Inside this £1.2 million Highland mansion that was once home to the editor of the Inverness Courier in the 1800’s
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The former house of the Inverness Courier’s editor from 1878 has been put on the market for £1, 250,000 and we have taken a look inside to see what it’s like.
Woodlands, originally called Woodfield Cottage, the exceptional country house in Inverness, stands as a tribute to one of Scotland's most influential architects, Alexander Ross (1834-1925).
Ross’s extraordinary architectural career spanned over five decades, during which he undertook no less than 1,000 projects, leaving a lasting legacy on the Highland landscape.
St Andrew’s Cathedral, known as Inverness Cathedral, stands as one of Ross's most prominent works, a testament to his architectural vision and skill. Completed in 1869, the cathedral's rich detail and gothic style embodies Ross's commitment to meticulous craftsmanship. It stands as a focal point on the banks of the River Ness, a lasting demonstration of Ross's ability to create structures that play with a sense of drama and movement.
Architect and author Calum Maclean said; “Ross’s development of the town centre and the West Bank of the river Ness, took place over 30 years spanning the length of his career, giving us the tree lined riverside of Ness Walk and the majestic villas of Island Bank Road.”
Island Bank Road is steeped in Highland history, musket balls are occasionally found in these gardens, locally rumoured to have been left behind by Cumberland’s Army resting after Culloden.
Woodlands, originally known as Woodfield Cottage at 15 Island Bank Road, was built in 1863 as a gift to Robina, the daughter of the eminent editor of the Inverness Courier, Dr Robert Carruthers.
The Dumfriesshire-born journalist became editor of the Courier in April 1828, having previously been a teacher in Huntingdon. Along with Robert Chambers, he later edited the first edition of Chambers' Cyclopaedia of English Literature (1842-44).
Writer Hugh Miller described him "one of the ablest and most accomplished of Scottish editors". From a personal aspect, he was regarded as upright and honourable, possessing a genius for friendship and was a generous employer with his staff regarding him with utmost loyalty.
Now, the former editor's house has been put on the market for over a million pounds.
Woodlands is a handsome Victorian house in a highly sought-after residential area of Inverness.
The property is in an exceptional setting within the Riverside Conservation Area, totally secluded, lies close by the River Ness and within easy walking distance of the city centre, Eden Court Theatre and Bught Park sports centre.
Woodlands is an outstanding property which offers the rare combination of grandeur, comfort and manageability. Set in beautiful, mature, landscaped grounds, the property is an oasis of calm and retreat within its city setting.
The house has been sympathetically upgraded to a very high standard and shows exceptional attention to detail in all elements of the renovation.
Original features have been retained or restored and include Penrhyn heather slate roof, an impressive staircase, panelled doors, intricate cornicing, fireplaces and master bedroom balcony.
The beautifully proportioned interior has elegant reception rooms and comfortable bedrooms, while the conservatory with its energy efficient glass roof and the open plan dining kitchen allow for integrated family living.
For more information, or to view this property call 01463 224 343.
