Victorian mansion offers exciting opportunity in Morayshire

A beautiful Victorian mansion and separate gate lodge located in a highly desirable location in Forres, Morayshire is on sale with leading Scottish property consultants CKD Galbraith.

Firlands is situated in a delightful semi-rural location on the outskirts of the popular town of Forres in Morayshire. An outstanding Victorian Mansion located in a peaceful and private setting, the house was built in 1885 of whinstone with sandstone detailing under a pitched tiled roof.

Spacious and extremely well appointed accommodation is provided over two storeys and comprises a reception hall, four public rooms, six bedrooms (three with en suite facilities) and extensive ancillary accommodation.

The property is in need of modernisation but the house has retained a great many of the original features including some ornate cornicing and plaster work, open fireplaces, mosaic floor tiles and an attractive staircase with a cast iron and wooden balustrade.

A large loft leads to a stunning roof terrace from which there are spectacular views whilst a substantial wine cellar and two further cellars provide useful storage space. Externally, the house sits in magnificent grounds extending to about two acres which include a stunning terrace, areas of lawn and a large sweeping red gravelled driveway.

Also available as a separate lot is a delightful detached Gate Lodge. Accommodation comprises reception hall, sitting room, kitchen, bathroom and two bedrooms. The lodge is in need of refurbishment and has a large adjoining fuel store offering scope to extend the existing accommodation, subject to planning approval. Outside there is a private parking space and a generous garden.

Rod Christie, who is handling the sale for CKD Galbraith’s Elgin office, said: “Firlands is an extremely attractive house located in a lovely setting on the outskirts of Forres. It is without question one of the finest houses in the town and together with the Gate Lodge, is an exciting prospect for those looking for a Victorian house of great character. The house could be used as a magnificent family home whilst the size and layout would allow for the property to be used as a Guest House or Bed & Breakfast.”

The property is off the highly desirable St. Leonards’ Road located only one mile from the town centre of Forres, Elgin approximately 13 miles away and Inverness 28 miles.

Firlands in on the market at a guide price of £750,000 for the whole or in lots; Lot 1 – Firlands House £650,000 and Lot 2 – The Gate Lodge £100,000. For further information contact Rod Christie - rod.christie@ckdgalbraith.co.uk.