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The Old Church of Urquhart, near Elgin Elgin 6 miles Inverness Airport 37 miles Aberdeen Airport 60 miles
Offers over £549,000
 Overview
A beautifully converted church set in generous grounds
* Principal accommodation comprises:
Ground Floor: Entrance Vestibule, Two Stairwells, Family Room, Bedroom/Laundry Room, 2 further Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms
(1 en suite, 1 two way)
First Floor: Sitting Room, Dining Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, master Bedroom with En-suite Bathroom, 2 further Bedrooms,
Bathroom
Bell Tower: Office, Store, Bell
Apartment: Entrance Vestibule, Hallway, WC, Utility Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Living Room, Bedroom, Bathroom
* Bright spacious family accommodation
* Full of character and many period features
* Successful 4 star B&B business
* Private grounds extending to approximately 2 acres
* Owners accommodation/Granny flat
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General
 The Old Church of Urquhart is a fine conversion of a former church set in an elevated site in the Morayshire countryside and is unusually aligned north-south. The church was originally built in 1843 and is a Category B Listed Building due to it’s outstanding architecture and historical interest. It remained in the ownership of the Church of Scotland until the early 1990’s when it was converted by a well known local architect. The current owner purchased the property in 1998 and has restored many original features including the bell tower to form a truly unique property.
The surrounding countryside offers a variety of outdoor pursuits, including fishing on the world renowned River Spey, shooting and stalking on nearby estates, watersports at Findhorn and Lossiemouth and numerous golf courses. A cultural highlight in the area includes the infamous malt whisky trail which takes much of it’s barley from the rich lowland farmland surrounding the Elgin area.
Urquhart village dates back to 1125 when a Benedictine priory was founded by King David 1 and is a small attractive village with a few services including a village pub. Elgin, the capital of Moray and Scotland’s smallest city, is only 6 miles to the west and provides a wide variety of services including supermarkets, hotels, restaurants, main line railway station, secondary and further education. Primary schooling is available in the nearby village of Lhanbryde which is 1 mile away. Local services including a pub, village store, village hall and butcher are available in Urquhart and Lhanbryde.
A long private driveway leads to a parking area to the front of the property. Stone steps lead to solid wooden double door opening to:
Accommodation
 Entrance Vestibule
2.6m x 3.2m
With original flagstone flooring, ornate cornicing and doors on either side, leading to two separate stairwells. Small storage cupboard underneath stairs. The right hand door leads to:
Right Stairwell
2.4m x 2.5m
With stone floor, fitted coat hooks, partially timber lined walls, spotlights with PIR sensor, fire alarm panel, stairs to first floor and solid wooden door leading to a partially timber lined corridor with doors off to:
 Bedroom 1
3.5m x 2.5m
With carpet, partially timber panelled walls, smoke alarm, sliding door to:
Two Way Bathroom
2.5m x 1.6m
With karndean flooring, partially tiled walls, WC, wash hand basin with fitted mirror and shelving below, four bulb spotlight, tiled shower cubicle, extractor fan, shavers’ socket, alternative door to corridor.
 Bedroom 2/Laundry Room
3.6m x 3.1m
With carpet, fitted double wardrobe, partially timber panelled wall, door to Apartment.
 Lounge/Family Room
7.1m x 5.1m
Well lit spacious room with timber flooring, partially panelled walls, corner bar with fitted shelving, spotlights, door to left stairwell, further door to:
Bedroom 3
5.3m x 4m
With carpet, partially timber lined walls, door to:
En-suite Bathroom
1.8m x 4m
With karndean flooring, WC, wash hand basin, partially tiled walls, bath with shower unit above, extractor fan, fitted shelving, and shaver’s socket.
Returning to the right stairwell a spiral stone staircase with partially timber lined walls, door to:
Office
2.5m x 2m
With carpet, original leaded window overlooking front car park, fitted shelving, original corner fireplace.
Returning to the stairwell a further door leads to:
 Sitting Room/Dining Room
10.9m x 6.1m
A magnificent split level room incorporating many original features including 2 full height gothic styled windows on the west and east walls and a simple corniced ceiling. Raised dining area measuring approximately 3.8m x 5.9m with carpet and timber inset flooring. Stairs to lower sitting room with carpet, fitted wood burning stove, separate stairs to left stairwell, wall lights, spotlights, smoke alarm, fitted cabinet and wonderful views over the garden ground and surrounding countrys
 Kitchen/Breakfast Room
5.2m x 3.7m
With karndean flooring, fitted French oak wall and floor units, stainless steel preparation sink, double stainless steel sink unit with draining unit, fitted double electric oven, ceramic hob, partially tiled walls, fitted shelving, integrated dishwasher, integrated fridge/freezer, spotlights, smoke alarm, full height window overlooking garden, integrated microwave, plumbed for washing machine, extractor fan, serving hatch to dining room, partially glazed door.
Bedroom 4
3.5m x 4.3m
With carpet, full height window overlooking garden, fitted mirrored double wardrobe.
Bedroom 5
3.5m x 4.6m
With carpet, full height window overlooking garden, fitted shelving, fitted mirrored double wardrobe.
Shower Room
2.1m x 2.2m
With karndean flooring, tiled shower cubicle, WC, wash hand basin, partially tiled walls, fitted mirror with light above. Fitted shelving, extractor fan.
 Master Bedroom
5.2m x 4m
With karndean flooring, full height window overlooking garden, spotlights, fitted mirrored triple wardrobe, fitted shelving, partially glazed door to:
En-Suite Bathroom
5.2m x 3.3m
With carpet, corner bath with raised surround, WC, wash hand basin, original church windows and stone facing, fitted 2 berth pine sauna. Fitted shelving, partially tiled walls behind wash hand basin, fitted mirror, extractor fan, wall lights.
