Lentran, Inverness, Highland

A delightful cottage with an abundance of character within easy reach of Inverness. The property occupies a picturesque setting on the edge of woodland, creating a tranquil backdrop, with far-reaching views from the grounds across the open waters of the Beauly Firth.

The property
Lentran Hill House is a charming period property with flexible accommodation arranged across two floors. The property could benefit from modernisation in places, but also offers the potential to add further living accommodation in a stripped back loft area, as well as the possibility to extend or develop existing outbuildings, subject to the necessary consents (

The ground floor has a welcoming reception hall and three reception rooms in which to relax or entertain. These include the well-proportioned drawing room, which has windows to the front and rear, a vaulted, wood-panelled ceiling, a fireplace and a mezzanine level, which could be ideal as a study. There is also a sitting room and a family room, across the back of the house there is a well-equipped kitchen and dining area. The kitchen itself has fitted storage units and an integrated double oven, hob and extractor hood, the dining area has built-in banquette seating. Adjoining the kitchen is a large utility room providing further space for storage and appliances.
There is a family bathroom on the ground level, while upstairs there is a second family bathroom with an over-bath shower, as well as two double bedrooms. Additionally, the first floor features a spacious loft area which formerly housed two further bedrooms; the current owner has started renovating this area and stripped the rooms back to the woodwork.

Outside
The house lies at the end of a singletrack lane, with parking to the front of the house and access to the outbuildings, which include a garage and a shed. The garden surrounding the house includes areas of lawn, surrounded by dense woodland and bordering an open field to the east of the gardens which is ideal for grazing livestock. In all the property sits in approx 11 acres.

To note we have been advised of an area of Japanese Knotweed to the west of the house. The current owner has initiated a 3 year treatment plan which will require to be continued by the new owners to complete the process.

Location
The property lies in a peaceful rural setting on the outskirts of Inverness. The nearby village of Kirkhill offers various everyday amenities, including a primary school and a village hall. The capital of The Highlands, Inverness lies seven miles away and offers a wealth of shopping, leisure and cultural facilities, as well as access to a selection of large supermarkets. Transport connections in the city include mainline rail, with the A9 offering routes south towards Perth, Edinburgh and Glasgow or north onwards into the Highlands. Inverness Airport is within easy reach. The surrounding landscape offers a wealth of activities, including walking, riding and cycling, while the shores of Beauly Firth and Moray Firth are ideal for sailing. There are also several golf clubs in and around the city.