Summary - FIFE COTTAGE, MEFT, ELGIN IV30 8NH
2 bed 2 bath Detached
Large garden, garage and workshop—ideal for families and countryside lovers.
Detached 1½-storey cottage on large wrap-around garden with fruit trees
Two double bedrooms; principal bedroom includes large en-suite bathroom
Spacious lounge with wood-burning stove and light-filled sun room
Double garage, large driveway and separate workshop/external store
Oil central heating; Worcester boiler approx. 4–5 years old
Energy Performance Rating E; property will benefit from updating
Very slow broadband and average mobile signal — limits remote working
Rural remoter-community location; limited public transport access
Fife Cottage is a traditional detached 1½-storey home set in a large wrap-around garden, offering generous living spaces and strong potential for a family seeking quiet rural living close to Elgin. The house dates from circa 1900 and retains period character — a spacious lounge with wood-burning stove and a light-filled sun room — while practical additions include a double garage, workshop/store and greenhouse. The grounds feature mature fruit trees and room for children or hobbies, making the plot a major selling point.
Internally the layout suits family life: a large lounge/dining room, dining kitchen with utility, ground-floor shower room and two double bedrooms including a king-size principal bedroom with a substantial en-suite bathroom. The property benefits from oil central heating and double glazing; the Worcester boiler is about 4–5 years old. The sizeable driveway and detached double garage provide plentiful parking and useful storage/workshop space.
Buyers should note some drawbacks: the property has an Energy Performance Rating of E and very slow broadband, which may affect remote working or streaming. The sun room and some fittings are dated and the house will require ongoing maintenance and sympathetic updating in places to fully realise its potential. The location is rural within a remoter community; amenities and schools are nearby in Lhanbryde and Elgin, but public transport is limited.
At the asking price this freehold cottage will suit families or buyers seeking a substantial garden and outbuildings in a peaceful countryside setting, and also appeals to those looking to add value through targeted refurbishment. Viewing is recommended to appreciate the space, private plot and workshop potential.
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