High quality of life still drawing buyers to the Highlands & Islands

Bell Ingram’s Highland Estate Agency team reflect on 2023 as the Highlands & Islands region continues to experience high demand caused by the rise of remote work. As more professionals embrace flexible work arrangements, there is a growing interest in properties that offer a high quality of life in a remote setting. Waterfront homes, cottages with sea views, and properties nestled in nature are becoming coveted choices for those seeking a quieter and more serene lifestyle.

Here is a selection of what our Highland Estate Agents have sold in 2023.

7B Drimisdale, Isle of South Uist

Offers over £525,000.

7B Drimisdale presented buyers a beautiful four-bedroom architect-designed house with studio annexe and approximately 14.17ha (34acres) of croftland in a peaceful lochside location on the Isle of South Uist. Perfect for wildlife enthusiasts this property’s idyllic location overlooked Loch Stilligarry which hosts a variety of rare and beautiful species.

Burnside of Enzie, Buckie

Offers over £335,000.

Burnside of Enzie offered buyers an immaculate steading conversion with four en-suite bedrooms set in the tranquil, rural location of Clochan near Buckie. The steading was built to the highest standard with quality oak finishing throughout.

Cuil Breac, Elphin

Offers over £300,000.

Nestled in the dramatic landscape of Elphin in the Scottish Highlands, this former croft house is a mountain lover’s dream home. Packed with character, the cottage included a recently completed extension which has wonderful living space where one could sit back and enjoy the views of the surrounding mountains and lochs.

Ty Cymro, Isle of Berneray

Offers over £180,000.

This unique property was one of a handful of traditional thatched black houses remaining on the islands. Rare to market this property was brimming with charming features and breath-taking views. Ty Cymro presented the perfect island home filled with charm and a great opportunity for buyers looking to enjoy an idyllic rural lifestyle.

Bay Cottage, Carinish

Offers over £325,000.

Bay Cottage is an exceptional modern and stylish design-led two bedroom waterside eco house located on the island of North Uist. Completely renovated and extended to the highest standards with unique, high-quality features and finishings throughout.

Our Beauly Estate Agents are looking for similar properties to sell across the Scottish Highlands and Islands. If you are thinking of moving, discuss our market appraisal contact Joanne Stennett on 01463 717799 or email joanne.stennett@bellingram.co.uk.

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Joanne Stennett

Associate
Estate Agency
Tel: 01463 717 799

About: Joanne heads up the Estate Agency team in our Beauly office and is focused on ensuring her clients have a positive experience when they list their property with Bell Ingram. From country houses to farms and estates, she has been marketing prime residential property in the Highlands and Islands for over 17 years. Joanne is well known in the local area, having developed excellent relationships with buyers and sellers. Interests: Residential Estate Agency, Rural Property Sales.

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    Three coastal properties for sale in prestigious island locations

    Three stunning costal properties in the Inner Hebrides have entered the market at under £600,000.

    Located on the ever-popular islands of Tiree, Islay and Mull respectively, Hynish House, Beth Shean and Redburn all benefit from wonderful waterfront locations and are ideally suited to lovers of the great outdoors.

    Andrew Fuller from Bell Ingram’s Oban Office says: “These three very special properties offer exciting opportunities for buyers looking for family homes and lifestyle opportunities on the islands.

    “All three are close to local amenities while being surrounded by the stunning landscape and outdoor opportunities which make Scotland’s islands so attractive to those seeking a quieter and more serene lifestyle.”

    On the market at o/o £575,000, Hynish House is a five-bedroom family home in an elevated location above Hynish Heritage Village in Tiree with far-reaching views across to Mull and Iona.

    The white-washed detached property, set over two levels, features lovely reception rooms with period features, a large kitchen, utility room, family bathroom and five bedrooms on the upper floor. There is also a mature garden with a lovely sitting area at the front of the house to make the most of the spectacular views.

    Perched on the picturesque Oa Peninsula on the Isle of Islay, Beth Shean is an ideal family home with holiday let potential.

