The Property

A rare opportunity to acquire an approx. 7.1-acre croft with a one-bedroom chalet and breath-taking Loch Ness views, located just outside Lochend, Inverness. Set in an elevated rural position, this unique Highland property offers exceptional scope for development and income generation, making it ideal for lifestyle buyers, investors, or those seeking a tourism venture in a world-renowned location. The existing chalet requires renovation but benefits from double glazing, an elevated outlook, and generous off-road parking. From its vantage point, the property enjoys sweeping views across Loch Ness and the Great Glen, creating an inspiring setting for a private retreat or holiday accommodation. Plans have been prepared by a local architect for the creation of six holiday twin yurts, with a planning application currently in progress, significantly enhancing the site’s development potential. The land has been thoughtfully laid out with level areas (“tables”) suitable for (truncated)

The Croft

The chalet is set within approximately 7.1 acres of croft land, enjoying truly spectacular, elevated views across Loch Ness and the Great Glen. Planning permission is in place for a barn at the upper end of the plot, and a local architect’s vision and detailed plans for the wider site are available on request, offering exciting scope for future development and enhancement. Prospective purchasers should note that the land is a registered croft and is therefore regulated by the Crofting Commission. The successful purchaser or assignee will be required to comply with the statutory duties associated with croft land, adding to the property’s authenticity and appeal for those seeking a genuine Highland lifestyle opportunity.

The Chalet

The chalet has been on site since approximately 2016. A new owner would be required to establish their own electric supply from the nearby pole, and install a septic tank. Encouragingly, mains water already runs through the croft, simplifying future infrastructure works and enhancing the site’s development potential. Please note that year-round residential use has not yet been granted. Should a purchaser wish to occupy the chalet as a permanent home, the appropriate change-of-use consent would need to be applied for, offering an opportunity to tailor the property to individual lifestyle or investment plans.

Kitchen/Diner

5.66m x 3.72m

A bright open-plan kitchen/diner offers space for contemporary renovation and can be designed to maximise the breath-taking vistas. Large windows provide natural light and direct access to a sunny deck/patio, perfect for outdoor dining and viewing scenery.

Bedroom

3.7m x 3.11m

The generous double bedroom provides a comfortable base with space for storage solutions and flexible furniture layouts, making the chalet suitable for weekend escapes or full-time living (subject to planning).

Bathroom

3.7m x 1.34m

The bathroom space, while unfinished, offers a great opportunity to design a contemporary wet room or traditional suite, adding further value during the renovation process.

Location

Loch Ness is one of the world’s most iconic destinations, and this property enjoys a superb setting on its shores, just a short distance from the Highland capital of Inverness. Inverness offers an excellent range of amenities including shopping centres, hotels, restaurants, cinemas, a popular theatre, a mainline railway station and an international airport, making this an exceptionally well-connected rural location. The wider Great Glen is renowned for its outstanding natural beauty and wealth of outdoor pursuits, including hillwalking, mountaineering, golf, country sports and a wide range of water activities on Loch Ness and the Caledonian Canal. The area attracts visitors year-round, underlining the strong appeal for lifestyle buyers and tourism ventures alike. The close-knit community of Lochend is just minutes away, with both Inverness and Drumnadrochit within easy reach. With its breathtaking setting, world-famous location and endless potential, this is a truly rare (truncated)