Inverie House, Knoydart Estate

Large Georgian-style mansion of 2 different builds. The rear section is late 18th century in date and is in whitewashed rubble. It extends to 2 storeys on a U-plan. The irregular north elevation features 2 long multi-pane windows lighting the kitchen (possible a former cruck-framed hall). The first floor windows are diminutive and sit close under the eaves. This original section is fronted by a late 19th century addition in white harl with contrasting painted ashlar dressings. The addition also rises to 2 storeys on a U-plan, and features a 5 bay asymmetrical south elevation with a centre door flanked by long sidelights. A bowed full-height bay sits to the right. The west gable extends to 3 asymmetrical bays, whilst the east gable features 3 piended dormers breaking the eaves. The interior features a pine-panelled entrance hall, an oak staircase with decorative balustrade, and moulded ceiling cornices. A further low single storey wing projects west from the original build.

1981: The Knoydart Estate is offered for sale via Knight Frank and Rutley. 1991: The Knoydart Estate is offered for sale via Brodies of Edinburgh. 1995: The Knoydart Estate is offered for sale via Strutt and Parker. January 1997: External inspection reveals the house to be secure and well-roofed, though it is becoming run down and has suffered from prolonged periods of vacancy in recent years. The Knoydart Estate has changed ownership several times over the years. 4 April 1997: The West Highland Free Press reports that the estate was purchased by jute company Titaghur in 1993 from developer Philip Rhodes who had owned it since 1984 and had sold off substantial areas of land. Titaghur has been attempting to sell the estate since 1995, but an expression of interest from Kinloch Investments has now fallen through. Titaghur has now entered liquidation, and the community-led Knoydart Foundation hope to stage a community buy-out. However, Philip Rhodes may also be interested in re-purchasing the estate. 28 May 1997: The Dundee Courier reports that Highland Council is to help fund the valuation of the estate. 30 May 1997: The Herald reports that the Knoydart Foundation's offer has been rejected. 20 March 1998: The West Highland Free Press reports that the estate has been withdrawn from the market and is now vested in a new company Knoydart Peninsula Ltd. 22 May 1998: The West Highland Free Press reports that the local MP has asked the Government body charging with reforming Scottish land ownership to look at the estate. 27 May 1998: The Herald reports that an official party is to visit the estate. 4 October 1998: Scotland on Sunday reports that the Knoydart Foundation is now close to securing the estate. March 1999: SCT understands that the Knoydart Foundation has now assumed ownership. Its plans for Inverie House remain unknown. January 2000: A feasibility study on restoration has been carried out by Simpson and Brown Architects. Restoration is estimated at £500,000. February 2001: SCT understands that the Knoydart Foundation is considering offers for the house. May 2002: SCT understands that the property has been sold.

22 February 2024: Desk-based assessment suggests the building remains At-Risk.