Fort William Road, Newtonmore, Highland

Croftdhuac, Fort William, Road, Newtonmore, PH20 1DG

Offers Over £525,000

Elevated Position with Character

Croftdhuac is a traditional stone-built villa, dating from around 1898, sits proudly within its plot, combining elegance with a commanding presence in the landscape.

Aviemore 15 miles, Inverness city 33 miles, Inverness Airport 33 miles, Edinburgh Airport 73 miles, Glasgow Airport 84 miles (all distances are approximate)

• Expansive and Mature Garden Grounds
• Prominent and Peaceful Location
• Private Driveway and Outbuildings
• Grey gravel driveway leading to ample parking, a timber garage, sunroom, additional outbuildings including a workshop and log stores

SURROUNDING AREA
Newtonmore is surrounded with a rich tapestry of history and natural beauty. Attractions and historical points of interest can be found close by, including ruined outlines of early villages and settlements as well as evidence of the old mill at the Luib beside the River Calder. The striking ruins of Ruthven Barracks can be visited, further down the River Spey. The Barracks were burnt down by the retreating Jacobite Army on 17th April, 1746.

Newtonmore is situated within the Cairngorm National Park, a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. There are endless opportunities for activities such as hillwalking, mountaineering, skiing, water sports and many other outdoor pursuits. Four Munros can be climbed from Glenbanchor in one day.

There is fishing on the Spey and lochs by permit. Cycling and mountain-biking opportunities criss-cross the area. For those drawn to longer distance trails the Speyside Way begins in Newtonmore stretching over 100 miles to the Moray Coast at Buckie through some of Scotland’s most breath-taking landscapes. Just 20 miles north lie the Cairngorm Mountain Range offering snow sports in winter and hillwalking during the rest of the year. Newtonmore is also the home of pony-trekking which is available locally.

HOUSE
Croftdhuac is a traditional, two-storey stone-built villa dating from around 1897, offering approximately 200 m² (2,150. ft.) of internal accommodation. The property is arranged over two principal floors, with a well-balanced layout that caters to both family living and entertaining. The ground floor includes a welcoming entrance vestibule, a central hallway, a sitting room and dining room, a separate smaller sitting room with LPG gas fire, a well-appointed kitchen with a woodburning stove, and a utility room.

Upstairs, the first floor comprises four generously sized bedrooms, a family bathroom with bath and mixer shower, and a separate shower room with WC. There is also a fifth bedroom currently used as a study, providing flexibility for home working or as a single bedroom. The layout offers excellent natural light throughout, with dormer windows to the front and views over the garden and surrounding countryside. The property retains many original features including timber doors, skirtings, and timber staircase, complemented by modern comforts such as LPG central heating and double glazing in parts.

GROUNDS
Croftdhuac’s grounds are a standout feature, offering a generous and versatile space ideal for entertaining, family activities, or quiet enjoyment. Externally, the property benefits from a covered patio, sunroom, garage, storage shed, and log stores, with additional utility space. The garden extends to the front, sides and rear, featuring lawns, gravel paths, mature trees and shrubbery. The total site includes storage (32 m2), utility (15 m2) and covered patio (9 m2), enhancing the overall enjoyment of the property.

Expansive lawns stretch across the front and sides of the house, framed by mature trees that enhance the visual appeal of the setting. The property benefits from ample parking, with space for multiple vehicles, and the layout presents clear scope for an extension, subject to the necessary consents. Whether hosting summer gatherings or simply enjoying the tranquillity of the surroundings, the grounds provide a quiet and picturesque retreat.

VIEWING
Strictly by prior agreement with the selling agents who should be contacted in advance to advise on access arrangements.

FINANCIAL GUARANTEE/ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS
Any offer by prospective purchaser(s), regardless of where they are ordinarily resident and regardless whether on a cash or subject to loan finance basis, must be accompanied by a financial reference from a bank/funding source that is acceptable to the sellers. Prospective purchasers will also be required to produce identification sufficient to satisfy anti-money laundering regulations and check against the intended purchaser or nominee together with other documentation that may be required, from time to time, in order to support any conditional offers submitted to the seller. Bidwell LLP accepts no liability of any type arising from your delay or other lack of co-operation in this regard. Failure to provide the requisite AML documentation with offers may result in them not being considered at the closing date or being superseded by an offer which is. Settlement may also be delayed or aborted due to non-compliance with requests for information or failure to deliver adequate information within the requisite timeframes. We may hold your name on our database unless you instruct us otherwise.