Ferry House was originally the Ferry Inn in Balblair dating back to around 1800 with many a tale to tell.  However, when the previous owners retired from the bar trade they converted the property, including replacing the entire roof, into a large family home.

The current owners have both extensively upgraded the property and created a useful, self-contained living space within the original building: Ferry Cottage

The property is part of the Black Isle history and is Listed C, but any works likely to have a problem with a Listing have already been attended to including the windows.

The property is generally in good order.

 

LOCATION

The property is located within an idyllic setting on the popular Black Isle close to the village of Culbokie which boasts a Post Office, general store and a pub/restaurant, and there is easy access to Inverness only 20 miles away and Dingwall 13-miles.  A bus service operates daily to Inverness, Dingwall & Cromarty.

Primary Schooling is available at Resolis with Secondary Education available at Fortrose Academy with transport supplied.

 

THE PROPERTY

“Ferry House” is a C-Listed building which has enjoyed a great deal of history over the years and now presents an opportunity to either a large family or someone looking to utilise the accommodation on offer.

 

ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES;-

Access via storm doors into;-

 

ENTRANCE VESTIBULE

Very small entrance vestibule leading into:-

 

CENTRAL HALLWAY

Complete with under-stair storage cupboard and stairs leading to first floor accommodation.

 

LOUNGE

5.1m x 4.3m

Beamed ceilings and a large open fire with wood-burner stove.  This room was originally the bar.

 

Through the lounge to a rear corridor with storage cupboard.  Under-floor heating manifold, etc.  

 

TOILET

Two-piece toilet suite in white with boiler room cupboard housing Grant boiler and hot water tank and airing shelving.

 

The rear corridor has an external door to the side and follows backwards to two rooms currently used as an;-

 

ARTISTS WORKSHOP

With French Doors leading out to a flagstone patio.

 

DINING ROOM

4.3m x 4.4m

Traditional dining room with window to front elevation.  Painted beams to ceilings.  Solid wood flooring.  Double doors through to;-

 

KITCHEN

Galley style kitchen with units to both sides and partially glazed door to rear patio.  Rangemaster cooker complete with five ring hob, two electric ovens and grill.

 

Stairs to half-landing leading to:-

 

OFFICE

2.3m x 2.2m

Very practical office adjacent to the front door with two windows to rear elevation.

 

Further stairs to first floor landing. 

 

BEDROOM ONE

4.2m x 4.5m

Large double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and windows to both front and rear complete with window seats to front.  Timber flooring throughout this floor.

 

BATHROOM

2.7m x 1.8m

With windows to front elevation.  Large window shelf with storage below. Three-piece bathroom suite in white.  Ceramic tiling to floors.

 

BEDROOM TWO

4.3m x 4.4m

Another double bedroom with windows to front and side elevations.

 

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM

With corner shower unit, WC and wash hand basin.  Fitted bathroom accessories.

 

Stairs to second floor landing with velux window providing good natural light. 

 

BEDROOM THREE

3.8m x 4.8m

Double bedroom with windows to front and side elevations.  Lightly coombed ceilings.  Built-in wardrobes.

 

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM

Three-piece shower suite.  Ladder style towel rail.  Velux window.

 

KITCHENETTE

3m x 2m

Converted into a small kitchenette from previously a single bedroom.  Basic kitchen units with work-top space.  Stainless steel sink and drainer, etc.  Window to front elevation.

 

BEDROOM FOUR/MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM

4.5m x 4.8m

Windows to front, rear and side elevations.

This rooms serves a multitude of purposes currently with a separating unit to the middle, and offering office space, book-shelving and a bedroom.

 

FERRY COTTAGE

“A home within a home” is connected to the Main House via the dining room with secure doors between both properties “Ferry Cottage” offers a two-bedroom annexe which can be utilised within the main property or rented out to friends, family, or paying guests. 

Access from the front door into a central hallway with a utility cupboard complete with plumbing for washing machine and separate RCD unit. 

Fifteen pane glazed door giving access to;-

 

SITTING ROOM

4m x 3.7m (Into Dining Recess)

Deep set window to front with large windowsill.

 

KITCHEN

4.4m x 2.4m

Modern fitted kitchen units to floor and walls with induction hob, oven, extractor fan, dishwasher and fridge freezer.  Stable doors to rear terrace and back garden.   Door to:-

 

BATHROOM

2.5m x 2.3m

Three-piece bathroom suite in white with wash hand basin set in vanity unit.  Fitted bathroom accessories.

 

BEDROOM ONE

3.3m x 3m (Extending further into doorway)

Windows to front and rear elevation.  Two small built-in wardrobes.

 

Internal stairs to:-

 

FIRST FLOOR BEDROOM

4m x 2.5m

Velux window to front elevation.  Attractive timber panelling to dado height.

 

EN-SUITE

Three-piece en-suite shower unit with hinged access to shower cubicle.  Fitted bathroom accessories.

 

SHED

A detached timber shed is situated to the other-side of the house from “Ferry House”, but will be sold with the property providing numerous alternative uses.

 

EXTERNALLY

Garage attached to current house providing two workshops with the Shed across the road offering numerous possibilities.

Good size gardens located to the front of the property with greenhouse.

 

MISCELLANEOUS

The ground floor benefits from underfloor heating whilst radiators are used in the other floors.

The windows have all been upgraded within the C-Listing, and the roof was renewed some years ago by the previous owners.