Set close to the heart of Cromarty village, Maryness is a substantial and characterful home dating back to around 1820. B Listed and positioned within a conservation area, the house carries a quiet sense of history while offering a flexible layout across several levels. Partial views across the Cromarty Firth add to the sense of place and the scale of the house becomes clear as soon as you step inside.

Entry is through a grand double door vestibule, creating a formal and welcoming first impression. Beyond this is a smaller main hallway which enjoys wooden flooring underfoot and white painted walls to keep the space light. The staircase sits directly ahead, drawing the eye upward, while a radiator with a decorative cover adds a traditional detail. Doors lead off to the main ground floor rooms, each with its own distinct character.

To the left, the living room is a large, comfortable space with a warm, earthy feel. A wood burning stove sits within an exposed stone fireplace, becoming a natural focal point of the room. There is generous space for a full range of living furniture while a window to the front brings in natural light. A glazed door to the rear connects the room directly to the sun lounge, allowing the spaces to flow together easily.

The sun lounge is wrapped in glazing, with views out across the garden on multiple sides. The lower walls are painted a soft light grey, while a white wood panelled ceiling enhances the airy feel of the room. A radiator allows it to be used comfortably beyond the summer months, with a door opening directly to the garden. It’s a space that naturally lends itself to reading, relaxing or simply sitting and enjoying the garden views.

On the opposite side of the hallway, you find the dining room. This is a large, formal space finished with pale green painted walls and wooden flooring. A wood burning stove sits within a substantial wooden fireplace surround and mantel, giving the room a strong sense of presence. Two alcoves with built in shelving provide excellent display space and there’s plenty of room for a large dining table as well as additional seating.

At the end of the hallway, the house opens into the kitchen, family and breakfast room, which is one of the most striking spaces in the home. This is a grand room that suits the period of the property, with wooden flooring continuing underfoot and a generous footprint that allows the space to be clearly zoned. The family and breakfast area has space for informal seating and dining, with deep green and warm earthen orange painted walls, balanced by white painted wood panelling to the ceiling and window frames.

The kitchen area flows naturally from this space and is fitted with white cabinets and solid wood worktops. Brick style glossy white tiles line the worktop areas and a large range cooker sits in place, perfectly suited to both family cooking and for entertaining. A quality looking white composite sink with draining board sits along the run of units that subtly divides the kitchen from the family area. There is space and plumbing for a dishwasher, multiple windows for natural light and radiators to keep the room comfortable year round.

Off the rear of the kitchen, the utility room is unusually large and highly practical with the size of the room allowing for flexibility in how it is used. Wooden flooring continues here, along with additional storage cupboards and worktop space incorporating a stainless steel sink. There is space for laundry appliances making it great as a traditional utility. Light blue painted walls keep the space feeling bright and there’s a door that opens directly out to the garden. A cold store sits to the rear of the utility room, providing additional storage space that suits the style and age of the property.

The staircase divides as it rises, leading first to the rear first floor landing. This landing is a generous space in its own right, with wooden flooring, a window above and enough room to create a quiet reading area or seating nook.

Just off here, the main bathroom is a large, well appointed room. A white freestanding bath with traditional feet and central chrome taps takes centre stage. Cream tiles cover the floor and the lower half of the walls, while a separate walk in shower enclosure with mains shower adds flexibility. A traditional style cabinet with legs supports a circular basin with the toilet neatly alongside.

Also on this floor is a separate WC, finished with wood panelling to the lower half of the walls painted light grey, with white walls above. This room works well for busy households.

Further up, the main first floor landing gives access to two bedrooms and a study. Bedroom one is a large double room with grey painted walls and wooden flooring. Windows on three different walls bring in excellent natural light throughout the day, and a traditional style radiator sits near the door. Given its size there’s plenty of space for a full range of bedroom furniture.

Bedroom two is an even larger room, featuring three built in wardrobes with wooden double doors. Wood flooring runs underfoot, with two white painted walls and one finished with a light decorative wallpaper. A radiator is positioned near the door.

The study is a smaller, well defined space painted in dark grey with a window which brings in natural light. The room works well as a home office, study or reading room. A versatile room that adds to the options of a larger family.

The second floor landing leads to two further bedrooms and a shower room. Bedroom three is a large double room with light coloured walls and a green feature wall. Wooden flooring continues here, with a radiator near the door and a window to the front fitted with internal shutters.

Bedroom four is a bright and generous double room, finished with wood panelling on the lower half of the walls painted in a bold yellow, with white walls and ceiling above. Wooden flooring also runs throughout here. The room enjoys a window fitted with shutters and a small seat which looks out across the Cromarty Firth and beyond.

The second floor shower room is fitted with a shower enclosure featuring a mains fed rainfall shower. Light coloured wetwall panels line the enclosure and complement the surrounding wall finishes. A basin sits on a compact unit, with a toilet positioned opposite, creating a clean and functional space.

Heating to the home is provided by an external oil fired combi boiler supplying water filled radiators throughout the home, as well as hot water. The boiler is served by a bunded PVC oil tank within the garden grounds. Bottled LPG cylinders are also present with an external regulator.

Outside, a lean-to roofed garage sits to the roadside, finished with a corrugated fibre cement roof over a timber structure. Additional outbuildings include a greenhouse and a garden WC. A small area of garden ground lies to the front, enclosed by railings, while the main garden wraps around the side and rear of the property, bounded by a masonry wall. The rear garden includes a patio area directly outside the sun lounge, along with extensive planting beds, shrubs, flowers and mature trees, offering plenty of space for those who enjoy gardening.

All-in-all, Maryness is a home with presence, scale and flexibility, offering generous rooms, strong period character and a central Cromarty setting that’s easy to enjoy day to day. It’s the kind of house that reveals its full appeal room by room and one that’s best appreciated by spending time walking through it in person. Homes like this don’t come on to the market often, so contact Hamish Homes today to arrange your own private viewing.

About Cromarty

Cromarty, a charming village at the tip of the Black Isle, is steeped in history and surrounded by stunning coastal scenery. Overlooking the Cromarty Firth, the village boasts a rich maritime heritage, highlighted by its 18th and 19th-century architecture and the Hugh Miller Birthplace Cottage & Museum, celebrating one of Scotland’s most famous geologists and writers. Cromarty’s quaint streets, harbour and historic buildings create a distinctive character that appeals to those seeking a peaceful lifestyle in a tight-knit community.

Despite its small size, Cromarty provides essential amenities, including local shops, a post office, cafes and a bakery. Families are served by Cromarty Primary School, with secondary pupils attending Fortrose Academy, approximately 12 miles away. For a broader range of facilities, residents can travel to nearby towns such as Fortrose or the city of Inverness, around 23 miles southwest, offering supermarkets, healthcare, retail parks and cultural attractions.

With its striking coastal location, fascinating history, and welcoming community, Cromarty is an attractive option for those looking to buy property and embrace a serene yet connected Highland lifestyle.


General Information:
Services: Mains Water, Electric & Gas
Council Tax Band: F
EPC Rating: E (51)
Entry Date: Early entry available
Home Report: Available on request.
Viewings: 7 Days accompanied by agent.