Summary - LONGHOUSE, FORRES, DYKE IV36 2TL
5 bed 3 bath Detached
Spacious eco‑efficient family retreat minutes from village and vast woodland.
Approximately 1 acre fully enclosed grounds with mature trees and raised beds
Open-plan living/dining/kitchen with cathedral ceiling and mezzanine
Triple glazing, air‑source heating, solar thermal and underfloor heating (EPC B)
Substantial outbuilding for storage or potential garden office conversion
Ample off‑street parking for multiple vehicles, caravan or boat
Adjacent to 9,000 acres of woodland; short walk to Dyke village and school
Recorded broadband speeds very slow despite marketing claim of high speed internet
Council tax described as expensive; local area classified as very deprived
Set within about one acre of fully enclosed grounds, Longhouse is a contemporary, five‑bedroom detached home designed for semi‑rural family life. The open-plan living/dining/kitchen with cathedral ceiling and mezzanine creates a generous social hub, while a separate snug and five well-proportioned bedrooms give flexible living space for children, guests or a home office. The plot includes mature trees, lawns, raised beds and a substantial outbuilding suitable for storage or conversion to a garden office.
The house is built for efficiency and low running costs: triple‑glazed Nordan windows and doors, air‑source heating, solar thermal panels and underfloor heating deliver a strong EPC B rating. High‑quality finishes include polished concrete floors, Austrian solid wood internal doors and large floor‑to‑ceiling glazing that frames views over the grounds and adjacent woodlands. There is generous off‑street parking with space for multiple vehicles, a caravan or boat.
Practical points to note: the listing promotes high‑speed internet for working from home, but recorded broadband speeds are very slow and mobile signal is only average — important for anyone relying on consistent connectivity. Council tax is described as expensive and the local area is classified as very deprived; buyers should confirm local services and running costs. Access to Dyke village, its school and 9,000 acres of adjacent woodland is a major lifestyle benefit for families who value outdoor life and quiet country living.
Overall, Longhouse will suit a family or buyer seeking a modern, eco‑efficient rural retreat with substantial private grounds and scope to adapt the outbuilding. Confirm broadband performance, council tax banding and carry out normal inspections to ensure the property and plot meet your practical needs.
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