    For sale at o/o £395,000, this architect-designed property has a combined lounge/dining room, kitchen, utility room and an accessible bedroom on the ground floor, with two further bedrooms, dressing room and stylish shower room on the first floor. There is also an attached conservatory which makes the most of the far-reaching views.

    Set in the sleepy community of Lochdon on the Isle of Mull, Redburn is an extensive croft house offering buyers an opportunity to acquire a traditional four-bedroom property benefitting from a tranquil waterfront location.

    On the market at o/o £375,000, this wonderful family home is currently operating as a bed and breakfast. The accommodation is set over two floors, with a dining, lounge, kitchen, utility and two bedrooms on the ground floor and two en-suite bedrooms on the first floor.

    To the left of the house, a separate area of the garden has been granted planning permission for the erection of a 1 ½ story property, offering scope for those looking to develop a holiday let business.

    For more information about any of these properties or to request a viewing, please contact Andrew Fuller on 01631 567 791 or email andrew.fuller@bellingram.co.uk

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    Andrew Fuller

    Senior Associate
    Estate Agency
    Tel: 01631 566 122

    About: Andrew heads up the Estate Agency team in our Oban office and is focused on ensuring his clients have a first-class experience when they list their property with Bell Ingram. A resident of the Isle of Mull, Andrew is very well known across the West Coast of Scotland and has developed an excellent reputation for marketing prime residential property, including plots, crofts, island homes and lifestyle opportunities. Andrew joined Bell Ingram following almost 15 years managing several high-level private and commercial development projects in the United Arab Emirates. Interests: Residential Estate Agency, Rural Property Sales.

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      Substantial home with views over the Firth of Forth estuary

      A detached family home in an elevated position overlooking Ravenscraig Park, with far reaching views over the Firth of Forth with over 400 m2 spread over four floors has come to market.

      New to the market with Scottish estate agents Bell Ingram is Park View House for offers over £600,000.

      Built about 1970, Park View House was substantially extended and upgraded in 2010 and now has plentiful accommodation, offering a great amount of flexibility for a growing family. 

      There are a number of areas in the house that take advantage of its stunning location views over Ravenscraig Park and the Firth of Forth. These include a seating balcony accessed from the dining area, and the complete top floor which serves as a public room with glazed doors opening to a balcony with a glazed balustrade. There are great entertaining spaces both internally, with a games room and a bar on the lower floor, and externally with a covered area which also has a wood burning stove.

      It has very high-quality fixtures and fittings including oak flooring, doors, skirtings and facings throughout. The welcoming reception hall has an oak floor with additional feature detailing, and two oak staircases to the upper and lower levels. The kitchen, in open plan with the dining/living area, has a mix of black and white gloss and glazed base and wall units with white Corian work surfaces.

      In addition to the six bedrooms, the master en suite bedroom has an adjacent well fitted dressing room. 

      The grounds extend to about 0.2 acres. The north facing garden is laid to lawn and the south is a terraced garden. The front driveway has ample parking for three vehicles and leads to a garage with a workshop and store on the floor below.

      Commenting on the property, Estate Agent, Carl Warden says: “The wonderful location of Park View House combined with the wealth of accommodation and the quality of the fixtures and fittings makes this a must-see property. It offers so much flexibility for a growing family”.

      For more information, or to arrange a viewing contact Carl Warden on 01738 621121 or email carl.warden@bellingram.co.uk 

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      Carl Warden

      Carl Warden

      Partner
      Estate Agency
      Tel: 01738 621 121

      About: Carl heads up the Residential Estate Agency division for the company and has a proven track record within the Scottish property sector. He has been marketing property in the Perth and Kinross area for over 35 years and has vast and detailed practical experience and knowledge of selling prime residential property: from period homes to contemporary developments. Carl is well known in the local area, having developed excellent relationships with buyers and sellers. His wider role involves looking after and supporting our Agency teams and colleagues in Oban, Beauly, Ayr and Forfar. Interests: Estate Agency, Market Valuation, Negotiation.

