Ruth Bradley describes Kinsteary House, her home for 22 years, as: “Big, but without any of the gloomy backwaters that usually come with a house this size. It is an easy and friendly house and a wonderful place to have a party.”
![“It has a three quarter of a milelong drive, there are no neighbours close by, and it is haven for wildlife – particularly rare breeds of birds," says Ruth.
The accommodation is flexible and might suit multi-generational living. As well as two cottages in the grounds, there is a self-contained flat, with kitchen and sitting room.](https://www.scotsman.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjgyOWFmYTFlLTRjMjEtNDIwNC05NzVjLTFhMzEyYjA1ZTNmMzo0NTQzMjViMy1kYjU4LTQ3YTctOTkwNy01ODE4NTU3NTA5NmM=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
1. Kinsteary House, Auldearn, Nairn offers over £1.5m
“It has a three quarter of a milelong drive, there are no neighbours close by, and it is haven for wildlife – particularly rare breeds of birds," says Ruth. The accommodation is flexible and might suit multi-generational living. As well as two cottages in the grounds, there is a self-contained flat, with kitchen and sitting room. Photo: contributed
![In the main house, Kinsteary’s drawing room, library, morning room and formal dining room all have fireplaces and original features.](https://www.scotsman.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjU3MmFmNWUzLTFkMGUtNDA0ZS04YmRhLTYwMTE5YWU0YTMxZjozODdkODMxNS1mN2RlLTQ2MjUtYTc0NC05MWIxYWU0MDUyNzA=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
2. Kinsteary House, Auldearn, Nairn offers over £1.5m
In the main house, Kinsteary’s drawing room, library, morning room and formal dining room all have fireplaces and original features. Photo: contributed
![The east wing houses a very pretty traditional kitchen with wooden herringbone flooring and an AGA.](https://www.scotsman.com/webimg/b25lY21zOmY0M2Q5Y2IyLWE0MmItNGMzOC1iMDhmLWFlYzk4OWI5MDhiYjpmY2I4YmRmMS00MTA2LTQ2MzAtOGY1MS1mOWI3ZTg2MGM3Njk=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
3. Kinsteary House, Auldearn, Nairn offers over £1.5m
The east wing houses a very pretty traditional kitchen with wooden herringbone flooring and an AGA. Photo: contributed
![The grand formal dining room has period features and ample space.](https://www.scotsman.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjgzYWVjY2RkLWRiZGQtNDczZi05NWY3LTE2MGYxMzU4ODRlMDpjMTM2OTc0OC03N2ZiLTQ0NjMtOGExOC0zOGFkNzk0Y2NjZWU=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
4. Kinsteary House, Auldearn, Nairn offers over £1.5m
The grand formal dining room has period features and ample space. Photo: contributed