Detached house for sale in Invermoriston, Inverness IV63

Stunning highland location, just a stone's throw from Loch Ness, on the way to the mystical Isle of Skye, lies the Old Manse of Invermoriston. Set in approx. 3.8 acres with panoramic mountain views, colourful gardens and its own waterfall. This uniquely situated home is equipped with all the technology of modern day living and all the style of a bygone era.

The Old Manse, including the garage amounts to approximately 3800 sq ft. Each room has a spectacular view over the mountains and beautiful surrounding countryside. The current owner has comprehensively overhauled this wonderful home with new kitchen, utility room, bath and shower rooms. New oversized, double garage with the potential for second floor accommodation (subject to the appropriate planning permission). The roof comes with an extensive guarantee. There are new gutters and the electrical wiring is up to date.

Inside, The Old Manse is light and airy. Period features are abundant in the ceilings, panelling and fireplaces. The luxury Murray and Murray kitchen with electric Aga was designed to compliment the Victorian character of the property whilst retaining all modern convenience with a built in Liebherr fridge and a Bosch dishwasher. A further Bosch fan oven is available in the second kitchen/utility room.

On the first floor are four elegant bedrooms all with feature fireplaces and elevated views, two of which are served by en suite shower facilities. There is also a luxury family bathroom with a freestanding rolltop bathtub and a separate walk-in shower.

History:
The Old Manse is to be found in an area full of history and legend. It is in a village steeped in Jacobite romance and just down the road from the iconic Urquhart Castle on the shores of Loch Ness. The legendary seven men of Moriston and Roderick Mackenzie are just two well known examples of men who supported the cause of Bonnie Prince Charlie from this area. Going back in time a couple of thousand years, there are chambered tombs and brochs in nearby glens which you can explore. Head out towards the Isle of Skye and you will come across the world famous Eilean Donan Castle, ancesteral home of the Macraes and Mackenzies.<br /><br />The property sits in an enviable private plot of approx. 3.8 acres, with a large sweeping gravelled driveway and double garage. The oversized, double skinned garage has a polymer sealed floor and space for two cars, electric doors, double glazed windows and floor above with development potential. The beautiful matured garden that wraps around the home is largely laid to lawn and is surrounded by a wealth of mature, handsome trees including a number of fruit trees (apple, pear, plum) and an enclosed raspberry patch. There are also rockeries, seating areas, summer house, decorative pond, a stream flowing from the waterfall, colourful planting and shrub borders. Three raised decked terraces provide the ideal spaces for outside dining with stunning, ever changing views.<br /><br />Invermoriston is a beautiful village on the shore of Loch Ness. Famous for its waterfalls and rapids as well as the historical Thomas Telford Bridge. There is a hotel with a bar and bistro and local shop in the village. Further amenities including a health centre, supermarket, post office, shops and restaurants are located at near by Fort Augustus. On your doorstep, there is fabulous walking and cycling including the spectacular Great Glen Way. Sailing and other water sports are available on Loch Ness. The village is less than 30 miles from Inverness with all the facilities of a modern city with a sleeper train connection to London and the airport has regular flights to London as well as other UK and European destinations.