Take a gamble on this substantial Lossie home, writes Susan Welsh
Oh to be a fly on the wall, what wonderful stories you could tell.
Take Lynnwood Lodge on Lossiemouth’s James Street, a substantial house built around the turn of the last century.
Local legend suggests that it was both won and lost in a game of poker, how fascinating to be in the room when that conversation took place.
Situated in a sought-after residential area of the town and sitting in a well-stocked mature garden, Lynnwood Lodge has retained many original period features, including stained-glass windows, some of which feature a Charles Rennie Mackintosh design.
Throughout the house, there are lovely traditional features such as deep skirtings and nice covings.
All the fireplaces bar the one in the main lounge, for example, are original, while all the north-facing windows have sea views towards the Moray Firth.
The accommodation comprises on the ground floor, an entrance vestibule, reception hall, cloakroom, a stylish lounge and dining room, kitchen with Aga and laundry.
On the first floor, there’s four bedrooms, a walk-in linen cupboard, WC, bathroom, library and study.
On the second floor of the house, which is on the market at offers over £350,000, there’s another bedroom, an enormous games room and an attic.
In a previous life, the house was owned by a doctor and an annexe used as a surgery can be accessed from the laundry room.
As the annexe has its own door to a courtyard area, it has the potential to be converted to a granny flat or holiday accommodation, subject to obtaining the relevant planning permission.
The house is set back from the road, and stands in fine mature grounds, bound by stone walls and hedging.
The pretty gardens include a herb garden, fruit bushes, flower beds and a greenhouse.
Contact: Wink & Mackenzie on 01343 555150.