THE ANCHORAGE STEADING AND CHURCH ALVES, BY ELGIN, MORAY THE ANCHORAGE STEADING AND CHURCH ALVES, BY ELGIN MORAY, IV30 8UY
Elgin 6 miles Forres 7 miles Inverness Airport 26 miles
About 1.2 acres (0.48 ha)
An outstanding traditional steading and former Church offering considerable development potential.
Lot 1 - Original classical stable block with planning consent for an architect designed magnificent 4 bedroom detached dwelling
Lot 2 - Attractive former Church with planning consent for conversion into a unique architecturally outstanding 4 bedroom detached dwelling
• Potential to establish and run a business from home such as holiday accommodation or long term letting • Services available nearby offering connection at low cost • Stunning views over open countryside towards Sutherland
CKD Galbraith 5 Commerce Street Elgin Morayshire IV30 1BS 01343 546362 [email protected]
OFFICES ACROSS SCOTLAND GENERAL ACCESS Located midway between Elgin and Forres, The Anchorage Steading and Church sit in a tranquil and secluded setting Access to the site can be taken directly from the public road (See site plan). within extensive private grounds about half a mile from the A96 (Inverness to Aberdeen trunk road) and to the north of the small village of Alves on the ‘Laich of Moray’. To the north, across rich arable land lies the historic coastal villages SERVICES of Findhorn, Burghead and Hopeman with their golfing, sailing and water sports facilities whilst the Moray coastline has The purchaser is to satisfy themselves as to the provision of services to the site. a dramatic coastline and wide unspoilt beaches. To the south lies the ‘malt whisky trail’ and beyond (about an hour’s drive) is the spectacular scenery of the Cairngorm National Park which offers excellent walking, river, field and winter SOLICITORS sports facilities. Grigor & Young, No. 1 North Street, Elgin, Moray, IV30 1UA. Tel. 01343 544 077
Locally, Elgin and Forres provide a comprehensive range of shopping, dining and leisure amenities whilst Inverness (34 LOCAL AUTHORITY miles) offers all the facilities of a modern city including its Airport (26 miles) which can be reached in around 40 minutes. Moray Council, Council Offices, High Street, Elgin, Moray, Tel. 01343 563000 There are highly regarded primary schools in the local area including those at Alves, Mosstowie, Forres and Elgin. State secondary schooling is available in Elgin and Forres which also has a Steiner School whilst the world famous VIEWING Gordonstoun School is located at Duffus, about 5 miles away. Strictly by appointment with the selling agents.
DESCRIPTION OUTGOINGS The Anchorage steading and the nearby Church sit in a stunning rural setting and offer magnificent development The purchaser will be liable for all outgoings relating to the property. potential to create two distinct and highly desirable dwelling houses. Positioned to the east of The Anchorage House walled garden, Lot 1 – The Steading comprises two grade ‘B’ listed attractive traditional one and a half storey stone FIXTURES AND FITTINGS and slate built outbuildings. Full planning consent and building warrants have been obtained to convert the steading No items are included unless specifically mentioned in these particulars. into a substantial and most interesting detached house with a separate access from the public road across the former vegetable garden. The plans have been drawn up by the highly regarded local architects Ashley Bartlam (Elgin 01343 INTERNET WEBSITE 543287) to create a house of great distinction. The plans show the proposed new house to comprise: Hall, living This property and other properties offered by CKD Galbraith can be viewed on our website at www.ckdgalbraith.co.uk room, family / dining room, sun lounge, kitchen, utility, study, bathroom, 3 bedrooms (2 en suite) and an integral garage. as well as our affiliated websites www.rightmove.co.uk and www.onthemarket.com.
Located adjacent is the former Alves Parish Church with a paddock area (used historically as vegetable plots) located MORTGAGE FINANCE opposite. Lot 2 – Alves Parish Church comprises this most attractive Church dates from 1769 and is also grade CKD Galbraith have an alliance with independent mortgage brokers Springtide Capital Limited who understand the ‘B’ listed. Planning consent and building warrant have also been obtained to convert the building into a wonderful complexities of finding the right loan to suit both your financial and personal circumstances. For further information, detached house with architecturally interesting and well laid out accommodation provided over two storeys. The contact Mathew Griffiths who is based in our Edinburgh office on 0131 240 6990. proposed accommodation is to include a hall, living room, family dining room, breakfasting kitchen, utility, bathroom and 4 bedrooms (3 en suite). Should the building be converted, access will be taken along a private driveway running alongside that to be created and serving the steading adjacent with a small garden area located to the front and side of the building.
The steading and Church offer a magnificent opportunity for buyers looking to create architecturally interesting and well considered homes. They offer great flexibility of design and future use and would be ideal for those looking to build themselves a wonderful family dwelling.
The range of building offer huge potential and flexibility with the option to establish a “live and work” business from home or long term letting potential to provide a secondary income. Conversion to holiday accommodation offers another option of which there is a dearth in the area.
The paddock area to the rear has direct access to the road and also offers further scope for development (subject to obtaining all necessary consents).
PLANNING Planning and listed building consents have been obtained for the conversion of the steading (ref 14/00510/LBC and 14/00509/APP) and Alves Church (ref 14/140507/LBC and 14/00506/APP) into high quality, interestingly designed detached residential dwellings.
DIRECTIONS From Elgin in the east, take the A96 towards Forres. At the village of Alves, turn right at the Crooked Inn and continue along a single carriageway unclassified road for about ½ mile where The Anchorage Steading and Church are located on the left hand side.
LISTED BUILDING The Anchorage Church (Alves Parish Church) and The Steading are grade ‘B’ listed.
OFFICES ACROSS SCOTLAND 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 CKD 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 CKD Galbraith, 5 Commerce Street, Elgin, Moray, IV30 1BS
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.
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