Country house for sale

Craskie, Cannich, Beauly, Inverness-Shire IV4

The Property
Craskie is a private small estate located approximately 32 miles to the west of Inverness in a beautiful location overlooking Loch Craskie. The surrounding area is well known for its outstanding scenery, lying within Glen Cannich, close to the famous glens of Affric and Strathfarrar.

The property provides an easily managed estate, which is set within an area of Inverness-shire where land and smaller scale estates are rarely available on the market. There is an interesting mix of residential, tourism diversification, sporting, forestry and environmental opportunities.

Craskie House
Constructed in the 1970s, the house is of modern construction and set under tile roofs. The accommodation is set over two floors to the front elevation and single storey to the rear and can be briefly described as follows:

Ground floor: Entrance vestibule, hall, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, 2 bathrooms, 3 bedrooms, utility room

First floor: 2 bedrooms

Old Mill
This is a former mill house which is constructed of traditional stone walls set under a corrugated metal sheeted roof and lies immediately to the rear of the house. The accommodation is set over two levels with the property currently utilised for holiday lets. The accommodation is briefly summarised as follows:

Ground floor: Sitting room, kitchen, bathroom

First floor: 2 bedrooms

Remains of Original Craskie House
Located adjacent to the house and Old Mill are the remains of the original Craskie house which provides an opportunity for re-development subject to all relevant consents being obtained.

Glamping Pods
There are 4 wooden pods (with planning permission for an additional 4 pods and an associated amenity block - ref 14/04495/ful) which are situated to take advantage of the stunning and uninterrupted views over Loch Craskie. Each pod has a large, decked terrace. There are shared heated bathroom facilities located a short distance from the pods in an annexe of the main house which comprise luxury showers and WC facilities together with shared fridge freezer and dish washing area.

Right of pre-emption: There is a right of pre-emption over the property in favour of a neighbouring estate. Further details are available from the selling agents.

Long lease of land: There is a grazing lease in favour of a third party affecting part of the Estate for a 55 year remaining term.

Craskie is located amidst beautiful countryside, a most attractive yet accessible glen within easy reach of Inverness. There are a host of outdoor pursuits available within the landholding and also locally including stalking, fishing, horse riding, hill walking and mountain biking. The region of Inverness-shire is famous for its association with Loch Ness and is an excellent point from which to explore the Highlands. The surrounding countryside is well worth exploring with its unspoilt hillsides providing a haven for plants and wildlife and excellent rural sporting opportunities. Local services (including a convenience store) are available in the village of Cannich. Beauly provides a wider range of facilities including popular delicatessen and café, a highly regarded local butcher and iconic tweed and knitwear manufacturer and retailer. A more extensive range can be found in Inverness, the commercial centre and ‘Capital’ of the Highlands. Inverness Airport is 37 miles east of Craskie and provides daily flights to London and a range of domestic an international destinations. There is a railway station in Beauly with frequent services to Inverness where there are regular services to Edinburgh and Glasgow, and a sleeper service to London. Golf is a feature of the area with courses locally at Aigas (9 holes), Muir of Ord and Strathpeffer (both 18 holes) together with the highly acclaimed Championship courses at Castle Stuart (near Inverness).