Description

1839, possibly incorporating earlier core and with subsequent
additions. Rambling 2-storey over raised basement gabled
house, harl pointed rubble with tooled rubble dressings.
Symmetrical wide 3-bay entrance front, centre door masked
by square porch, segmental headed doorway with carved shield
above and cast-iron apex cross. House extends to rear at
varied heights and with varied fenestration including 2-
storey transomed and mullioned canted bay window opening to
garden terrace. Varied coped stacks, some set diagonally;
small apex bellcote; crowsteps; slate roofs.
Interior; drawing room and library open off entrance hall,
each with large double leaf panelled doors; panelled chimney-
piece in rear dining room, incorporating carved wooden
finials. Staircase with turned balusters to rear.

Statement of Interest

Island site in River Beauly, reched by bridge. Built by Lord

Lovat and lived in by Sobieski Stuart brothers; afterwards

by Sir Robert Peel during summer months.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17826180

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Recommended Books

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  Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair
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  Somerset: North and Bristol: The Buildings of England (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Drawing up a Local Listed Building Consent Order: Historic England Advice Note 6
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  For the Record
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  A Buying and Owning a Listed Building: A Brief Guide
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  Building Small Projects (New Best of Fine Woodworking)