BLERVIE RAFFORD, MORAY OFFICES ACROSS SCOTLAND BLERVIE RAFFORD, MORAY IV36 2RH

Forres 2 miles Elgin 13 miles Inverness 30 miles

About 3.13 ha / 7.74 acres

An elegant country house in a stunning rural setting

Ground Floor: Vestibule. Hall. Drawing Room. Dining Room. Kitchen / Living Room. Sun Room. Larder. Shower Room.

First Floor: Bathroom. 3 Bedrooms (Master En Suite).

Second Floor: 3 Attic Bedrooms. Bathroom. Store.

• Secluded and peaceful location. • Many fine period features • Grade ‘A’ listed • Extensive mature garden • Grazing paddock (about 4.9 acres) • A further 4 acres or thereby available to rent • Option to lease a further 4 acres or thereby

CKD Galbraith Savills Aberdeen 5 Commerce Street 5 Queens Terrace Elgin Aberdeen Morayshire IV30 1BS AB10 1XL

T: 01343 546362 T: 01224 971110 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] house, a cosy kitchen / living room. This room has a range of wall and floor units, an oil fired Aga and a wood burning stove and accesses into a sun room and workshop / store area. A rear staircase also leads to the first floor whilst completing the ground floor is a larder with stone shelving and a shower room. On the first floor, the landing leads to 2 wonderful bedrooms, both will tall ceilings and large windows which open up the stunning views over the garden and surrounding countryside. There is a family bathroom whilst accessed from the main bedroom is a further bathroom, dressing room and a family room / 5th bedroom. The second floor comprises 3 further attic bedrooms and a bathroom.

Blervie is a wonderful house with many fine period features (several salvaged from Blervie Castle including the staircase and fireplaces) that one would expect in a property of this quality, including tall corniced ceilings, pitch pine doors and attractive fireplaces. The house is heated using oil central heating whilst a 3kW solar panel system generates electricity and a moderate but useful income.

Outside, the house sits in beautiful grounds which are accessed over a tree lined driveway. The gardens include areas of lawn together with a wealth of mature rhododendrons, azaleas and various plants and shrubs which are linked by a delightful path. There is productive orchard, vegetable patch and a useful greenhouse. Adjoining the house is a utility room whilst excellent storage is available in a timber shed and a stone built outbuilding. A superb paddock (about 4.9 acres) provides excellent grazing for horses or other livestock and would be of great appeal to those with equestrian interests.

DIRECTIONS From Inverness in the west and Elgin in the east, take the A96 to Forres. In Forres, head south on the B9010 signposted towards Rafford and Dallas. Continue towards the village of Rafford, where Blervie is located on the left hand side before entering the village.

ACCESS The house is accessed from the public road (B9010) over a private track over which all necessary rights of access will be granted. Maintenance will be shared on a user basis.

The vendor shall reserve the right of access across the field between points X and Y as shown on the site plan (exact route to be agreed).

