Glenmore Lodge, Highland, PH26 3PN

Detached six bedroom modern country house set in almost four acres of grounds in the Cairngorms National Park.

Description Built around 1992, Glenmore Lodge is an impressive detached modern country house which has had just two owners.

Lying in a spectacular setting close to the River Spey and within the Cairngorms National Park, this special property is rich in architectural detail inside, including a wonderful sweeping feature staircase, doors in a Charles Rennie Mackintosh style and some curved walls, all of which add real character to this six bedroom house.

The garden grounds extend to about 3.8 acres and include expanses of lawn, a long tree-lined drive and private woodland. Spanning an impressive 5,877 sq. Ft.

Across two floors, the accommodation at Glenmore Lodge begins with a circular entrance leading into the reception hall.

Here the beautiful mahogany staircase leads up to a galleried landing and the space seamlessly flows into a lounge area, floored in porcelain tiles and with an open fireplace.

The main reception room is the comfortable yet elegant sitting room which is dominated by its floor-to-ceiling windows which frame garden views and bathe the space in natural light.

This wonderfully inviting room also has a wood-burning stove for additional cosiness in the colder months.

At the heart of the home is the stunning professional-level kitchen, featuring a large quartz-topped island, bespoke hand-painted cabinetry, premium integrated appliances and sophisticated pendant lighting.

An elegant dining area is wonderful for both entertaining and casual gatherings, while a secondary prep kitchen along with a dedicated utility room ensure effortless household management.

Another highlight of Glenmore Lodge is the spectacular games room, complete with a full-size snooker table (included in the sale), a built-in bar, gas-fired stove and a fitness area – the ultimate space for leisure and entertainment.

Completing the ground floor is the generously-sized principal bedroom with another gas-fired stove, integrated wardrobes and spacious en suite bathroom featuring double wash basins and separate bath and shower.

Upstairs are five further double bedrooms, each one with its own luxurious shower or bathroom. Also on this level is the home office overlooking the gardens.

Outside: The property sits within beautifully maintained garden grounds extending to approximately 1.5 hectares (3.8 acres), providing an exceptional sense of space and privacy.

The grounds are predominantly laid to lawn and complemented by an attractive variety of mature trees, colourful shrubs and well-stocked flower beds, creating a delightful setting throughout the seasons.

A tarmac driveway provides convenient off-street parking, while established stone walls and traditional post-and-wire fencing define the boundaries and enhance the sense of seclusion.

Garage: Detached double vehicle garage with attached log store and garden store under a pitched slate roof. There is also an attached double vehicle garage.

Location Glenmore Lodge lies in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, along the central stretch of the River Spey, east of the Cairngorms National Park.

The surrounding landscape is characterised by open moorland, productive farmland, native woodland and dramatic river scenery, offering exceptional privacy and a strong sense of remoteness while remaining well connected.

The local area is internationally recognised for salmon fishing on the Spey, driven grouse shooting, stalking and outdoor pursuits, with easy access to hill walking, skiing and wider recreational opportunities within the Cairngorms.

The region also benefits from a rich cultural offering, including traditional Highland sporting estates, historic villages and some of Scotland’s most celebrated malt whisky distilleries along the Speyside Whisky Trail.

The nearest villages include Carron and Knockando, both of which provide local amenities and a strong rural community.

The historic county of Moray is an area renowned for its sporting heritage, whisky distilleries and unspoilt countryside.

Aberlour and Grantown-on-Spey offer further services, while mainline rail connections to Inverness, Aberdeen and London are available from Aviemore and Elgin.

Inverness Airport provides regular domestic and international flights. The world-renowned River Spey and Speyside Way are immediately at hand.

Village residents are entitled to purchase a year’s fishing permit for the Spey at substantial discount.

Aberlour is in the heart of Scotland’s whisky country surrounded by numerous famous distilleries including Aberlour, Macallan, Glenfiddich, Glenallachie, Benrinnes, Dailuaine, Dalmenach, Knockando, Glenfarclas, Cardhu, Craigellachie, Balvenie and more, and it is also the home of Walker’s Shortbread.

Gordonstoun School is a co-educational private school for boarding and day pupils in Moray. Grantown on Spey, the capital of Speyside and is a leading tourist resort.

Lying at the northern end of the Cairngorms National Park, there is excellent access to the Cairngorm Mountains and the sandy beaches of the Moray coastline.

The town is well served with facilities and amenities with a good range of independent shops as well as a supermarket, hotels, pubs and restaurants.

There is both primary and secondary schooling, a cottage hospital and health centre.

Sporting facilities include an excellent 18 hole golf course, modern leisure centre with 20 metre pool, tennis courts, bowling green and salmon fishing on the famous River Spey to which local residents are entitled to a permit at discounted rates.

For the keen walker, there are excellent local walks in the Anagach community woodland surrounding the town with direct access to long distance paths (the Speyside Way and Dava Way).

Square Footage: 6,609 sq ft Acreage: 3.8 Acres Additional Info Viewings: Strictly by appointment with Savills – Services: Mains electricity. Private water and drainage. Oil fired central heating.

There are bottled propane gas fired stoves within the principal bedroom and billiard room with an open fire to the reception hall and a wood burning stove within the sitting room.

Windows are double glazed, sealed units in a timber casement design. Miscellaneous: The Cairngorms National Park is a designated conservation area.

The Boat House is under the same ownership and can be available in addition, but not separately. Fixtures & Fittings: Standard fixtures and fittings are included in the sale.

Servitude rights, burdens and wayleaves: The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves, including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes, whether contained in the Title Deeds or informally constituted and whether referred to in the General Remarks and Stipulations or not.

The Purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied himself as to the nature of all such servitude rights and others. Possession: Vacant possession and entry will be given on completion.

Offers: Offers, in Scottish legal form, must be submitted by your solicitor to the Selling Agents.

It is intended to set a closing date but the seller reserves the right to negotiate a sale with a single party.

All genuinely interested parties are advised to instruct their solicitor to note their interest with the Selling Agents immediately after inspection.

Deposit: A deposit of 10% of the purchase price may be required. It will be paid within 7 days of the conclusion of Missives.

The deposit will be non-returnable in the event of the Purchaser(s) failing to complete the sale for reasons not attributable to the Seller or his agents.