A converted 18th century croft house in an enchanting beautiful position has been brought to the market.
Presented by Savills, Glenhurich Lodge in the West Highlands was originally built as a shooting lodge sometime in the 1860s. The tall Douglas Firs facing the lodge were planted at the same time.
The cottage side of the present lodge was built sometime after 1903 by the Forestry Commission as quarters for their staff and was originally detached from the main building. Between 1949 and 1963, the lodge became the local school
The accommodation on the ground floor begins with a reception hallway off which is the good sized drawing room with stone finish to the gable wall and a feature fireplace housing a contemporary wood burning stove.
There is an open plan kitchen/dining room with a range of base and wall mounted units along with a range cooker; utility room; bathroom with modern suite, cloakroom / WC and large double downstairs bedroom.
The accommodation on the first floor comprises four additional double bedrooms and a single bedroom plus another family bathroom.
Glenhurich has been run as a successful holiday rental business.
The mature gardens are a credit to the current owners and greatly enhance the appeal of this unique home.
Glenhurich Lodge is set in a beautiful position within the tiny hamlet of Polloch in an area of outstanding natural beauty.
The Morven peninsula displays a remarkable variety of geology, flora and fauna; the abundant local wildlife includes frequent sightings of otters, pine martens, seals, deer and a large range of birds including sea eagles.
The area around Glenfinnan displays some of the most spectacular highland landscape that Scotland has to offer, while the Glenfinnan Viaduct has become world famous thanks to its appearance in the Harry Potter films and the Hogwarts Express.
Glenhurich Lodge is surrounded by carefully tended mature gardens which extend to approximately two acres. They are mainly lawned with a wide variety of shrubs.
The property benefits from outbuildings including garages and stores and there is ample parking on two driveways. A stream runs through the gardens.
Property agents Peter Gillespie said: ‘A wonderful and peaceful location, full of history and ideal for extended families and could also be run as a holiday rental business.’
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The agents will consider offers over £425,000.
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