VERSATILE ONE AND HALF STOREY WITH STUNNING FRONT FACADE OFFERING FLEXIBLE MULTI GENERATIONAL LIVING SPACE

CATHKIN, NELSON ROAD, FORRES, MORAY, IV36 1DR

VERSATILE ONE AND HALF STOREY PROPERTY WITH STUNNING FRONT FACADE OFFERING FLEXIBLE MULTI GENERATIONAL LIVING SPACE

CATHKIN, NELSON ROAD, FORRES, MORAY, IV36 1DRReception hallway u Dining room u Turreted drawing room Sitting room u Dining kitchen u Laundry room u Cloakroom with WC and wash hand basin u Butler’s pantry u 3 ground floor bedrooms u Boot room u Walk in store u Bathroom with separate shower

First floor u Large studio/sitting room u Bedroom with en suite shower room u Dressing room

Outside u Garage u Anti shed u Garden store u Walk in storage room

EPC = E

Nairn 10 miles u Inverness 27.5 miles u Inverness Airport 20 miles

A stunning Edwardian style villa, with a wealth of traditional features and impressive façade. Offering flexible accommodation across one and a half storeys. Cathkin is nestled in secluded, mature garden grounds in the heart of the attractive town of Forres.

Directions From Elgin – Turn left at the first roundabout and follow Victoria Road to Anderson’s Primary School then turn left to a roundabout then turn left again on to St. Leonards Road and proceed for 200 yards to turn second right on to Nelson Road. Cathkin is second on the right.

From Nairn – Take the first roundabout into Forres and follow past Tesco and continue straight over the next roundabout and proceed up the High St to the Tolbooth and turn right down Tolbooth St then proceed straight over the roundabout then follow the directions above.

From Grantown on Spey - Grantown Road and when at the Fire station turn right over the Mosset Burn and proceed along Orchard Road past Applegrove Primary School to a roundabout then turn right up St Leonard’s Road and then follow directions as above.

LocationForres, a formal ancient and royal burgh, is situated in the north of Scotland on the picturesque Moray coast which enjoys an excellent micro-climate. Lying approximately 27 miles east of Inverness and 12 miles west of Elgin. The town is nestled on the shoulder of Cluny hill facing out over Findhorn Bay and the Moray Firth.

Forres has a rich history, one of Scotland’s oldest towns and many would say, one of the most attractive in Scotland. Home to Sueno’s stone an enormous Pictish standing stone dating from the 9th century, Nelson’s Tower which stands high on Cluny hill and Benromach distillery, the smallest distillery in Speyside. Grant Park is centrally located and is maintained to a high standard and has played a significant role in Forres being a winner of ‘Britain in Bloom’ and ‘Scotland in Bloom’ competitions.

Forres is well served with local amenities: day to day grocery shopping is accommodated by a number of supermarkets, the high street boasts an array of local shops, including an award winning butcher, pharmacies, banks, post office, restaurants and coffee houses. City centre amenities are provided by Inverness known as “the capital of the highlands”.

The area is renowned for its outstanding scenery. Outdoor pursuits include golf on the numerous historic local golf links including Forres, Lossiemouth, Elgin, Nairn and Castle Stuart, the home of the Scottish Open; Hill and mountain walking in the Cairngorms; salmon fishing in the Rivers Findhorn and Spey; Sailing at Findhorn.

Join the tennis club, learn to sail in the sheltered Findhorn bay, enjoy the nearby forrest trails - there are sports and activities for all ages. Forres is a town with real community spirit.

Travel LinksInverness Airport provides excellent links with daily flights to London Birmingham Manchester and other European destinations.

A rail station at Forres connects to Inverness and Aberdeen .

HistoryBuilt in 1907 of stone and slate this attractive Edwardian style villa, which was designed by the original owner, is a replica of a bungalow in New Zealand. The turret, classic veranda and elevated position give Cathkin an air of understated grandeur.

DescriptionDating back to the 1900’s Cathkin does not disappoint with an abundance of period style features. High ceilings, arched alcoves, moulded plaster works, grooved door frames, panelled doors, picture rails, bay windows and fireplaces are still very evident. In 1992 the roof was re slated by the current owners and throughout their occupancy they have continued with a meticulous maintenance programme.

AccommodationCathkin is a fine example for someone to enjoy the flexibility of very versatile accommodation where there is a balance of old meets new.

