Knockbain Mains and Black Isle Pods

Knockbain, Munlochy, IV8 8PG

Offers Over £735,000

0.82 acres

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Reception Count icon 2

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  • An attractive farmhouse and steading with successful holiday letting business.
  • FOR SALE AS A WHOLE
  • Knockbain Mains
  • Two Reception Rooms. Four Bedrooms.
  • Established, colourful gardens.
  • Traditional steading with conversion potential subject to consents.
  • Stunning, south facing views over Munlochy Bay to Inverness and beyond to the Cairngorms.
  • Black Isle Pods and Chalet
  • Three luxury glamping pods, each with a Hydropool hot tub and firepit.
  • Two bedroom chalet with Hydropool hot tub and firepit.
  • Separate laundry with retail area.
  • Consistently high occupancy levels and many repeat guests.
  • Short Term Let licenced.
  • About 0.34 hectares (0.82 acres) in all.

Knockbain Mains lies close to Munlochy in Ross-shire. The property is in a beautiful and peaceful rural setting with panoramic views over Munlochy Bay to Inverness, the Moray Coast and the Cairngorms. The property lies off a single track road bordering Forestry and Land Scotland owned woodland which provides both a habitat for native species of wildlife and gives direct access to extensive riding tracks and walks. The Black Isle lies between the Moray Firth to the south and the Cromarty Firth to the north, its fertile rolling countryside culminating in a beautiful coastline of raised beaches and prominent headlands, dotted with historic villages. The Black Isle is a gateway to the north Highlands and from here there is easy access to the beautiful countryside with its dramatic scenery and many recreational and sporting opportunities.Munlochy has a village shop and Post Office, popular pub and restaurant, and primary school, with secondary schooling available at the highly regarded Fortrose Academy. Inverness, just a short drive away, has all the facilities of a modern city including its airport with regular flights to the South and Europe.Knockbain MainsKnockbain Mains Farmhouse lies on the southern boundary of the site. Formerly a one-and-a-half storey cottage, the property, which has been in the same family for three generations, has an extension to the rear, complementing the original dwelling and creating generous and well laid out accommodation. This includes the delightful, triple aspect sitting room with french doors to the garden, while the versatile layout has rooms which currently provide office and storage space for the management of the holiday business but could be incorporated into the living space.The owners have maintained the house well and recent improvements include the installation of a new kitchen, bathroom and shower room.Black Isle Pods and ChaletBlack Isle Pods is a luxury glamping business, www.blackislepods.co.uk, built on an area of land on the approach to Knockbain Mains Farmhouse. Completed in 2021, the complex comprises three high quality pods, each with its own Hydropool hot tub and firepit, a separate laundry and retail area, and a car park. The chalet lies on the western boundary of the property and has its own access from the public road. With two bedrooms and sleeping up to five, the chalet is a popular part of the holiday letting portfolio. As with the pods, there is a Hydropool hot tub, firepit and sheltered, decked sitting area. There is also a detached shed. The business, which is conveniently close to the NC500 route, has been run successfully since December 2021 and achieves high occupancy levels with many repeat bookings and, to date, approximately 160 5-star reviews. In addition, the owners have built up a significant social media presence with 25k+ Facebook followers.Further information on the business will be made available to those who have formally noted interest through their solicitor. The sellers have bookings in place for 2025 and it is a condition of the sale that these will be honoured by the purchaser.