Traditional steading conversion homes for sale

An outstanding traditional steading situated in the heart of Morayshire countryside, is on sale with leading Scottish property consultants, CKD Galbraith.

Easter Kintrae Steading, situated within easy reach of Elgin, will be converted into nine individual stylish homes, maintaining many of the original features and offering contemporary living in a traditional country setting.

The nine properties, designed by award-winning architects James F Stephen, will provide a range of accommodation, sizes and styles. Each two and three bedroom home has been designed with privacy in mind and will have an individual garden as well as access to two communal courtyards. The designs maximise space and light with all principal rooms enjoying uninterrupted views of the surrounding countryside.

Neil Cameron, who is handling the sale for CKD Galbraith said: “Once conversion work is complete, Easter Kintrae Steading will offer nine very attractive homes overlooking the Moray countryside. Each property is individually designed to the highest standard for modern-day living with a wonderful feeling of space and privacy within a traditional rural setting. The location of Easter Kintrae Steading is perfect for anyone looking for a desirable new home which is within easy reach of Elgin and has good communication links to the rest of the Highlands.”

Mike O’Donnell, of James F Stephen Architects who is the project architect handling the refurbishment works said: “This is a pioneering and inventive project to rejuvenate a building of character and presence on a beautiful open site. It will offer buyers the prospect of buying into a unique and prestigious development excellently positioned for all the amenities of Elgin and its environs, whilst retaining the idyllic rural location.

“The steading has been sensitively designed to maximise the traditional features of the building whilst new features such as balconies and private external spaces and garden areas will offer modern, purpose built housing with all the components necessary for a high quality lifestyle.”

The surrounding countryside offers a variety of outdoor pursuits from wildlife spotting to sporting activities including fishing, shooting and an abundance of cycling and walking routes along the attractive dunes and sandy beaches of the nearby Moray Coast. Sailing enthusiasts will be enticed by the close proximity of Lossiemouth marina whilst budding skiers can enjoy the Cairngorm National Park during winter months. There are also two golf courses in Elgin and Nairn’s Championship course is just a short distance to the west.

Despite its relatively rural location, Easter Kintrae is well served by local amenities. The town of Elgin is just two miles away offering a wide range of shops including supermarkets and department stores, leisure facilities, restaurants and good primary and secondary schools. Inverness and Aberdeen are also easily accessible with regular train services from Elgin town centre.

For further information on the sale of Easter Kintrae Steading email Inverness@ckdgalbraith.co.uk.