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        Waterside home for sale in idyllic Ross-shire village

        An immaculate three-bedroom cottage with shore access and set in the idyllic, waterside location of Rockfield near Portmohomack has come to market.

        Bell Ingram is delighted to bring the delightfully named Seashells to the market for Offers over £265,000.

        Seashells offers a rarely available opportunity to acquire a delightful, south facing, cottage which enjoys far reaching sea views. The cottage has been sympathetically extended to the rear to offer excellent living space.

        Seashells is situated in the quiet seaboard hamlet of Rockfield, close to Portmohomack in Ross-shire. Rockfield is a peaceful location which has no through road and so traffic is limited. The hamlet is on the side of the Cromarty Firth and has a small harbour. The village of Portmohomack is only 1.5 miles away and has shops, a primary school, a hotel and two restaurants.

        The land to the front property is laid to lawn and runs down to the seashore. 

        A path runs down the side of the property to the rear garden which is accessed by steps to a tiered lawn area with a path which meanders through areas planted with mature trees, bushes and fruit trees. There is also a small patio, and the rear garden is bounded by stock and wooden fencing.

        There is one public room and three bedrooms, one which is on the ground floor. The kitchen has a good range of base and wall units and there are a number of integrated appliances which are included in the sale. Windows on the side and the back offer plenty of natural light and there is a large picture window with views over the garden.

        Seashells has mains water and electricity, oil fired central heating and drainage is to a septic tank.

        Commenting on the property, Estate Agent, Joanne Stennett says: “This immaculate cottage is in a beautiful setting and its direct access to the shoreline makes it a very attractive property either as a family home or an idyllic holiday retreat”.

        For more information, or to arrange a viewing contact Joanne Stennett on 01463 717799 or email joanne.stennett@bellingram.co.uk 

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        Joanne Stennett

        Joanne Stennett

        Associate
        Estate Agency
        Tel: 01463 717 799

        About: Joanne heads up the Estate Agency team in our Beauly office and is focused on ensuring her clients have a positive experience when they list their property with Bell Ingram. From country houses to farms and estates, she has been marketing prime residential property in the Highlands and Islands for over 17 years. Joanne is well known in the local area, having developed excellent relationships with buyers and sellers. Interests: Residential Estate Agency, Rural Property Sales.

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          Farm Machinery Dispersal Sale

          SATURDAY 28TH OCTOBER 2023 AT 11AM

          AT CLAXTON FARM, HARTLEPOOL, TS22 5PT

          On behalf of R D Dryden (retiring)

          To include: New Holland TX36 20’ cut combine K Reg, 4,040 hrs, self-levelling shoe, chopper & trolley; Clayton Bugge 24m Sprayer c/w Chafer tank; Maschio Power Harrow/Accord drill combination; 2 x Dowdeswell 5F Ploughs; Vaderstad Rapid 30 S mounted drill; Parmiter 12’6” Discs; Howard 100” Rotaspike; Lely 3 ½ m P. Harrow; Kuhn 4m & 3 ½ m P. Harrows; Twin leg sub soiler; Blench Packer; Simba 4m trailed press; Edlington 6m Rollers; N-H 286 Baler; Ritchie 56 Bale Carrier; Browns Flat 8 Sledge; 5 Round Bale Carrier; 14T Trailer; JCB 3C.

          Included by permission: Ford Ranger 19 Reg c. 26,000 miles 3.2 6 speed manual, tow bar.

          On behalf of Mrs M J Dryden: Deutz DX 450 4wd c/w Alo loader; John Deere 2650 2wd; MAN 8-163 7 ½ t Truck (no test); N-H 1530 12’ cut combine; Petbow FC48 60Kva generator; Kuhn 3m P. Harrow/Accord drill combi; J-D 359 small baler; J-D 550 R Baler; Dowdeswell 4+1 Rev Plough; Ransomes 4F Plough; 2 Sets Cambridge Rolls; Small trailed sprayer; 2 Sets Discs; P-Z Haybob; 56 Bale Carrier; Bale squeezer; Parmiter Post Knocker; Slurry Tanker; Drainage pipes; Various Dual Wheels; Rice Trailer; Manitou (scrap).

