Pluscarden Crofts - Lot 1, Pluscarden, Elgin, Moray, IV30

SITUATION
Logies Croft and Hunters Croft which together comprise the impressive Pluscarden Crofts holiday Cottages, sits in a delightful position in the picturesque and highly desirable Vale of Pluscarden, between Elgin to the East and Forres to the West. With the world famous Pluscarden Abbey nearby, the property is nestled within an Area of Great Landscape Value and enjoys pleasant views over the surrounding countryside. Both the county town of Elgin (about 6 miles) and Forres (about 11 miles) provide a comprehensive range of shops and amenities whilst the surrounding area offers some excellent hotels, restaurants and historic local attractions including the world famous Pluscarden Abbey which dates back to the 13th Century and is located about 1 mile away. Schooling up to secondary level is available in both Elgin and Forres and also at Gordonstoun Independent School, about 10 miles away. Excellent primary schooling is also available nearby at Miltonduff (about 3 miles). To the west, Inverness (about 37 miles) has all the facilities of a modern city including its airport (about 30 miles) which offers regular flights to the south and summer flights to parts of Europe.

The county of Moray is famous for its mild climate, a beautiful and varied countryside with rich agricultural land, prosperous fishing villages and wide open beaches. The upland areas to the south are sparsely populated and provide dramatic scenery, some of which forms part of 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. Located about 11 miles away is the ‘jewel’ of the Moray coastline, the historic village of Findhorn with its sheltered bay providing excellent sailing, water sports and highly regarded inns. The Culbin Forest, a short drive away with its marked walks and cycle trails, offers excellent opportunities for wide range of outdoor pursuits.

DESCRIPTION
Constructed in 2012 of rendered Durasil (insulated) blocks under pitched box profile steel roofing sheets, Hunters and Logies Crofts were designed by well-regarded architect Annie Kenyon and based on the layout of the traditional croft house found across the north-east. Both crofts are built to the same design and specification and include an entrance porch, hallway, an open plan kitchen / dining / living room, a shower room and bedroom (en suite) on the ground floor. On the first floor, there is a mezzanine level bedroom with en suite facilities. The accommodation extends to about 127m2. Both cottages have operated very successfully as holiday lets in recent years (they are currently let through Unique Cottages and Air BnB) and appear in excellent condition. They are double glazed and have under floor electric heating with a heat recovery system.

ACCOMMODATION (Hunters and Logies Crofts Respectively)
Ground Floor:
Porch. Hall. Open Plan Kitchen / Dining / Living Room. Shower Room. Bedroom (1 ‘En Suite’).

First Floor:
Mezzanine Bedroom (En Suite)
GARDEN AND GROUNDS
Lot 1 – Hunters Croft (green on the site plan) extends to about 0.58 ha / 1.43 acres and in addition to a private garden and a timber decked covered seating area, Hunters Croft includes a wooded bank with a wide variety of mature tree species. The bank offers shelter and privacy and is a wonderful place to sit and enjoy the surrounding area. In addition, Hunters Croft also includes a superb barbecue hut.

Lot 1 – Hunters Croft – Guide Price £290,000

EPC Rating = D