Rivoulich Lodge

• An energy efficient house in a stunning rural setting on the edge of protected woodland.
• About 1.9 hectares (4.8 acres)
• Three Reception Rooms. Five Bedrooms.
• Light-filled, semi open plan living accommodation.
• Air source heat pump and income -producing solar panels.
• Grazing land and newly planted mixed woodland.
• B&B potential - adjacent to the Great Glen Way.
• Way-marked walks direct from the house.

Rivoulich Lodge is in the scattered hamlet of Abriachan close to Inverness. The property is ina spectacular setting with beautiful, elevated views over a wooded landscape.Abriachan has a strong and active community that regularly comes together for local events.The neighbouring woodland is community owned and managed by the Abriachan ForestTrust to provide a safe habitat for native wildlife, to encourage biodiversity, for amenity, andto enable teaching projects. The sellers’ management of the land at Rivoulich has been inharmony with the Forest Trust and has seen an increase in biodiversity with sightings of redsquirrels, pine marten, black grouse, red and roe deer, brown hares and over 50 species ofbirds. There are way-marked walks and cycle trails direct from the house, while the Great GlenWay which passes nearby offers the opportunity to create an income source via B&B.This region of Inverness-shire is famous for its association with Loch Ness and Urquhart Castleand is a well-known tourist destination. However, just a short distance away from the popularcentres, the beautiful countryside remains unspoilt and tranquil providing a haven for wildlife and excellent rural sporting opportunities. There are several golf courses nearby including the championship course at Castle Stuart and the Cairngorms Ski and Activity Centre is aboutan hour’s drive to the south. For the water sports enthusiast, the marina at Inverness offersexcellent facilities and the east coast is under an hour’s drive away.Inverness has all the facilities of a modern city including its airport with regular flights to thesouth and Europe. This prosperous and expanding city benefits from excellent communicationsand inward investment and yet, as the city has grown, it has lost none of its Highland culturalidentity, seen in its strong sense of community and thriving arts scene.The current owners purchased the property in 2019 and since then have upgraded the houseto create beautifully appointed, energy efficient and extremely comfortable accommodation.The work carried out included new bathrooms, new flooring, a remodelled kitchen withintegrated appliances, the installation of a wood burning stove and redecoration. In addition,an air source heat pump and income producing solar pv panels. have been installed. The housewas constructed to allow for easy conversion of the roof space to first floor accommodation.