          Produce: 75 R Bales Haylage. No small tools. Refreshments available.

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          Partner, MRICS FAAV
          Utilities & Renewables
          Tel: 01845 522 095

          About: With over 40 years’ experience in rural land agency, Derek has responsibility for the Thirsk office providing valuation sale and management advice for our ever expanding private client base and our existing portfolio of pipeline and utility clients. Interests: Pipelines & Utilities, Rural Land Management, Valuations, Estate Agency

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            Oban Estate Agent answers the Coastguard call

            Bell Ingram is proud to support the local communities where we live and work, and our colleagues take this commitment extremely seriously.

            None more so than Senior Associate Estate Agent Andrew Fuller from our Oban office, who has joined HM Coastguard as a volunteer coastguard after completing weeks of intensive training.

            He is now part of the team on Mull which helps people who run into difficulty along the coastline as well as assisting with other land-based emergencies.

            Andrew, who lives on Mull, says: “Ironically my first call-out didn’t involve a sea rescue. My team attended an incident at Ben More after reports of torches seen on the summit around midnight. It turned out to be a group of lads who decided to climb up to get a view of the aurora borealis. No injuries and they got down safe and sound without our help!”

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            Andrew Fuller

            Andrew Fuller

            Senior Associate
            Estate Agency
            Tel: 01631 566 122

            About: Andrew heads up the Estate Agency team in our Oban office and is focused on ensuring his clients have a first-class experience when they list their property with Bell Ingram. A resident of the Isle of Mull, Andrew is very well known across the West Coast of Scotland and has developed an excellent reputation for marketing prime residential property, including plots, crofts, island homes and lifestyle opportunities. Andrew joined Bell Ingram following almost 15 years managing several high-level private and commercial development projects in the United Arab Emirates. Interests: Residential Estate Agency, Rural Property Sales.

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              B-Listed Former Highland Manse Comes to Market

              A beautifully presented B-listed former manse dating from 1846 situated close to the popular Highland village of Kiltarlity has come to market.

              The property is being marketed by rural Estate Agents, Bell Ingram for offers over £450,000.

              The Old Manse is a charming five-bedroom family home, which has been modernised to a high standard. Its spacious rooms with high ceilings and original features add to its charm.

              It has been tastefully decorated throughout. The sash and case windows have working shutters and there is oil-fired central heating.

              There are three public rooms and a bedroom on the ground floor. The large kitchen, to the rear, has an electric four-oven Aga and plenty of space for a dining table and chairs. With windows on three sides and a vaulted ceiling, this room is flooded with natural light. An external door opens out to a circular paved patio. The upper floor has a further four spacious bedrooms (two sharing an en suite shower room) and a family bathroom. The detached single garage has a large store at the rear and there is parking for several vehicles.

              The Old Manse sits in peaceful grounds bounded by mature trees and shrubs.

              Located 12 miles from Inverness, near the town of Beauly the manse offers rural Highland living with close proximity to all amenities in the city.

              Commenting on the property, Estate Agent, Joanne Stennett says: “This is beautiful family home.  It retains the typical features expected of a house of this period yet is perfect for modern day living”.

              For more information, or to arrange a viewing contact Joanne Stennett on 01463 717799 or email joanne.stennett@bellingram.co.uk 

               

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              Joanne Stennett

              Joanne Stennett

              Associate
              Estate Agency
              Tel: 01463 717 799

              About: Joanne heads up the Estate Agency team in our Beauly office and is focused on ensuring her clients have a positive experience when they list their property with Bell Ingram. From country houses to farms and estates, she has been marketing prime residential property in the Highlands and Islands for over 17 years. Joanne is well known in the local area, having developed excellent relationships with buyers and sellers. Interests: Residential Estate Agency, Rural Property Sales.

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                Beautiful converted steading comes to market near Kinross

                A substantial converted country steading with stunning feature roundel room has come to market near Kinross.

