Sherwood Cottage, 22 Findhorn, Findhorn, IV36 3YE

Sherwood Cottage is an immaculately presented, light and airy, 2-bedroom, one attic room, detached cottage with wonderfully a private garden and garage situated in the heart of Findhorn Village, just minutes from the beautiful white, sandy beaches.  Renovated to a high standard, this beautiful, spacious cottage would make a wonderful year-round residence or holiday cottage.  The accommodation, on two floors, comprises two ample double bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, sitting/dining room, and large upstairs attic, perfect for an office space or other flexible use.  Externally, a substantial private garden with a large shed and single garage completes the offering.   Entering through a double glazed UPVC door into the hallway, providing access into all accommodation.

Bedroom 1 (2.2m x 4.1m)

A beautiful south facing bedroom with ample space for a double bed. Carpet. Roman blinds.

Bathroom (2.7m x 1.8m)

Containing a 3-piece white suite comprising WC, pedestal basin and bath with mains shower above.  This calming bathroom, in neutral tones, has an opaque window with extractor fan providing natural light and ventilation.  Large, heated towel rail.  Tiled walls to two walls and a handy, tiled, shelf.  Convenient under stairs cupboard with louvre doors. Wood-effect laminate flooring.

Kitchen (2.5m x 4.0m)

A really lovely, bright, cottage kitchen in the centre of the house with a large south facing window toward the paved patio outside.  Well-equipped, the kitchen contains a wide range of lower cabinets and drawers with upper lit display cabinets with glass doors.  Integrated oven, hob and extractor fan, with space for a washing machine beneath the countertop.  A large cupboard has been fitted to the corner making excellent use of what would otherwise be dead space.  The cupboard contains the electricity consumer units, has shelves and ample space for your vacuum cleaner and ironing board.  Deep shelves skilfully crafted into the former fireplace, and a small cupboard beneath the window, provide additional storage and display options.  Although compact, the kitchen has space for a small table to seat two and has kept the wonderful stone fireplace mantle as a feature.  Wood-effect laminate flooring.

Bedroom 2 (3.0m x 3.6m)

An ample double bedroom with a large box window to the side garden.  Carpet, French blinds.

Sitting/dining room (6.4m x 4.4m (at widest))

The sitting/dining room is a fabulously bright triple aspect room.  With cornicing and a beautiful cast iron fireplace with tiled surround and a wooden mantle piece, this lovely sitting room exudes cosiness and character.  The feature alcove has a light above the wide shelf and a cupboard below, offering handy storage.  The South facing extension has ample room for a table to seat 6.  Carpet, horizontal blinds.

Attic/upper floor

Narrow curved stairs lead to the fantastically appointed upper floor.  Clever use has been made of this versatile space, complete with a bright seating area.  Two Velux windows and a large dormer window provide an abundance of natural light, make this an exceptionally bright room for working or relaxing.  Ingenious use has been made of the coombed spaces, providing further cupboards and drawers.  A hidden door in the wall leads to a substantial, lined and floored, attic space (measuring 2.1m x 2.1m), providing incredible storage.  Overall, for Findhorn, this cottage has to be one of the most outstanding.

Rarely do you find a detached cottage in Findhorn with a completely private and well-appointed garden, paved outdoor patio space and a garage.

Findhorn is possibly the most desirable village on the Moray Coast. With approximately 7 miles of incredible white sand beaches, beautiful views towards the north of Scotland and a lovely, character village, it is a wonderful place for a long-term residence or holiday. With cafes, pubs and shops in the village and a wonderful theatre just a few minutes away, Findhorn village has an incredible buzz. The eco-village at The Park, Findhorn, has a lovely vegan café restaurant, artisan pizza takeaway, large convenience store with organic food, household goods and gifts, the Moray Arts Centre and The Universal Hall, a beautiful theatre with an auditorium for 400.

 

Forres, approximately 5 miles, offers a wide range of supermarkets including Tesco, Co-op and LIDL. There are primary schools in Kinloss and Forres with Forres Academy and the Drumduan School providing secondary education. Gordonstoun private school is approximately 9 miles away. A modern health centre in Forres has 2 GP practices with Dr. Grays hospital in Elgin providing a wider range of health services.

 

Findhorn is located just 5 miles northeast of Forres with easy access to the A96, the main road between Inverness and Aberdeen. Good transport links are available in Forres with a regular train and bus services to Inverness and Aberdeen and train links to further south available from Inverness, just 26 miles from Forres. Findhorn is well located for access to both Inverness International Airport, at Dalcross, approximately 20 miles, offering daily flights to London and services multiple other domestic and international locations, and Aberdeen International Airport at Dyce, approximately 70 miles.

 

Please note that all measurements and distances are approximate and provided for guidance only.