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See how verdicts work7-bedroom detached house · IV25 3RG
For saleListed 89 days
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Clashmore House is in the charming hamlet of Clashmore in Dornoch, Sutherland.
The property is in a delightful setting, surrounded by its own mature grounds and protected by its proximity to Skibo Castle Estate with its carefully managed parkland.
Dornoch is a popular town with an active community, prosperous centre and high tourist numbers.
The town is famous for its cathedral, championship golf course, and award-winning beach, but also provides excellent amenities with a number of independent shops, acclaimed restaurants and highly regarded schooling up to secondary level.
Nearby Tain and Alness have major supermarkets, while Inverness has all the facilities of a modern city including its airport with regular flights to the south and Europe.
Sutherland, which stretches from the east to the west coast of Scotland, is a varied and beautiful county.
Inland and to the west are the hills, moors and dramatic mountains offering the very best in fishing, shooting, stalking and hill walking; while the east coast offers links golf courses and long sandy beaches, and the west coast a stunning coastline dotted with islands and providing sheltered sailing.
In addition, this unspoilt countryside provides a safe habitat for many rare species of wildlife and plants.
Main House Formerly The Clashmore Inn owned by Sutherland Estates, the property was acquired by Skibo Estate at the turn of the 19th century and at this stage extended and improved for use as the factor’s house.
The current owners purchased the property in 2023 and since then have improved and upgraded the house and converted the former estate office into a luxury one bedroom annexe.
An exceptional property of some presence, the house has well laid out accommodation which is both very comfortable and of a manageable size.
The current owners have sensitively modernised the interior to create a beautiful country house retaining many original features including the impressive staircase, paneling, tiling and intricate cornicing.
Two of the bedrooms are let for B&B, achieving high occupancy levels and managed through the owners’ website. Term Let Licence – HI-01123-F.
FOR SALE AS LOT 1 - THE MAIN HOUSE OR AS A WHOLE TOGETHER WITH THE LUXURY ONE BEDROOM ANNEXE. EPC Rating = F
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