For SaleProperty in Bunloit, Drumnadrochit, Inverness, Highland, IV63£2,200,000

A rare opportunity to acquire a small Highland estate with residential, amenity and natural capital interest, set in a spectacular location close to Loch Ness. North Bunloit is a 336-hectare mixed habitat Highland estate in Inverness-shire. It is the northern part of an estate managed by Highlands Rewilding primarily for natural capital uplift—biodiversity and carbon-based projects, nature restoration and community prosperity. Ardachy is the main residence of North Bunloit. A magnificent four-bedroom contemporary house enjoying an elevated position and breathtaking views across Loch Ness and the Monadhliath mountain range. North Bunloit largely comprises conifer plantations, peatland and bog, alongside large areas of ancient native woodland and heath. HRL is felling and thinning forestry compartments and will mostly replace these plantations with mixed native tree species, boosting biodiversity and long-term carbon sequestration. Highlands Rewilding continues to carry out work to restore North Bunloit’s peatland, with several areas where peat is at least four metres deep. This work will greatly stem carbon emissions and eventually increase the carbon sequestration potential of this peatland. Heathland and bog areas are being maintained through removal of self-seeded non-native conifers. Bracken is also being controlled through mechanical rolling and rotational grazing of a small herd of Highland Cows (not owned by the estate). North Bunloit is home for an abundance of species. Mammals include pine martens, red squirrels, badgers, foxes, deer (Sika, Roe and Red) and wild boar. The wild boar are rarely sighted ecosystem engineers whose rooting activities can break up bracken domination and increase plant diversity. This property has 829.84 acres of land. Situation Situated just to the south of Drumnadrochit, the estate benefits from vehicular access to all of the local amenities nearby and is within easy commuting distance of the city of Inverness. The Drumnadrochit area is famous for its association with Loch Ness and is an excellent point from which to explore the Highlands, with its unspoilt hillsides providing a haven for plants, wildlife and excellent rural sporting opportunities. The village of Drumnadrochit has good local shops catering for daily needs and highly acclaimed primary and secondary schools as well as a new medical centre. Transport links are improving to the Highlands with the ongoing duelling of the A9 trunk road, new Inverness city bypass and expansion of the airport, now providing regular flights to London and the continent. Directions If travelling from Inverness, drive south along the edge of Loch Ness on the A82 and continue through the village of Drumnadrochit, heading south to reach Lewiston. Just south of Lewiston, cross the road bridge and turn right on to the minor public road, signposted Bunloit. Follow this road in a southerly direction up the winding road to reach the north of Bunloit Estate on either side of the public road, as shown on the sale plan. What3words///brightly.costly.moon