Birkister, South Darkland, Elgin, Moray, IV30

Birkister is a highly desirable family home located in a wonderful semi-rural position in the hamlet of South Darkland, between the city of Elgin and the small village of Lhanbryde in Moray. Elgin, with its famous 13th century cathedral provides an excellent range of shops and amenities including a Hospital, leisure centre, swimming pool and cinema whilst the surrounding area also offers some fine hotels, restaurants and local attractions. Both National Cycle Route One and the Lhanbryde to Elgin cycle route pass close by for easy wheeled access into Elgin and beyond. Closer to home, Lhanbryde has a Post Office, a pharmacy, a local shop, a small supermarket. and a well-regarded primary school. Private schooling for children over 4 years of age is available at Gordonstoun School, about 11 miles away, near Lossiemouth with it’s fabulous beaches.

DESCRIPTION
Birkister is a delightful, detached house constructed of harled block under a pitched tile roof, the house provides well-appointed accommodation over a single storey. Steps lead up from the driveway to the front door which opens into a vestibule and then on to the hallway. To the left is the sitting room which is a wonderfully bright room which overlooks the garden to the front and has a glazed door to the rear patio. Back in the hallway, to the right is the dining room which also overlooks the front garden. Just down from the dining room is the kitchen which has timber wall and floor units, further space for dining and a door to the utility room. The utility room also has wall and floor units, a sink and a door to the garden. Back in the main hallway, there is access to three generously sized bedrooms, all of which have built in wardrobes and one of which has an en suite shower room. A bathroom completes the accommodation. In addition to the large wardrobes in the bedrooms and a cupboard in the hallway, excellent storage space is provided in the cellar which can be accessed via a hatch in the vestibule.

GARDEN
Outside, there is a generous and easily maintained garden which wraps around the house and is enclosed by a combination of a post and wire fence and a hedge. The garden is mainly laid to lawn but includes various borders and beds and a green house. Parking for several vehicles is provided on the driveway to the front of the house, in addition to the garage

EPC Rating = D