Door to back hallway with fitted double cupboard and stairs to Apartment.
APARTMENT
 Suitable as either a separate apartment or Granny flat or for incorporation back into the main house.
A paved footpath leads round the side of the Church to stone steps leading to a solid wooden door opening to:
Entrance Porch
1m x 1.1m
With wooden floor, door to:
WC
1.5m x 1.9m
With wooden floor, WC, wash hand basin, frosted window.
 Outer Hall
1.8m x 2.8m
With wooden floor, fitted shelving, closet, views over garden, solid wooden church door leading to:
Inner Hall
5.2m x 3.3m
Suitable for conversion to an additional reception room. With flagstone flooring, original partly stained glass windows, wooden panelling and fitted church pews, ornate facing stones, two triple bulb spotlights, extractor fan, doorway to back stairs and door to corridor with doors to:
Utility Room
2.3m x 1.5m
With stone floor, plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer.
Bathroom
4.5m x 3m
With bath, WC and wash hand basin.
 Double Bedroom
3.4m x 3.5m
With solid wooden floor, partially timber panelled wall, fitted double wardrobe, door to Bedroom 2/Laundry Room of main building.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room
3.4m x 2.7m
With solid wooden floor, fitted floor units, 1.5 ceramic sink and draining unit, fitted shelving, extractor fan.
Living Room
4.8m x 3.7m
With wooden floor, open hatch to kitchen, partially timber lined walls, smoke alarm, spot light, TV point, door to under stair cupboard.
 GARDENS AND GROUNDS
The garden grounds extend to approximately 2 acres and consists predominantly of well kept lawn and attractive shrubs and bushes immediately around the church. To the north of the church is a very attractive area of amenity woodland with footpaths leading to a number of quiet areas to relax and take in the surrounding countryside including the church pond, the small waterfall and other secluded woodland areas. The formal gardens have been used recently as a setting for both wedding services and wedding receptions and provide a truly unique setting for friends, family and guests.
OUTBUILDINGS
To the rear of the church stone steps lead to the cellar which includes two separate rooms. One is used to house the Worcester Danesmoor oil fired central heating boiler and the other as a wood store.
Additional Information
 SERVICES
Water - Mains
Electricity - Mains
Drainage - Septic Tank
Heating - Oil fired central heating, woodburning stove
COUNCIL TAX
The Old Church of Urquhart falls under Council Tax Band G.
DIRECTIONS
From the A96 turn off to Lhanbryde into the village and take the signposted road to Urquhart. In the centre of Urquhart turn right down Meft
Road, signposted to the “Old Church B & B”.
MOVEABLES
All carpets and floorcoverings are included in the sale.
SOLICITORS
Wink & MacKenzie, Maisondieu Road, Elgin, IV30 1RH.
VIEWING
Viewing is by prior appointment only through the selling agents – CKD Galbraith. The person who may accompany you however, may not be an employee of CKD Galbraith.
Selling Agents / Local CKD Galbraith Office
IMPORTANT NOTES
There is a large undeveloped area above the kitchen and bedrooms on the first floor that could be developed further to provide additional accommodation, subject to obtaining the necessary consents.
1 These particulars have been prepared in all good faith to give a fair overall view of the property. If any points are particularly relevant to your interest in the property please ask for further information/verification. CKD Galbraith strongly recommend that you discuss any particular points which are likely to affect your interest in the property with them, in order that you do not make a wasted journey.
2 Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good structural condition or otherwise nor that any services, appliances, equipment or facilities are in good working order. Purchasers should satisfy themselves on such matters prior to purchase and may wish to instruct an independent survey.
3 The photograph/s depict only certain parts of the property. It should not be assumed that any contents/furnishings/furniture, etc. photographed are included in the sale. No assumptions should be made with regard to parts of the property that have not been photographed. Please ask for further information if required.
4 Any areas, measurements or distances referred to are given as a GUIDE ONLY and are NOT precise. Certain measurements have been taken using a sonic measuring machine. If such details are fundamental to a purchase, purchasers must rely on their own enquiries.
5 Neither these particulars nor any subsequent communication by us on behalf of the vendors relative to the property shall be binding upon 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 or is granted in pursuance of any such document.
6 Entry
Entry will be as mutually agreed.
7 Closing Date
A A closing date by which offers must be submitted may be fixed at a later date unless the property has been sold previously. Prospective purchasers who have notified their interest to CKD Galbraith, in writing, will receive a letter drawing their attention to the closing date.
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.
8 Offers
Formal offers in the acceptable Scottish form should be submitted, through a Scottish Lawyer, to CKD Galbraith, Reay House, 17 Old Edinburgh Road, Inverness, IV2 3HF.
Offerors, particularly those from England, should satisfy themselves, through their Scottish Lawyer, that they fully understand the implications of offering under Scottish Law.
9 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.
10 Conditions of Sale
A deposit of 10% of the purchase price shall be paid within seven days of completion of missives, which deposit will be non-returnable in the event of the purchaser failing to complete the purchase for reasons not attributable to the Seller or their Agents.
The balance of 90% will become payable on entry. Interest will be payable on the balance from the date of entry until paid at a rate of 5% over the Bank of Scotland base rate, notwithstanding consignation.
In the event of a purchaser failing to pay the full purchase price within a month from the date of entry, the seller shall be entitled to resile from the bargain and to re-sell the property without prejudice to his right to recover from the prospective purchaser any loss incurred.
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