7 bedroom detached house for sale

We are pleased to offer this exceptional and rare Grade B listed converted church which has restored to a very high standard over recent years. On the ground floor there is a substantial lounge with dining area and three bedrooms, two of which are en-suite and a downstairs WC. On the first floor there are three further bedrooms one of which is en-suite, shower room, office, kitchen/breakfast room and a huge lounge with dining gallery under the original high ceiling of the church. There are a further three small storage rooms and a WC on the first floor. The original bell tower has two storage areas and there are spectacular panoramic views over the surrounding countryside. In addition there is a self-contained apartment which has lounge, kitchen, double bedroom and a bathroom. The property has many original period features and the conversion has sympathetically designed in the style. There is double glazing and oil fired central heating. The grounds extend to approximately 2 acres and there are ample gardens and car parking facilities. For the past thirteen years the property has been running as a very successful 4-Star-B&B (plus the addition of a self-catering apartment) with both alcohol and wedding licenses in place. The property has the potential for a huge variety of commercial and residential uses; from a bistro-style restaurant to 3 apartments with one as the proprietors main residence at 1st floor and based on the Full Planning Consent in place the easy to manage self-catering business with up to 3 holiday lodges at the lower part of the grounds and ideally 2 holiday apartments within the church. The Old Church of Urquhart is located in a superb rural area near the village of Urquhart, just 5 miles east of the council town of Elgin. There are unspoilt views over the surrounding open countryside, the tower views are showing the Grampian Highlands on the doorstep as well as the sea at the Moray Firth with endless white sandy beaches right up to the very end of Scotland. You are in the midst of Malt Whisky Country with so much to explore and enjoy for a new quality in life!


ENTRANCE:
The original Gothic style double doors open into an entrance vestibule.
VESTIBULE: 3.85m (12'8'') x 2.60m (8'6'')
The vestibule gives access to two stairwells, one to each side of the bell tower. Flagstone floor and high ceiling with decorative plaster work.



STAIRWELL ONE:
Flagstone flooring. A range of coat hooks. Operating controls for intruder alarm. Understairs cupboard. Two wall mounted sensor lights. A flight of stone steps with original wooden hand rail and spindles lead to a landing area. A door giving access to an internal corridor. Stone and timber stairs lead up to a landing area. Single glazed and leaded Gothic style window to the front. Further flight of stone and timber stairs continue up giving access to an office and the bell tower.


STAIRWELL TWO:
There is a door leading back into the entrance vestibule. Range of coat hooks. fire light; Stone staircase with wooden handrail and spindles lead to a landing area with wall light. Stone memorial and door leading into the upper lounge/galleried dining area. Single glazed and leaded Gothic style window.

INTERNAL CORRIDOR: 15.85m (52') x 0.79m (2'7) max
The corridor gives access to the lounge/bar and three bedrooms. Solid wooden floor. Timber lined to half wall height. Central heating radiator.


LOUNGE: 7.16m (23'6) x 5.03m (16'6) max
A substantial double aspect lounge/bar which has many original period features including original wooden wainscoting and original solid wood flooring. Two side facing double glazed windows. Built-in wooden bar area with range of shelving. Central heating radiator. Four ceiling spots, three matching sets of decorative wall lights and three ceiling spotlights. Telephone point. Door to stairwell two.




BEDROOM ONE: 5.31m (17'5) x 4.01m (13'2) max
A good sized double bedroom room. Double glazed window. Wall light. Central heating radiator. Built-in cupboard. Timber panelling on one wall to approximately half wall height. Door leading to an en-suite bathroom.



BEDROOM ONE EN-SUITE: 3.96m (13') x 1.75m (5'9) max
A spacious modern bathroom with three piece white suite comprising of panelled bath with Mira Excel shower and shower, low level WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Tiling to walls. Central heating radiator. Extractor fan. Two inset ceiling spots. Pebble effect Kardean flooring. Wall mounted spotlight.


BEDROOM TWO: 3.38m (11'1) x 2.44m (8') max
Double glazed window to the side. Original wainscoting. Central heating radiator. Telephone point. Featured beamed ceiling. Two wall mounted spotlights. Folding door leading to an en-suite shower room.



