Property description
Balsporran Cottages are located 3 miles south of Dalwhinnie along the A9 and Sustran cycle path (which runs the length of Britain). Dalwhinnie village has a local garage with convenience shop. Nearby villages Newtonmore (12 miles) and Kingussie (15 miles) offer supermarkets and general shopping, schools, health center, dentist, sports centre, golf courses and tennis. There are excellent travel links to both north and south via the main A9 road and railway station where Dalwhinnie station has a direct line to Glasgow, Edinburgh and London. Approximate driving distances from Dalwhinnie are Aviemore & Pitlochry ½hr, Fort William, Inverness & Perth around the hour & Edinburgh 1½ hrs. Balsporran Cottages is a unique residence offering a quality of life experience at relatively reasonable cost. The property is located within the Drumochter Pass, close to the River Truim and surrounded by many mountains of Munro height (over 3000ft) and therefore popular for \"Munro baggers\". The stone & slate style properties were originally owned by the local estate and then purchased by the \"new\" railway in 1908. The 3 cottages were converted into one in approx 1967. Mains electricity was only available in the 1990's! There is abundant wildlife including deer, mountain hare, stouts, weasels plus many varieties of birds. Other benefits include cottage style internal doors, a comfortable lounge and separate sitting room, open plan kitchen & dining room, six bedrooms with four en-suite, most windows double glazed, open fireplaces suitable for wood burning/multi fuel stoves, oil central heating with wall thermostats and thermostatically controlled radiators. Sky dish with multi room cabling. The garden is approx 1/3rd acre with an outbuilding containing a workshop and storage areas. Balsporran is currently being run as a B&B but it is also suitable as a family home or holiday letting. It could also be split for guest accommodation and/or granny flat. More information on Balsporran Cottages is available at www.balsporran.comViewing is highly recommended to appreciate the uniqueness of what's on offer.Please note as far as we are aware, there is no historic flooding from the River Truim or Allt Beul en Sporain, which both run close to the property.
Front Entrance Porch & Reception Hall - 10' 9'' x 9' 9'' (3.28m x 2.98m)
Solid timber door opens to the reception hall with windows to the front and side. The wide staircase is a feature. Central stone pillar. Space for furniture. Pendant and wall light. Radiator. Fitted carpet. Doors each side to lounge and sitting room.
Sitting Room - 14' 7'' x 11' 9'' (4.47m x 3.60m)
Cosy sitting room with windows to front. Feature stone fireplace with timber mantel. Understair storage cupboard with shelving and light. Pendant light. Radiator. Fitted carpet. Door to store/bedroom.
Store - 14' 5'' x 7' 10'' (4.40m x 2.40m)
Two windows to the rear. Period fireplace with timber surround. Built-in double storage cupboard/wardrobe which also holds a chest freezer. Pendant light. Radiator. Fitted carpet. This room is currently used for storage but could also be used for other purposes such as an additional bedroom, reading room, playroom etc.
Lounge - 20' 2'' x 17' 10'' (6.16m x 5.46m) narrowing to 4.45m
Spacious double aspect room with double windows to front and two windows at the rear. Feature stone fireplace with timber mantel. Storage cupboard under the stairs with shelving and light. Recessed wall shelving. Partial wood panelling to dado height. Fan ceiling light. Two radiations Fitted carpet.
Inner Hall - 7' 10'' x 7' 6'' (2.40m x 2.31m)
Doors to lounge, dining room and WC. Spiral staircase to first floor and accessing bedrooms 5 & 6 and family bathroom. Window to rear. High level bookshelves. Heating and hot water control panel. Pendant light. Radiator. Fitted carpet.
WC - 4' 1'' x 2' 7'' (1.26m x 0.79m)
Two piece white suite with WC & wash hand basin. Extractor fan. Recessed light. Fitted carpet.
Dining Room - 13' 6'' x 11' 10'' (4.12m x 3.63m)
Double aspect room with double window to the front and one to the side. Feature stone fireplace with timber mantel. Under window cupboard containing shelving and electrical fuse boxes. Adjacent cupboard with water purification equipment. Partial wood panelling to dado height. Built-in storage cupboard and wine rack. 3 pendant lights. 2 radiators. Fitted carpet. Open plan to kitchen. Door to Utility cupboard. Door to porch. Door to inner cupboard.
Utility Cupboard - 4' 11'' x 4' 1'' (1.50m x 1.25m)
Walk in linen/utility cupboard which is shelved. Coat hooks. Plumbed for washing machine & clothes dryer. Recessed light.
