Hillcrest, Stoneyton, Mulben, Keith, Banffshire AB55 6XW

An impressive modern house set in an elevated rural location with outstanding views. The house is well presented and offers superb spacious accommodation with a particularly high standard of fixtures and fittings. Good sized garden set in approximately 3 acres.
Hall, Sitting/Dining Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room/Family Room,
Garden Room, Study/Games Room, Utility Room, Freezer/Storeroom, Master Bedroom with Dressing Room and En Suite Bathroom, 4 further Bedrooms (one with En Suite Bathroom and one with En Suite Shower Room), Family Shower Room

Garage

Large Garden of approximately 3 acres

Situation

Hillcrest is set in a delightful rural location between Keith and Elgin. Both towns have a good range of facilities including shops, schools, surgeries and railway stations. The schools include Milne’s High in Fochabers, Keith Grammar and Gordonstoun.

Aberdeen and Inverness are approximately an hour away by road and both cities have a full range of facilities including airports with a variety of services to destinations both home and abroad.

There is ample opportunity for recreational activities. The fisherman is well catered for, the River Spey a few minutes away with the Rivers Deveron and Findhorn offering good sport. The Cairngorm Mountains have a number of Munros to challenge the mountaineer and hill walker. Skiing is available at Cairngorm and Lecht.

The Moray Firth is renowned for its mild climate with some of the best sunshine records in the UK. Watersports are also available from the number of small harbours.

Description

Hillcrest is an impressive house that is extremely well presented. The accommodation is well planned and offers plenty of space and a high standard of finish. The house is set in an attractive rural location with far reaching views over open countryside and the distant sea.

Fully double glazed, wood flooring on the ground floor, high specification kitchen, well proportioned rooms and designed to meet modern day needs, the house is a cut above the rest and makes a fine family home.

The large garden extends to approximately 3 acres (1.28ha) and is laid mainly to lawn with a gravel drive leading to the house. The back of the garden is bordered by woods that have an abundance of wild life.

Accommodation

Entrance Vestibule(W & NW) 1.82m x 1.82m

Front door. Two double glazed windows. Coving. Single panel radiator. Wooden floor. Double part glazed doors to:

Hall 5.11m x 4.19m

Imposing staircase to first floor. Wooden floor. Fitted double cloaks cupboard. Back door. Coving. Thermostat control for central heating.

Sitting/Dining Room (NW & NE) 6.58m x 5.28m

Double aspect room with superb views to open countryside and the distant sea from two double glazed windows. Fitted coal effect gas fire in a stainless steel surround. Coving. Two double panel radiators. Door to Hall.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room/Family Room (NE & SE & SW)8.81m x 5.24m

Three double glazed windows. Wood burning stove with a tiled hearth. Wooden floor. Coving. Double panel radiator. Good range of fitted kitchen units with solid maple and granite effect work surfaces. 1½ bowl sink with mixer taps.

Wooden and marble effect work surfaces. 5 ring gas hob with extractor hood over. Electric double oven. Expresso coffee machine. American style fridge/freezer with drinks dispenser. Dishwasher. Island unit with breakfast bar. Open archway to:

Garden Room (NW, N & NE) 4.05m x 3.04m

Four double glazed windows with panoramic views to open countryside and the distant sea. Double glazed French doors leading to the garden. Double panel radiator. Coving. Wooden flooring.

Cloakroom (SE) 1.97m x 1.86m

Pedestal basin. Close coupled WC. Single panel radiator. Extractor fan. Wooden flooring. Coving.

Bedroom 1 (NW) 4.41m x 3.04m

Double glazed window with good views. Wooden flooring. Coving. Full width fitted wardrobe. Door to:

En Suite Bathroom (NW) 1.98m x 1.90m

Double glazed window. Corner bath with shower over. Close coupled WC. Hand basin. Tiled splashbacks. Extractor fan. Tiled floor. Double panel radiator. Shaver point. Coving.

Utility Room (SE) 2.70m x 1.86m

Double glazed window. Fitted floor and wall units. Single drainer stainless steel sink with mixer tap. Plumbing for washing machine. Space for tumble dryer. Wooden flooring. Tiled splashbacks. Single panel radiator. Extractor fan. Coving. Cupboard with insulated hot water tank and immersion heater. Door to:

Rear Lobby 2.49m x 2.41m

Tiled floor. Larder cupboard. Vokera gas boiler for central heating and hot water. Double panel radiator. Door to:

Freezer/Storeroom 3.08m x 2.50m

Tiled floor.

Study (SW & NW) 4.89m x 4.47m Max

Two double glazed windows. Double panel radiator. Wooden floor. Coving. Fitted cupboard.

First Floor

Landing

Double glazed window. One double storage cupboard. One double airing cupboard. Single panel radiator.

Master Bedroom (NW) 4.55m x 3.74m

Double glazed window with good views to open countryside and the distant sea. Slightly coombed ceiling. Double panel radiator. Double wardrobe. Door to:

Dressing Room 2.85m x 1.26m

Single panel radiator. Part coombed ceiling. Door to:

En Suite Bathroom (NW) 2.86m x 1.99m

Double glazed velux window. Jacuzzi bath with tiled splashbacks. Closed coupled WC. Hand basin on tiled stand. Single panel radiator. Part coombed ceilng. Extractor fan.

Family Shower Room (NW) 3.99m x 1.77m

Double glazed window with good views. Shower cubicle with wall tiling. Hand basin. Close coupled WC. Extractor fan. Double panel radiator. Slightly bed ceiling. Shaver point.

Bedroom 3 (NW) 2.95m x 2.85m

Double glazed velux window with good views. Single panel radiator. Part coombed ceiling. Hatch to roof space.

Bedroom 4 (NE) 4.54m x 4.30m

Double glazed with good views to open countryside. Double wardrobe. Double panel radiator. Door to:

En Suite Shower Room (NE) 2.79m x 2.64m

Velux double glazed window. Shower cubicle with wall tiling. Hand basin with cupboard under. Close couple WC. Double panel radiator. Extractor fan. Coombed ceiling. Passage/Storage area leading to bedroom.

Bedroom 5/Teenager Sitting Room (NE) 5.02m x 3.33m

Two double glazed velux windows. Double panel radiator. Coombed ceiling. Passage to Bedroom 4.

Outside

Large garden with open aspect and superb views to open countryside and the distant sea. Gravelled drive leading to house with gravel path around house and brick surface patio area with access to:  

Garage 5.99m x 5.0m

Electric up and over door. Side door. Double glazed window. Electric power and lighting.

The garden and grounds are laid mainly to grass with a back drop of woodland ensuring privacy and shelter

General

Price

Offers over £375,000

Entry

To be by mutual arrangement.

Viewing Arrangements

Strictly by appointment with the selling agents.

Fixtures and Fittings

All fitted carpets will be included in the sale.

Council Tax

Hillcrest is in Council Tax Band F.

Services

Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. LPG gas.

Directions

From Inverness take the A96 through Nairn, Forres and Elgin. After leaving Elgin continue for approximately 1.5 miles and turn right on the B9103 signposted Cranloch and Rothes. Continue for some 5.3 miles and turn right on the B9015 towards Rothes. After approximately 1.9 miles turn left on the B9103 towards Keith. The drive to the property is on the right after approximately 2.4 miles. Continue to the top of the drive and Hillcrest is the last house on the left.