BEDROOM TWO EN-SUITE: 2.46m (8'1) x 1.47m (4'10) max
A modern shower room with a three piece white suite comprising of shower cubicle, pedestal wash basin and WC. Central heating radiator. Extractor fan. Double glazed window. Tiling to the walls. Four spotlights with additional lighting. Karndean pebble effect flooring. Folding door leading into the internal corridor.



BEDROOM THREE: 3.58m (11'9) x 3.00m (9'10) max
Double glazed window to the side. Ceiling spotlight. Timber panelling to approximately half wall height. Central heating radiator. Telephone point. Fitted wardrobe. Door leading to a self contained flat.



BELL TOWER
Accessed from Stairwell 1. There are two storage areas. The original bell can be operated either manually or automatically. There is access into the tower roof.



LOUNGE/DINING AREA: 7.01m (23') x 5.97m (19'7) max
The room can be accessed from either of the two stairwells. Two double glazed windows. Original exposed oak beams and pine panelling. Two central heating radiators. Ornamental ceiling light and two sets of ceilings spotlights. Four wall mounted uplighters. Large multi-fuel cast iron burner. Television and telephone points. Steps from the lounge lead a galleried dining area which has two further double glazed windows. Solid wood flooring. Further central heating radiator. A wooden door leads into the upstairs corridor.



FIRST FLOOR CORRIDOR: 8.28m (27'2) x 1.12m (3'8) max
This gives access to the kitchen, two bedrooms, shower room, master bedroom and door to the rear staircase. Wood effect Karndean flooring. Timber lining to half wall height. Central heating radiator. Two ceiling spotlights.



OFFICE: 2.62m (8'7) x 1.98m (6'6) max
Single glazed leaded window to the front. Central heating radiator. Built-in wardrobe. Telephone point. Featured cast iron fire.


KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 5.54m (18'2) x 3.73m (12'3) max
A modern fully fitted custom made solid oak kitchen with features such as Gothic style doors. A substantial range of base and wall units with worktops. Display shelving and leaded display cabinets. Circular sink. Integrated dishwasher and microwave. Integrated fridge freezer and washing machine. Built-in double oven and grill. Four ring ceramic hob. Stainless steel double sink unit. Central heating radiator. Space for dining. Double glazed window to the side. Two sets of wall mounted spots and two ceiling spots. Karndean tile effect flooring. Wall tiling around the hob and double sink area. Extractor fan. Hatch into the lounge/galleried dining area.



BEDROOM FOUR: 3.96m (13') x 3.38m (11'1) max
Double glazed window to the side. Central heating radiator. Wall mounted spots. Fitted double wardrobe with mirrored doors and shelved storage.



BEDROOM FIVE: 3.68m (12'1) x 3.45m (11'4) max
Double glazed window. Central heating radiator. Fitted double wardrobe with mirrored doors.



SHOWER ROOM: 2.13m (7') x 1.98m(6'6) max
Modern three piece white suite comprising of corner shower cubicle, low level WC and pedestal wash basin. Central heating radiator. Karndean pebble effect flooring. Extractor fan. Tiling to walls. Four ceiling spots with matching light above wash basin. Towel rail.



BEDROOM SIX: 5.08m (16'8) x 4.98m (16'4) max
Two large double glazed windows. Central heating radiator. Karndean flooring. Ornamental ceiling light and three ceiling spotlights. Built-in wardrobe with hanging and shelved storage. Built-in cupboard with Gothic feature doors. Telephone point. Door leading to an en-suite bathroom.


BEDROOM SIX EN-SUITE: 5.18m (17') x 3.28m (10'9) max
Original leaded and coloured glass windows and original beamed ceiling. Substantial bathroom with exposed stone walls. A four piece white suite comprising of sauna, corner bath, wash basin and WC. Central heating radiator. Some tiling to walls. Two matching wall lights.


