It was previously a B&B but could make for an incredible family home.
04:30, 28 Mar 2026
No 29 Island Bank Road is a gorgeous mansion in one of Scotland’s best cities(Image: Galbraith)
A 12-bedroom mansion in a tranquil Inverness conservation area has just gone on the market in an incredible opportunity. Sellers have singled out the property’s original period features and “secluded” garden and grounds, and described it as an “impressive” home.
No 29 Island Bank Road is a jaw-dropping B Listed Arts and Crafts house located in Inverness’s Riverside Conservation Area, which is a highly sought-after residential part of the city. It is currently available to buy through Galbraith for offers over £975,000.
The grand and opulent property is approached from a public road, with a gateway opening to a gravel driveway that leads up to the impressive house itself. No 29 Island Bank Road is set within 0.43 hectares, or just over one acre, of beautiful garden grounds that provide peace and privacy.
The house has remained in the care of the same family since 1988 and was run as a successful bed and breakfast until 2024, with some of the rooms being reconfigured and extra bedrooms created. However, the original structure remains intact and the old layout could be reinstated to create either a modern family home or even a boutique hotel.
No 29 Island Bank Road retains the majority of its stunning original Arts and Crafts interior, with beautifully proportioned rooms, panelling, carvings, a fabulous staircase with a galleried landing, and various lovely fireplaces. The house has been well-maintained, with recent improvements including the installation of a modern gas-fired boiler.
Stepping inside the home’s grand interiors, the ground floor is comprised of an entrance hall and separate reception hall, a sitting room, a dining room, a garden room, and an office. Also located on this level are a dining kitchen, a utility room, a general store, a pantry, three of the bedrooms, a bathroom, a shower room, and two toilets.
Moving up to the first floor, the luxurious galleried landing leads to a further seven bedrooms—three of which are en-suite. There is also a sewing room, two shower rooms, and another toilet.
Up another flight of stairs, two more bedrooms, a games room with an en-suite shower room, a box room, and a shower room can all be found on the second floor. Meanwhile, the property also includes a basement featuring two rooms that have a number of potential uses.
Outside, the generous and mature grounds are mainly to grass and are fringed and interspersed by idyllic woodland, trees, and shrubs. There are a number of garden stores within the grounds, while there is also lots of room for little ones and pets to run around on sunny summer days.
Inverness features all of the benefits and amenities of a modern city, while still retaining much of its historic charm and Highland culture. There are good road and rail links, while Inverness Airport is around only a 20-minute drive away and offers regular flights to the UK and Europe.
No 29 Island Bank Road benefits from easy access to the diverse countryside of the Scottish Highlands, from rolling farmland and hills to sandy beaches and rugged mountains. This unspoilt landscape is home to a wide variety of rare and protected species of wildlife, while also providing opportunities for rural leisure and sports.
Galbraith states: “A handsome B listed, Arts and Crafts house in the Riverside Conservation Area. The property retains many original period features and has established, secluded grounds.
“Formerly a successful B&B, 29 Island Bank Road has 12 bedrooms and three reception rooms, offering the potential to create a boutique hotel or an impressive family home.”
For more information about No 29 Island Bank Road, see the property listing on Galbraith.
