Carnalean

Alligin, Torridon, Wester Ross, IV22 2HB

Offers Over £450,000

0.17 acres

Bedroom Count icon 3

Reception Count icon 1

Bathroom Count icon 4

  • A comfortable modern house in a spectacular waterfront setting.
  • About 0.06 hectares (0.17 acres) in all.
  • One Reception Room. Three Bedrooms.
  • A well-appointed interior.
  • Easily managed grounds with sitting areas.
  • Direct access to Loch Torridon.
  • Spectacular south-westerly loch and mountain views.
  • Access to pier and loch moorings available.

Carnalean is in the charming coastal hamlet of Inveralligin in Wester Ross. The property is in a spectacular setting, positioned above the shores of Loch Torridon and the village pier and with stunning south-westerly views across the water to the mountains of the Applecross Peninsula.Nearby Torridon village has a general store and two cafes, doctor’s surgery, community centre and well-known country house hotel and inn, while there is an award winning restaurant at Diabaig, about four miles away. There are a wider range of services and amenities in Dingwall and Gairloch, while primary schooling is available in Shieldaig and secondary schooling in Gairloch. Inverness has all the facilities of a modern city including its mainline railway station and airport with regular flights to the south and Europe.The west coast is famous for its mild climate, beautiful coastline and exquisite island views. The unspoilt countryside and traditional communities make this area popular with those seeking a change of lifestyle or a second home. The surrounding countryside offers some superb scenery with the opportunity for many outdoor pursuits including hill walking, mountain biking, fishing, shooting and sailing, while the immediate area has excellent sea-kayaking and access to notable Munros including Beinn Alligin and the Torridon range.Carnalean, which the current owner purchased in 2013, was built in 2007 and has comfortable and well-appointed accommodation, designed to take advantage of the outstanding views and maximise solar gain. The property has been improved and maintained as required and recent work includes the installation of a new shower.The ground floor of the house is semi-open plan, filling the house with coastal light, and the first floor has a generous landing suitable for use as a sitting area or office, and has a hatch to the full-length floored attic. The jacuzzi bathroom is of a size which offers the potential for conversion to an additional bedroom and separate bathroom.