Striking Architect Designed Four Bedroom Family Home With Dramatic Vaulted Living Space And Countryside Views In Sought After Rural Setting

This is a truly impressive, architect designed home that combines striking contemporary design with a warm, welcoming feel all in a beautiful rural setting just outside the village of Cawdor. Completed in 2022, Cedar House immediately stands out for its clean lines, cedar clad exterior and confident presence. Set within generous garden grounds, with open countryside views and a peaceful outlook in every direction, it’s a home that feels both special and effortlessly liveable.

The entrance vestibule opens into a wide, light filled hallway where crisp white walls, ceiling spotlights and solid white oak flooring set the tone for the quality and finish found throughout the home. The sense of space is immediate, with clean sightlines and a layout that draws you naturally toward the heart of the house.

The open plan lounge, kitchen and dining room is nothing short of spectacular. This is a space designed to impress and to be lived in, with a dramatic double height vaulted ceiling and cathedral style windows that flood the room with natural light and frame the surrounding countryside. A Danish HWAM wood-burning stove takes centre stage in the living area, drawing you in on cooler evenings as flames flicker against the backdrop of dramatic windows and the open countryside views beyond. Two sets of patio doors open to the front and rear gardens, strengthening the connection between indoors and out.

The kitchen itself is beautifully designed and finished to a high standard. A full wall of sleek white cabinets create a striking backdrop to the space, neatly housing the built-in double ovens and concealing a generous walk-in pantry, fitted with extensive shelving for food, appliances and everyday essentials. This keeps the main kitchen calm, uncluttered and beautifully organised. A large central island sits opposite, finished with light wood cabinets and a solid white worktop, incorporating a Miele induction hob, integrated sink with a stylish black tap and seating space for informal dining. Further integrated appliances include a dishwasher and full height fridge and freezer. Decorative pendant lights hang above the island, complemented by ceiling spotlights that keep the room bright and inviting throughout the day. There is also plenty of space for a large family dining table in this open plan space, making this a superb setting for both everyday family life and entertaining friends.

Just off the kitchen is a separate utility room with luxury vinyl tiling, finished to the same high standard. Light grey cabinets with solid white worktops provide additional storage, alongside a stainless steel sink and space for laundry appliances. Small windows bring in natural light, keeping the room practical yet pleasant to use.

The home also enjoys a second family room which offers a relaxed, informal living space. Finished with white painted walls and a striking acoustic wood panel feature wall, it has a contemporary feel while remaining warm and comfortable. Glazed French doors open directly to the garden at one end, with a large window at the other, making this an ideal room for family time or as a quieter retreat from the main living space.

The ground floor also benefits from a generous double bedroom with an en-suite shower room, finished with luxury vinyl tiling, as featured throughout all bathrooms.”The bedroom is finished in crisp white tones and includes a built-in wardrobe with mirrored sliding doors. Patio doors open to the side garden, adding to the sense of light and privacy. The en-suite is a beautifully finished space, with a large shower enclosure lined with classic grey tiles, a stylish grey vanity unit with basin and a matching toilet with light grey cistern. A modern backlit circular mirror and a tall, slim frosted window completes the room.

The main family bathroom on the ground floor is a standout in its own right. A white bath with a modern central waterfall tap sits alongside a toilet and two crushed stone countertop basins mounted on a stylish wooden cabinet. Contemporary mirrors alongside Italian terrazzo tiles complements the clean white walls. Two frosted windows ensure the room is bright and airy throughout the day.

From the hallway, the oak staircase with glazed balustrades leads to the first floor, opening onto a generous and light filled landing. With ceiling spotlights and a number of windows above, this space feels open rather than transitional. There’s room here for additional furniture, and it currently accommodates a computer setup, making it a genuinely useful part of the house. From here you can access the three additional bedrooms.

The master is a calm and elegant space, finished in crisp white tones with soft carpet underfoot. Three Velux style windows keep the room beautifully bright and a built in wardrobe with wooden sliding doors provides storage without disrupting the clean lines. The en-suite shower room continues the home’s contemporary styling, featuring a black framed shower enclosure with black rainfall shower head and fittings, a white vanity unit with black edging and black tap, a Velux window and a sleek white ladder towel radiator.

Bedroom two is also a generous double room with white painted walls and a large radiator. A window to the side and a Juliet balcony to the front bring in plenty of light and give the room a pleasant outlook.

Bedroom three is another well proportioned double room, finished with light carpet and neutral décor. Slim windows on three walls ensure natural light throughout the day and a built in wardrobe with wooden sliding doors provides excellent storage. A large radiator near the door keeps the room comfortable year round.

The ‘Jack and Jill’ shower room sits neatly between bedrooms two and three, with access from both rooms. It’s finished with a large shower enclosure with chrome fittings, a blue vanity unit with basin, a modern backlit mirror and a toilet with matching blue cistern, creating a stylish and practical shared space for those in the two bedrooms.

Outside, the property sits within generous garden grounds laid mainly to lawn, offering plenty of space for families, entertaining and outdoor enjoyment. A slabbed patio area provides an ideal spot for outdoor seating, while the gravel driveway offers ample parking for multiple vehicles. The open outlook and countryside views complete the sense of space and privacy.

Cedar House has been built to outstanding environmental standards. Heating is provided by an electric air source heat pump, with underfloor heating throughout the ground floor and radiators upstairs. Solar panels are paired with a 10kW battery storage system, while a highly efficient MVHR system provides filtered fresh air and excellent heat recovery throughout the home. A Myenergi Zappi 2 EV charger is installed, allowing electric vehicle charging directly from solar generation.

All in all, this is a beautifully designed, thoughtfully finished home that delivers on every level, from architecture and interiors to sustainability and setting. With its proximity to Cawdor village, excellent access to Inverness Airport and position between Castle Stuart and Nairn Golf Courses, it offers a rare combination of luxury, lifestyle and location. This is a home that truly needs to be experienced in person to appreciate its scale, light and quality, so contact Hamish Homes now to arrange your own private viewing.

About Cawdor

Cawdor is a picturesque Highland village set in the heart of Nairnshire, surrounded by woodland, farmland and rolling countryside. Best known for the historic Cawdor Castle and its beautifully maintained gardens, the village has a strong sense of heritage and a peaceful, rural character that makes it a highly desirable place to live.

Despite its countryside setting, Cawdor is well placed for everyday living. The nearby seaside town of Nairn provides supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, healthcare facilities and transport links, including a railway station with services to Inverness and Aberdeen. Inverness itself is also within easy commuting distance, offering a full range of city amenities, shopping, leisure facilities and an international airport.

The village benefits from a well-regarded primary school, with secondary education available in Nairn. With its historic setting and attractive surroundings, Cawdor offers a lifestyle that combines rural living with modern connectivity in one of the Highlands’ most sought-after locations.

General Information:
Services: Mains Water, Air source heat pump, radiators, electric
Council Tax Band: G
EPC Rating: B (91)
Entry Date: Early entry available
Home Report: Available on request.
Viewings: 7 Days accompanied by agent.