Summary - 29, ISLAND BANK ROAD, INVERNESS IV2 4QS
16 bed 12 bath Detached
Large period property with flexible 16‑bed accommodation near Inverness city centre.
Almost 8,500 sq ft across three floors and grand 31ft panelled hall
Touchwood House is a substantial B‑listed Edwardian/Tudor‑revival residence offering almost 8,500 sq ft across three floors, set within large private gardens about a mile from Inverness city centre. The property’s dramatic 31ft panelled reception hall, sweeping galleried staircase, high ceilings, stained glass and multiple reception rooms retain strong period character and provide versatile communal spaces. With 16 bedrooms (7 en suite) and extensive service areas, the house suits continued use as communal retirement accommodation, a large guest house, or an investor redevelopment into multiple units subject to permissions.
Practical strengths include off‑street parking, two rear sheds, excellent mobile signal and fast broadband, plus direct access from Drummond Crescent for additional parking. The site sits in the Riverside conservation area with mature trees and hedgerows giving privacy and expansive lawns for amenity use.
Important constraints are factual and significant: the property is B‑listed, which will complicate alterations and require specialist consent; the local area is classified as very deprived; council tax is described as very expensive; and the building’s scale means ongoing maintenance and likely refurbishment costs. Prospective buyers should budget for listed‑building compliance, routine conservation works and potential upgrade of communal facilities to modern standards.
For buyers looking for character and scale, Touchwood House offers immediate presence and flexible accommodation in a prime Inverness location. For investors or operators, the property presents revenue and conversion potential but will demand careful due diligence, listed‑building project planning and realistic maintenance budgeting.
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