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The Garden Plot, Findhorn, Forres, Moray, IV36

Key Features

  • Close to Findhorn Park Community
  • Planning Application ref 25/00577/APP

Description

A fantastic opportunity to purchase a plot of land in the highly sought-after village of Findhorn.

Property Features:
• Full Planning Permission granted for the construction of a single-storey bungalow and a Shepherd's Hut. Planning Application ref 25/00577/APP
• Services are available nearby for connection.
• Situated in the popular coastal village of Findhorn, renowned for its beautiful surroundings and welcoming community.
• An excellent opportunity for a permanent residence, holiday home, or investment project.

Viewings are warmly welcomed and are available by appointment.

About Findhorn Village

Nestled on the stunning Moray Firth coastline, Findhorn is one of Scotland's most desirable coastal villages, celebrated for its natural beauty, vibrant community, and relaxed lifestyle. Famous for its award-winning sandy beach, picturesque harbour, and breathtaking coastal walks, the village offers an exceptional quality of life in a truly idyllic setting.

Findhorn is home to a range of local amenities, including welcoming cafés, restaurants, artisan shops, a village store, and a thriving arts scene. The world-renowned Findhorn Foundation has helped establish the village as an internationally recognised centre for sustainability, wellbeing, and community living.

Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the abundance of activities on offer, from sailing, paddleboarding, and kayaking to birdwatching, cycling, and walking through the surrounding dunes and nature reserves. Dolphins are frequently spotted in the Moray Firth, adding to the area's unique coastal charm.

Despite its peaceful setting, Findhorn enjoys excellent transport links and is just a short drive from the historic town of Forres, with its supermarkets, schools, healthcare facilities, and rail connections. Inverness and Aberdeen are also easily accessible, making Findhorn an ideal location for both permanent living and holiday retreats.

Combining spectacular scenery, a welcoming community, and an enviable coastal lifestyle, Findhorn continues to be one of the Highlands' most sought-after places to live.

The Findhorn Park Community

Located on the edge of Findhorn Village, Findhorn Park is an internationally recognised eco-community renowned for its pioneering approach to sustainable living, environmental stewardship, and community wellbeing. Established over 60 years ago, it has grown into a thriving neighbourhood where people from around the world live, work, and visit.

The community is known for its environmentally conscious homes, shared green spaces, renewable energy initiatives, and strong emphasis on collaboration and creativity. Residents and visitors enjoy a welcoming atmosphere, with a variety of cafés, workshops, cultural events, and educational programmes throughout the year.

Findhorn Park is home to a diverse range of businesses, artists, therapists, and independent enterprises, creating a vibrant and inspiring environment. Its woodland setting, walking trails, and proximity to the beautiful Findhorn Bay and award-winning beach offer outstanding opportunities to enjoy nature and outdoor pursuits.

The Park complements the traditional charm of Findhorn Village, providing a unique blend of community spirit, sustainability, and coastal living. Together, they offer a distinctive lifestyle that attracts people seeking a peaceful environment, a strong sense of community, and easy access to the spectacular Moray coastline.

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Date Posted
2026-07-13

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
No Wheelchair Access
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Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Kinloss Primary School1.6 miles
    Pupils
    221
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Anderson's Primary School2.9 miles
    Pupils
    259
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Applegrove Primary School3.2 miles
    Pupils
    278
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Pilmuir Primary School3.5 miles
    Pupils
    124
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Dyke Primary School4.9 miles
    Pupils
    72
    Type
    Non-denominational

Secondary

  • Forres Academy3.4 miles
    Pupils
    821
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Elgin Academy9.9 miles
    Pupils
    1,069
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Elgin High School10 miles
    Pupils
    842
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Lossiemouth High School12 miles
    Pupils
    658
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Nairn Academy12 miles
    Pupils
    679
    Type
    Non-denominational

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: planning activity, heritage and any flood history here are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Spar - Kinloss, Kinloss1.5 miles
Co-op Forres, Forres3 miles
Morrisons Daily Forres 81 High Street, Forres3 miles

GP surgery

Varis Medical Practice3.6 miles

Pharmacy

Web Pharmacy Ltd3 miles

Green space

Public Park Or Garden601 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Forres Rail Station3.1 miles

Nearest bus stop

Caravan Park166 metres

Typical drive times

Elgin20 min · 12 miles
Nairn22 min · 15 miles
Forres8 min · 4.2 miles
Burghead14 min · 8.6 miles
Inverness (city)47 min · 31 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From SEPA flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Not shown on SEPA's flood mapsLower risk

Surface water

No mapped surface water riskLower risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)

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