Offers over
£600,000
6 bed detached house for sale
Wardlaw Road, Kirkhill, Inverness IV5Freehold
6 beds
2 baths
3 receptions
EPC Rating: D
Key information
Tenure
Freehold
Council tax band
G
About this property
Entrance hall
3 Reception rooms
Kitchen/breakfast room
6 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms and WC
5 Attic rooms
In all 5,048 SqFt
Outbuildings
Front and rear gardens
Approx. 1.36 Acres
Wardlaw House is a striking historic detached residence originally erected in 1776 with later additions creating symmetrical central turned stairways. It offers over 5,000 sq. Ft of versatile accommodation arranged over three floors, with a wealth of characterful Georgian features, including fine sash windows, fireplaces and tall curved and corniced ceilings.
The useful rear porch or Doric columned central entranceway give access to the home. An airy hall with stairs and store cupboards flows into two front-facing dual-aspect reception rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, feature fireplaces with log-burning stoves and views to the front gardens. The sitting room has double doors opening to the formal dining room. The main kitchen/breakfast room and adjacent kitchenette, feature a range of in-keeping contemporary cabinetry and appliances, with a further utility, panty and cloakroom completing the floor.
The spacious first floor houses all of the property’s six tasteful bedrooms, which are all of good proportions and benefit from elevated aspects of the surrounding grounds. The rooms are well-served by a pair of stylish family bathrooms with separate bathtubs and walk-in showers. The sizable second floor offers adaptable additional loft spaces, with five rooms in total.<br /><br />The property is set in extensive established grounds extending to approx. 1.36 acres, largely laid to lawn and surrounded by a charming stone wall and spectacular specimen trees. There is a gravelled driveway beside the home, a turning circle to the rear and a versatile three-roomed steading of over 1,100 q. Ft. The borders are well stocked with a plethora of vibrant planting and shrubs, with ample spaces to dine al fresco.<br /><br />The idyllic rural village of Kirkhill has a thriving community and primary school and also offers a range of hiking, cycling, riding, fishing and golfing opportunities nearby. Beauly’s charming town centre offers a good range of amenities including boutique and High Street shops, churches, restaurants and a medical practice. Beauly has regular bus and train services to and from Inverness city centre where a comprehensive range of amenities can be found including Eastgate Shopping Centre, cafés, bars and restaurants. Inverness train station has onward links to major regional centres including a sleeper srrvice to London and Inverness Airport offers regular domestic and European flights.
The property sits within the school catchment area for Kirkhill Primary and Charleston Academy.
More information
Listed by
Strutt & Parker - Inverness
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