Ferry House including Ferry Cottage & Grounds

Ferry House is imbued with character, harmoniously integrating traditional features and contemporary updates. The property displays classic chimney stacks and solid stone construction finished in rendered roughcast externally, and timber-framed insulated interiors. Pitched and slated roofs are complemented by elegant dormers enhancing natural light and architectural interest. Timber-framed roofs feature sarking boards and beams insulated with glass wool or polyisocyanurate (PIR), maintained and significantly renewed between 2000 and 2008. Rainwater fittings combine uPVC and cast iron. Windows are predominantly double-glazed timber sash and casement, with splayed jambs, deep sills, and faux shutters. Six external, partially glazed, timber doors and Velux roof lights, contribute to light-filled interiors and timeless style. This charming residence offers a blend of historic features and modern comforts including 18 zones of underfloor heating which are easily controlled by phone, computer or individual room thermostats.

Balblair is a picturesque hamlet on the Black Isle, offering a peaceful coastal setting with stunning views across the Moray Firth. The area features a beautiful two-mile coastal circuit via Newhall Point, taking in the Cromarty Firth Wildlife Sanctuary and the newly restored medieval chapel of Kirkmichael. Balblair lies just seven miles from the historic village of Cromarty, renowned for its rich heritage, cultural attractions, dolphin and wildlife watching, and a variety of shops, pubs, and cafés. A seasonal ferry service also connects Cromarty to Nigg. Fortrose, eight miles away, provides further amenities including shops, cafés, and a golf course, with dolphins often visible from the shore at Chanonry Point. Culbokie, also eight miles distant, offers a shop, pub, and convenient access to the A9. Fine dining is available nearby at Newhall Mains. Families benefit from being within the catchment areas for Resolis Primary School and Fortrose Academy, both highly regarded locally. With straightforward road links to Inverness, the area is well suited to commuters seeking a tranquil lifestyle within easy reach of the city’s employment, retail, and transport connections. Regular bus services and access to the A9 corridor and the scenic NC500 route further enhance convenience, making Balblair an attractive location for both residents and visitors alike.