A HOUSE AND SELF CONTAINED COTTAGE OFFERING COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITIES OR MULTI-GENERATIONAL LIVING SPACE

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1 A HOUSE AND SELF CONTAINED COTTAGE OFFERING COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITIES OR MULTI-GENERATIONAL LIVING SPACE bleachf ield house and bleachf ield cottage, bleachf ield terrace, deskford, buckie, banffshire, ab56 5tq

2 A HOUSE AND SELF CONTAINED COTTAGE OFFERING COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITIES OR MULTI- GENERATIONAL LIVING SPACE bleachf ield house and bleachf ield cottage, bleachf ield terrace, deskford, buckie, banffshire, ab56 5tq Summary Ground Floor: Entrance vestibule u sitting room dining kitchen u two double bedrooms (1 en suite) First Floor: Family room u principal bedroom u bathroom separate staircase leading to bedroom 4 Workshop u garden store Bleachfield Cottage Sitting room u dining kitchen u double bedroom u bathroom Garden store EPC = D Distances Cullen: 2.5 miles Keith: 10.5 miles Elgin: 24 miles Aberdeen: 59.5 miles Aberdeen International Airport: 54 miles Location Sandwiched between Inverness-shire to the west and the old county of Banffshire to the east, Moray occupies a special place in northern Scotland, thanks to a particularly mild climate that has justifiably earned this area the title of the Riviera of the North. It is in the heart of the Scottish whisky trail, with distilleries galore to visit. Bleachfield itself is part of the whisky trail and is close to the Cairngorms. The modern Moray boundary map includes Buckie and Cullen to the east both visitor centres in their own right with the former boasting the Moray Firth s largest commercial harbour with a fine fishing fleet and rich maritime heritage in addition to shipyards and a repair and maintenance base for the RNLI s Scottish lifeboat fleet. Along its stunningly beautiful coastline are many fine beaches.

3 To the east of Lossiemouth with its excellent new marina, is a stretch of sand that reaches many miles to the mouth of the River Spey, one of the world s greatest salmon fishing rivers. To the east of this attractive former fishing port is a mixture of sandy stretches and cliff paths including the unusual Hopeman Golf Club that features spectacular cliff-top fairways. In this area are the smaller coast communities of Hopeman, Cummingston and Burghead where another long stretch of forestfringe sand nearly eight miles long takes you to the beautiful yachting centre of Findhorn a fascinating village with an important maritime past and set among sand dunes that are listed as a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Findhorn is also home to the New Age Findhorn Foundation that attracts visitors from around the world. Moray is well served with communication links major road and rail arteries run through its heart and local buses serve the Moray uplands and fascinating villages like Dufftown, Knockando and pretty Aberlour. Throughout the county are many castles and fine large houses some in ruins, but many still occupied and, like Brodie Castle three miles west of Forres, a National Trust for Scotland property that is open to the public. Rich in scenery, forest and superb coastal and upland walks, Moray has one other unique claim to visitor fame: Lossiemouth and Kinloss each played host to two of the busiest and most important RAF airfields in Britain. In 2009 they celebrated 70 years of service and are continuing to play key roles in military aviation. Every year they attract thousands of aircraft enthusiasts something that underlines the area s fine weather record and the main reason why the air stations were established here in the first place. Moray itself is another north of Scotland gem gentle and green with a coastline fringing the Moray Firth that offers sand, spectacular cliffs and outstanding wildlife interest. History Bleachfield House dates from 1748 while the cottage was built in 1800, and both properties were originally part of the linen industry at Deskford. A bleach field was created here in 1752 where linen cloth and thread were bleached, and at the height of the business some 1500 pieces of cloth and 1700 spindles were whitened here every year, bringing wealth to the district. When the industry declined in the early 19th century the properties became occupied by farm workers, and remained as accommodation for estate workers until the late 1950s, after which the buildings were abandoned.

