23 Reidhaven Street, Elgin, Moray, IV30

No. 23 Reidhaven Street is located in a superb position on arguably one of Elgin’s most desirable residential streets. Elgin, with its famous 13th Century Cathedral provides an excellent range of shops and amenities including a Hospital, leisure centre, swimming pool and cinema. Elgin railway station is 0.2 miles away and can be reached in 5 minutes on foot. The surrounding area also offers some fine hotels, restaurants and local attractions. There are a number of good primary schools in Elgin (the property is in the catchment area for West End primary) and two secondary schools. Private schooling for children over eight years of age is available at Gordonstoun School, about 6 miles away. Inverness (39 miles) has all the facilities of a modern city including its Airport (32 miles) which offers regular flights to the south and summer flights to many European destinations. Aberdeen Airport is located about 66 miles to the east.

The county of Moray is famous for its mild climate, has a beautiful and varied countryside with a coastline of rich agricultural land, prosperous fishing villages and wide, open beaches. The upland areas to the south are sparsely populated and provide dramatic scenery, some of which forms part of the Cairngorm National Park. This unspoilt landscape provides a wide range of leisure and sporting opportunities including fishing on the world famous Spey and Findhorn rivers, skiing at The Lecht and Cairngorm range, sailing and walking. There are many highly regarded golf courses in the area including a fine course at Elgin whilst located about 20 minutes’ drive away is the ‘jewel’ of the Moray Coastline, the historic village of Findhorn with its sheltered bay providing excellent sailing, water sports and highly regarded Inns.

23 Reidhaven Street is an impressive and characterful Grade B listed traditional town house positioned in a wonderful west facing position in one of Elgin’s most sought after locations. Likely to date from the mid 1800’s, the house is constructed of attractive sandstone under a pitched slate roof and provides very well-appointed and flexible accommodation over one and a half storeys. On the ground floor, a vestibule leads to the hall which in turn, on ethe left leads to a charming sitting room which could easily be used as an additional ground floor bedroom if required. To the right is an open plan dining / living room. This is a wonderfully bright and airy room dual aspect room with exposed wooden flooring and a wood burning stove. From here, steps lead to a charming playroom / study with an adjoining bedroom, ideal for children or guests. An inner hall has a staircase leading to a basement level laundry room. Also on the ground floor is a family bathroom with high quality fixtures and fittings, and on to a well equipped kitchen with wall and floor units, a central island and various integral appliances. From the kitchen, a door leads to a wonderful breakfast room with glazed doors leading to the enclosed garden. On the first floor, a landing leads to another high quality shower room and 2 further bedrooms. Having been comprehensively refurbished by the current owners over the past decade, the house beautifully combines stylish modern fixtures and fittings, tasteful décor and many of the period features one would hope to find in a property of this age and character. These include ornate cornicing and plasterwork, working timber shutters, exposed wooden flooring and an attractive fireplace and wood burning stove. The rooms are all well-proportioned and it’s large windows give the house a bright and airy atmosphere.

EPC Rating = D