2 bed cottage for sale

Kinlochmoidart, Lochailort PH38

Charming, traditional detached stone-built cottage

Nestled on the tranquil banks of the River Moidart in the heart of beautiful Kinlochmoidart, Brunery Cottage is a truly enchanting traditional Highland home, rich in character and history. Believed to date back to the 18th Century, this delightful detached stone-built cottage has been sympathetically extended and lovingly enhanced over the years, creating a warm and inviting residence, equally suited as a peaceful permanent home or idyllic Highland retreat. Set within approximately half an acre of attractive, mature garden grounds, the property enjoys an exceptional setting amidst some of Scotland’s most breath-taking scenery. Surrounded by natural beauty and steeped in Highland charm, Brunery Cottage offers an increasingly rare opportunity to embrace a quieter pace of life in an unspoilt and highly sought-after location. The deceptively spacious accommodation is thoughtfully arranged over one level and beautifully blends traditional charm with practical modern living. Entry is via a welcoming timber-clad porch leading into the hallway, from where the accommodation unfolds. At the heart of the home lies a delightful dual-aspect lounge, flooded with natural light and centred around an impressive multi-fuel stove, creating a wonderfully cosy atmosphere year-round. The generous kitchen/dining room is perfectly suited for family gatherings and relaxed entertaining, featuring an attractive esse cooking range that enhances the cottage’s authentic character. Two bedrooms, a family bathroom, and the original front vestibule, complete the accommodation. Externally, the grounds are equally appealing, offering privacy, charm and practicality in abundance. A substantial detached timber garage/boat house provides excellent storage and workshop potential, while a traditional stone-built outbuilding offers stores for logs, coal and outdoor equipment.

Situated in the peaceful and unspoilt surroundings of Glenmoidart, at the eastern head of Loch Moidart, Brunery Cottage is perfectly placed to enjoy the very best of Highland living. Renowned for its spectacular scenery, abundant wildlife, exceptional walking, fishing and outdoor pursuits, the area offers a true escape from the everyday. Local amenities can be found in the nearby villages of Acharacle (approximately six miles away) and Glenuig (around five miles), while the wider West Highland landscape lies waiting to be explored.

Accommodation

Entrance Porch 2.2m x 2.1m

With frosted glazed timber entrance door. Fixed window to rear. Fully lined walls and ceiling with tongue and groove panelling. Tiled flooring. Glazed panelled door to entrance hallway.

Entrance Hallway 2.7m x 2.0m

L-shaped, with hatch to loft. Built-in storage cupboard and recessed linen cupboard. Doors to lounge, bathroom and kitchen/diner.

Lounge 4.6m x 4.5m

With windows to the side and rear. Multi-fuel stove set on a concrete hearth. Fixed shelving. Timber flooring.

Bathroom 1.9m x 1.7m

With sash-and-case window to side. Fitted with a white suite of WC, wash hand basin, and bath with shower attachment over. Tiled splashback.

Kitchen/Diner 4.1m x 3.7m

Very slightly L-shaped, with sash-and-case window to front. Fitted with wooden kitchen units, offset with cream-coloured work surfaces. Stainless steel sink unit. Tiled splashback. Esse range cooker. Plumbing for washing machine. Clothes pulley. Doors to bedroom and front vestibule.

Bedroom 5.1m x 3.2m

L-shaped, with window to the rear. Timber clad ceiling. Open wardrobe alcove.

Front Vestibule 1.6m x 1.0m

With timber storm doors. Door to bedroom.

Bedroom 3.7m x 2.0m

L-shaped, with single glazed sash-and-case window to front. Built-in open shelving and wardrobe area. Triple fixed wooden bunk beds. Timber clad ceiling.

Garage/Boathouse 7.2m x 3.5m

With double doors. Concrete floor. Power and light. Side access door.

Lean-to Store 4.1m x 2.6m

Stone-built lean-to with two separate access doors and corrugated roof.

Garden

The property benefits from well maintained, garden grounds and is accessed by a private gravelled driveway, providing ample parking. The remainder of ground is laid in the main to lawn, offset with mature trees, shrubs, bushes and seasonal planting. Extending to around 0.5 acres, the sale includes a detached timber garage/boat shed in the grounds, benefiting from light and power.

Travel Directions

Travel west from Fort William on the A830 for around 25 miles, turning left on to the A861 at Lochailort. Proceed on the A861 for around 15 miles, turn left where signposted ‘Glenmoidart’. Proceed up this road for around 1 mile crossing the stone bridge and turning right immediately. Brunery Cottage is the second property on the left hand side.

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