Newmills House, Balblair, Dingwall, IV7 8LP

A handsome traditional farmhouse and steading in a charming rural setting.

One Reception Rooms. Three Bedrooms.

In need of renovation but retaining many original features.

A partially converted U-shaped steading with tremendous potential.

Modern garden studio and general store.

Courtyard garden, formal gardens and woodland with burn.

Stunning views to Ben Wyvis.

About 0.6 hectares (1.5 acres) in all.

1.9 acres

Newmills House is in the scattered hamlet of Newmills on the Black Isle. The property is in

a beautiful, sheltered setting and one of a cluster of traditional houses, with a burn running

along one boundary and stunning, far-reaching views to Ben Wyvis from the rear.

The Black Isle lies between the Moray and Cromarty Firths and has fertile rolling countryside

with a beautiful coastline of raised beaches and prominent headlands. The area has a number

of way-marked cycle trails and walks, while the coastal villages offer sheltered harbours and

Fortrose has a links golf course. The unspoilt countryside provides a haven for many rare

and protected species of wildlife and Newmills is in an ideal setting from which to enjoy the

best the area has to offer with beautiful walks direct from the house.

Cromarty is a former fishing village and is a charming mix of meandering lanes, fishermen’s

cottage and substantial houses. There is a good range of independent shops, a small

supermarket with post office, and primary school, as well as cafes, restaurants, a brand new

Community Cinema and the harbour with its ferry to the north side of the firth. Secondary

schooling is available at the highly-regarded Fortrose Academy and Inverness, about 30

minutes’ drive away, has all the facilities of a modern city including its airport with regular

flights to the south and Europe.

The property was purchased by the current owners about 15 years ago and comprises a

traditional farmhouse with an adjacent U-shaped stone and slate steading. The farmhouse has

been partly renovated but is now in need of further renovation, however, it is extremely attractive and offers great potential.