5 bedroom detached house

This unique, modern property offers substantial and light-filled accommodation across two floors occupying over 4,400 sq. ft. The sprawling accommodation comprises various entrance vestibules, with a wide range of capacious and versatile living spaces, including the open plan 53 ft. lounge/informal dining/kitchen area, which enjoys multiple aspects and four floor-to-ceiling glazed panels creating panoramic views of the dramatic surroundings. This sociable space with its natural stone floors, exposed stone wall, multi-fuel stove, bespoke turned staircase with glass balustrade and door to the sunny paved terrace, opens naturally onto the well-appointed kitchen. The kitchen features an array of tasteful shaker-style cabinetry and a cream AGA range, with wooden worksurfaces, a butler sink, numerous integrated appliances and a large marble worksurface/breakfast bar. Further is the airy library/sitting room with sliding doors to the terrace, and built-in bookcases alongside which is the formal dining room. From the central hallway is a second staircase and further accommodation including a utility, cloakrooms, a gymnasium and two bright bedroom suites with en suite bath/shower rooms.

The first floor houses the impressive and expansive principal bedroom suite, with its views through pitched glazed windows, fully fitted dressing room and luxury en suite bathroom with dual sinks, a freestanding bathtub and wet room style shower. An additional large stylish dual-aspect study/family room with elevated views, a well-proportioned bedroom with en suite shower room, a further family bathroom and a tasteful study space/5th bedroom complete the first floor facilities.

The property’s wrap-around plot benefits from enviable views across Loch Ewe, the Minch and the Outer Hebrides and comprises a large private tarmac driveway flanked with a dry stone wall and shrubbery leading up to the garage. There are multiple enclosed and divided lawned areas within the plot bearing a variety of mature and colourful herbaceous planting, a stone-laid patio, a decked sun terrace, two sizeable sheds and an attached greenhouse, and a coal/wood shed.

The property is set in an idyllic position with the hamlet of Mellon Charles offering a plethora of walking, cycling, fishing and sailing opportunities. The world-renowned Inverewe Gardens are under 9 miles distant. Nearby Aultbea offers various conveniences, including a shop, doctor’s surgery, garage and a village hall, while Gairloch provides additional amenities, with the Highland capital of Inverness easily accessible via road, daily bus link from Aultbea, or rail at Achnasheen Station.