Kitchen - 9' 8'' x 8' 7'' (2.95m x 2.64m)
Modern kitchen with fitted white base units and timber fronted wall units. Worktops with fitted 1½ bowl sink unit with mixer taps. Space for cooker range, fridge freezer and dishwasher. Stainless steel backdrop behind cooker with extractor hood above. Under unit lighting. Wall tiles above worktops. Ceiling suspended pot rack. Oil boiler. Ceiling spotlights. Laminate flooring. Window to rear.
Porch - 5' 8'' x 4' 11'' (1.74m x 1.51m)
Situated off the dining room. Solid timber entrance door to front. Window to front. Ceiling light. Radiator. Fitted carpet. Door to dining room.
First Floor & Landing
The wonderfully wide (2m) staircase divides into two at the top to access the first floor rooms. Two sky lights each side of the landing. On the left are bedrooms 1 & 2. Wood panelling to dado height. Wall lights.
Bedroom 1 - 14' 5'' x 11' 6'' (4.40m x 3.52m) inc. ensuite
Double bedroom with front facing window. Feature fireplace with timber surround. Wall shelving. Wall fitment with hanging rail and coat hooks. Pendant light. Radiator. Panel heater. Fitted carpet.
Ensuite
Three piece suite with WC, wash hand basin and shower recess with mixer shower and curtain. Bathroom accessories. Shaver point. Extractor fan. Recessed lighting. Radiator. Fitted carpet.
Bedroom 2 - 10' 1'' x 7' 7'' (3.08m x 2.32m)
Double bedroom with Velux style window to rear. Wall fitment with hanging rail and coat hooks. Pendant light. Two wall lights. Radiator. Panel heater. Fitted carpet.
Ensuite - 7' 3'' x 4' 3'' (2.21m x 1.31m)
Three piece suite with WC, wash hand basin and shower recess with mixer shower and curtain. Wall panelling around the shower. Shaver point. Extractor fan. Bathroom accessories. Recessed lighting. Radiator. Fitted carpet.
Bedroom 3 - 14' 7'' x 11' 10'' (4.46m x 3.62m) inc. ensuite
Double bedroom with front facing window. Feature fireplace with timber surround. Wall shelving. Wall fitment with hanging rail and coat hooks. Pendant light. Radiator. Panel heater. Fitted carpet.
Ensuite - 7' 2'' x 4' 3'' (2.20m x 1.31m)
Three piece suite with WC, wash hand basin and shower recess with mixer shower and curtain. Wall panelling around the shower. Shaver point. Extractor fan. Bathroom accessories. Recessed lighting. Radiator. Fitted carpet.
Bedroom 4 - 10' 3'' x 7' 4'' (3.15m x 2.26m)
Single bedroom with Velux style window to the rear. Folding door accesses wardrobe with a lockable door behind that can access bedrooms 5 & 6 and bathroom. Loft hatch. Wall shelf. Pendant light. Radiator. Panel heater. Fitted carpet.
Ensuite - 7' 1'' x 4' 4'' (2.17m x 1.33m)
Three piece suite with WC, wash hand basin and shower recess with mixer shower and curtain. Wall panelling around the shower. Shaver point. Extractor fan. Bathroom accessories. Recessed lighting. Radiator. Fitted carpet.
Landing
Landing at the top of the spiral staircase accesses 2 bedrooms and family bathroom. Sky light. Built-in storage cupboard. Pendant light. Fitted carpet.
Bedroom 5 - 10' 5'' x 7' 8'' (3.19m x 2.36m)
Single room with Velux style window to the rear. Wall fitment with hanging rail and coat hooks. Space for furniture. Pendant light. Radiator. Fitted carpet. Currently used as an office.
Bedroom 6 - 11' 6'' x 11' 3'' (3.53m x 3.44m)
Double bedroom with front facing window. Feature fireplace with timber surround. Space for furniture. Pendant light. Radiator. Fitted carpet.
Family Bathroom - 11' 9'' x 6' 4'' (3.60m x 1.94m)
Modernised bathroom with a four piece suite consisting of WC, hand wash basin with mixer tap standing on vanity unit. Bath with mixer taps. Double sized shower unit with mixer shower and curtain. Fully wall tiled. Large bathroom cabinet with mirror doors. Extractor unit. Recessed lighting. Vinyl flooring. Velux style window to the rear.
Property Features :
- Magnificent Location Surrounded By Mountains
- Unique Property In Drumochter Pass
- Three Public Rooms & Six Bedrooms (4 Ensuite)
- Mostly Double Glazed, Fireplaces & Oil Heating
- Residential, B&B Or Holiday Letting Potential