Luxurious country cottage perfect for family lifestyles priced at £380,000

Speyside Cottage near Rothes, Moray, offers lots of room and flexible accommodation in a secluded yet accessible location

By Jacqueline Wake Young

September 22 2023, 5:00 pm

Speyside Cottage sits within around 0.61 acres and enjoys a rural but well-served location.

It’s a special property indeed that has the space and flexibility to accommodate three generations happily and in comfort.

Accountant Tracey Abdy owns such a home, Speyside Cottage near Rothes, Moray, and shares it with her parents, Beryl and David Marshall.

Tracey has lived at the cottage since 2016 and, asked what first attracted her to it, she said: “The location, being rural and close to everything Speyside has to offer but just a short 15 minute drive to Elgin where I work.

Tracey and her parents Beryl and David outside Speyside Cottage. — Tracey and her parents Beryl and David at Speyside Cottage.

“Prior to living here I had lived in Tomintoul for 12 years and with that came a not insignificant commute five days a week which could be challenging in the winter months.

“Moving here felt like a breeze with its less extreme climate where we were able to enjoy the convenience of having everything on our doorstep whilst enjoying the peace and tranquility the location has to offer.”

She believes that the location, coupled with the versatility of the living space, will prove highly appealing to potential buyers.

A living area with two windows and glass patio doors leading out to the garden. — French doors leading out to the large garden.

“It would work well for a growing family or even a smaller family requiring space,” said Tracey.

“It has worked really well for us as multi-generational living.

“At one point we had three generations living in the house and it did work really well for me and my children living with my parents as it provided the opportunity for us all to have our own social/relaxation space with two separate sitting rooms and two staircases to access the first floor living space.

The kitchen in the cottage with sleek white counters and an inbuilt hob and fridge. There is a wall-mounted TV — The sleek and modern kitchen at Speyside Cottage.

She added: “The previous owners employed a nanny for their two young children and made the space work well for them.

“It would also suit a growing family offering space to comfortably work from home or study.”

Built in 2009, Speyside Cottage is a modern detached house that enjoys a secluded yet accessible position within approximately 0.61 acres of land and offers spacious accommodation over one and a half storeys.

A living room in the Moray Country cottage featuring leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, a Television and two large windows — One of the living rooms with views of the garden.

Depending on the configuration preferences of the owner, there are two to three reception rooms and four to five bedrooms.

The house is constructed from harled block under a pitched slate roof and there is a generous garden with useful outbuildings. For all its rural setting, the property is also close to a wide range of amenities.

“The kitchen was replaced in 2020 and was completely reconfigured to bring light into the room and make it a comfortable living space as well as a functional one,” said Tracey.

“The garden has been landscaped to provide pleasant areas to sit or dine.”

The large and beautifully landscaped garden.

The property boasts a triple aspect sitting room as well as a lounge or snug with French doors leading out to the garden.

On the ground floor there is also a shower room and the well-equipped kitchen with a range of floor and wall units and various integral appliances as well as a handy utility room.

In addition there is a family room or play room with French doors to the garden.

A living area with blue walls, a grey L-shaped sofa, wall mounted TV and wooden floors. — A cosy space to relax with a book or watch television.

This could be used as an additional bedroom and there are stairs to a first floor study which could also be used as a bedroom if required.

On the first floor is the master bedroom with en suite shower room, a family bathroom and three further bedrooms.

A bedroom in the Moray country cottage with blue walls, wooden floors and pink floral bedsheets — Another bedroom, nicely decorated in a fresh palette of blue and white.

Natural light and lovely views

The house is tastefully decorated throughout and has a very bright and airy feel with large windows that flood the interior with natural light and offer views across the garden and, in winter, across Strathspey.

The generously-sized garden is sheltered by many mature trees and there are lawned areas as well as a patio and ample parking space for several vehicles.