DELNY HOUSE, INVERGORDON, EASTER ROSS IV18 0NP, SCOTLAND

A PARTICULARLY HANDSOME PROPERTY PARTS OF WHICH DATE BACK TO THE 16TH CENTURY. CURRENTLY RUN AS A SUCCESSFUL RESTAURANT WITH ACCOMMODATION, IT WOULD EQUALLY MAKE A GRACIOUS FAMILY HOME IN THIS ATTRACTIVE AREA OF THE HIGHLANDS OVERLOOKING THE CROMARTY FIRTH.

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Offers over £650,000

Tain 9 miles

Dornoch 18 miles

Inverness 25 miles

SITUATION

Delny House is located in an attractive part of the Highlands with a superb outlook towards the Cromarty Firth. Alness, Invergordon and Tain have a good selection of facilities and all are within a few miles of Delny House. Inverness is approximately 45 minutes away by car and has all the facilities commensurate with a major regional centre. These include a good shopping centre, hotels, restaurants, cinemas, theatre, hospital and mainline railway station. Inverness airport has a variety of services including British Midland, Flybe and Easyjet to London Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, and Bristol.

There area offers endless opportunities for recreational activities. Fishing, horse riding, stalking and hill walking are available. The Cromarty Firth, with its seal and dolphin population, has water sports and the golfer is particularly well catered for with courses at Alness, Invergordon, Portmahomack, Strathpeffer, Tain, the Royal Dornoch and Skibo.

DIRECTIONS

From Inverness take the A9 north crossing the Kessock and Cromarty Bridges. Continue past Evanton and Alness. Approximately 6 miles after Alness Delny House is clearly signposted to the right. Follow the lane and the drive to the property is on the right at the end of the lane.

DESCRIPTION

Delny House surprisingly is not listed however it has a history dating back to the 16th Century. Parts of the house date from this period and there were substantial extensions in the Victorian era including the tower which was built in 1898. The interior of the house is welcoming, warm and extremely well presented. It has a gracious feel and the property would make a fine family home with a self contained one bedroom apartment.

It is currently run as a successful restaurant with accommodation. All the rooms are beautifully decorated and most bedrooms have an en suite shower or bathroom. The present owners have improved and modernised the property over the years including a new boiler and hot water system, replacing and adding bathrooms and a well equipped commercial kitchen. The house has gardens and grounds of approximately two acres and includes a walled garden.

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ACCOMMODATION

Entrance Vestibule Double front doors with fan light over. Quarry tile floor. Cornicing. Ceiling rose. Wall panelling to dado rail. Inner part glazed door with ornate architrave to:
Main Hall
Impressive staircase to first floor. Cupola. Feature display alcoves. Two recessed areas, one for a dining annex, one as a meeting annex. 4 radiators. Wall panelling to dado rail.
Lounge Approximately 12.37m x 6.08m (40’7” x 19’11”) into bay windows (SE&SW)
Beautifully elegant dual aspect room. Open fireplace with Adam style surround. Display alcoves either side. French door to garden. Stripped wood floors. 3 radiators. Cornicing. Display alcove.
Dining Room Approximately 8.50m x 5.46m (27’10” x 17’11”) (SE & NE)
Another elegant dual aspect room with ornate cornicing and ceiling rose. Open fireplace fitted with multi fuel stove. Ornate wood surround and mantle. Stripped wood flooring. Two double panel radiators. Open archway to:
Bar Approximately 5.06m x 3.28m (16’7” x 10’9”) (NE)
Fully equipped bar with storage shelves. Double stainless steel sinks. Stainless steel hand basin. Display alcove. Door to:
Kitchen Approximately 5.03m x 4.22m (16’6” x 13’10”) (NE)
Fully equipped with comprehensive range of stainless commercial kitchen equipment. LPG gas for cooking. Extraction system. Sink, work surfaces. Hand basin. Tiled floor with drain. Anti insect light (Exocutor). Open door to:
Preparation Room Approximately 2.53m x 2.32m (8’3” x 7’7”) (SW)
Stainless commercial equipment. Double bowl sink. Hand basin. Double glazed window. Tiled floor. Anti insect light (Exocutor).
Bedroom 8 Approximately 5.22m x 5.08m (17’1” x 16’8”) (SW & NW)
Double room with dual aspect. French door to garden. Blocked in fireplace with Adam style surround. Coving. Radiator. Hatch to roof space. Entrance lobby with door to:
En Suite Shower Room Approximately 2.05m x 1.78m (6’8” x 5’10”) (NW)
Fitted for disabled use. Mira shower. Close coupled WC. Pedestal basin. Wall tiling. Wall mounted fan heater. Extractor fan. Tiled floor. Shaver point.
Ladies Cloakroom Approximately 1.88m x 1.27m (6’2” x 4’2”)
Low level WC. Hand basin. Double panel radiator. Tiled floor. Skylight. Baby changing facility.
Gents Cloakroom Approximately 2.87m x 2.87m (9’5” x 9’5”) (NW)
Two basins set in vanity unit. Two urinals. One WC. Radiator. Tiled floor. Wall tiling. Extractor fan.
Ladies Cloakroom Approximately 2.23m x 1.57m (7’4” x 5’1”)
Hand basin. Close coupled WC. Electric heated towel rail. Wall tiling. Tiled floor. Extractor fan.

