7 bedroom detached house for sale

A charming stone-built period house with attractive accommodation occupying a magnificent position on the banks of Loch Long and surrounded by stunning, wild Highland landscapes. The property is ideal for use as a family home with additional guest accommodation and benefits from gardens with direct access to the loch.

The property
Schoolhouse is a splendid period home, offering nearly 3,000 sq ft of beautifully appointed accommodation, creating comfortable and relaxed living spaces. Situated in a picturesque position in the small Highland fishing village of Dornie, the property enjoys breathtaking views across the loch and the surrounding wild mountain landscapes.

The main house has two well-presented reception rooms at the front, including the generous sitting room with its open fireplace. There is also a dining room with a fireplace fitted with a log burner, providing space to enjoy family meals. At the rear, the breakfast room offers space for informal dining, with French doors opening to the garden, while the adjoining kitchen has modern shaker-style units, a breakfast bar and integrated appliances, with the laundry offering further space for home storage and appliances. The ground floor benefits from underfloor heating.

Upstairs there are three bedrooms, all of which benefit from built-in storage and views to the front, across the loch. The first floor also has a family bathroom with a bathtub and a separate shower unit.

The annexe accommodation is connected to the main house via an internal door, but also has its own private entrance at the rear. There is a well-equipped kitchen with two gas hobs, under-counter open shelving and a stainless steel double sink with drainers to either side. The kitchen is large enough to seat 8 guests. The annexe ground floor offers two double bedrooms with en suite shower rooms, while upstairs there are two further bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, which welcome plenty of light and afford far-reaching views across the wild surroundings.

Outside
The house offers gardens to both the front and rear. The front garden is situated across the road, with a parking area for cars or boats with a launch directly to the loch, and an area of lawn which is an ideal picnic spot, offering those beautiful waterside views. The garden at the rear includes a patio area for al fresco dining, with an elevated area of lawn, gravel terracing and a timber-constructed storage shed.

Location
The property occupies a stunning, secluded setting in the village of Dornie on Loch Long in the western Ross-shire Highlands. Dornie is a small fishing village with a local pub and a hotel, sitting beside the water and affording stunning views across the dramatic surrounding Highlands. Local amenities can be found eight miles west in Kyle of Lochalsh, where there are various shops and a small supermarket. The property sits within the catchment area for Auchtertyre Primary and Plockton High School, transport provided to both. The area is renowned for its rugged, beautiful landscapes and peaceful seclusion, with the Isle of Skye within easy reach and the wild Munros of the Highlands providing excellent opportunities for hiking and climbing. The area is also a great place to spot wildlife, from red deer in the hills to seals and otters along the shores of Loch Duich. The area is also home to a variety of bird species, including golden eagles and ospreys.