Summary - LENTRAN HILL, INVERNESS, LENTRAN IV3 8RN
4 bed 2 bath Detached
Spacious fixer-up on 11 acres with woodland shelter and firth outlook.
Large detached period cottage set in approx. 11 acres of pasture and woodland
Three reception rooms plus mezzanine study and generous loft space
Two habitable bedrooms; two further bedrooms stripped back for renovation
Kitchen/dining with utility; original character features retained
Garage and separate shed; some outbuildings have corrugated roofs
Japanese knotweed present; active 3-year treatment must be continued
Very slow broadband and average mobile signal in this rural location
Council tax expensive; property requires substantial renovation works
Set at the end of a single-track lane, this substantial period cottage occupies approximately 11 acres of gardens, pasture and woodland with distant views across the Beauly Firth. The main house offers flexible family accommodation over two storeys including three reception rooms, a kitchen/dining area, utility, two habitable bedrooms and two bathrooms. A mezzanine study and spacious loft, formerly two bedrooms, add scope for extra living space once finished.
The property is a genuine renovation opportunity: two first-floor bedrooms have been stripped back to the woodwork and the loft requires completion, while some outbuildings have corrugated roofs and parts of the house need modernisation throughout. Existing features such as a vaulted wood‑panelled drawing room ceiling, fireplace and banquette dining create strong character and are retained for a sympathetic restoration.
Practical issues that must be managed are material to any purchase decision. Japanese knotweed has been recorded to the west of the house and an owner-initiated three-year treatment plan is in progress; continuation by new owners will be required. Broadband is very slow and mobile signal is only average. Council tax is described as expensive and the property sits in a broadly deprived area classification, factors to consider for everyday costs and resale timing.
For a family seeking space, privacy and long-term value, this site offers scope to repair, extend or adapt the dwelling and outbuildings (subject to consents). The large acreage, private setting and proximity to Inverness make it particularly suitable for buyers wanting rural living with access to city services.
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