Invermoriston, Inverness-Shire

STUNNING HIGHLAND LOCATION, the Old Manse is to be found just a stone's throw from Loch Ness and on the way to the Isle of Skye, in the lovely village of Invermoriston. Set in approx. 3.8 acres with panoramic mountain views, colourful gardens and its own waterfall. This uniquely situated home is equipped with all the technology of modern day living and all the style of a bygone era. The Old Manse, including the garage amounts to approximately 3800 sq ft. Each room has a spectacular view over the mountains and beautiful surrounding countryside. The current owner has comprehensively overhauled this wonderful home with new kitchen, utility room, bath and shower rooms. New oversized, double garage with the potential for second floor accommodation (subject to the appropriate planning permission). The roof comes with an extensive guarantee. There are new gutters, the plumbing has been overhauled and the electrical wiring is up to date. Inside, The Old Manse is light and airy. Period features are abundant in the ceilings, panelling and fireplaces. The luxury Murray and Murray kitchen with electric Aga was designed to complement the Victorian character of the property whilst retaining all modern convenience with a built in Liebherr fridge and a Bosch dishwasher. A further Bosch fan oven is available in the second kitchen/utility room. On the first floor are four elegant bedrooms all with feature fireplaces and elevated views, two of which are served by en suite shower facilities. There is also a luxury family bathroom with a freestanding rolltop bathtub and a separate walk-in shower. This has wonderful views towards Loch Ness and the mountains.

The property is approached by a tree lined private driveway. The oversized, double skinned garage has a polymer sealed floor and space for two cars, electric doors, double glazed windows and floor above with development potential. Outside there is parking for more cars. The beautiful mature garden is largely laid to lawn and is surrounded by a wealth of established handsome trees and shrubs, including a number of fruit trees (apple, pear, plum) and an enclosed raspberry patch. There are also rockeries, seating areas, summer house, decorative pond, a stream flowing from the waterfall, colourful planting and shrub borders. Three raised decked terraces provide the ideal spaces for outside dining with stunning, ever-changing views. In spring, thousands of snowdrops, crocus and daffodils bloom. Early summer sees a large display of rhododendron and azalea. Late summer and the raspberries and plumbs become available. There is complete privacy and wonderful wildlife, including red squirrels, deer and the occasional hawk.

The whole area is perfect for the outdoor enthusiast. The beautiful Great Glen and West Highland Way walks are close to the property. Further extensive hiking is available throughout the Great Glen. Mountain, loch, river and canal walks are all in the immediate area. There are numerous bike trails too. Wonderful sailing, kayaking etc is available just along the road on the west coast.

Further to the west is The Isle of Skye famous its outdoor activities, michelin listed restaurants and distilleries.

The village of Invermoriston is well known for waterfalls and rapids. There is an excellent hotel with a bar and bistro as well as a community shop selling local produce. Further amenities including a health centre, supermarket, post office, garage, hardware store and shops, as well as restaurants are located at nearby Fort Augustus.

The village is just 28 miles from Inverness which has all the facilities of a modern city including a mainline train station with a direct train to London and an overnight sleeper. Inverness Airport, to the east of the city, provides several flights a day to London as well as other UK and European destinations.