SELF-CONTAINED APARTMENT:
The apartment comprises of a hallway, lounge, kitchen, double bedroom and bathroom.
HALLWAY: - The hallway gives access to all rooms within the apartment. Karndean flooring. Central heating radiator. Two built-in cupboards, one of which has a large walk-in utility cupboard with flagstone floor. Plumbing for an automatic washing machine. The second cupboard houses the hot water storage tank.
LOUNGE: 4.70m (15'4'') x 3.61m(11'9'')
Double glazed window to the side. Original wainscoting and refurbished wood flooring. Central heating radiator. Understairs storage area. Television and telephone points.
DINING KITCHEN: 3.35m (11'0'') x 2.71m (8'10'')
Modern range of base units finished in a natural hessian effect with wood effect trim. Sink. Space for cooker. Refurbished wood flooring. Central heating radiator. Four wall mounted spots. Space for table and chairs.
DOUBLE BEDROOM: 3.50m(11'5'') x 3.30m(10'9'')
Double glazed window to the side. Refurbished wood flooring. Original wainscoting to one wall. Central heating radiator. Built-in wardrobe.
BATHROOM: 2.40m (7'9'') x 2.30m (7'6'')
A modern three piece white suite comprising of bath with shower, pedestal wash basin and low level WC. Central heating radiator. Splashback tiling. Four ceiling spots. Karndean pebble effect flooring. Extractor fan



OTHER ROOMS:
FORMER ALTAR ROOM: 4.60m (15'1) x 3.15m (10'3'')
Original flag stone floor and exposed stone walls. Lower half of the original leaded glass windows. Original high wooden wainscoting. Two original pews. Set of three ceiling spotlights. Extractor fan. Gothic style door opening to the former vestry and a further door opening into the self contained apartment.

FORMER VESTRY: 2.75m (9'0'') x 1.85m (6')
Single glazed window to the side. Wooden flooring. Cupboard and shelving. Door leading to the rear vestibule.

REAR VESTIBULE: 1.20m (3'10'') x 0.95m (3')
Wooden flooring. Door leading out to the side of the property that gives access to a WC.

GROUND FLOOR WC 1.43m (4'7'') x 0.95m (3')
Two piece white suite comprising WC and wall mounted wash hand basin. Single glazed window. Wooden flooring.


OUTSIDE THE PROPERTY:
The property is set in nearly two acres of beautiful and well maintained gardens and grounds. There are mature trees with lovely serene seating areas positioned through the gardens. There is a stream with waterfall and a pond with stream. The property is accessed by two private driveways. Shed/Boiler Room - Accessed from the garden and housing the oil boiler. Ample room for storage.

Included in the sale will be all carpets and fitted floor coverings. All light fittings. A number of white good in the kitchen/breakfast room.



NOTE:
These particulars are intended to give a fair description of the property but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not constitute an offer of contract. Intending purchasers must rely on their own inspection of the property. None of the above appliances/services have been tested by ourselves. We recommend potential purchasers arrange for a qualified person to check all appliances/services before legal commitment.

Full Planning Consent in place for

1) Three lodges for holiday let amongst the trees of the lower part of the grounds, each one with open uninterrupted views towards either the east, the west or the north-west from its own extensive terrace.

2) Extensive internal alterations within the church building:

Forming nine bedrooms, eight bathrooms (of which seven are en suite).

Opening and converting the altar area at the back of the church into a grand lounge/ dining area with two stone steps, with conversion of the vestry toilet into a kitchen with direct access to the garden, extending the existing apartment to nearly double the size!

Creation of a mezzanine gallery to main lounge under the original church ceiling as to extend the spectacular main reception area (or for business purpose as to offer unique, spectacular space for bistro lounge / restaurant facilities).

Alteration of the back stairwell into an open spiral staircase connecting the ground floor, first floor and new mezzanine floor.

Only by viewing will the huge potential of this already very attractive property be fully appreciated. Conversion, either for grand private use or flexible business purposes are on a financial level of realisation, easy to manage and would hugely enhance the value of the property.

Plans available on request.

The vendor may consider to delay payment of 50 % of the agreed purchase price for a couple of years as to ease the entry for potential buyers; especially if new in the business. Active help with the start and continued promotion by the present owner if required – the start of this venture for a new landlord can’t be easier.

NOTE: The website for the B & B business is www.oldchurch.eu