FENCE GENERAL The purchaser will be obliged to erect a stock proof fence across the field between points A & B as shown on the site plan. Blervie is an elegant and extremely manageable country house located in a secluded and tranquil location between the desirable village of Rafford and Forres in the stunning county of Moray. Situated in an elevated position and commanding SERVICES far reaching views over the surrounding countryside, the house enjoys great privacy and seclusion and yet is located Mains water. Mains electricity. Private drainage. Oil central heating. 4kW solar panel system. within easy reach of a wide range of services and amenities. Moray is famous for its mild climate and low annual rainfall, has a beautiful and varied countryside with a coastline of rich agricultural land, prosperous fishing villages and wide, open EPC beaches. The upland areas to the south are sparsely populated and provide dramatic scenery, some of which forms part of F the Cairngorm National Park. This 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, sailing and walking. SOLICITORS Nearby is the coastal town of Nairn (about 13 miles) with its two championship links golf courses whilst the Castle Stuart links R&R Urquhart, 117 – 121 High Street, Forres, Moray, IV36 1AB. Tel. 01309 676600 course, to the west of Nairn was recently voted as the best new international course in 2009 by Golf.com. Located about 15 minutes drive away is the ‘jewel’ of the Moray Coastline, the historic village of Findhorn with its sheltered bay providing LOCAL AUTHORITY excellent sailing and water sports and highly regarded Inns. The Culbin Forest, a short drive away with its marked walks Moray Council, Council Offices, High Street, Elgin, Moray, Tel. 01343 563000 and cycle trails, offers excellent opportunities for a wide range of outdoor pursuits. LISTED BUILDING Forres (about 2 miles) provides a comprehensive range of shops and amenities whilst the surrounding area offers some Blervie is a category A listed building. excellent hotels, restaurants and historic local attractions. Schooling up to secondary level, including a Steiner School is available in the town and also at Gordonstoun Independent School, about 15 miles away. Primary schooling is also available FIXTURES AND FITTINGS nearby. Inverness (about 30 miles) has all the facilities of a modern city including its airport (about 22 miles) which offers Any fitted carpets are included in the sale. No other items are included unless specifically mentioned in these particulars. regular flights to the south and summer flights to many European destinations. VIEWING DESCRIPTION Strictly by appointment with the selling agents. Blervie is an elegant and most impressive country house dating from 1776. Often described as one of the most desirable houses in the county, it was built by The Hon Major Lewis Duff, son of William Braco, the Earl of Fife and is a category A listed OUTGOINGS building on account of its rare nautilus shell carvings on the skewputts which, according to Historic Scotland are peculiar to Blervie has been assessed as Council Tax band G. Forres and Findhorn, with this example the only one known outside these 2 areas. Built using stone from the ruined Blervie castle, under a slate roof, comfortable and very well appointed accommodation is provided over two and a half storeys and INTERNET WEBSITE in recent years has served not only as a wonderful family home but also providing high quality Bed and Breakfast through This property and other properties offered by CKD Galbraith and Savills can be viewed on our respective websites www. the Wolsey Lodge Scheme. On the ground floor, the house is accessed into a bright and well lit reception hall with stairs ckdgalbraith.co.uk and www.savills.co.uk as well as our affiliated websites www.rightmove.co.uk and www.onthemarket.com. leading to the first floor and doors off to a magnificent drawing room with tall ceiling, cornicing and an attractive open fireplace. A dining room provides an elegant room to entertain with a door leading to an inner hall and on to the ‘hub’ of the MORTGAGE FINANCE CKD Galbraith have an alliance with independent mortgage brokers Fox Capital Limited, who understand the complexities of finding the right loan to suit both your financial and personal circumstances. For further information, contact Mathew Griffiths who is 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 CKD Galbraith or Savills, 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 or Savills, 5 Queens Terrace, Aberdeen AB10 1XL.

6. Third Party Rights and Servitudes The subjects are sold together with and subject to all existing real burdens, 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.

DRAFT 3 This plan has not been Mains of Blervie approved for publication Forres, IV36 2RH N Ref: CKD011-8337D FOR IDENTIFICATION ONLY - NOT TO SCALE © HONEYGRAM LTD 2015 DRAFT 3 DRAFT 3 This plan has not been Mains of Blervie This plan has not been Mains of Blervie approved for publication Forres, IV36 2RH N approved for publication Forres, IV36 2RH N Ref: CKD011-8337D Ref: CKD011-8337D FOR IDENTIFICATION ONLY - NOT TO SCALE FOR IDENTIFICATION ONLY - NOT TO SCALE © HONEYGRAM LTD 2015 © HONEYGRAM LTD 2015

Workshop / Store 4.71 x 3.66 15'5" x 12'0" (max) DRAFT 3 This plan has not been Mains of Blervie Workshop / approved for publication N Store Forres, IV36 2RH 4.71 x 3.66 Ref: CKD011-8337D FOR IDENTIFICATION ONLY - NOT TO SCALE 15'5" x 12'0" © HONEYGRAM LTD 2015 (max)

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Shower Family Room / Room Kitchen / Bedroom 5 2.14 x 1.71 Living Room 7'0" x 5'7" Larder 5.13 x 3.9310.33 x 4.65 16'10" x 12'11" UP 2.55 x 1.61 33'11" x 15'3" 8'4" x 5'3" (max overall)

Shower Room 10.69 x 3.73 Kitchen / 2.14 x 1.71 DN 35'1" x 12'3" Living Room 7'0" x 5'7" (max overall) Larder 10.33 x 4.65 2.55 x 1.61 33'11" x 15'3" c 8'4" x 5'3" (max overall) Dressing Room 10.69 x 3.73 3.96 x 2.50 35'1" x 12'3" 13'0" x 8'2" (max overall)

Bathroom 3.94 x 2.42 12'11" x 7'11"

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DN Drawing Room Entrance Hall Dining Room 5.69 x 5.39 5.49 x 3.46 5.42 x 4.45 c 18'8" x 17'8" 18'0" x 11'4" 17'9" x 14'7" UP

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Bathroom Bathroom 3.50 x 1.82 3.51 x 1.83 11G'6" rxo 6'u0"nd Floor 11'6" x 6'0"

Ground Floor First Floor Second Floor

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