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Easter Balnabaan Drumnadrochit, Inverness. IV63

Land size
1 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4

Key Features

  • Substantial 4 bedroom detached villa
  • Breathtaking views across to the historic Urquhart Castle
  • Set in approx. 1 acre of private grounds with detached steading
  • Lounge, dining room, kitchen/diner, utility, office, WS, pantry
  • 4 double bedrooms, 2 ensuites, bathroom, garage, drive
  • EPC band E

Description

Fantastic opportunity to purchase this unique detached family home, set in the heart of the Highlands with exceptional views over one of Scotland’s most iconic landmarks, Urquhart Castle. Easter Balnaban offers a rare combination of character, space, and breathtaking surroundings, perfect for those looking for a special home in a peaceful yet accessible location. In need of modernisation, the original croft house has been extended on both sides to provide spacious and quirky accommodation. The substantial lounge is filled with natural light and centred around a charming stone fireplace, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Two large picture windows perfectly frame the historic view across to Urquhart Castle, offering a unique focal point. The spacious kitchen/diner has an integrated electric hob and oven, and a traditional Stanley Rayburn. There is ample space for a table in chairs at the window, taking full advantage of the views. The formal dining room is adjacent, again with large picture window overlooking the front garden and outlook. The property also benefits from a useful pantry, housing a freestanding fridge/freezer, and a separate utility room with a washing machine and tumble dryer. A bright office space, handy downstairs WC, and additional store room complete the ground floor accommodation. A staircase from the kitchen leads to a generous double bedroom with ensuite, ideal for guests or independent family members. The original staircase leads to three further double bedrooms, one of which enjoys its own ensuite and fantastic views towards Urquhart Castle. A family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms, while built-in storage units along the corridor provide excellent additional storage. Externally, the property enjoys generous garden grounds, perfect for enjoying the Highland scenery. The driveway provides ample parking, and the detached garage has power and lights, offering additional storage space.

The driveway provides ample parking, and the detached garage has power and lights, offering additional storage space. The detached steading presents further opportunities for storage or future development, subject to the necessary consents. This superb home is perfect for families or buyers seeking a characterful Highland property in an iconic setting.

Drumnadrochit is a small village situated on the shores of world famous Loch Ness, 13 miles from the highland capital of Inverness. The area is a renowned tourist destination with many attractions nearby, including Urquhart Castle and Loch Ness exhibition centre. The village of Drumnadrochit provides an ideal base for outdoor pursuits such as hill walking, fishing, bird watching and pony trekking. A range of local amenities are on offer, including excellent primary and secondary schools, churches, post office, medical centre, pharmacy, shops, hotels and restaurants. A regular local bus service is provided to and from Inverness and surrounding villages, also the bus service from Skye and Fort William stops in Drumnadrochit for those wishing to travel further afield. The City of Inverness provides an extensive choice of shopping, leisure and recreational activities associated with city living.? Inverness City enjoys excellent communications by road and rail and is served by an international airport.

EXTRAS: All fitted floor coverings, fixtures and fittings, including all light fittings. Curtains, curtain poles and window blinds. Integrated appliances electric hob and oven. Oil rayburn. Fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD AS SEEN WITH NO WARRANTIES.

SERVICES: Mains electricity and water. Oil tank. Drainage by septic tank.

COUNCIL TAX: Band G

TENURE: Freehold.

FLOOR AREA: 248m2

ENTRY: By mutual agreement.

DIRECTIONS:
From Inverness, head towards Drumnadrochit on the A82 for approx. 12.7 miles. As you approach the village, take a right turning signposted Drumbuie. Continue up the single track road for approximately 0.5 mile to the top of the hill and when you reach a fork in the road, with a pink fence post, take the right fork down the hill. Easter Balnabaan is the second house on the right after approx. 200 metres.

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Vestibule - 2.05m x 1.47m -

Lounge - 4.78m x 3.50m - Lounge

Kitchen - 6.04m x 4.47m - Kitchen

Dining Room - 4.85m x 3.75m - Dining Room

Family Room - 6.63m x 4.58m - Second Lounge

Wc - 1.08m x 1.09m - Wc

Utility Room - 3.41m x 1.89m - Utility Room

Study - 4.98m x 1.54m - Study

Store - 2.42m x 1.60m - Store

Principal Bedroom - 6.09m x 3.40m - Principal Bedroom

Principal Bedroom En Suite - 2.54m x 2.25m - Principal Bedroom En Suite

Bedroom 2 - 4.61m x 4.42m - Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2 En Suite - 4.40m x 1.93m - Bedroom 2 En Suite

Bedroom 3 - 4.36m x 4.14m - Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4 - 4.21m x 3.76m - Bedroom 4

Bathroom - 3.70m x 2.44m - Bathroom

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
G
Date Posted
2026-05-17

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 424 Homes with Land listings in Scotland (1+ acres).

This Property£375,000 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £79,258 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
40 E
76 C

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Oil Heating
Broadband
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Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Garage
Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

10 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 76% of premises

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Glenurquhart Primary School1.2 miles
    Pupils
    145
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Balnain Primary School4.6 miles
    Pupils
    14
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Aldourie Primary School6.4 miles
    Pupils
    23
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Tomnacross Primary School6.6 miles
    Pupils
    111
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Stratherrick Primary School6.7 miles
    Pupils
    15
    Type
    Non-denominational

Secondary

  • Glen Urquhart High School1.3 miles
    Pupils
    209
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Inverness Royal Academy11 miles
    Pupils
    1,351
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Charleston Academy12 miles
    Pupils
    746
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Inverness High School12 miles
    Pupils
    491
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Millburn Academy13 miles
    Pupils
    1,240
    Type
    Non-denominational

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: planning activity, heritage and any flood history here are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Co-op Scotmid Drumnadrochit, Lewiston1.1 miles
Co-op Beauly - Station Road, Beauly9.5 miles
Spar - Bridgend Filling Station, Beauly9.6 miles

GP surgery

Drumnadrochit Medical Practice1.1 miles

Pharmacy

M & D Green Dispensing Chemist Ltd1.1 miles

Walking trail

Cover (or Urquhart Bay) Woods circuits917 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Beauly Rail Station9.4 miles

Nearest bus stop

Temple Pier0.7 miles

Typical drive times

Alness48 min · 34 miles
Dingwall34 min · 24 miles
Fortrose45 min · 30 miles
Inverness (city)23 min · 15 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From SEPA flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Not shown on SEPA's flood mapsLower risk

Surface water

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The detail behind these bandings

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  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)

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