Arniston, Fyrish Road, Findhorn, IV36 3YT
Property Features
- Spacious 5-bed, 3-reception detached house
- Immaculate, walk-in condition
- A minute from the bayfront
- Quiet street on the edge of the village
- Walking distance to cafes, theatre, shops
Property Summary
Just a minute from the shore, at the quiet end of the village, Arniston is a fantastic, large, 5-bed detached house on Fyrish Road. Access to the shore from one end of Fyrish Road and directly into the dunes at the other end. No distance to carry a paddleboard or windsurfer directly from the house. Within a few minutes’ walk of the cafes, shops, pier and fantastic white beaches, Arniston would make a terrific family home or holiday home.Accommodation comprises; spacious dining kitchen, dining room, sunroom, sitting room, utility room and WC on the ground floor, with 5 bedrooms (1 en suite) and a family bathroom upstairs. A large integral garage, wrap around gardens, spacious deck and shed complete the accommodation.
With great accommodation and a superb location, Arniston would make a wonderful family home or large holiday home. The sellers are open to selling with all the existing furniture.
Entering the property through double wrought-iron gates to the stone chipped driveway and parking area, with a path leading to the front door. The wooden front door leads into a spacious vestibule perfect for shedding outdoor shoes and coats, with glazed wooden doors opening to the bright L-shaped hallway, providing access to all ground floor accommodation with stairs leading to the upper floor.
Full Details
Dining Kitchen 8.5m x 4.8m
Light streams in through the 2 sets of triple windows and the glazed double doors leading to the sunroom. An incredibly bright and spacious dining kitchen with a large kitchen area offering a wide range of lower and upper cabinets, with an integrated double oven, electric hob and extractor hood and space for an under-counter fridge and dishwasher. The dining area has ample room for a table to seat 8 with double wooden, glazed, doors opening to the sunroom. Light wood-effect laminate flooring. Roller blinds, vertical blinds.
Sunroom
Octagonal, with windows to all sides and French doors opening to the patio, this delightful room would be fantastic in all seasons. Vertical blinds to all windows, curtains and curtain pole.
Dining Room 4.1m x 3.5m
Set between the dining kitchen and the sitting room, with wooden, glazed, doors to each, the dining room has triple windows looking towards the patio and the enclosed garden. Carpet, curtains, vertical blinds and pelmet.
Sitting Room 8.5m x 4.6m
A magnificent family room to the front of the house, with daylight streaming in through the 2 sets of quadruple windows facing the front garden. Views across Findhorn Bay to Culbin Forest beyond. 2 sets of double wooden, glazed, doors lead from the dining room and the hallway. A feature, coal-effect, electric fire with wooden surrounds provides a focal point for the room. Carpet, curtains, pelmets, vertical blinds.
W.C. 2.3m x 1.2m
A convenient downstairs WC containing a 2-piece, white suite comprising washbasin and WC. Walls are tiled to half-height. Carpet, roller blind and curtains.
Utility/Boot room 2.4m x 1.8m
The utility room provides a practical space and has a large built-in cupboard with shelves, single sink with drainer and is plumbed for a washing machine and space for a tumble dryer. Window and door to the rear garden with a further door to the large, single garage.
Garage 5.6m x 4.4m
This large, integral garage has a wide, up-and-over, electric door to the front with windows to the side, power points and light. Concrete floor. Superb storage for outdoor sports equipment, such as windsurfers, paddleboards or for storing a small boat. A separate, large, storage area to the rear of the garage, measuring 1.8m x 2.5m, provides further storage, houses the oil boiler and has a door to the side of the house.
Straight, carpeted stairs lead to the upper hallway providing access to all upper floor accommodation. Two double cupboards and one single cupboard provide great storage, with one of the cupboards housing the hot water tank. Access to the insulated loft space.
Principal Bedroom (en suite) 3.7m x 4.5m
A beautiful, bright bedroom with wall-to-wall, quadruple wardrobe with sliding mirrored doors, providing generous hanging and shelf space. A double window to the front of the house provides views across Findhorn Bay to the sands and trees of Culbin Forest. Curtains and curtain rail, vertical blinds, carpet.
