There are plenty of people who dream about moving to the Highlands, but Lundie View offers the opportunity to arrive with a home and an established tourism business already in place.
Set in around 0.6 acres at Aberchalder near Invergarry, this former crofting cottage has evolved into a substantial six bedroom property with four en suite guest rooms alongside completely independent owners’ accommodation.
The original stone built cottage dates from around the 1850s and was extended during the 1970s, but considerable investment has been made more recently.
A new roof, replacement en suites in the letting rooms, new electrics and double glazing are among the improvements carried out, while the interior has been refreshed to create a clean and contemporary property which still retains elements of its original Highland character.
For anyone considering a move into hospitality, much of the hard work has therefore already been done.
The current owners, Alan and Sharon, have established Lundie View as a bed and breakfast with repeat visitors, strong reviews and high occupancy during the holiday season.
Four spacious letting bedrooms each have their own en suite facilities, while a separate breakfast room provides guests with a bright dining space overlooking the surrounding landscape.
Importantly, the guest accommodation can be separated from the owners’ side of the house.
That distinction could make a considerable difference when your home is also your workplace.
The private accommodation centres around a large open plan kitchen, dining room and snug, with picture windows looking towards the surrounding hills and mountains.
French doors lead from the snug onto the owners’ private decking and garden, while a separate lounge and dining room provides another substantial living space with a woodburning stove.
There is also a utility room, office and plenty of storage.
Two bedrooms form part of the private accommodation, including a principal bedroom with its own walk in dressing area, while both have their own bathroom facilities.
Outside, the division between business and private life continues.
Guests have access to the wider grounds and outdoor areas, while the owners have their own fully fenced garden with raised decking, lawn and seating space.
There is parking for several vehicles along with a garage, storage shed and woodstore.
The setting is one of Lundie View’s greatest assets.
Aberchalder sits near Invergarry in the heart of the Great Glen, surrounded by woodland, hills and some of the best known landscapes in the Highlands.
Loch Oich, Loch Ness and the Great Glen Way are all within easy reach, while Fort Augustus and the Caledonian Canal provide another major draw for visitors travelling through the area.
Fort William is around 40 minutes away by road, with Inverness just over an hour away.
It is easy to see why accommodation in this part of the Highlands attracts visitors.
Lundie View could equally work simply as a substantial family home, with its six bedrooms, generous accommodation and considerable outside space giving a future owner options if running a bed and breakfast is not part of the plan.
But it is the combination of the two that makes this property particularly interesting.
For somebody looking to exchange life elsewhere for a home in the Highlands and an opportunity to generate an income from one of Scotland’s busiest tourism corridors, Lundie View offers both under the same roof.
The property is being marketed by McIntyre & Company
The asking price, full property details, photographs, floor plans, Home Report where available, and viewing information can all be found on the official listing.
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