Cantray House Croy A fine example of Palladian style architecture set within a quiet and secluded spot with beautiful grounds. Cantray House, Croy, Inverness, IV2 5PW Cawdor 4 miles, Nairn 8 miles, Inverness Airport 4 miles, Inverness 10 miles Ground Floor Entrance vestibule with cloak room Main reception entrance hall Morning room Dining room Drawing room Study Larder Butler’s pantry Kitchen Breakfast room Laundry/Utility room Gun room Wine store First floor Upper landing 5 bedrooms 2 En suites Dressing room Shower room Kitchen 3 bathrooms Attic/Second Floor Large games room Small flat with kitchen, sitting room, bedroom with en suite The Property Historical Note Cantray House is a delightful country property Records show that there was a Baron of situated in a peaceful position in grounds Cantray living there as early as 1442 at which extending to approximately 9.8 acres and time the estate covered some 25% of the includes over 0.5km of the River Nairn, County of Nairnshire. The first owners of which provides good sea trout and salmon Cantray were still living at the house during the fishing. A significant and historic home, period of the Jacobite Rebellion some 300-years it has been restored sympathetically to its later and the then owner’s son, Bonnie Jamie original style and is arranged over three floors Dallas, died on the battlefield of Culloden just providing wonderful and easily managed well- four miles from the house. proportioned accommodation. The house is approached by an imposing gated driveway The house and estate remained with the Dallas which passes a range of garages and stables family until it was sold to the Chief of the Clan ending up at the front door. The interior of Davidson around 1787 in whose possession the property is impressive, full of character it remained until 1935. During its history the and blending contemporary design with an house and estate has been owned by only six abundance of period features. Many of the different families. Sadly, the original house was bedrooms are themed in a Scots and French burned down in 1921 but much of the artefacts style and there is a large modern style kitchen and items were saved and are incorporated into and attractively appointed bathrooms. A the current Scottish Palladian architecture of number of the rooms are dual aspect creating a Cantray today which was built in 1926. bright and airy living space. Grounds The accommodation is generously proportioned The garden and grounds have been well laid and the ground floor accommodation includes out and are particularly attractive at different entrance vestibule and cloakroom, large times of the year with large areas of specimen reception hall off which leads to three reception mature trees, rhododendrons, azalea and rare rooms, a superb modern kitchen, breakfast herbaceous plants. The gardens and policies room, larder, butler’s pantry, laundry/utility cover approximately 9.8 acres and have a room, gunroom and wine store with a large large modern greenhouse, garages, stables and safe. There is a comprehensive security alarm outbuildings, sun terrace and storage sheds. throughout the house. On the first floor there There is over 0.5 kilometre of the River Nairn are five bedrooms, two en suites, dressing owned by the property for sea trout and salmon room, and three further bathrooms. The upper fishing from a number of pools. floor has a large games room, and comprises a small flat with a kitchen area, sitting room and bedroom with en suite. Location Cantray House is a truly stunning property with a southerly aspect set in a peaceful and beautiful rural area yet convenient for Inverness and the Airport which is just 4 miles away. The surrounding area boasts a number of designated cycle routes as well as numerous forest trails and moorland paths for walkers. In the nearby conservation village of Cawdor, as well as the famous Cawdor Castle, there is a pub/restaurant, church and a primary school served by school bus. Nairn which is around 8 miles away is known for its dry and sunny climate and sandy beaches. The town also has a sports centre, tennis club, swimming pool, riding centre and cricket pitch. The harbour is home to a small fishing fleet, marina and sailing club. In addition to the two Nairn championship golf courses, there are superb links courses at Castle Stuart Golf Club and Royal Dornoch as well as a multitude of parkland courses within easy reach. There is salmon fishing on the Rivers Nairn, Findhorn and Spey and shooting is readily available on local estates. The beautiful Spey Valley with its Whisky Trail and the ski slopes at the Cairngorms and The Lecht are all within easy driving distance. Inverness provides a range of retail parks and supermarkets as well as many entertainments, cultural and medical facilities expected of the Highland Capital. Inverness Airport has regular daily flights to London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and other European destinations. Directions From Inverness take the B9006 towards Culloden past the Battlefield. Continue along this road for around 4 miles and turn right at Cantray the sign for Brae of Cantray. Continue down House this road for 0.5 miles where you will see the gated entrance on the right hand side. General Floorplan for Cantray House Fixtures and Fittings Main House internal area 7,825 sq ft (727 sq m) Fitted carpets are included in the sale price For identification purposes only. but curtains, blinds and integrated kitchen appliances are available by separate negotiation. Garden furniture, statues and urns are excluded from the sale. Cantray House Services Mains electricity and water supply, private Bedroom 6 drainage to septic tank, oil-fired central heating. Sitting Room 25'3 x 13'0 14'0 x 13'0 7.70 x 3.96m 4.27 x 3.96m En-suite Local Authority 8'6 x 5'6 2.59 x 1.68m Highland Council, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness, IV3 5NX. Tel: 01349 886606. Games Room 51'9 x 30'0 Council Tax 15.77 x 9.14m Cantray House has been assessed for council tax purposes as Band H. SECOND FLOOR EPC Rating F Bedroom 5 17'6 x 15'3 Viewing 5.33 x 4.65m Strictly by appointment with Strutt & Parker. Bedroom 2 Kitchen Drawing Room En-suite 21'6 x 15'3 Dining Room 17'3 x 15'3 Morning Room 26'9 x 15'3 Bedroom 3 11'6 x 10'0 6.55 x 4.65m 20'6 x 15'3 15'3 x 10'0 5.26 x 4.65m 20'6 x 15'3 8.15 x 4.65m En-suite 20'6 x 15'3 3.51 x 3.05m 6.25 x 4.65m 6.25 x 4.65m 7'6 x 6'0 6.25 x 4.65m 4.65 x 3.05m Possession 2.29 x 1.83m Vacant possession will be given on completion. Shower Room Offers 10'0 x 6'9 Offers are to be submitted in Scottish legal 3.05 x 2.06m Bedroom 1 Office 15'6 x 15'3 Pantry Study terms to the selling agents Strutt and Parker, 12'3 x 11'3 Kitchen 4.72 x 4.65m 10'9 x 7'6 15'6 x 10'3 Bedroom 4 3.73 x 3.43m 3.28 x 2.29m 4.72 x 3.12m 15'3 x 8'3 9-11 Bank Lane, Inverness, IV1 1WA. A closing 4.65 x 2.51m date for offers may be fixed and prospective Larder Bathroom Bathroom purchasers are advised to register their interest 10'3 x 4'6 10'3 x 5'9 10'3 x 5'9 3.12 x 1.75m 3.12 x 1.75m with the selling agents in order to be kept fully 3.12 x 1.37m Laundry Room informed of any closing date that may be fixed. 10'9 x 10'3 3.28 x 3.12m Wine Store 10'9 x 4'8 3.28 x 1.42m GROUND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR SKETCH PLAN FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY All measurements walls, doors, windows, fittings and appliances, their sizes and locations, are approximate only. They cannot be regarded as being a representation by the seller, nor their agent. 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