Fodderty Lodge, Fodderty, Dingwall, Highland, IV15

Fodderty Lodge is located in the scattered hamlet of Fodderty, equidistant from Strathpeffer and Dingwall. The Lodge is in a beautiful setting on The Peffery Way, with lovely views over Knockfarrel to Strathpeffer and the Cat’s Back. The surrounding countryside is unspoilt and as well as providing a habitat for rare native wildlife, is ideal for the outdoor enthusiast. There is a wide range of walks and mountain bike trails, challenging mountain climbs, and fishing for salmon and trout on local rivers, while the west coast, famous for its stunning coastline and sandy beaches, is within easy reach. Strathpeffer expanded with the arrival of the railway in Victorian times when visitors came to take the famous spa waters. Today the village is popular for its handsome architecture, sense of community and as a base from which to enjoy the area with its easy access to Inverness and the west and east coasts. The village has a small supermarket, highly regarded primary school, restaurant, hotels and a modern doctors’ surgery. The market town of Dingwall is just a five-minute drive away and has a wider range of shops and amenities including a modern secondary school and Tesco superstore, while Inverness, about 20 miles away, has all the facilities of a modern city including its airport with regular flights to the south and Europe.

Fodderty Lodge, a category C-listed building was built in 1730 by the Countess of Cromartie as a manse for the minister of Fodderty Church that used to stand in the neighbouring cemetery. The property has a fascinating history and has been used in several ways over the years including as a shooting lodge in the 1800’s, a guest house and since the late 1970’s as self-catering accommodation. The current owners, who purchased the property in 2019 now use the property solely for residential purposes. Fodderty Lodge has three self-contained annexes, namely Honeysuckle Cottage, East Wing and Lodge Barn, historically accessible through internal doorways from the main accommodation now accessed externally. These annexes could easily be reintegrated into the main residence if desired and hold potential for use as holiday accommodation subject to acquiring the relevant licences. This characterful, period property retains many original features including some internal joinery, cornicing and fireplaces. The original date stone is still in situ above the front door, and a marriage stone bearing the initials of the original occupants remains exposed in the dining room.

EPC Rating = E