Inside this charming hand scribed Canadian log cabin for sale in Inverness-shire
This four-bedroom hand scribed Pioneer Canadian log home, set over three floors with open country views in Daviot is on the market for £950,000, and we have taken a look inside to see what it’s like.
Blackcroft Lodge is constructed of sustainably sourced western red cedar.
Sitting in an elevated position in East Daviot, Blackcroft Lodge is set in approximately 1.1 acres of grounds in a peaceful and tranquil setting yet with easy access to Inverness.
The rooms are large, bright and spacious and quality craftsmanship shines through.
This property offers an excellent family living space with the potential for a bed and breakfast business.
The basement provides superb development potential for additional accommodation, a gym or even a cinema room.
Featuring this craftsmanship is the high quality copper clad double glazing and under floor heating on two floors, provided by a solid fuel stove. This highly intelligent system has been engineered to enable an oil or gas boiler to be added if required.
From the front of the property, a hardwood door opens into the entrance vestibule which has two windows to the front, overlooking the woodland.
A glazed door leads to the open plan living areawhere you are greeted by a spacious sitting room with French doors to a balcony overlooking the surrounding farmland.
As you move through to the kitchen area, you’ll notice a range of floor and wall units in high gloss cream with solid oak work surfaces.
There is a built-in dishwasher, Samsung American style fridge freezer, Mercury double oven and electric double oven with a five-ring gas hob.
Dual aspect windows overlook the surrounding countryside and truly bring this room together.
The dining area also has dual aspect windows overlooking the woodland with far reaching views. There is also a central feature of a wood burning stove which heats the water and central heating. Additionally, there is a door leading to a wraparound covered balcony.
Bedroom one sits off the first hallway and is a double room with dual aspect windows to the front and side and a built-in wardrobe. Opposite bedroom one is the family bathroom which has a three-piece suite in white comprising a toilet, wash hand basin and freestanding bath.
Stairs descend to the basement where there is a large utility room which has floor and wall units in high gloss grey with wood effect work surface. There is a tumble dryer and washing machine, large built-in storage cupboard, and further cupboard housing the plant room.
Further, there is a large secure office/storage room adjacent, perfect for those working from home. A glazed door leads to the remaining basement area which is currently used as a gym and for extra storage. This could easily be converted into a self-catering apartment or extra family accommodation (subject to necessary consents).
The staircase also leads to the first floor where there is a further spacious living room which has a central feature of a stove with a natural stone chimney breast. Two sets of double doors open to the upper balcony and triple aspect windows overlook the woodland and surrounding farmland.
Bedroom two sits to the side of the property and has a window overlooking the fields, while bedroom three is the primary bedroom and has an en-suite shower room. This is a spacious family room which has an alcove for additional sleeping capacity.
Finally, bedroom four sits to the front of the property and has a built-in double wardrobe and single wardrobe. It also has a storage cupboard which is plumbed to add a further ensuite if required.
Blackcroft Lodge sits in good sized garden grounds extending to approximately 1.1 acres. There is a gravelled area to the front and parking for several vehicles.
The garden to the side is laid to lawn and the garden as a whole is fully fenced and secure.
For more information or, to view this property call 01463 211703.
