Gilray, West Shore, Findhorn, Forres, Moray, IV36 3YE

Property Summary

With 180-degree views directly across Findhorn Bay towards Culbin Forest, and to the Cromarty Firth beyond, Gilray is a unique property.  Swim or boat directly from the front of the property or sit and watch the sun rising or setting from the spacious upper deck, or incredible sunroom. Southwest facing, the house offers incredible views of sea, sand, woodland and hills, and of marine life and birds swooping across the water.

Offering 2 double bedrooms, 3 living areas, 2 bathrooms, kitchen and utility room, Gilray would make the most wonderful home to downsize to or superb holiday home.   Outside, gravel gardens wrap around the house with a large single garage providing substantial storage.  A boat slip leads from the side of the house directly into the bay.

Outdoor opportunities abound with the bay-side path just feet from the garden and the wide expanse of sheltered water offering water sports of all types including sailing, paddle boarding, canoeing and swimming.

Accommodation:

Hallway (3.5m (at widest) x 4.4m)

Entering though double wooden doors with full glazed panels into a wide, bright hallway providing access to all ground floor accommodation with wooden stairs leading to the upper floor.  A deep under stairs storage space provides perfect spot for shedding outdoor coats and shoes.  Mahogany flooring and skirting is fitted throughout the ground floor of the house, with the exception of the sun lounge area. The whole house incorporates a Paul Heat Recovery system

Kitchen (4.5m x 1.9m)

Open plan to the stunning dining/living room and sunroom, the kitchen offers a wide range of wooden lower cabinets with a Belfast sink inset to the countertop.  Solid oak, custom units with coloured Valchromat drawers and door fronts and custom-made coloured glass splashbacks behind the cooker and sink area.   The Miele dishwasher, the Smeg induction cooker, with two ovens, and the Haier fridge freezer are included.  There is oak shelving at eye level on two walls.  A sliding door opens to a substantial walk-in pantry (0.74 x 1.7m).  Wooden flooring. A window to the side provides natural light and the vent for removing kitchen smells is part of the heat recovery system.

Open Plan living/dining room (10.4m x 5m (at widest))

The large L-shaped living/dining room offers a wonderful space for relaxation.  From the dining table one can view a wide range of birds and sea life including seals, curlews and ospreys.  With a high, sloped pine-panelled ceiling this ample living room has a wood burning stove with exposed flue on a glass hearth as a lovely feature in the corner of the room.  A further door leads to the hallway.  A high efficiency Rointe electrical radiator provides secondary heating when needed.

Sunroom (2.2m x 9.7m)

Walking into this room all you can think is “WOW!”. With the most outstanding views at all times of year this incredible sunroom, with windows spanning the length of the house, has the most incredible views to the ever-changing landscape. At either end of the room large, glazed doors lead to the garden.  With a tiled floor and underfloor heating this is a wonderfully warm space at all times of the year.  Curtains and curtain poles.

Bedroom 1 (3.8m x 3.8m(at widest))

A dual aspect, double bedroom with ample space for double bed, free standing wardrobe and large chest of drawers.  Wooden floor, Roman blinds and Rointe electrical radiator.

Shower Room (1.9m x 2.4m)

A convenient ground floor shower room with a 2-piece coloured suite comprising WC and basin inset to a handy drawer unit with a tiled back splash.  A corner shower enclosure houses an electric shower with a tall, Rointe heated towel rail providing lovely warmth.

Utility Room (1.9m x 1.6m)

A convenient utility room with a Belfast sink and mixer tap.  Space for laundry shelves and stackable washer/dryer.

Upper Suite

The upper floor provides a wonderful private suite with a superb seating area opening out to the most fantastic, secluded deck. A large double bedroom with shower room completes the picture. With underfloor heating throughout the upper floor, this is a lovely, cosy area.

Seating area (3.6m x 2.4m)

A perfect spot for reading, yoga or watching the world go by with wall-to-wall floor-to-ceiling picture windows with a large sliding door opening to the deck.  The views from this area are stunning.

Deck (3.3m x 5.4m)

This amazing upper deck, for all times of the year with outdoor lights and galvanised painted metal railing with glass panels, provides a fantastic bird’s eye view of the bay and all surrounding countryside.

Ensuite (2.0m x 1.8m)

A modern shower room containing a 2-piece white suite comprising WC and oval shaped basin sitting on a wooden bathroom cabinet.  A separate corner shower enclosure has a mains rainfall shower. Under-floor heating, Rointe heated towel rail and floor-to-ceiling tiled walls and floor,

Bedroom (4.9m x 3.5m)

A bright, ample double bedroom with a sloped ceiling providing lovely character.  A large, high window allows light to stream into this tranquil space.  Wooden flooring.

Outside and Gardens

Gilray has wrap around gardens which are well stocked with maritime plants and Spring bulbs.  Galvanised double gates open to a stone chip driveway leading to the garage and front door.  A stone chip path then leads around the house with a wood store to the side.  Ample parking for multiple cars or a boat and cars, with further double gates opening out to the bay-side path and boat slip.  A lovely, secluded spot for a table and chairs provides lovely views of the bay. A stunning tamarisk tree sits to the front of the house with the sparkling water of the bay behind.

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.