THE ANCHORAGE ALVES, BY ELGIN, 14 OFFICES ACROSS SCOTLAND THE ANCHORAGE ALVES, BY ELGIN MORAY, IV30 8UY

Elgin 6 miles. 7 miles. Inverness Airport 26 miles.

About 5.85 acres (2.36 ha).

An elegant recently renovated Georgian Manse, steading and church in a private and accessible rural location

LOT 1 – THE ANCHORAGE AND GROUNDS (About 4.65 acres)

Upper Ground Floor: Vestibule. Hall. Drawing Room. Dining Room. Study. Cloaks / WC. Store.

First Floor: Master Suite (Bedroom. Bathroom. Dressing Room). Bathroom. 2 Bedrooms.

Second Floor: Seating Area. 2 Bedrooms

Lower Ground Floor: Kitchen / Living Room. Utility Room. Store Room. Boiler Room. Wine Cellar. Coal Cellar

• Comprehensively renovated to an exemplary standard • Completely re-wired, re-plumbed with new central heating system • Many original features • Energy efficient biomass central heating system • Sheltered wooded grounds • Charming walled garden

LOT 2 – THE STEADING AND ALVES CHURCH (About 1.2 acres)

• Original classical stable block and grassed courtyard with planning consent for a 4 bedroom detached dwelling. • Former Church with planning consent for conversion into a 4 bedroom detached dwelling.

Available as a whole or two separate lots.

