ESSICH LODGEESSICH ROAD, INVERNESS, INVERNESS-SHIRE

A superb, newly built house in adelightful rural setting with far-reaching views.

The accommodation comprises: EntrancePorch. Dining Hall. Drawing Room. GalleriedLiving Area. Dining Kitchen. Master BedroomSuite with Dressing Room, Bathroom and Gym.3 further Bedroom Suites and One en suiteBedroom. Games Room. Utility Room.Cloakroom. Linen Cupboard.

• Constructed and finished to the higheststandard.

• A sophisticated, modern interior with anexterior finished in traditional, naturalmaterials.

• Raised slate terraces with veranda.• A heating system combining a ground

source heat pump and wood burningstoves.

• Grounds with burn and woodland.

ABOUT 4.6 ACRES (ABOUT 1.86 has) IN ALL.

ESSICH LODGEESSICH ROAD, INVERNESS, INVERNESS-SHIRE, IV2 6AH

CITY CENTRE ABOUT 4 MILES

AIRPORT ABOUT 12 MILES

Inverness OfficeReay House17 Old Edinburgh RoadInverness IV2 3HF

Tel 01463 224343

Email: inverness@ckdgalbraith.co.ukRef: S1/00/18 Postcode: IV2 6AH

EDINBURGH STIRLING PERTH INVERNESS ELGIN AYR CUPAR ABERFELDY CASTLE DOUGLAS GALASHIELS KELSO PEEBLES LONDON

GENERALEssich Lodge is an outstanding property setwithin rolling farmland on the southern side ofInverness. Designed by McKenzie StricklandAssociates, Aberfeldy, this unique and beautifulhouse has an exceptional interior where itscleverly proportioned space and use of lightprovide accommodation centred round modernday family living to the highest standard. Theexterior has been finished in natural materialsincluding copper, slate and stone to create aproperty which echoes traditional Highlandlodges and sits comfortably within thelandscape. Furthermore, the house is in anenviable and exceptional rural location, sittingcentrally in its grounds with stunning views to thehills above Loch Ness in the west and withbreathtaking views over the city to the MorayFirth and the Black Isle in the north, and yet isjust a 10 minute drive from the centre ofInverness and 20 minutes from the airport.

With its easy access to Inverness, Essich Lodge iswell served by this modern and vibrant city withits excellent and varied facilities, including itsnew marina and airport with regular flights to theSouth and summer flights to Europe. Yet, just ashort distance from this modern centre is thebeautiful, peaceful and unspoilt countryside forwhich the Highlands are so famous. To the Westare dramatic mountains and a stunning coastline,while to the east the fertile land is bounded bywide sandy beaches and rugged moorland. Thisstunning landscape provides wonderfulopportunities for sport and leisure, includinggolf at championship courses, sailing, mountainclimbing and world class shooting, fishing andstalking.

DESCRIPTION Essich Lodge is a carefully thought out property,from the acquisition of the wonderfully sited landto the conception of an exemplary modernhouse which sits comfortably within its landscapeof rolling farmland and distant hills. The grounds

at Essich, which have been prepared forlandscaping and the creation of gardens andamenity, are currently grassed and it is throughthis open parkland that the main drive leads tothe house, while a fork takes the back drive tothe garage, car port and back door.

The impressive wooden double front doors opento the spacious entrance vestibule where thetheme of the house is established with its doubleheight ceiling, long windows and glass innerdoors. The vestibule opens to the dining hallwith its floor to ceiling window, a suspendedexterior extension clad in copper which will ageto a blue/green finish. From here there is openaccess to the drawing room, a magnificent andbreathtaking room providing the focal point forthe house with its double height ceiling,generous windows and doors leading to theraised slate terrace and veranda. The spacious,galleried first floor landing provides a morerelaxed living area overlooking the drawing roomand kitchen. The use of glass throughout creates

a bright interior where the space flows whilestate-of-the-art lighting, wood burning stovesand well-proportioned rooms create a warm andwelcoming house. Top quality fittings have beenused including oak flooring and doors, underfloor heating and a Smallbone walnut and silverkitchen with integrated Miele appliances. Thebedroom suites have been beautifully appointedwith well-fitted dressing rooms and bathrooms,while those on the ground floor have access tothe terrace and those on the first flooroutstanding views.

