion has been done in such a way that vehicular access could easily be reinstated if desired. A chalet provides ancillary accommodation to the main property and could hold potential for income generation subject to gaining the relevant licences.

EPC Rating = D