The Square, Archiestown, Aberlour, AB38

Yopa (Moray) proudly presents The Old Manse, an imposing Grade B former manse (circa 1848) that overlooks the village square in Archiestown by Aberlour, Moray, in the heart of whisky country. The southerly aspect offers fine views of Ben Rinnes and west towards the Cairngorms. This rarely available home, steeped in history, is in beautiful, walk-in condition. Its generous room proportions, beautifully maintained, fresh decor, and bright and airy feel make it comfortable and inviting.

You enter the property through an opening in a mature privet hedge, which perfectly aligns with the Oak front door, framed by two engaged sandstone Tuscan Columns. The door opens to an entrance hallway with a stone staircase leading to the upper floors.

A door on your left opens to a triple-aspect high-ceiling lounge, the focal point of which is a multi-fuel stove and a door to a conservatory that overlooks the walled garden. The lower hall has a convenient WC. Here, you also access a hatch that lifts to expose wooden steps down to the original wine cellar, measuring 3.6m x 2.1m. It has the capacity for approximately 3oo bottles. On the right of the entrance hall, you enter an extended kitchen with a separate informal dining area, which would comfortably seat eight adults—a striking modern Ikea kitchen set against a traditional setting. The kitchen features a quartz surfaced island with a 4-burner gas hob, Neff double oven, dishwasher, instant hot-water tap, standalone fridge/freezer, and abundant soft-opening larder storage. Off the kitchen to the rear of the property is a medium-sized utility room, which houses additional storage, a sink, and the Worcester Oil Boiler, which has a door that leads the gravelled car parking area to the rear of the property.

The stairs lead to the first floor. On the half-landing is the stunning main family bathroom with a separate double shower and roll-top cast iron bath. It also has a modern vertical radiator, bespoke oval countertop wash basin, half-wood panelling, and exposed beams. A further few stairs take you to the 1st-floor landing. On your left are two large double bedrooms with ample space for freestanding furniture. Next is a small work-from-home office that overlooks the front of the house. The principal bedroom is an imposing dual-aspect double bedroom off, which is a comfortable dressing room and ensuite double shower. Two more double bedrooms (exposed beams) and a walk-in store cupboard are on the second floor. The 2nd floor has been comprehensively refurbished with new velux windows - insulation and timber treatment - completing the interior accommodation. There are too many original features to mention - the window shutters all function. Secondary glazing is on the sash windows.

Externally, the house sits on a 0.45-acre plot split into a former kitchen garden (currently wilded 0.15 Acres) and the main garden (0.3 acres), both enclosed by a stone wall providing complete privacy. The main garden is a beautiful mature space with trees, shrubs, lawns and herbaceous borders perfect for children and pets. This secluded setting ensures a peaceful and secure living environment.

Additionally, there is ample off-road parking via double timber gates for several vehicles on a gravelled driveway. Moreover, a detached metal-roofed stone shed with power and lighting is currently used as a garden store, and a further detached stone shed with power and lighting is currently used as a bike store.

"The Old Manse is a distinguished family home that skillfully blends traditional elements with a modern touch. The former kitchen garden provides a perfect opportunity for future owners to develop to their taste. Only by visiting the property in person can discerning buyers fully appreciate the immaculately presented spacious family home, its character, location in Speyside, and its genuine privacy." Viewings may be booked via the Yopa Website.

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