Detached stone cottage with many original features and character
Approximately 12 acres of mixed fields, trees and woodland
Detached stone barn and large polytunnel; conversion potential (permissions required)
Three bedrooms across two floors, flexible living space with two stoves
Oil central heating, multi-fuel stove; mains water, septic tank drainage
Very slow broadband and average mobile signal — remote location
EPC Band E (43); property will need selective updating and maintenance
Large plot and peaceful rural setting; access on country tracks
Set within approximately 12 acres of fields, trees and woodland, this traditional stone three-bedroom cottage offers a genuine rural lifestyle change. The house retains many original features — sash and casement windows, cornicing, wood floors and exposed hearths — delivering character and attractive, light-filled rooms with uninterrupted western views across the countryside and toward the Cromarty Firth.
The plot includes a detached stone barn and a large polytunnel/greenhouse, making the property suitable for smallholding, equestrian or hobby agriculture purposes. With ample parking and a generous garden planted with fruit trees, the grounds are a major asset and provide scope for diversification or conversion (subject to planning). Oil central heating is supported by multi-fuel stoves, helping keep running costs controllable in colder months.
Buyers should note this is a remote, rural setting: broadband speeds are very slow, mobile signal is average, and drainage is via a private septic tank. The property sits in a very deprived area classification and some elements show typical countryside wear; the EPC is Band E (43). The barn, while a useful outbuilding, would need appropriate permissions for conversion and the cottage may benefit from modernisation in places.
This cottage will suit buyers seeking privacy, space and character rather than low-maintenance suburban living. Viewing is recommended to appreciate the scale of the grounds, the views and the potential for renovation or smallholding use.
