This stunning four-bed farmhouse with ancient 4,000-year-old monuments is on the market for less than £1million.
The Ballacher Estate in Inverness, Scotland, extends to approximately 287 acres, including 34 acres of pasture, 81 acres of rough grazings, 86 acres of hill and 81 acres of predominantly ancient woodland, as well as an additional two-bedroom cottage.
A highlight of the estate is the 0.84-mile frontage along Loch Ruthven and associated riparian fishing rights.
Among some of the key features in the property include a stunning fireplace, a cosy living room, the spacious kitchen and the sweeping views on offer from the property.
The stunning U-shaped Ballachar Estate in Inverness, Scotland, is on the market for £900,000 and comes with an adjacent two-bedroom cottage
This ancient stunning four-bed converted farmstead features 4,000-year-old monuments on the ground and is available for sale for less than £1million
The converted two-bedroom converted cottage, just a stone’s throw away from the U-shaped main property. Both sit on the banks of Loch Ruthven
The home is located on the banks of Loch Ruthven, and is currently listed for sale by Strutt and Parker, with offers over £900,000 welcome.
Much to the delight of keen fisherman, the ultimate highland getaway also comes with its own brown trout fishing spot. It also includes a delightful converted steading and a recently renovated cottage, productive pasture, commercial and amenity woodland.
Ballachar Steading has been converted from a u-shaped steading to create a very comfortable and welcoming four-bedroom family house with breathtaking views overlooking Loch Ruthven.
Adjacent is Spring Cottage, which was derelict until 2016 when it was renovated and transformed into a beautiful and stylish two-bedroom home. This allows significant flexibility; it could be used as an annexe or for overflow accommodation or the new owners could live in one and market the other as a holiday let.
Much to the delight of keen fisherman, the ultimate highland getaway also comes with its own brown trout fishing spot
One of the main highlights of the estate is the 0.84-mile frontage along Loch Ruthven and associated riparian fishing rights
The estate extends to approximately 287 acres, including 34 acres of pasture, 81 acres of rough grazings, 86 acres of hill and 81 acres of predominantly ancient woodland
The loch has some of the finest quality brown trout fishing in Scotland. A traditional wooden clinker rowing boat, moored in its own stone harbour, is included in the sale. The new owner will have the opportunity to be involved in the Loch Ruthven Angling Association, which by agreement does not allow motor boats or bank fishing on the loch.
A darkened, wooden table sits pride of place in the dining room inside Ballachar Estate. Paintings are adorned on the green walls which have been fitted with green curtains
Another of the brilliant features in the property includes its large windows which allow residents to look out at the beautiful Scottish countryside, undoubtedly one of the key selling points of the home
The kitchen is clean and comes equip with a washing machine, cooker and fridge. There is plenty of storage space inside the home which would prove useful for dishes, plates, pots and pans
There is a fireplace inside the home which gives it an older, homely feel. The rooms are spacious although the decor could be updated as the sofas inside the property are dated. The walls of the living room are a pale yellow and are in good condition
Two historic hut circles are situated to the north west of Ballacher Estate. They are eight metres apart and are estimated to be between 1,500 and 4,000 years old.
A quote from the ancient monuments website said: ‘The monument is of national importance because it represents a well-preserved example of housing and farming related to the occupation of the Highlands over the last four millennia.
‘It has the rare potential to inform future research into medieval settlement and how life and land-use changed and developed into the post-medieval period.’
Diane Fleming, the agent handling the sale for Strutt & Parker, said: ‘Ballachar is in a fantastic and peaceful setting, while at the same time easily accessible from Inverness.
‘Its elevated position offers stunning views amongst a truly wonderful natural environment. Both properties are delightfully welcoming and, combined, make a glorious rural retreat. It would suit those looking for a permanent home with an idyllic rural lifestyle or others looking for a Highland holiday home to escape their busy lives.’
Tom Amies, who along with his four siblings owns Ballachar, said: ‘It is a magical setting.’
‘The silence is extraordinary and it is a very special spot. This place makes you slow down. Different rules apply. As the roads improve, Inverness has got closer and closer but the feeling of seclusion has never changed.
‘The natural story is fascinating as well. On the estate there are the remains of a village from the Middle Ages and next to it hut circles that may be as much as 4,000 years old.
‘These are scheduled monuments, and part of Scotland’s ancient history. I stand there and think of the generations that have gone before us. We are not the first people to love this extraordinary part of Scotland and to have chosen it as our home for a time. We won’t be the last.’
One of the homely bedrooms located in the top of the property, which is big enough to fit a double bed in. The home is on the market with Strutt & Parker