Hostel in Scottish national park brought to market
The property is in a sought-after village. (Image: Cornerstone/Strutt & Parker) The agents said: 'Located just a few miles from a location claimed as the geographical centre of Scotland, Newtonmore village offers a good range of day-to-day amenities, a pharmacy, a Co-op, hotel, restaurants and numerous local attractions including a golf course on the banks of the River Spey.
'Situated in The Cairngorms National Park, the area is popular with walkers but also climbers, cyclists and kayakers. There are many other outdoor activities available locally and within 30 min drive - Alvie zip wires, Laggan Wolftrax Mountain biking, outdoor activities at Rothiemurchus and The Wildcat Experience which is aimed at families with children.'
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Inverness offers 'extensive shopping, leisure and entertainment facilities' and is 45.3 miles north.
The agents added: 'Despite its scenic Highland location, communications links are excellent. The nearby A9 travels north to Inverness and south to Perth and beyond, feeding into the M90 towards Edinburgh. Newtonmore station offers regular trains to Pitlochry, Inverness, Perth, Glasgow and Edinburgh with onward links to central London. Inverness Airport offers a wide range of domestic and international flights.
'Craigellachie House is an adaptable L-shaped detached five-bedroom property offering light-filled accommodation arranged over three floors, as well as a flexible use three-bedroom detached hostel.
'A gravelled side driveway offers parking for multiple vehicles and leads to the rear garage and hostel. There is plenty of space to dine al fresco in the warmer months and the plot also features a painted summer house.'
The freehold is offered at £425,000.
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