Essich Lodge has been constructed to thehighest specification to ensure minimum runningcosts and a reduced carbon footprint. The wateris supplied via a bore hole and the heatingprovided by a ground source heat pump and twohighly efficient wood burning stoves. Thewindows are double glazed and of Scandinaviandesign, the exterior frames made of aluminiumand the interior frames of wood.

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OUTBUILDINGSAdjacent to the house and connected by thecarport is a double garage, with fully lined wallsand ceiling and housing the water filtrationsystem and UV filter. From the garage there isaccess via a Ramsay ladder to the loft which runsthe length of the garage and car port combined.This has fully lined walls and ceiling and acupboard housing a hot water tank (a furthertank is located in the linen cupboard within thehouse).

Beside the garage is the boiler room. A separatestone and slate building is a log store that alsohouses the oil tank (for the Aga) and the gascylinders (for the gas hob).

GARDENS GROUNDSThe grounds at Essich Lodge extend toapproximately 4.6 acres and the house sits fairlycentrally within this site. As yet unfenced, thegrounds have been laid to grass to allow for the

creation of gardens and amenity, providing awonderful opportunity to create policies to meetspecific requirements. There is ample room forgardens as well as a tennis court, paddocks andwoodland as required, while the existingwoodland and burn are a delightful feature.

SERVICESElectricity - mainsWater - private – bore holeDrainage - privateHeating - ground source heat pump,

electric under floor heating (first floor) and wood burning stoves

Internet - Broadband available

COUNCIL TAXEssich Lodge falls into band G.

DIRECTIONSThe postcode for the property is IV2 6AH.

From the Inshes roundabout in Inverness, takethe southern ring road signposted to Dores.Continue to follow the signs to Dores untilreaching the roundabout where Essich issignposted to the left. Follow this road for aboutone mile and the gateway to Essich Lodge is onthe right hand side.

MOVEABLESAll fitted carpets, curtains and light fittings areincluded in the sale. Further items may beavailable by separate negotiation.

VIEWINGViewing is by prior appointment only through theSelling Agents, CKD Galbraith, Reay House, 17Old Edinburgh Road, Inverness IV2 3HF.Telephone (01463) 224343. The person whomay accompany you may however not be anemployee of CKD Galbraith.

MORTGAGE FINANCECKD Galbraith have an arrangement withindependent mortgage brokers Cluttons PrivateFinance who may be able to assist purchaserswith funding. For details contact MatthewGriffiths in our CKD Galbraith Edinburgh officeon 0131 240 6990.

IMPORTANT NOTES

1 These particulars are intended to give a fairand overall description of the property. If anypoints are relevant to your interest, please ask forfurther information prior to viewing. Prospectivepurchasers are advised to seek their ownprofessional advice.

2 Areas, measurements and distances are givenas a guide. Photographs depict only certainparts of the property. Nothing within theparticulars shall be deemed to be a statement asto the structural condition, nor the working orderof the services and appliances.

3 These particulars shall not be binding on ourclients whether acted on or otherwise, unless thesame is incorporated within a written document,signed by our clients or on their behalf, satisfyingthe requirements of Section 3 of TheRequirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995.

44 CCLLOOSSIINNGG DDAATTEEA closing date may be fixed. Prospectivepurchasers who have notified their interestthrough lawyers to CKD Galbraith, in writing, willbe advised of a closing date, unless the propertyhas been sold previously.

The Seller will not be obliged to accept thehighest, or indeed any offer and has the right toaccept an offer at any time or withdraw theproperty from the market. The Seller will not beliable for any costs incurred by interestedparties.

55 OOFFFFEERRSSFormal offers in the acceptable Scottish formshould be submitted, through a Scottish Lawyer,to CKD Galbraith, Reay House, 17 OldEdinburgh Road, Inverness, IV2 3HF.

66 TThhiirrdd PPaarrttyy RRiigghhttss aanndd SSeerrvviittuuddeessThe subjects are sold together with and subjectto all existing rights of way, servitudes,wayleaves and others whether contained in theTitle Deeds or otherwise, and purchasers will bedeemed to have satisfied themselves in allrespects thereof.

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