Torrich Garth is a new, traditionally-built property near Inverness which has been architect-designed to combine local methods of construction combining wood, stone and glass to produce contemporary interiors.
Accommodation is spacious and features lots of individual touches including Brazilian slate flagstones, a locally-crafted oak staircase and a fabulous open-plan kitchen which opens into the dining area; a large picture window on the gable floods the living room area with natural light.
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Four bedrooms lie on the ground floor and upstairs is the magnificent sitting room, which has a wood-burning stove, and an adjacent study. The spacious master bedroom suite is also located on the first floor.
Outside are the courtyard, the lawn and a variety of plant and shrub borders. Many areas of the house and garden have very fine views out to the Moray coast and beyond.
Torrich Garth is a terrific country property near Cawdor which has a local village shop, a new primary school, church and a community centre. Nairn, four miles away, is a vibrant Victorian town which has a larger range of shops and professional services. Inverness is just 14 miles and Inverness airport eight miles.
The guide price is £525,000. For further information please contact Strutt & Parker on 01463 719 171 or visit www.struttandparker.com.
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