First Floor

Landing
Wall panelling to dado rail. 3 radiators. Hatch to roof space. Fire door to fire exit and emergency staircase leading to front of property. Cornicing. Staircase to second floor.
Bedroom 1 Approximately 4.98m x 4.28m (16’4” x 14”) (NE)
Double panel radiator. Door to:
En Suite Shower Room Approximately 2.54m x 2.24m (8’4” x 7’4”) (NE)
Shower cubicle. Hand basin. WC. Single panel radiator. Extractor fan.
Bathroom Approximately 5.31m x 5.31m (17’5” x 17’5”) (NW)
Bath. Hand basin. WC. Single panel radiator.
Bedroom 3 Approximately 5.38m x 5.10m (17’7” x 16’8”) (NW, SE & SW)
Triple aspect room with good views to the Cromarty Firth. Open fireplace with tiled surround and hearth. Wooden surround and mantle. Cornicing. Two double panel radiators. Door to:
En Suite Bathroom Approximately 5.06m x 3.62m (16’7” x 11’10”) (NE)
Luxury standard of fittings. Bath with mixer taps. Close coupled WC. Basin. Shower cubicle with Mira shower. Extractor fan. Tiled floor. Shaver point. Wall lights. Dado rail. Radiator. Electric heated towel rail. Cornicing. Door to landing.
Bedroom 7 Approximately 3.89m x 3.29m (12’9” x 10’10”) (NW)
Pedestal basin with a wall light incorporating a shaver point. Fitted dressing table and window. Fitted wardrobe and chest of drawers. Double panel radiator.
Bedroom 5 Approximately 5.19m x 4.64m (17’ x 15’2”) Max (SE)
Good views to open countryside and Cromarty Firth. Double panel radiator. Cornicing. Door to:
En Suite Shower Room Approximately 3.71m x 1.48m (12’2” x 4’10”) (NW)
Shower cubicle with Mira shower and wall tiling. Low level WC. Hand basin in vanity unit. Wall light with shaver point. Double panel radiator. Extractor fan.
Bedroom 6 Approximately 4.62m x 3.69m (15’2” x 12’1”) (SW)
L shaped room. Good views to open countryside and Cromarty Firth. Double panel radiator. Cornicing. Recessed alcove with dressing table. Door to:
En Suite Shower Room Approximately 2.31m x 1.35m (7’7” x 4’5”)
Shower cubicle with Gainsborough shower. Pedestal basin. Wall light with shaver point. Close coupled WC. Extractor fan. Wall tiling. Tiled floor.
Bedroom 4 Approximately 2.66m x 2.09m (8’8” x 6’10”) (SE)
Single room with good views to open countryside and Cromarty Firth.