CKD Galbraith 5 Commerce Street Elgin Morayshire IV30 1BS 01343 546362 [email protected] GENERAL triple carriage house style garage (about 4.8m x 9.0m). To the south and west The Anchorage is an elegant grade ‘B’ listed Georgian Manse that has recently of the house is a charming woodland plantation which includes a wide range been renovated to a very high standard. Located midway between Elgin and of mature specimen trees and rhododendrons. The house is accessed over Forres, the house sits in a tranquil and secluded setting within extensive private a sweeping tarmac and gravelled drive providing ample parking space for a grounds about half a mile from the A96 (Inverness to Aberdeen trunk road) number of vehicles. In total, the grounds extend to about 4.6 acres. and to the north of the small village of Alves on the ‘’. To the north, across rich arable land lies the historic coastal villages of , Lot 2 - The Steading and Alves Parish Church (About 1.2 acres). and with their golfing, sailing and water sports facilities The steading and courtyard lie to the east of the walled garden and consist whilst the Moray coastline has a dramatic coastline and wide unspoilt beaches. of two grade ‘B’ listed traditional one and a half storey stone and slate built To the south lies the ‘malt whisky trail’ and beyond (about an hour’s drive) is outbuildings. Full planning consent and building warrant were obtained (now the spectacular scenery of the Cairngorm National Park which offers excellent lapsed) for conversion into a substantial and most interesting detached house walking, river, field and winter sports facilities. with a separate access from the public road across the former vegetable garden. The proposed house will comprise: Hall, living room, family / dining Locally, Elgin and Forres provide a comprehensive range of shopping, dining room, sun lounge, kitchen, utility, study, bathroom, 3 bedrooms (2 en suite) and and leisure amenities whilst Inverness (34 miles) offers all the facilities of a an integral garage. modern city including its Airport (26 miles) which can be reached in around 40 minutes. There are highly regarded primary schools in the local area including Located adjacent is the attractive, former Parish Church with a paddock area those at Alves, Mosstowie, Forres and Elgin. State secondary schooling is (used historically as vegetable plots) located opposite. Alves Church dates from available in Elgin and Forres which also has a Steiner School whilst the world 1769 and is grade ‘B’ listed. Planning consent and building warrant has also famous Gordonstoun School is located at Duffus, about 5 miles away. been obtained to convert the church into a stunning detached dwelling house with interesting and well laid out accommodation provided over two storeys. Lot 1 - The Anchorage and Grounds (About 4.60 acres) The proposed accommodation includes a hall, living room, family dining room, The Anchorage is an elegant, classical Georgian Manse dating from breakfasting kitchen, utility, bathroom and 4 bedrooms (3 en suite). Should the approximately 1835 and attributed to Elgin Architect William Robertson (1786 – building be converted, access will be taken along a private driveway running 1841). South facing, the house is constructed of stone under a pitched slate roof alongside that to be created and serving the steading adjacent with a small and is grade ‘B’ listed. It sits in a charming secluded setting with a large walled garden area located to the front and side of the building. garden lying to the east and more extensive wooded policies to the south and west ensuring great privacy and shelter. DIRECTIONS From Elgin in the east, take the A96 towards Forres. At the village of Alves, turn The house has been comprehensively renovated over the last two years right at the Crooked Inn and continue along a single carriageway unclassified to create a magnificent family home of exemplary quality. Accommodation road for about ½ mile where The Anchorage, Steading and Church are located is provided over four storeys and on the raised ground floor it comprises a on the left hand side. spacious vestibule and brightly lit hallway. The drawing room extends to almost the full depth of the house and has ornate plasterwork, working timber shutters LISTED BUILDING and an attractive fireplace. There is an elegant dining room, a good sized The Anchorage together with Alves Parish Church and The Steading are grade study that could also be used as an additional bedroom if required, a useful ‘B’ listed. store room and a cloak room / WC with built in storage. On the lower ground floor, an atmospheric stone slabbed hallway leads to the kitchen / dining / PLANNING living room which forms the hub of the house. This generously sized room Planning and Listed Building Consents were obtained for the conversion of includes newly fitted high quality fitted wall and floor units and a central island the steading (ref 10/00767/APP) and Alves Church (ref 11/00070 APP) into high with granite worktops, an electric 4 oven Aga, various integrated appliances quality, interestingly designed detached residential dwellings. These consents and an ingleneuk fireplace with a wood burning stove. Glazed double doors have recently been extended and are now valid until 17th May 2017. lead directly to the walled garden. Also on the lower ground floor are a wine cellar and a well equipped utility room, both of which have stone shelving, a ACCESS general store room and the boiler room which houses the biomass central Should lots 1 and 2 be sold separately, a right of access in favour of the heating system. On the first floor there is a well lit landing which leads to a purchaser of lot 2 will be granted over the driveway between points A and B. magnificent master suite which comprises a bedroom, en suite bathroom and Separate access to lot 2 can also be taken directly from the public road. a dressing room with a large walk in wardrobe. There are two further large bedrooms and a family bathroom. On the second floor, there is a cosy seating SERVICES area and 2 more bedrooms, ideal for children or guests. Mains water. Mains electricity. Private drainage. Wood fired central heating system. The Anchorage has recently undergone a major renovation to the highest of standards including completely re-wiring, re-plumbing, renovation and The house is heated using an Eco Angus Orlingo 200 (60kw) wood fuelled bio- insulation of the roof and a new central heating system. Care has been taken mass boiler which operates by filling two 1,500 litre accumulator tanks which to maintain all of the period features such as cornicing, fireplaces (2 with circulates around the radiators and provides domestic hot water. There is an wood stoves), working timber shutters, window seats and tasteful decor that electric operated hot water tank to cover the warmer months when central one would expect in a country house yet also incorporating modern and high heating is not required. The current running costs are approximately £1,000 quality kitchen and bathroom fittings. The house is well insulated and is heated per annum compared to £6,000 if using the equivalent sized oil fired system. using an energy efficient wood fired bio mass boiler (see services). Further details are available from the selling agent.

Outside, there is a delightful walled garden to the east of the house which is EPC RATING laid to lawn with various mature trees, flower beds and herbaceous borders. E Garden buildings also include a large greenhouse and a useful newly built SOLICITORS Grigor & Young, No. 1 North Street, Elgin, Moray, IV30 1UA. Tel. 01343 544 077

LOCAL AUTHORITY Moray Council, Council Offices, High Street, Elgin, Moray, Tel. 01343 563000

VIEWING Strictly by appointment with the selling agents.

OUTGOINGS The Anchorage has been assessed as Council Tax band G.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS Fitted carpets and integrated appliances are included in the sale. Curtains may be made available subject to separate negotiation. No items are included unless specifically mentioned in these particulars.

INTERNET WEBSITE This property and other properties offered by CKD Galbraith can be viewed on our website at www.ckdgalbraith.co.uk as well as our affiliated websites www.rightmove.co.uk and www.primelocation.com.

