Summary - IV54 IV54 8UY
4 bed 4 bath Detached
A renovated 1875 sporting lodge with hydro income, peatland project and vast native woodland..
1MW run‑of‑river hydro lease income approx. £57,885pa
Validated 91.5Ha peatland restoration project (carbon credits achievable)
Approximately 375 acres (152Ha) established native woodland
Estate totals c.3,907 acres with dramatic mountain and loch views
Historic 1875 lodge, newly renovated, 4 bedrooms, popular Airbnb income
Red deer stalking (five‑year average 15 stags) and mixed sporting rights
Remote location: very slow broadband, average mobile signal, limited services
Hydro is third‑party leased; peatland credits require joint‑venture transfer
Kinlochdamph Lodge is a rare Highland estate combining an elegant 1875 sporting lodge with extensive landholding and multiple income streams. The recently renovated four‑bedroom lodge retains original character — panelled walls, open fireplaces and built‑in shelves — and has been adapted for modern holiday use, averaging over 100 booked nights and roughly £35,000 gross per year. The property sits within 3,907 acres of varied terrain with panoramic views of Loch Damph and the Torridon mountains.
The estate already generates a secure rental from a 1MW run‑of‑river hydro scheme (third‑party developer lease currently paying £57,885pa). There is a validated 91.5Ha peatland restoration project (UK Peatland Code validation completed) and c.152Ha established native woodland, giving clear natural capital and rewilding opportunities. Several development routes exist: additional native woodland planting, further renewable potential around the Gorm Lochs, and sporting/holiday letting expansion.
Buyers should note material constraints plainly. The hydro is subject to a third‑party lease (income from rent rather than full ownership of generation); peatland carbon credits require joint‑venture completion with the project manager and formal transfer by separate negotiation. The location is remote: broadband is very slow, mobile signal is only average, and local services are limited. The estate lies in a very deprived area and prospective purchasers should factor access and infrastructure costs into plans.
For an investor, land manager or sporting owner seeking a manageable yet substantial Highland estate, Kinlochdamph offers immediate income, clear natural‑capital projects and strong sporting potential. Its combination of restored habitats, native woodland and modernised accommodation gives both lifestyle appeal and multiple routes to generate future value, provided buyers accept the remoteness and the third‑party arrangements attached to some assets.
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