A good example of how far your property pound stretches in Moray is this impressive farmhouse, writes Susan Welsh
Recently renovated and on the market for less than £5,000 than the Home Report valuation, Forths Farmhouse at Thomshill, Birnie, near Elgin, offers great value for money.
The charming, detached, stone-built, traditional farmhouse is deceptively large and boasts many original features such as high ceilings, deep skirting boards and original cornicing.
The house, which is on the market at offers over £270,000, has double-glazing, oil-fired central heating and sits on an elevated site within a large garden.
Additional adjoining land is available by separate negotiation.
The accommodation includes an entrance vestibule, inner hall with impressive staircase, sitting room with double windows overlooking the garden and fitted window seat, lots of original features and an open fireplace on a slate hearth with a contemporary timber mantelpiece.
There’s a family room with multi-fuel burning stove, an appealing traditional farmhouse-style kitchen with an oil-fired Aga, utility room, WC and dual aspect dining room with open fire.
Upstairs, there are a bathroom with four-piece suite, four bedrooms and a fifth room which could be used as a study or nursery.
One interesting feature included in the sale is an under-stair gun cupboard.
The house is surrounded by mature gardens with established lawns, trees, shrubs and hedging which makes it a bit of a sun-trap.
There is an inviting raised decking area and flowerbed ideal for alfresco dining in the summer months.
A timber shed lies to the rear of the garden and adjacent to it is a timber kennel with dog run.
Contact: R & R Urquhart on 01309 676600.