A bright and spacious reception hallway features a decorative fireplace and offers independent access to the main living quarters and is complete with a butler’s pantry and an original fixed dresser. The grandeur of a by gone era is reflected in the most elegant, formal public rooms. A well appointed dining room with four front facing windows can be self contained or double doors open into the magnificent drawing room with turreted corner window flooding the room with natural light. The flow and combination of these two rooms offer a wonderful circulation space for entertaining. Informal relaxation space is found at the rear with a sitting room. An inner hallway gives access to a cloakroom with w.c and wash hand basin and a rear external door opens into the garden. Well proportioned is the utility room for everyday laundry tasks and super drying space. The heart of the house is the dining kitchen with a comprehensive range of hand built cabinets and contrasting work surfaces. Casual dining is serviced by a peninsular island and the focal point is the built in ovens with Halogen hob and a decorative and ornate canopy extractor hood. Generous in size are three ground floor bedrooms serviced by a large bathroom with white sanitary ware including a double end bath and separate shower enclosure. A rear hallway has a linen cupboard and houses the hot water tank which is fed from the CH System and also by immersion heater as required. A boot room provides garden access and a large walk in storage cupboard. Access via a staircase from the dining kitchen and particularly appealing for multipurpose use the property affords the luxury of a large studio/sitting room at first floor level leading into a large double bedroom with en suite shower room and adjacent dressing room.

OutsideCovered in a carpet of stone chips a most attractive horse shoe driveway, framed by ornamental lawns and showcases Cathkin’s stunning façade. Enclosed and sheltered is a large area of rear lawn with a secluded patio area. To the side are stepped footpaths for walkways within tiered flower beds and rockeries. Mature shrubs are in abundance and can be easily maintained or there is ample scope to indulge further.

GarageWith sliding door power and light. Adjacent is an anti shed for further storage. Garden store with power and lighting.

ServicesMains electric, water and drainage. Gas central heating.

Fixtures and fittings All fitted carpets, fitted floor coverings, tumble dryer, dishwasher, built in oven, lights and bathroom fittings.

SchoolsThe town is well served with 3 Primary Schools which feed into Forres Academy. Gordonstoun school is 20 minutes by car from Forres.Steiner school is located in the town.

Local Authority Moray Council Tax Band G

Home Report & Energy Performance A copy of the full Home Report and Energy Performance Certificate is available on request.

Servitude rights, burdens and wayleavesThe property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves, including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes, whether contained in the Title Deeds or informally constituted and whether referred to in the General Remarks and Stipulations or not. The Purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied himself as to the nature of all such servitude rights and others.

PossessionTo be by mutual agreement.

OffersOffers must be submitted in Scottish legal terms to the Selling Agents. A closing date for offers may be fixed and prospective purchasers are advised to register their interest with the Selling Agents following inspection.

ViewingStrictly by appointment with Savills – 01224 971110

First Floor

Store4.67 x 2.8415'4'' x 9'4''

Garage7.82 x 5.36

25'8'' x 17'7''

Bedroom 44.34 x 4.34

14'3'' x 14'3''

Bedroom 35.44 x 3.99

17'10'' x 13'1''

Bedroom 25.64 x 5.44

18'6'' x 17'10''Vestibule

EntranceHall Dining

Room5.74 x 4.80

18'10'' x 15'9''

DrawingRoom

5.11 x 4.9816'9'' x 16'4''

Butler’s Pantry

SittingRoom

4.95 x 3.8116'3'' x 12'6''

BreakfastingKitchen

4.95 x 4.0616'3'' x 13'4''

Bathroom

Store

Store3.00 x 2.959'10'' x 9'8''Store 2.95 x 2.74

9'8'' x 9'WC

Verandah

GardenStore

2.46 x 2.018'1'' x 6'7''

2.92 x 2.929'7'' x 9'7''

Studio9.91 x 5.26

32'6'' x 17'3''

EavesStorage

EavesStorage

Dressing Room2.64 x 2.418'8'' x 7'11''

Bedroom 16.45 x 3.73

21'2'' x 12'3''

EnsuiteShowerRoom

Ground Floor Ground Floor

Ground Floor

floorplans

Gross internal area (approx):385.63 sq m / 4,151 sq ft(Including Eaves Storage)

Garage, Store & Garden Store60.01 sq m / 646 sq ft

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Important Notice Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1.They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2.Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise 09/06/17 [SP].

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This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. (100024244). This Plan is published for the convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. NOT TO SCALE.