Cockmuir House, Longmorn, Elgin, Moray, IV30

Cockmuir House is an impressive, traditional farmhouse constructed of stone under a pitched, slate roof and dating from 1898. The house been extended and improved over the years, creating what is now a wonderful family home. Spacious and very well appointed accommodation is provided over two storeys. On the ground floor, a vestibule opens to the reception hall with stairs to the first floor and doors to the principal accommodation. To the right is a wonderful, dual aspect sitting room with an open fireplace and a door leading to a sunroom. Left in the hall accesses the dining room also with a fireplace and a wood burning stove. There is a superb dining kitchen with a range of wall and floor units, a granite worktop and a gas fired Aga. The kitchen is open to a bright and airy dining/family room with French doors leading to the garden. A door leads to a rear vestibule. Also on the ground floor is a rear hall, utility room and WC/cloak room. From the rear hall, a flight of stairs leads to a small bedroom (originally for use by the house staff) whilst the main staircase from the hall leads to a family bathroom, shower room and 4 bedrooms, one of which has a door to a dressing area and on to an additional bedroom. A second floor has an attic room with several built in storage cupboards.

The house appears to be in good condition and is very tastefully decorated throughout with many of the features one would hope to find in a property of this age and character including fireplaces, high corniced ceilings and bay windows. The open plan kitchen/dining room, the sitting room and dining room are particularly appealing rooms. The house is heated using mains gas fired central heating and is connected to mains water and electricity. In addition, it is connected to a bank of 38 solar panels (circa 9.5kW) which generates a modest annual income and help reduce ongoing electricity consumption.

GARDEN AND GROUNDS
To the side and front of the house is a delightful garden with areas of lawn and many mature hedges, flower beds and borders. A decked seating area and covered verandah are accessed from the dining kitchen providing a fantastic entertaining space. There is ample parking space for several vehicles to the side and rear on the gravel driveway.

Steading
Located adjacent to the house is a superb stone and slate built steading which not only offers excellent storage and livestock accommodation (suitable for sheep and as stabling for ponies and horses), it also offers potential for development into additional accommodation (subject to planning). To the rear and side of the steading is a fenced paddock of about an acre.

EPC Rating = D