An idyllic and luxurious highland cottage.

Description

Dell Cottage is a traditional stone cottage once owned by Seafield Estates when it was used as a forester’s lodge. It was built in 1860 and extended in about 1910. Having been comprehensively refurbished over recent years, the cottage has a beautifully modernised interior. The pretty and modest façade of Dell Cottage belies the size of the house which extends out to the rear where there is a fabulous bright open plan dining kitchen with sliding doors to the garden. In the main body of the house there is one bedroom and three lovely reception rooms. The sitting room is the largest and has a wood burning stove set into the original stone fireplace. The games room is ideal for its current use, however it would also make a great office or dining room. The games room has panelled walls, working window shutters and an old cast iron fireplace. The living room is currently used as the television room and connects to the kitchen; it has a wood burning stove. Oak flooring flows throughout the ground floor. The kitchen has space for a large dining table and gas range cooker which is ideal for catering for groups. A well-placed timber-clad utility/boot room is accessed from the kitchen and has a back door to the garden. On the first floor there are three further double bedrooms. The principal bedroom has an en suite shower room whilst bedrooms two and three share a WC and a bathroom on the ground floor. The house is decorated in contemporary paint colours giving it warmth and character. It is immaculately presented and in move in condition. Dell Cottage is currently run as a successful holiday rental property and further details regarding occupancy and income may be obtained from the selling agent.

Garden and grounds
Dell Cottage sits in about 0.3 acres of garden that stretches down to the banks of the River Nethy. A paved terrace beside the kitchen is a sheltered spot to sit out in good weather. A walkway has been built from the house to a hot tub which is set into an expanse of decking, providing another great place to sit out in good weather. Colourful shrubs and flowers have been planted around the house, while the remainder of the garden is mainly mown grass sweeping down to the river bank. A timber clad shed in the garden has been fitted with a fabulous contemporary Finnish-style sauna.

Location

Dell Cottage is situated on the southern edge of Nethy Bridge in Strathspey. The property sits on the banks of the River Nethy beside the beautiful ancient Caledonian forest of Abernethy National Nature Reserve and with the Cairngorm Mountains rising up to the south. Its proximity to spectacular scenery is the reason that Nethy Bridge has been a popular holiday destination since Victorian times.

Dell Cottage is 6 miles from amenities in Grantown on Spey and 11 miles from the railway station, shops, cafés, restaurants and activities in Aviemore. The Cairngorms National Park encompasses Britain's highest and most spectacular mountain terrain and its largest native forests. Together with its pristine rivers and lochs, moorland and farmland, it is a stronghold for Britain's wildlife. The area attracts visitors from far and wide who relish the variety of activities and stunning scenery. Fishing, hill walking, golf, mountain biking, skiing and snowboarding are all popular activities in the area. The Cairngorm Mountain Range at Aviemore is the busiest winter sports destination in Scotland. In the summer months, the freshwater lochs offer tremendous opportunities for sailing, kayaking, wind surfing and open water swimming.

All distances and travel times are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,088 sq ft


Acreage: 0.31 Acres

Directions

If arriving in Nethy Bridge from the south on the B970, head into the centre of the village and turn right before crossing the River Nethy. Follow Dell Road for ¾ mile and Dell Cottage is on the corner of a small side road on the left hand side, in a group of three cottages, which are the last cottages as you leave the village. NB: Dell Cottage is known as Forester’s Cottage for letting purposes and this is the name that hangs at its entrance. What3words: trade.airports.eventful

Additional Info

Viewings - Strictly by appointment with Savills –[use Contact Agent Button].

Services - Mains water, electricity and drainage.
Oil fired central heating.

Local Authority – Highland Council

Dell Cottage is located within the Cairngorms National Park.

Dell Cottage is currently commercially rated.

Fixtures & Fittings - The furniture may be available for purchase by separate negotiation.

Photos taken and brochure produced September 2023