Drummarkie, Rosemarkie, Fortrose, Highland, IV10

Unique opportunity to acquire a detached three-bedroom country property on the outskirts of Rosemarkie set in approximately 28 acres of garden, unimproved grassland, and long-established and mature mixed woodland.

Drummarkie is a substantial detached country property set within approximately 28 acres in the scenic Fairy Glen, near Rosemarkie. The accommodation includes three double bedrooms and two reception rooms, with views across the garden towards the Moray Firth and Fort George. Mature garden grounds surround the house, extending into a considerable area of mature semi-natural woodland. Access is gained via a farm track, some shared, which runs from the main road through fields and woodland and a mature beech avenue to the property.

A glazed entrance vestibule, also used as a sun lounge, has windows to three sides and glazed doors opening to the garden. From here, views extend across the grounds towards the Moray Firth, Fort George and the surrounding countryside. An opening leads into the hallway.

To the left is the sitting room, which has a window to the front and an open fire set on a Caithness slate hearth, with matching slate surround and mantel and retains original Edwardian features. On the opposite side of the hall, the dining room also faces the front garden and has a fire with a brick hearth, surround and mantel. A door opens into the office, where two side-facing windows look towards the woodland. The hallway, with understairs cupboard, leads to the kitchen scullery with fitted storage cupboards and ceiling mounted clothes pulley. Off this is a utility with a double drainer sink and plumbing for a washing machine, leading to a wet room with an electric shower, WC and wash hand basin.

The kitchen is fitted with a combination of cream and pine units, together with wood-effect and cream work surfaces. Windows to the front, side and rear provide views over the garden, and a door gives direct access outside to rear covered porch. An opening leads into the breakfast room, which has wood-effect panelling and windows overlooking the grounds.

The staircase rises from the main hall to the upper-floor landing. Bedroom one is a double room positioned to the front, with views across the garden towards the Moray Firth, Fort George and beyond. Bedroom two is another double room with similar views and a recessed storage cupboard. Bedroom three is a large front-facing double bedroom, also with a recessed storage cupboard.

The family bathroom is fitted with a bath and wash hand basin, along with built-in airing cupboard above hot water tank. There is also a separate WC on this floor.

The extensive grounds surround the property and include areas of lawn and garden planted with ornamental shrubs, mature bushes and perennial plants. Adjacent to the house lies approximately a third of an acre of unfenced unimproved grassland.

The land extends to approximately 28 acres and includes a substantial area of established conifers and mature broadleaved trees providing shelter and privacy. The whole woodland is recorded on the Ancient Woodland Inventory as long-established of semi natural origin and is home to a variety of woodland birds, red squirrels and pine marten. Two waterfalls and the Rosemarkie burn lie on the lower boundary.

There is a double garage with concrete floor, electricity and light and additional parking space for several cars. There is a sunroom/garden room to side.

Drummarkie sits near the head of the Fairy Glen, above the Rosemarkie burn waterfalls and RSPB nature reserve and has elevated views down the Fairy Glen.

Rosemarkie is an attractive coastal village on the Black Isle, approximately 15 miles from Inverness. The village has a sandy beach, local shop, café, pub and the Groam House Museum.

Nearby Fortrose provides further amenities, including a secondary school, medical centre, shops, restaurants and an 18-hole golf course. Chanonry Point, known for dolphin watching, is also within easy reach. Inverness is accessible by road and offers a wider range of shopping, leisure and transport services, including rail connections and an airport.

Mains water
Drainage to septic tank
Oil Fired Central Heating

The extensive grounds surround the property and include areas of lawn and garden planted with ornamental shrubs, mature bushes and perennial plants. Adjacent to the house lies approximately a third of an acre of unfenced unimproved grassland.

The land extends to approximately 28 acres and includes a substantial area of established conifers and mature broadleaved trees providing shelter and privacy. The whole woodland is recorded on the Ancient Woodland Inventory as long-established of semi natural origin and is home to a variety of woodland birds, red squirrels and pine marten. Two waterfalls and the Rosemarkie burn lie on the lower boundary.

There is a double garage with concrete floor, electricity and light and additional parking space for several cars. There is a sunroom/garden room to side.

From Rosemarkie centre, follow the road out of the village towards Cromarty. After crossing the bridge, head up the hill. Staying on the A832, about 100m after the Eathie turn off, there is a gated driveway on the left-hand side, immediately after a low stone wall. This is the entrance to the track to Drummarkie.

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