Eastlea, Drumnadrochit, Inverness, IV63 6TX
Scotland
£425,000
Listed on 21/10/2026
Listed on 21/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
5Type
DetachedArea
1948 sqftFeatures
- Balcony
- Garden
Description
This five-bedroom detached house in Drumnadrochit has a flexible layout formed through successive extensions, with living and sleeping accommodation on both floors. The ground floor includes a main sitting room, a separate dining room and a rear kitchen, as well as additional living space and two shower rooms. Upstairs are four bedrooms, a family bathroom and built-in storage; one bedroom has an en-suite shower room and access to a balcony overlooking the rear garden.
The property has previously operated as a bed and breakfast and is now arranged for family use. Its room configuration may suit a range of household or home-working needs, while any guest-accommodation or business use would be subject to relevant consents and requirements. The listing describes mature front gardens and an enclosed rear garden, with further possibilities for the grounds subject to planning permissions. The house is set in the Highland village of Drumnadrochit and has electricity, mains water and sewerage. Broadband and mobile coverage are described as limited across 3G, 4G and 5G.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
64out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £425,000, Eastlea is priced at about £218 per sq ft, around 9% below the local average—a useful entry point for a substantial five-bedroom detached home. The photographed rooms are clean and usable, with a maintained large enclosed garden, traditional stone exterior and flexible accommodation. The main kitchen and some bedroom finishes are older in style, giving scope for selective cosmetic updates; the estimated works range is £4,500–£12,000.
The numbers indicate a potential opportunity rather than a guaranteed uplift: the purchase price plus the renovation midpoint is £433,250, compared with an implied local-average value of £468,299. That comparison is not a renovated GDV and excludes stamp duty and fees. The extra living space and shower-room provision may suit family, guest or home-working needs; any business or guest-accommodation use would need its consents and requirements checked.
Key opportunities
- Acquire a sizeable detached home at about 9% below the local average asking price per square foot.
- Refresh the older-style main kitchen and selected bedroom finishes without taking on a full refurbishment.
- Make use of the flexible extension, multiple shower rooms and balcony access to suit family, guest or home-working needs, subject to any required consents.
Key risks
None recorded.
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