Summary - 16, MAIN ROAD, ELGIN, ALVES IV30 8UR
2 bed 1 bath Detached
Charming two-bedroom village home with large garden and parking.
- Traditional stone-built detached cottage with dormer windows
- Two reception rooms, two double bedrooms, family bathroom
- Good-sized enclosed garden, sheltered patio, garden shed
- Off-street parking on driveway; neighbours hold right of access
- EPC rating F — poor energy efficiency, likely higher heating costs
- Oil central heating and mains water/drainage in place
- Broadband very slow; mobile signal average in the area
- Local area classed very deprived; council tax above average
Carsewell Cottage is a traditional two-storey stone cottage offering bright, well-proportioned accommodation in the village of Alves, close to Elgin. The ground floor includes two reception rooms, an equipped kitchen with larder and a porch entrance; upstairs has two double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The house benefits from double glazing, oil central heating and mains services, giving a comfortable, immediately habitable home.
The property sits on a good-sized enclosed garden with mature shrubs, lawn, sheltered patio and a shed. Off-street parking is available on a private driveway (neighbours have a right of access over it). The quiet village setting backs onto open arable fields, offering a rural outlook while remaining easily accessible to local amenities and Elgin.
Important practical points: the EPC is rated F, indicating poor energy efficiency and likely higher running costs; the home uses oil heating. Broadband speeds are very slow and mobile signal is average. Council tax is above average and the local area scores as very deprived — factors buyers should consider alongside price and character.
This cottage will suit buyers who value character, garden space and a village location and who are prepared to improve thermal efficiency and update elements over time. It also offers potential for modest upgrading or modernisation to enhance comfort and reduce running costs.
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