Description

Original 18th century house, now much altered and
incorporated into later extensive additions. Mainly harled
with ashlar margins; some rubble walling with tooled
dressings. Early 18th century dwelling house, rectangular
with gable ends containing chimneys and 2 storeys with cellar
beneath part, now constitutes western wing; an early
eastward extension which was originally built as byres
was altered later in the 18th century to form a south
facing 5-bay front. The later addition of a south entrance
tower was partially removed in 1935 and completely in 1962
when a concrete balcony, with plain iron railings, was added
in the middle.
2-storey east wing (with attic storey over part) with east
facing bow added circa 1800 to provide rooms of grander
proportions indicated by 1st floor window heights; this wing
modified with balancing bowed wing, probably in late 1860s but
possibly as late as 1882, (Alexander Ross, architect,
Inverness) when rear additions made.
Irregular fenestration in south facade; the middle 1st
floor window rises through wallhead under heavily crow-
stepped gablet of 1935 designed to balance the 2 first
windows on either side and of older date, those gablets were
simplified in 1935 from ornate designs of 1882 or earlier.
Re-used early 19th century double leaf panelled door in south
entrance. Very irregular north entrance front with 2
entrances. Corniced end and ridge stacks; crowsteps; slate
roof. Gates and gate piers; pair later 19th century circular
ashlar gate piers with conical caps and pair decorative
cast-iron carriage gates; flanking low coped retaining walls
with matching cast-iron railings.

Statement of Interest

Re-use marriage stone dated 1732 in one south front lintel.

Invercharron "a gentleman's house" in 1840, when occupied by

a sheep farmer. Home of the Ross's of Invercharron; acquired

in late 1860s by Mr W Littlejohn, and subsequently to Mr E Willis-Fleming who made internal alterations, as did present

owners.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17826787

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Recommended Books

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  Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair by Hunt. Roger ( 2008 ) Hardcover
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  Building Small Projects (New Best of Fine Woodworking)
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  Nottinghamshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Pevsner's Architectural Glossary (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Introductions)
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  Harrow on the Hill: A photographic portrayal of listed buildings and structures (Historic Buildings Picture Guides)
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  Georgian Style and Design for Contemporary Living