Moray house offers stylish living and a lifestyle business, writes Susan Welsh
The builder of Little Knockbog made a wise decision when he chose to build the house on an elevated position on the south-western edge of Knock Hill.
From here, the five-bedroomed house enjoys far-reaching and uninterrupted views to the south over rural Banffshire, into Aberdeenshire and west into Moray.
Surrounded by grassland and commercial woodland, the house, which comes with more than 74 acres of land and is on the market at offers over £460,000, would make an ideal property for those looking for a rural home that also works as a business.
The house lies some nine miles north-east of Keith and is 12 miles from Huntly to the north-west, both of which have a good range of services, schooling and other facilities.
The house is in move-in condition as it has been modernised and extended to a high standard and has double glazing, oil-fired central heating, and a private water supply with drainage to a septic tank.
The accommodation comprises, on the ground floor, an entrance hall, fully-fitted kitchen with a good range of solid oak-fronted units, a quarry-tiled floor, a six-burner LPG stove with electric oven/grill and a walk-in larder.
There’s further units in a utility room which has a Belfast sink and space for a washing machine, tumble drier and large chest freezer, while the boiler room offers excellent drying, airing and storage space with hanging rails and shelving.
There’s also a double bedroom with built-in storage, a WC, cloakroom with hanging rails, a luxury family bathroom/wetroom with deep double-ended bath, a large living room with solid oak floor, large stone fireplace and wood-burning stove.
A door from the living room leads to a nice south-facing conservatory which offers panoramic views across the countryside.
Moving upstairs, a light and spacious landing gives access to all the upstairs bedrooms and attic, currently used as a study with built-in desk and shelving.
The master bedroom is a spacious room with large bay window and window seat and an en-suite bathroom. There are two further large double bedrooms and a single bedroom.
Outside, there’s a traditional stone steading which has been used for general storage but, subject to obtaining all the necessary consents, has the potential to be turned into a residential property.
The house also comes with a polytunnel, garage and shed offering useful storage.
Two ACS registered grass fields lie to the south of Little Knockbog offering useful sheltered grazing, suitable for horses or other livestock.
The majority of Little Knockbog Farm was planted as a farm woodland scheme, with a combination of mixed conifers, mixed broadleaves and areas of open ground in 2000/01.
These woodlands are now well established, outwith any grant schemes, and provide excellent deer stalking and rough shooting opportunities, with the prospect of timber sale revenue from thinning and felling in the future.
Little Knockbog is available as a whole or in separate lots as follows: Lot 1, House and field 6.38 acres, offers over £375,000; Lot 2 – Woodland, 38.33 acres offers over £40,000; Lot 3 – Woodland, 15.68 acres offers over £25,000; Lot 4 – Woodland and field, 13.70 acres offers over £20,000.
Contact: Bowlts on 01343 890400.