Highland lodge offers baronial-style living
An exceptional baronial-style country house, located on an enviable position overlooking the Boat Pool of the River Spey, is on sale with leading Scottish property consultants CKD Galbraith. Strathtulchan is a beautiful highland lodge set in the heart of the famous Tulchan estate at Advie, near Grantown-on-Spey in Strathspey. The design of the house was the inspiration of the current owners who established the House of Bruar, one of the most successful retail businesses in the Highlands.
When in search of their dream Victorian hunting lodge in Scotland 20 years ago, the owners were disappointed when nothing matched their expectations. Being drawn to traditional building styles but with the emphasis on creating warmth, combined with fantastic family living, Strathtulchan was custom built, and it certainly doesn’t disappoint.
Set in the midst of some of the best shooting and fishing available in the world, the house incorporates traditional features of a Highland Shooting lodge including a gun and rod room as well as stables and kennels. For sports enthusiasts, a billiard room, tennis court, gym and sauna also exist.
Strathtulchan is perfect for entertaining friends and family with luxurious receptions rooms all providing magnificent views of the river Spey and its Valley. The stylish double aspect dining room has floor to ceiling windows, the drawing room is extremely relaxing with beautiful bay windows, the impressive billiard room has elegant French windows leading to the flagstone terrace and a delightful garden room exists, with views across the grounds to the Cromdale Hills.
Together with eight bedrooms, four with en suite facilities, the house provides an abundance of accommodation. A self-contained wing in the property provides two additional bedrooms, bathroom, living room and kitchen which is an ideal granny flat or accommodation for teenagers wishing some space and independence. Additional accommodation is also provided by way of a detached three bedroom garden cottage, boasting beautiful river views, complete with its own garage and kennel.
Tim Kirkwood of CKD Galbraith said: “Strathtulchan is a truly spectacular highland property offering the traditional features of a hunting lodge, whilst very much catering for modern-day family living. With its individual design, stunning location and magnificent Speyside views, the property is a fantastic prospect and really does exceed expectations.”
Exquisitely landscaped grounds, extending to approximately 16 acres, are in harmony with the beautiful surrounding countryside of Speyside. The garden has beautifully maintained lawns and there are two lochans fed by a burn running through the parkland, their banks fringed with trees and mature shrubs. A sheltered kitchen garden produces a range of summer fruit and vegetables and a greenhouse offers the chance to grow year-round produce.
Strathtulchan is situated in Speyside, an area well known for its tranquillity and beautiful countryside, malt whisky production and world class fishing on the River Spey. For outdoor enthusiasts, there are also a number of excellent local golf courses, as well as The Lecht and Cairngorm ski and activity centres which are open all year round providing mountain biking in the summer months.
The property is approximately eight miles from Grantown-on-Spey, and 30 miles from Elgin, both offering a good range of shops and local amenities, with good primary and secondary schooling available. The city of Inverness is approximately 40 miles away with its own airport offering regular domestic and international flights.
Offers over £1.95m are being invited for Strathtulchan.
For more information, visit gary@mediahouse.co.uk.
