Ever fancied living like the cast of Bridgerton? Well, a stunning new property that has just gone on the market in Inverness might just be the answer. Cantray House in Croy is described as an "exquisite" country house and it really is the definition of luxury.
Built in the Palladian style, it's an opulent mansion with six bedrooms, five reception rooms, and three bathrooms. It also comes with 10 acres of grounds and stunning views of the Nairn valley as well as salmon and sea trout fishing on the River Nairn.
Popular in the early 17th and 18th centuries in England, the Palladian style of architecture is derived from the work of the Venetian architect Andrea Palladio and focuses on symmetry and proportions that are pleasing to the eye.
A spokesperson for Galbraith, who are the estate agents for the sale, said: "The countryside around Cantray House is lush and beautiful with riverside walks and wooded paths set against a backdrop of rugged moorland and hills, while just a short drive away is the coast with its wide open beaches.
"The area offers an excellent range of leisure and sporting pursuits with fishing, shooting, cycling and sailing available nearby, championship links golf courses at Castle Stuart and Nairn, and both the Cairngorm and The Lecht Ski Centres approximately an hour’s drive away."
They added that the site was formerly part of Cantray Estate, which once extended to 25 per cent of Nairnshire, and that the house has historical connections dating back to the 15th century and has been owned by only six different families.
The original house burned down in 1921 and the new house, which was built in 1926, has incorporated into its design elements of Palladian architecture with pleasing symmetry and considered proportions, while many artefacts salvaged from the original house are now contained in its interior.
Galbraith added: "The house has beautifully presented accommodation with well-proportioned, mainly south-facing rooms retaining many original features. The current owners have sympathetically renovated the house to an exceptional standard, preserving the integrity of its original design while introducing modern benefits such as insulation, a new central heating system, high-quality kitchen and bathroom fittings, and an integrated security system."
- You can see the full property listing here.
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