Coylum Road, Aviemore, Inverness-Shire

Druie Lodge was originally built in 2002, and arguably occupies the best location within this exclusive development. Nestled among dramatic Cairngorms countryside, the property was remodelled and refurbished to an impressive specification in 2017, and offers over 211 sq.m. of versatile accommodation arranged over two and a half floors.

The porch opens to a spacious entrance hall with a stairway, cloakroom and large utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer, sink and wall and base cupboards. Adjacent is the sitting room with a freestanding wood burning stove. The accommodation flows via two sets of curved steps into the open-plan kitchen and dining room, with doors opening to the decking with outside dining area enjoying views of the garden and woodland. The kitchen is fully-equipped with a wide range of contemporary wall and base cabinets with granite worksurfaces. The integrated Bosch appliances include double oven, microwave, 90cm induction hob and dishwasher plus an extractor and double inset sink. Off the kitchen is a boot room with back door. The ground floor is completed by a large double bedroom (currently used as a gym) with en-suite bathroom

A feature open landing and stairs leads to a large galleried mezzanine sitting area (currently used partly as an office), having wonderful views over the garden, the woods and to the hills. A short flight of stairs leads up to the top landing, off which is the dual-aspect principal bedroom benefiting from an en-suite bathroom and large wardrobe with sliding doors. Also on the first floor are a second double bedroom, a generous shower room with walk-in shower and the fourth bedroom, currently used as another office

The property has a gravelled parking area for several vehicles alongside which is a grassed front garden with curved herbaceous borders. There is a sizeable rear garden, with low stone walls, fencing, and a backdrop of established woodland and views to the hills. The garden is largely laid to lawn with mature shrub and flower borders and a spacious decked dining area surrounded by the garden. Red squirrels are daily visitors and deer are also seen. There is a large shed for bicycle and garden storage and a garage sized workshop, both of which are lit, heated and insulated, plus a covered BBQ cooking shelter

Coylumbridge is a hamlet surrounded by the Rothiemurchus estate in the Cairngorms National Park a short distance from Aviemore, which offers numerous amenities, including shops, restaurants, school, hospital and dental practice. There is extensive walking and cycling from the door, and a number of golf courses within easy reach. The station has direct trains to, Edinburgh, Glasgow and London including the overnight sleeper, The Highland capital of Inverness is within easy reach with additional cultural, shopping, leisure and entertainment facilities. The nearby A9 links to Inverness, Perth and Edinburgh, with Inverness Airport providing a wide range of domestic and international flights.