Tirai, Inshes, Inverness, IV2

Tirai is situated in the desirable Drumossie Brae on the southern peripheral of Inverness with easy access to the A9, the city and Inverness airport. The property is in a peaceful setting with delightful views extending across the city, taking in the Beauly and Moray Firths, the Kessock Bridge, The Black Isle, Ben Wyvis and the distant mountainscape of Wester Ross. Primary schooling is close by at Cradlehall Primary and secondary schooling is at Culloden Academy. Inverness is a thriving modern city offering a wide range of amenities and excellent restaurants, shops, and sporting facilities. The mix of old and new has allowed the city to retain much of its historic dignity and strong Highland culture which blend well with modern theatre and the arts. The surrounding countryside is unspoilt and varied from the beaches and harbours to woodland and dramatic mountain ranges. There is also an abundance of native wildlife which, together, all enhance the natural beauty of the area. The city has good communications by both road and rail, and the airport offers regular flights to the south and Europe.

A stunning detached house, Tirai was designed by the current owner in conjunction with their architect and completed in 2015. An exceptionally energy efficient house having a ground source heat pump, photovoltaic solar panels to produce electricity (that feed into the nation grid), solar thermal panels for hot water and with high levels of insulation throughout. Architecturally styled to resemble a traditional steading Tirai sits sympathetically in its countryside setting, the traditional exterior belies the contemporary interior, thoughtfully designed with well laid out accommodation spread over two floors. Modern interpretations include a vaulted ceiling in the main open plan living area which enhances the sense of space while large windows frame the views, allow an influx on natural light, and maximise solar gain. The ground floor principal bedroom suite features a dressing area, an en-suite bathroom with roll-top bath and an accessible walk-in shower, and a gym. A charming one-bedroom studio apartment is located above the garage with its own private entrance via an external staircase from the courtyard.

EPC Rating = A