Castle Lodge, Lower Balconie

Evanton, Dingwall, IV16 9XG

Kevin Maley

Director of Country House Sales

07384810883

kevin.maley@rettie.co.uk

Evanton, Dingwall, IV16 9XG

3 Receptions
6 Beds
4 Baths

Unique Multi-Property Opportunity on the North Coast 500

An exceptional opportunity to acquire two detached properties set within substantial grounds in a private and tranquil setting, while remaining less than a mile from local amenities.

The principal residence offers four bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms, complemented by a second detached property featuring two/three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Together, they create a highly versatile estate ideally suited to multi-generational living, guest accommodation, holiday letting, long-term rental income, or home-based business use.

This rare offering combines privacy, flexibility, and income potential in one of Scotland’s most sought-after locations along the renowned North Coast 500 route.

Set within approximately 4.75 acres of attractive wooded grounds in the historic former policies of Balconie Castle.

The Castle was formerly the seat of the chiefs of Clan Ross, later held by the Earls of Ross of Clan Donald, and subsequently by a branch of Clan Munro from the late 15th to the end of the 17th century.

Offering a principal house, a charming detached cottage and a purpose-built gym building with adjoining garaging, the property combines quality accommodation with excellent flexibility of use.

The accommodation is finished to an exacting standard, with careful attention to detail throughout. It is ideally suited to a variety of uses, including multi-generational living or income generation through holiday letting. The gym building further enhances the offering, providing scope for a range of alternative uses, including home working or business space, subject to the necessary consents.

The principal house is particularly well arranged, centred around an impressive open plan kitchen, dining and sitting room, designed for modern family living and entertaining. The ground floor also includes a principal bedroom suite with dressing room or study, a further en suite bedroom, shower room and a well-appointed boot room/laundry. The first floor provides two additional bedrooms, a family bathroom and a box room.

The separate cottage is both spacious and well proportioned, offering an excellent standard of ancillary accommodation. It comprises an entrance hall, kitchen, dining room, sitting room, utility room, bathroom, shower room and two bedrooms.

The purpose-built gym building is fitted with floor-to-ceiling mirrors and glazed doors, creating a bright and adaptable space, equally suited to fitness, studio or workspace use. Attached to the gym is a two bay garage ideal for storing cars, boats or for use as a workshop.

The grounds are a particular feature of Castle Lodge, extending to approximately 4.75 acres. They include formal lawned gardens, sheltered seating areas for both properties and a delightful mix of mature broadleaf woodland. Additional features include an orchard, three polytunnels, a potting shed, log stores and a hen run, creating a highly attractive and productive outdoor environment. Direct access to extensive coastal walks further enhances the lifestyle appeal.


Kevin Maley

Director of Country House Sales

07384810883

kevin.maley@rettie.co.uk

Summary of Accommodation

Two modern houses within the policies of the former Balconie Castle.
Outbuildings
Established grounds with formal gardens and mature broadleaf woodland.
Poly tunnel, orchard and garden stores.
Framed views to the Cromarty Firth.
Direct access to extensive coastal walks.
Circa 4.75 acres

General Remarks & Information

Fixtures and Fittings:

Only appliances specifically mentioned in the sales particulars are included in the sale price. In all other aspects the treatment of fixtures and fittings within the relevant Conveyancing Standard Clauses apply.

Services:

Gas heating, mains water, electricity, broadband, telephone (subject to telephone providers’ regulations).

Viewing:

By appointment through Rettie Town and Country (West). 147 Bath Street, Glasgow, Glasgow, G2 4SQ. Email: townandcountrywest@rettie.co.uk Tel: 0141 648 8853

Offers:

Offers should be submitted in Scottish Legal Form to the selling agents Rettie & Co. A closing date by which offers must be submitted may be fixed later. Please note that interested parties are advised to register their interest with the selling agents in order that they may be advised should a closing date be set. The seller reserves the right to accept any offer at any time.

Postcode:

IV16 9XG

Tenure:

Freehold

This property and other properties offered by Rettie & Co. & Rettie LLP's. can be viewed on our website at www.rettie.co.uk as well as Rightmove, OnTheMarket and The London Office.

The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes whether contained in the title deeds or informally constituted and whether or not referred to above.


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Location

Castle Lodge occupies a picturesque and peaceful setting close to the village of Evanton, within the historic grounds of the former Balconie Castle. The surrounding parkland, together with remnants of the original estate including sections of castellated walling and the old walled garden, provide a unique and characterful backdrop.

Evanton offers a good range of everyday amenities, including a local shop, primary school and a well-regarded farm shop with restaurant. The nearby towns of Dingwall and Alness provide a wider selection of retail and leisure facilities, together with secondary schooling and rail connections.

The surrounding area is renowned for its natural beauty and offers an excellent range of outdoor pursuits, including walking, sailing, mountain biking, fishing and hill climbing. The west coast, famed for its dramatic scenery and sandy beaches, is within an hour’s drive, while the Cairngorms National Park offers skiing and year-round recreation.

Inverness is readily accessible and offers the full range of amenities expected of a modern city, including a university and an airport with regular domestic services and seasonal flights to Europe.






Contact us

    Kevin Maley

    Director of Country House Sales

    07384810883

    kevin.maley@rettie.co.uk