77 King Street, Burghead, IV30 5XG

Property Summary

Oozing with character, this lovely stone semi-detached cottage, with fantastic sea views from the upper floor, is located in the popular coastal village of Burghead. Ideally suited as a comfortable family home, a relaxing option for those wishing to downsize, or a lovely holiday cottage, there is a south-facing enclosed garden for sitting out. An added bonus is the separate stone bothy, currently used for storage, but with the potential to be repurposed into a lovely, compact studio or workspace.

Just seconds from the north shore and a short walk from the sheltered harbour and lovely coastal walks, 77 King Street is still just a short drive by car or bus from the wider amenities of Elgin.  77 King Street is beautifully presented with bright, neutral décor throughout.

Accommodation is across 2 floors, with the sitting room, living/dining/kitchen and family shower room on the ground floor and 2 double bedrooms and a spacious reading room on the upper floor.

Accommodation

Enter through a wooden door with glass panel into a tiled hallway, providing access to all ground floor accommodation.

Sitting Room (3.8m x 4.3m)

South-facing, the sitting room has a window with a window seat looking out to the front garden.  The lovely wooden flooring in the sitting room is fitted throughout the ground floor, except for the shower room. A stove with back boiler provides ambience and a cosy focal point to the room, whilst the back boiler provides hot water and heats the radiators. Curtain pole.

Shower Room (2.5m x 2.4m)

The lovely, modern, shower room contains a white 2-piece suite comprising WC and pedestal basin with tiled backsplash and wall-mounted mirror above. Walk-in, tiled, shower enclosure housing an electric shower.  Rear-facing opaque window providing natural light and ventilation.  Vinyl flooring.

L-shaped Living/Dining/Kitchen Area:

Living/Dining Room (4.5m x 3.2m)

A bright, dual aspect, living space with a lovely window seat looking to the front garden, and a further side-facing window. Alcove shelving. Space for a table seating 4.

Kitchen (5.6m x 1.6m)

The kitchen area contains upper and lower cabinets and composite countertops with tiled backsplash. Space for free-standing cooker and space/plumbing for a washing machine, as well as ample space for a free-standing fridge freezer.  Rear-facing window.  Stainless-steel sink with drainer and mixer taps sits beneath the window.

Ascend the open wooden stairs, with a wooden handrail, to the spacious upper landing which could make a great reading area, office or meditation space (3.4m x 3.5m). Light floods in through the Velux window, which provides beautiful views of the sea.  Painted wooden banister rail.

Bedroom 1 (3.4m x 3.5m)

A bright and airy, dual aspect, double bedroom with a Velux window providing fabulous sea views and a further side window with curtain pole.  Wooden flooring.

Bedroom 2 (3.5m x 3.5m)

An ample double bedroom with a Velux window, also with sea views.  Wooden flooring.

Outside

The enclosed front garden is a great space for sitting out and relaxing, as well as a safe space for children and pets.  Primarily laid to lawn with concrete pathways and bounded by low stone walls with wooden fencing above.  The character stone bothy in the garden is a great feature, potentially suitable for a workshop, studio or for storage purposes.

Burghead

Burghead is a historic fishing village with character harbours, shops, cafes and pubs, popular with holidaymakers and full-time residents alike.  Alleged to have the safest swimming beach in Moray, there Primary schools are available in Burghead and secondary schools in Lossiemouth and Elgin. Approximately 2 hours from Aberdeen International airport and less than an hour from Inverness International airport, with daily flights to London and Europe. The A96, running between Aberdeen and Inverness is approximately ten minutes from Burghead, with train services available in both Elgin and Forres.