3 bedroom detached house for sale

The Cotts is a traditional stone and slate dwelling with a substantial stone-built U-shaped steading, just off the A941 two miles north of the distillery town of Rothes. The house and steadings are constructed from stone under a pitched slate roof and provide accommodation over two levels. The cottage is in excellent condition, with the present owner having already undertaken a lot of improvements. It offers a blank canvas from which any new owner can create a desirable rural home.

The front door opens onto a small hallway which leads to all accommodation; off the hall, a door opens to a good-sized lounge with a cosy wood burner; from the rear of the lounge, you access a double bedroom. Returning through the lounge to the hallway, the other door leads to the dining room; this spacious, well-lit room still has the original stove built into the fireplace. The rear of the dining room accesses a modern kitchen, complete with integrated fridge/freezer induction hob, dishwasher and fabulous storage. Adjoining the kitchen is a practical utility room with an additional sink and white goods space. A further small hallway has a back door which accesses the garden, steadings and woodlands. A family bathroom is located off the hallway with a shower room.

Climbing the stairs to the first floor are two sizeable attic double bedrooms with modern Velux windows. The house is uPVC double-glazed and is heated using oil-fired central heating. The cottage has a mains electricity and water supply with a septic tank.

Externally to the rear of the house lies an attractive and substantial U-shaped stone, steading (three legs 25m x 27m x 25m, all 5m wide) with various stores and storage space, including a large utility room and insulated Office space, a garage and a dog run. The steadings are in good condition with excellent roofs and offer tremendous potential for further development (subject to obtaining all necessary consents). The entire property extends to circa 4 acres of stunning forestry surroundings, a beautiful river as well as a pond, all of which creating a tranquil oasis for local wildlife . It includes off-road parking spaces for multiple cars and beautiful mature woodland, including a pond offering considerable privacy to the rear of the property.

Overall, The Cotts offers a blend of traditional charm and modern amenities, with the steadings offering genuine flexibility of use. Its location near Rothes and the potential for further development make it an intriguing property for those seeking a rural home/small business location with the potential for development and expansion.