5 bed detached house for sale

Drumnadrochit, Inverness IV63

A substantial five-bedroom detached home with flexible accommodation in the heart of drumnadrochit


Located in the popular Highland village of Drumnadrochit, Eastlea is an impressive five-bedroom detached home combining traditional character with spacious and adaptable accommodation. Featuring attractive stonework, distinctive dormer windows and red sandstone detailing, this charming property offers an excellent opportunity for families seeking generous living space, with further potential for guest accommodation or a home-based business.

The accommodation has evolved through a series of extensions, creating a versatile layout suited to a variety of needs. On the ground floor, the main living room provides a welcoming space to relax, with natural light and views towards the front garden. A separate dining room offers an ideal setting for family meals and entertaining. The main kitchen is positioned to the rear with convenient access to the garden.

A particularly appealing feature is the additional living accommodation created within the extension. This offers considerable flexibility for use as a family room, guest space or accommodation for relatives. Two ground-floor shower rooms, together with the existing layout, also provide scope for those considering running a bed and breakfast or offering guest accommodation, subject to any necessary consents and requirements.

Upstairs, there are four bedrooms, a family bathroom and useful built-in storage. One of the bedrooms enjoys an en-suite shower room and direct access to a private balcony overlooking the rear garden, creating an attractive spot to sit and enjoy the surroundings. The generous accommodation provides flexibility for larger families, visiting guests or those requiring dedicated home-working space.

Externally, Eastlea occupies a substantial plot, with mature front gardens offering privacy from the roadside and an enclosed rear garden providing space for children, pets and outdoor entertaining. There is room for seating areas, gardening and recreational use, with further possibilities for the grounds subject to the relevant planning permissions.

Previously operated as a bed and breakfast, the property has since been adapted by the current owners for family living. The retention of the two ground-floor shower rooms and the flexible arrangement of the accommodation may appeal to buyers looking to explore the potential for supplementary income or a home business, subject to any necessary permissions.

Eastlea represents an exciting opportunity to acquire a characterful and generously proportioned home in a beautiful Highland setting, offering a combination of traditional charm, flexible accommodation and scope to suit a variety of lifestyles.

Electricity Supply: Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks
Water Supply: Scottish Water
Sewerage: Scottish Water
Broadband / Mobile Coverage: Limited 3G, 4G and 5G.

By appointment through McEwan Fraser Legal on Inverness McEwan Fraser Legal are open 7 days a week: 8am - Midnight Monday to Friday & 9am - 10pm Saturday & Sunday to book your viewing appointment.