                Bell Ingram is delighted to bring Horsemill House, Dalqueich, Kinross to the market at offers over £675,000.

                With an internal floor area of 286 m2 and in mature grounds of about 0.67 acres, Horsemill House is a substantial detached property in a peaceful yet accessible location close to Kinross.

                Dating originally from the mid-1700s, it was beautifully converted in 1991. Horsemill House, as its name suggests, includes the original hexagonal horse mill roundel room which is the outstanding feature of the property. Of stone construction with slates on the main part of the house and tiles on the roundel, there are a number of typical retained features including a number of original window openings.

                The accommodation is spread over two floors with options to use some of the ground floor rooms as either an accessible bedroom or a home office. There are a further three public rooms. The kitchen is well fitted with base and wall units and also features an LPG fired Aga with two ovens and two hotplates. The upper floor has four bedrooms, one of which is en suite.

                The fixtures and fittings are to a very high standard with many of the ground floor rooms having solid oak floors. 

                Externally there is a double garage and workshop and the gravel courtyard can easily accommodate several vehicles. The garden areas are well-tended and there are a number of seating patios and decking to take advantage of the surroundings.

                Commenting on the property, Estate Agent, Carl Warden says: “It is not often a property like Horsemill House comes to the market. It has the history of bygone times yet the modern fixtures and fittings make this a comfortable and welcoming home – perfect for entertaining”.

                For more information, or to arrange a viewing contact Carl Warden on 01738 621121 or email carl.warden@bellingram.co.uk 

                 

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                Carl Warden

                Carl Warden

                Partner
                Estate Agency
                Tel: 01738 621 121

                About: Carl heads up the Residential Estate Agency division for the company and has a proven track record within the Scottish property sector. He has been marketing property in the Perth and Kinross area for over 35 years and has vast and detailed practical experience and knowledge of selling prime residential property: from period homes to contemporary developments. Carl is well known in the local area, having developed excellent relationships with buyers and sellers. His wider role involves looking after and supporting our Agency teams and colleagues in Oban, Beauly, Ayr and Forfar. Interests: Estate Agency, Market Valuation, Negotiation.

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                  Beautifully renovated former croft house with outstanding mountain views

                  Nestled in the dramatic landscape of Elphin in the Scottish Highlands, former croft house Cuil Breac, is a mountain lover’s dream home.

                  Packed with character, this cottage includes a recently completed extension which has created a wonderful living space where one can sit back and enjoy the views of the surrounding mountains and lochs.

                  Cuil Breac would make an ideal home for outdoor enthusiasts with surrounding mountains (Corbetts and Grahams) include Ben Mor Coigach, Cul Beag, Cul Mor, Canisp and Suilven, right on its doorstep.

                  The mountains are a constant feature at Cuil Breac, including the garden’s outdoor seating area which takes in spectacular views. The enclosed garden is surrounded by mature trees and is mainly laid to lawn with pretty features.

                  The recently added extension accommodates the sitting room on the ground floor.  This room is flooded with natural light, having large windows on two sides to take full advantage of the view. There is a log burner which also makes this a lovely cosy room in the winter. The three bedrooms are on the upper floor. 

                  Cuil Breac is being marketed by Bell Ingram for offers over £300,000. Commenting on the property, Estate Agent, Joanne Stennett says: “This beautiful former croft house is in a peaceful and tranquil location making it the perfect property either as a permanent home or a holiday cottage”.

                  For more information, or to arrange a viewing contact Joanne Stennett on 01463 717799  or email joanne.stennett@bellingram.co.uk 

                   

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                  Joanne Stennett

                  Joanne Stennett

                  Associate
                  Estate Agency
                  Tel: 01463 717 799

                  About: Joanne heads up the Estate Agency team in our Beauly office and is focused on ensuring her clients have a positive experience when they list their property with Bell Ingram. From country houses to farms and estates, she has been marketing prime residential property in the Highlands and Islands for over 17 years. Joanne is well known in the local area, having developed excellent relationships with buyers and sellers. Interests: Residential Estate Agency, Rural Property Sales.

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