Property, Houses and Flats for Sale in Fort William, Inverness-Shire

Property for sale in Fort William

Fort William is the largest town in the west Highlands of Scotland and is the commercial centre of Lochaber, an area renowned for magnificent scenery with an important history. The area is also home to the highest mountain in the UK - Ben Nevis, and Loch Morar - the deepest loch, with beautiful glens, forests and beaches in between. Local estate agents in Fort William say details were recently announced of a proposed £80m redevelopment of Fort William, which would transform the town's waterfront and create a substantial number of employment opportunities. Research and market interests indicate potential for a supermarket, a modern hotel with conference facilities, shop units, and houses at the Waterfront. With its scenic location Fort William property is popular with people who are searching for holiday homes and holiday lets, many of which benefit from views of Ben Nevis. The type of property for sale in Fort William includes cottages, terraced houses, forestry housing, apartment flats, semi detached and detached bungalows, and chalets.

Amenities for properties in Fort William

Fort William's high street provides its residents with an interesting and diverse range of shops and businesses, including a post office, banks, building societies, doctors' surgeries, hotels and professional services. Families considering Fort William property will discover the town has a number of primary schools, a secondary school, a hospital and churches of different denominations. Fort William and Lochaber itself is now known as "The Outdoor Capital of the UK" due to the wealth of and easy access to all types of outdoor activities including hill walking, climbing and skiing. A recent addition is the world-renowned mountain biking track which hosts the "Mountain Bike World Cup".

Transport for Fort William

When searching for houses for sale in Fort William by road, you will discover there is quick and easy access to the north and south via the A82. Mainline train services (including the Caledonian sleeper from London Euston station), and west coast bus services run from Fort William. Both Inverness Airport and Glasgow Airport are two hours from Fort William.

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Fort William, you may like to extend your search and explore neighbouring areas to search for property for sale in Fort Augustus, Spean Bridge and Invergarry.