Second Floor

Landing
Door to attic storeroom.
Attic Bedroom Approximately 3.34m x 3.23m (10’11” x 10’7”) (SE)
Coombed ceiling with limited headroom. Double glazed velux window with good views to Cromarty Firth.
Office Approximately 2.67m x 2.12m (8’9” x 6’11”) (SE)
Good views to Cromarty Firth. Stairs to:

Third Floor

Tower Room Approximately 2.68m x 2.16m (8’9” x 7’) (NE, SE & SW)
Triple aspect room with superb views to open countryside and the Cromarty Firth. Stairs to roof terrace.

Basement

Storeroom/Wine Cellar Approximately 5.04m x 3.94m (16’6” x 12’11”) (NE)
Linen Room Approximately 4.07m x 2.93m (13’4” x 9’7”) Max
L shaped room. Fitted shelving.
Boiler Room Approximately 4.15m x 2.49m (13’7” x 8’2”) overall
Room divided into two. Oil boiler for central heating and hot water. Two insulated hot water tanks with immersion heaters – equipment recently installed.
Utility Room Approximately 5.18m x 4.24m (16’11” x 13’10”) (NW & NE)
Floor and wall units. Single drainer stainless steel sink. Plumbing for two washing machines.
External Store Approximately 5.16m x 3.48m (16’11” x 11’5”)
Side Store Approximately 5.14m x 1.09m (16’10” x 3’7”)

STAFF APARTMENT

Rear Lobby
Back door. Staircase to first floor. Skylight. Wall panelling to dado rail. Door to main kitchen.
Living Room Approximately 3.56m x 3.17m (11’8” x 10’4”) (NE & NW)
Dual aspect room. Radiator. (Currently used as an Office/Store.) Recessed storage area with shelving.
Shower Room Approximately 1.76m x 1.74m (5’9” x 5’8”) (NW)
Shower cubicle with Mira shower. Close coupled WC. Pedestal basin. Wall tiling. Wall light with shaver point. Vynalaire floor.
Kitchen Approximately 3.03m x 2.36m (9’11” x 7’9”) (NW)
Fitted with a modern range of floor units. Single drainer stainless steel sink with mixer taps. Electric ceramic hob. Tiled splash backs. Belling electric double oven. Fitted shelving.

First Floor

Bedroom Approximately 3.78m x 3.17m (12’5” x 10’4”) (NW)
Blocked in fireplace with wooden surround and mantle. Double panel radiator. Door to:

En Suite Bathroom

OUTSIDE

The grounds extend to approximately 2½ acres and are approached by a lane from the A9 (clearly signed). Gravelled drive to the front of the property with space for the parking of several cars. The drive extends to give an exit route to the A9. The garden is a delightful mix of formal lawns with mature hedges, trees and shrubs. Well stocked flower beds with the back drop of stone walls add to the character. To the south is a walled garden with an open outlook towards the Cromarty Firth.

GENERAL

Price - Offers over £650,000
Entry - To be by mutual arrangement.
Viewing Arrangements - Strictly by appointment with the selling agents.
Fixtures and Fittings - All fitted carpets will be included in the sale. Other extras may be available by separate negotiation.
Council Tax - Delny House is in Council Tax Band G.
Services - Mains electricity and water. Private drainage.

CLOSING DATE

A Closing Date may be fixed and we would advise prospective purchasers to register their interest with Bell Ingram Ltd, 1 Ardconnel Terrace, Inverness IV2 3AE.

Whilst every effort will be made to ensure that parties having registered their interest will be notified of a closing date this cannot be guaranteed. It should be noted that the vendor reserves the right to accept offers prior to a closing date being set.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

These sale particulars were prepared on the basis of information provided to us by our clients and/or our local knowledge. Whilst we make every reasonable effort to ensure that they are correct, no warranty or guarantee is given and prospective purchasers should not rely upon them as statements or representations of fact. Furthermore neither Bell Ingram Limited nor its directors or employees assume any responsibility therefore. In particular –

(i) prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the structural condition of any buildings or other erections and the state of repair of any services, appliances, equipment or facilities;

(ii) any photographs included in these particulars are for general information only and any furniture or contents shown in these photographs are not included in the sale unless this is expressly stated in these particulars; and

(iii) any descriptions, measurements or dimensions quoted are approximate only and references to conditions, planning permissions, services, usage, construction, fittings & fixtures and moveable items are for guidance only.