MORTGAGE FINANCE CKD Galbraith have an alliance with independent mortgage brokers Springtide Capital Limited who understand the complexities of finding the right loan to suit both your financial and personal circumstances. For further information, contact Grant Pollock 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, 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. The Anchorage Alves, Elgin, IV30 8UY N FOR IDENTIFICATION ONLY - NOT TO SCALE Approximate Gross Internal Area (excl Second Floor): 397m² (4,273sqft) The Anchorage N © HONEYGRAM LTD 2014 The Anchorage Alves, Elgin, IV30 8UY N Alves, Elgin, IV30 8UY FOR IDENTIFICATION ONLY - NOT TO SCALE FOR IDENTIFICATION ONLY - NOT TO SCALE © HONEYGRAM LTD 2014 Approximate Gross Internal Area (excl Second Floor): 397m² (4,273sqft) © HONEYGRAM LTD 2014

Store

Cloakroom Store 4.90 x 1.37 16'1" x 4'6" Study /

DN Bedroom 4.90 x 3.04 16'1" x 10'0" Cloakroom 4.90 x 1.37 16'1" x 4'6" Study /

Hall DN Bedroom 6.60 x 2.75 4.90 x 3.04 21'8" x 9'0" 16'1" x 10'0" DN

Bedroom 4 Bedroom 5 6.10 x 3.45 6.10 x 3.45 Hall UP 20'0" x 11'4" Seating Area 20'0" x 11'4" Drawing Room 6.60 x 2.75 4.00 x 2.75 7.60 x 4.90 21'8" x 9'0" 13'1" x 9'0" 24'11" x 16'1" Dining Room 5.85 x 4.90 19'2" x 16'1" UP Drawing Room 7.60 x 4.90 Vestibule 24'11" x 16'1" 2.70 x 2.50 Dining Room 8'10" x 8'2" 5.85 x 4.90 19'2" x 16'1" c c

Vestibule 2.70 x 2.50 8'10" x 8'2" Ground Floor c c Second Floor

Coal Cellar Ground Floor

Coal c Cellar 73 ' 8" . 5

1 En Suite oom x r x h Boiler Room " 3.09 x 3.07 7 1 ' 0

. 10'2" x 10'1" 4.85 x 3.85 0 Ba t 3 15'11" x 12'8" C Sitting Room Bedroom 2 DN 1 5.00 x 4.90 16'5" x 16'1" UP

Boiler Room Landing 4.85 x 3.85 DN 15'11" x 12'8" C Sitting Room UP

Store 8.73 x 4.60 3.45 x 1.90 28'8" x 15'1" 11'4" x 6'3" DN

UP Bedroom 1 5.80 x 4.90 Store 8.73 x 4.60 19'0" x 16'1" Kitchen3.45 x 1.90 28'8" Bedx 15r'1"oom 3 Breakfast Room 4.90 x 3.95 11'4" x 6'3" Dressing Room Utility Room Wine Cellar 16'1" x 13'0" 4.85 x 2.80 2.75 x 2.70 3.90 x 2.70 15'11" x 9'2" 9'0" x 8'10" 12'10" x 8'10"

Kitchen c Breakfast Room Utility Room Wine Cellar 4.85 x 2.80 2.75 x 2.70 15'11" x 9'2" 9'0" x 8'10" Lower Ground Floor First Floor

Lower Ground Floor LIVING ROOM GARAGE

BATHROOM EN-SUITE CHANGING STORE AREA MASTER UTILITY BEDROOM ROOM TOILET HALL VESTIBULE

HALLWAY FAMILY ROOM / DINING HALF LANDING KITCHEN DINING/ FAMILY ROOM SHOWER ROOM

SUN STUDY LOUNGE BEDROOM 4 KITCHEN BEDROOM /STUDY

LIVING ROOM MASTER EN-SUITE PROPOSED PLAN FOR UTILITY LARDER BEDROOM ROOM THE STEADING (LOT 2)

Ground Floor STORE CHANGING AREA Ground Floor

PROPOSED PLAN FOR BATHROOM THE CHURCH (LOT 2) HALF GALLERY LANDING HALLWAY

STORE CHANGING AREA SHOWER BEDROOM 3 ROOM BEDROOM 2 HALL The Steading and BEDROOM Alves Church First Floor BEDROOM

“ATTIC” STORE

14 OFFICES ACROSS SCOTLAND