En Suite 2.9m x 2.4m
A spacious ensuite containing a 2-piece, white, suite comprising pedestal washbasin and WC, with a corner shower cubicle housing a mains shower. A large built-in cupboard provides handy storage, with a shelf and hanging rail. For ease of cleaning, the walls are tiled to half-height.
Bedroom 2 3.4m x 2.9m
To the rear of the house, with a triple, south-facing windows, this is a lovely double bedroom. A built-in cupboard provides shelf and hanging space. Carpet, curtains, curtain rail, roller blind.
Bedroom 3 4.5m x 3.0m
To the front of the house, this bright bedroom has a triple built-in wardrobe with sliding, mirrored, doors. An angled ceiling provides character. Curtains, curtain pole and carpet. Views across the bay.
Family Bathroom 3.1m x 3.1m
This generous family bathroom contains a 3-piece, white, suite containing a pedestal washbasin, WC and large corner bath. A separate shower enclosure contains an electric shower. The large Velux window provides natural light and ventilation. Half-tiled walls and tiled floor.
Bedroom 4 3.8m x 2.5m
A double bedroom to the side of the house. Roller blind, carpet.
Bedroom 5 4.4m x 3.0m
An ample double bedroom to the rear of the house, with pleasant views across the neighbouring, manicured gardens and mature conifers. A triple built-in wardrobe with sliding, mirrored, doors provides substantial hanging and shelf space. Carpet, curtains and curtain pole.
Outside
Arniston has easily maintained wrap-around gardens, primarily laid to lawn, with stone chipped areas and mature shrubs and hedging. A large wooden deck is perfect for entertaining and sits in a secluded spot behind the house with a shed providing convenient storage for garden tools and outdoor equipment. A paved pathway runs behind the house.
Immediately outside the sunroom is a lovely area of patio and grass, sheltered by mature hedges and a wall; a lovely spot for sunbathing or a quiet tipple in the evening. The pleasant sound of birdsong adds to the ambience of this intimate garden space. A stone chipped path leads to the front of the house, where there is ample parking for 2-3 cars. Double wrought-iron gates open to Fyrish Road.
Sitting just a minute from the bayfront, Fyrish Road is a quiet street of quality homes. Within easy walking distance of the cafes, pubs, shops, yacht club, bowling green and other local amenities, this home offers all the benefits of being in the highly sought-after village of Findhorn, whilst remaining relatively secluded. A recreation park with enclosed children’s play area is situated close behind the house.
Findhorn
Findhorn is possibly the most desirable village on the Moray Coast. With approximately 7 miles of incredible white sand beaches, beautiful views towards the north of Scotland and a lovely, character village, it is a wonderful place for a long term residence or holiday. With cafes, pubs and shops in the village and a wonderful theatre just a few minutes away, Findhorn village has an incredible buzz. The eco-village at The Park, Findhorn, has a lovely vegan café restaurant, artisan pizza takeaway, large convenience store with organic food, household goods and gifts, the Moray Arts Centre and The Universal Hall, a beautiful theatre with an auditorium for 400.
Forres, approximately 5 miles, offers a wide range of supermarkets including Tesco, Co-op and LIDL. There are primary schools in Kinloss and Forres with Forres Academy and the Drumduan School providing secondary education. Gordonstoun private school is approximately 9 miles away. A modern health centre in Forres has 2 GP practices with Dr. Grays hospital in Elgin providing a wider range of health services.
Findhorn is located just 5 miles northeast of Forres with easy access to the A96, the main road between Inverness and Aberdeen. Good transport links are available in Forres with a regular train and bus services to Inverness and Aberdeen and train links to further south available from Inverness, just 26 miles from Forres. Findhorn is well located for access to both Inverness International Airport, at Dalcross, approximately 20 miles, offering daily flights to London and services multiple other domestic and international locations, and Aberdeen International Airport at Dyce, approximately 70 miles.
Please note that all measurements and distances are approximate and provided for guidance only.