Occupying an elevated site on the outskirts of the village of Farr, Dunlichity House is a beautifully appointed country property set in approximately 12 acres (4.86 ha) of spectacular Highland countryside.
Dunlichity House is a unique property situated around eight miles south of Inverness. Built in 1999 to an exceptionally high standard, it has since been extended and upgraded, and provides the buyer with a genuine lifestyle opportunity. The property offers stunning rural surroundings, yet is convenient for the Highland capital of Inverness and its Airport.
This magnificent family home also offers a useful income stream from its Bed and Breakfast, Trout Fishery, and Boarding Kennels. It is in excellent order throughout, and offers a great opportunity to buy a well-established business which is also a lovely family home, or simply to have one’s own private house set in extensive grounds with the fishery and useful outbuildings.
The accommodation is as follows:
The main house is entered via a turreted vestibule which has distinctive slate wall and floor tiling and leads to a large reception hallway.
Leading off the hallway is the kitchen/diner, two reception rooms, and a wc/cloakroom.
The generously proportioned family kitchen/diner features bespoke German units, and an extensive range of integrated Neff appliances including an induction hob, three combination ovens, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, steam oven, heated drawers, drinks chiller and coffee machine. Other features include a centre island, large walk-in larder, a Quooker boiling water tap, Silestone quartz worktops, and Amtico flooring.
A spacious utility room adjoining the kitchen offers further storage units, an integrated fridge/freezer, sink, dishwasher, and free-standing white goods. The property’s sophisticated wireless fire alarm system is operated from the utility room.
The comfortable family sitting room has bright double aspect, with French windows to the rear, a wood burning stove, and a ceiling fan.
A beautifully appointed formal lounge has been added to the rear and has very much been designed to bring the outdoors indoors. This magnificent room is flooded with natural light with the use of lots of glass and two sets of French doors. With its cathedral ceiling, Amtico flooring, crystal chandeliers, matching wall-lights, and a large free standing wood burning stove, it is the perfect place to relax and unwind.
The double staircase from the hallway leads upstairs to the landing which again attracts a great deal of natural light through five large velux windows. There is a master bedroom with en suite bathroom, a linen cupboard, games room, turret office/study, family bathroom, and three further beautifully presented double bedrooms.
MacGillivray Wing forms part of the main house, and is accessed from the kitchen or via its own private entrance. It comprises a hallway, dining room and two spacious en suite double bedrooms.
Tordarroch Wing is the west wing of the house, and is a self-contained property. This luxuriously appointed accommodation is entered via a broad welcoming hallway and leads to two superior kingsize en-suite rooms, wc/cloak, sitting room and well-appointed kitchen/diner. On the upper level, there is a further kingsize bedroom, twin bedroom, and a family bathroom.
Outside to the rear is a charming decked area, complete with hot tub.
The Trout Fishery comes with two idyllic lochans, one which is about three acres and the smaller about an acre. Both lochans are well stocked with quality brown, blue and rainbow trout. The fishery is currently operating on a commercial basis, and is very popular with the local angling community. All fishing is from the bank, and both lochans are easily accessible from a separate car park and fishermen’s bothy. The bothy overlooks the lower lochan and has excellent facilities which include storage, log burner and drainer for fish cleaning and preparation.
The Boarding Kennels are set well away from the house, and are also currently operating on a commercial basis. The purpose-built kennel block houses 10 galvanised units with underfloor heating, and a large fenced open run to the rear.
Further Development Potential
There is planning permission to build an additional garage/workshop/storage area. Warrant Ref No 11/00424/ERC.
The Business
Dunlichity House has a diverse trading profile including letting accommodation, a trout fishery and dog boarding kennels. Whilst the current owners offer four Star Bed and Breakfast accommodation in both wings of the house, the Tordarroch Wing can also be offered on a self-catering basis. The trout fishery operates on a day ticket basis, and is open all year round. The dog kennel business is also a profitable income st