Spectacular treetop paradise

OUR CHOICE Enjoying panoramic views of Loch Linnhe and beyond, this Lochaber home is a spacious gem, writes Susan Welsh

Loosely translated from Gaelic, Mullach Na Craobhan means “top of the trees” – an appropriate name as this lovely family home sits in an elevated position and enjoys treetop-height views across Loch Linnhe.

Since the turn of this century, the house has belonged to Margaret and Roger Laird.

“The house was built by well-known and highly regarded local builder Roddy Campbell, in 1992,” said Margaret.

“I’m Scottish, and my husband and I had worked in the south of England for a long time.

“The time felt right to come back to Scotland at that time. This house allowed us to ‘come home’ as it had everything we were looking for.”

The detached house is close to Corran Ferry, Onich, Fort William, and has accommodation spread across two floors.

The main reception room is the drawing room, which has spectacular views over the garden and the hills beyond, a wood-burning stove and sliding doors leading into the garden.

The south-facing dining room also has lovely views, a sliding door into the garden and a hatch to the kitchen.

There’s a superb kitchen/ dining/family room which has become the hub of the house.

From here there’s direct access on to the patio and garden.

“A few years after we moved in we decided to open up the back of the house internally to create a more open-plan style of living space,” said Margaret.

“We always have family and friends visiting, and the house is great for entertaining.

“It’s easy to have 10 people staying here at the same time, yet you still feel as though you have your own space.

“The accommodation is pretty flexible – we offered B&B for a while – but the layout means you can have privacy at the same time.”

Further accommodation includes a boot room/ utility room off the kitchen, which leads into the double garage and off which there is a wet room.

On the first floor, the master bedroom is exceptional and has magnificent views from its balcony. It has a good range