4 Description Bleachfield House and Cottage sit adjacent to each other in just under half an acre of land, and offer the potential to use the larger four bedroom house as a permanent home with the smaller one bedroom cottage as a short term or holiday let. The property, in its idyllic rural setting, has now been lovingly restored and remains one of the finest examples of mid 18th century domestic architecture in the area. Alternatively, there is great flexibility for multi-generational families to have generous independent space, but be in close proximity. Both the house and cottage were stripped back to their bare stone walls, revealing details such as the original roof beams and fireplaces which enhance the living space on offer today. Every element of the refurbishment by the previous owner was handled with a sympathetic eye, from the choice of kitchens to the antique furniture and paintings that help give each of these properties its distinctive ambience. The current owners have continued with this theme offering two truly ready to move into homes. Features include wood panelling to dado height in most rooms, veneer oil matt teak flooring, self coloured carpets, stable style cottage doors and deep window sills, some of which have window seats, to capture the wonderful country outlook. Accommodation An entrance vestibule with window seats gives an immediate feeling of welcome. More formal is the sitting room with fitted library style bookcase, under stair cupboard and 5 kilowatt wood burning stove. Two bedrooms have an interconnecting door and the rear of the two has a white en suite bathroom with Grohe mixer shower with dual access leading to the hallway. The hub and heart of the house is the large dining kitchen fitted with an extensive range of cabinets. A staircase with decorative balustrade leads to the fourth bedroom which has built-in triple wardrobes with deep hanging and shelf space. Deceptively spacious, the wide main staircase leads to the first floor with much free standing height space. A generous family room has an 8 kilowatt log burning stove. At this level is the principal bedroom with walk in wardrobe. Adjacent is a bathroom with three piece white suite and Grohe over the bath mixer shower. Again with all the charm and character of the main house, Bleachfield Cottage offers very spacious living quarters. The sitting room features a wood burning stove and the dining kitchen has modern base and wall units with the many windows affording good natural light. There is an external door from this room into the garden grounds. The rear double bedroom has twin windows and the bathroom with three piece white suite and over bath shower has ample space for a separate shower enclosure. Outside A delightful picket fence encloses the front driveway which is a thick carpet of gravel stones offering ample turning and parking spaces, with numerous ornate driveway carriage style lamps. Each property has two former coal cellars at the rear which are now used for gardening tools, oil tank, tool shed and log store. For per annum our clients have leased an area of ground from Seafield Estates. This offers a useful area for log chopping and storing. Adjacent to the cottage and with the necessary consents the current workshop could be converted into the main living space of the cottage as the wall is only a partition. Fitted with power, light and electric panel heating, this affords a great opportunity for someone to work from home or develop further with the mezzanine level. Services Sash and case windows, overhauled by award winning Ventrolla with a 10 year guarantee. Oil central heating. Clearview log burning stoves. Mains water and drainage. Fixtures and fittings All fitted carpets, floorcoverings, window voiles, curtains, light fittings, Siemens induction hob, Bosch canopy extractor hood, integrated refrigerator, integrated freezer and washing machine are to be included in the sale. Local Authority Moray Council Tax Band E. Home Report & Energy Performance A copy of the full Home Report and Energy Performance Certificate is available on request. Servitude rights, burdens and wayleaves The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves, including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes, whether contained in the Title Deeds or informally constituted and whether referred to in the General Remarks and Stipulations or not. The Purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied himself as to the nature of all such servitude rights and others. Possession To be by mutual agreement. Offers Offers must be submitted in Scottish legal terms to the Selling Agents. A closing date for offers may be fixed and prospective purchasers are advised to register their interest with the Selling Agents following inspection. Viewing Strictly by appointment with Savills

5 Ordnance Survey Crown Copyright 2017.All rights reserved. Licence number Plotted Scal e - 1: floorplans Bathroom Principal Bedroom 4.39 x '5'' x 11'11'' Family Room 6.45 x '2'' x 17'2'' Bedroom x '9'' x 17'5'' Loft 3.96 x ' x 8'9'' Gross internal area (approx): sq.m (3544 sq.ft) (Including s, Workshop, Loft, Cottage, Garden & Oil Tank) First Floor Loft Bedroom x '9'' x 11'6'' Ensuite Bathroom 2.95 x '8'' x 5'8'' Oil Tank 4.06 x '4'' x 5'9'' Garden 3.43 x '3'' x 5'2'' B Oil Tank Bedroom x '8'' x 9' Sitting Room 4.11 x '6'' x 11'10'' Dining Kitchen 6.38 x '11'' x 14'10'' Patio Workshop 5.18 x ' x 9' Bedroom x '6'' x 10' Bathroom Sitting Room 5.23 x '2'' x 17'1'' Dining Kitchen 4.88 x ' x 14' Ground Floor Porch Bleachfield House Bleachfield Cottage Bleachfield House and Bleachfield Cottage Bleachfield House and Bleachfield Cottage Important Notice Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1: They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2: Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 17/05/24 SP Drain 4 Savills Aberdeen 5 Queen s Terrace, Aberdeen, AB10 1XL aberdeen@savills.com Bleachfield Terrace Bleachfield Bleachfield House Area : acres (0.197 ha) Bleachfield Cottage Drain savills.co.uk This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. ( ). This Plan is published for the convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. NOT TO SCALE. This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. ( ). This Plan is published for the convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. NOT TO SCALE. Ordnance Survey Crown Copyright 2017.All rights reserved. Licence number Plotted Scal e - 1:1250 Drain This map was created with Promap This map was created with Promap

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