ARDIVOT FARM BY LOSSIEMOUTH, MORAY
ARDIVOT FARM, BY LOSSIEMOUTH, MORAY, IV31 6RY An impressive traditional farmhouse in an accessible position Lossiemouth 3 miles Elgin 3.4 miles Inverness 42 miles Aberdeen 69 miles About 0.74 ha (1.82 acres) Ground Floor: Vestibule. Hall. Sitting Room. Drawing Room. Sun Room. Kitchen. Office. WC. Shower Room. Bedroom. First floor: 3 Bedrooms (En Suite). Second Floor: Bathroom. 2 Bedrooms. Considerable B&B potential Many fine period features Mature garden Easy access to a wide range of amenities 5 Commerce Street Elgin Moray IV30 1BS 01343 546362 elgin@galbraithgroup.com
GENERAL Ardivot Farmhouse is an impressive traditional farmhouse located in a wonderful and very accessible position between Elgin and the popular coastal village of Lossiemouth. Moray is famous for its mild climate, has a beautiful and varied countryside with a coastline of rich agricultural land, prosperous fishing villages and wide, open beaches. The upland areas to the South are sparsely populated and provide dramatic scenery, some of which forms the Cairngorm National Park. The unspoilt landscape provides a wide range of leisure and sporting opportunities including fishing on the world famous Spey and Findhorn rivers, skiing at the Lecht and Cairngorm range, and walking. The area has a number of excellent golf courses including The Moray Golf Club in Lossiemouth with its classic Links Course designed by Tom Morris in 1889 and the West Course as designed by Henry Cotton in 1979, Elgin Golf Club (about 7 miles), also the two championship courses in Nairn (about 27 miles). For the sailing enthusiast the marinas at Lossiemouth and Findhorn offer excellent facilities. Lossiemouth is a prosperous town which originated as a fishing village and sea port serving the historic city of Elgin nearby. The town provides a good range of shops, bars, restaurants and other local amenities whilst the surrounding area offers some fine hotels, restaurants and local attractions. Well regarded primary and secondary schooling is available in the town whilst private schooling for children over 8 years of age is available at Gordonstoun School, about 6 miles away. Elgin (about 3 miles) provides a wider range of facilities whilst Inverness (about 42 miles) has all the facilities of a modern city including its Airport (about 38 miles) which offers regular flights to the south and summer flights to many European destinations. Aberdeen Airport has a greater variety of flights and is located about 65 miles to the east. DESCRIPTION Ardivot Farmhouse is an attractive traditional farmhouse likely dating back to the mid 1800 s. Constructed of harled stone under a slate roof, the house sits in a quiet yet accessible rural setting. Currently run as a successful Bed & Breakfast, the house would also be ideal as a magnificent family home and offers flexible accommodation across two and a half storeys. On the ground floor, a bright vestibule leads to the entrance hall and on to the spacious drawing room and sitting room both of which feature attractive fireplaces. A sun room is currently used a dining room and is a pleasant place to sit and take in the evening sun. There is a large kitchen / breakfast room with plenty of space for a good sized table and which is well equipped with fitted units and a Rayburn. Also on the ground floor are a bedroom, office, store, pantry and shower room. On the first floor, there are three good sized bedrooms, each with en suite facilities whilst a second floor provides a further two attic bedrooms and a bathroom. The house is part double glazed and has oil central heating. The house has a great many fine features including fireplaces and ornate cornicing. Outside there is a good sized garden with areas of lawn and which is surrounded by various mature trees. DIRECTIONS From Elgin take the A941 north to Lossiemouth. After about 3 miles turn left onto a private road signposted Ardivot House B&B. SERVICES Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. SOLICITORS CMS Cameron McKenna LLP, 6 Queens Road, Aberdeen, AB15 4ZT. Tel: 01224 622002
LOCAL AUTHORITY Moray Council, Council Offices, High Street, Elgin, Moray. Tel: 01343 563000. OUTGOINGS Ardivot Farmhouse has been assessed as Council Tax Band F. EPC The farmhouse has an EPC rating of F. FIXTURES AND FITTINGS All fitted carpets are included in the sale. No other items are included unless specifically mentioned in these particulars. The large hall mirror and three brass light fittings are excluded from the sale. VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS Viewings are strictly by prior arrangement with the selling agents. INTERNET WEBSITE This property and other properties offered by Galbraith can be viewed on our website at www.galbraithgroup.com as well as our affiliated websites www.rightmove.co.uk and www.onthemarket.com. FINANCE Galbraith has an alliance with Fox Private Finance, a boutique brokerage with a bespoke approach to funding. Through their relationships with retail, commercial and private banks they can assist with securing a mortgage to suit your circumstances. For further information contact Matthew Griffiths, based in our Edinburgh office, on 0131 240 6990. IMPORTANT NOTES 1 These particulars are intended to give a fair and overall description of the property. If any points are relevant to your interest, please ask for further information, prior to viewing. Prospective purchasers are advised to seek their own professional advice. 2 Areas, measurements and distances are given as a guide. Photographs depict only certain parts of the property. Nothing within the particulars shall be deemed to be a statement as to the structural condition, nor the working order of services and appliances. 3 These particulars shall not be binding on our clients whether acted on or otherwise, unless the same is incorporated within a written document, signed by our clients or on their behalf, satisfying the requirements of Section 3 of The Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995. 4 Closing Date A closing date may be fixed. Prospective purchasers who have notified their interest through lawyers to Galbraith, in writing, will be advised of a closing date, unless the property has been sold previously. The Seller will not be obliged to accept the highest, or indeed any offer and has the right to accept an offer at any time or withdraw the property from the market. The Seller will not be liable for any costs incurred by interested parties. 5 Offers Formal offers in the acceptable Scottish form should be submitted, through a Scottish Lawyer, to Galbraith, 5 Commerce Street, Elgin, IV30 1BS. 01343 546 362 6 Third Party Rights and Servitudes The subjects are sold together with and subject to all existing rights of way, servitudes, wayleaves and others whether contained in the Title Deeds or otherwise, and purchasers will be deemed to have satisfied themselves in all respects thereof.