Larachan House, a former school in the Scottish Highlands, has been listed for sale with a guide price of £750,000. The five-bedroom property, which includes an attached cottage, has been renovated into a family home.
Property details and history
Listed by estate agents Galbraith, the house is located near the hamlet of Spinningdale in Sutherland, overlooking the Dornoch Firth. Dating back to 1875, it was designed by notable Highland architect Alexander Ross and originally served as the local school and schoolhouse.
The current owners purchased the property in 2022 after it had been converted into a family residence. Since then, the house has been fully renovated to an "exceptional standard," including insulating exterior walls, upgrading the heating system, adding solid wood flooring, a new fireplace, and a wood burning stove.
Interior and accommodation
The ground floor features a colourful entrance hall leading to an open plan dining room and sitting room, a sunroom, a fully equipped kitchen with marble worktops, a dining area with a built-in bench and wood burning stove, a utility room, and a bathroom. The first floor has two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a grand master bedroom with an en-suite shower room. A second floor, currently used as a games room, can be converted to suit the buyer's needs.
The attached cottage spans two floors and includes two bedrooms, a bathroom, a sitting room, a dining kitchen, and a shower room. It can be accessed through an internal door.
Grounds and location
The property sits on 2.15 acres of ground and includes a timber workshop with double doors, lighting, power, and water, a separate double garage, and two restored stone bothies. The listing describes the house as offering a "peaceful setting with beautiful views through birch woodland to the water" and notes its potential for a variety of uses.
Located near Dornoch, the area is known for its active community, high tourist numbers, an award-winning beach, a cathedral, a championship golf course, and independent shops and restaurants. More information is available on the Galbraith website.
