A Beautiful Rural Cottage With Three Bedrooms, Superb Outbuildings And 0.76 Acres Of Land

Around five miles north east of Keith you’ll find this delightful three bedroom detached country cottage, set within approximately 0.76 acres of land. Surrounded by open countryside, it’s a home with character, spacious gardens and an incredible selection of additional outbuildings which make this particularly appealing for anyone with hobbies, projects or work from home needs, while the house itself would suit anyone looking for rural life with plenty of room around them. The original cottage dates from around 1900 and was extended approximately 50 years ago.

The house is tucked away at the end of a track that leads to the property, behind trees and surrounded by grass, farmland and open countryside. The mixture of original stonework and later rendered additions gives the property plenty of individuality.

The front door opens into a useful entrance porch, with windows bringing in daylight and a glazed internal door leading further into the house. The dining room is a long room with plenty of space for a large family dining table and additional furniture. A wide window looks across the grounds, while the length of the room gives you scope to create a separate reading, sitting or study area if wanted.

The kitchen is arranged around three sides with cream coloured cabinets and light wood effect worktops. A tall bank of cabinets incorporates the built-in double ovens, while an electric hob is set into worktop alongside.

The adjoining lounge is where much of the original character of the cottage really comes through. A beautiful exposed stone wall stretches across one side of the room, with a deep fireplace housing a traditional black multi fuel stove. Exposed timber beams run across the ceiling and illuminated display alcoves have been built into either side of the stonework, adding another interesting little detail. There’s plenty of room for a sofa suite and additional furniture, making it a wonderfully inviting area that feels completely at home in its rural surroundings.

The ground floor bedroom is spacious double and comes with an impressive amount of storage already fitted into the room. Cream wardrobes, drawers, cupboards and shelves line several walls while a fitted dressing table sits beside one window. Another large window at the far end looks out towards the garden, flooding the room with natural light.

Also on this level is the main bathroom. This is a generous room with a bath and a separate shower enclosure, giving you the choice of a long soak or a quick shower. The bath sits beneath a wide frosted window, with large cream tiles continuing around the lower walls and into the shower area. A pedestal wash basin is fitted on the opposite wall, while the toilet is tucked alongside the shower. The warm neutral walls, white suite and plenty of natural light keep the whole room feeling calm and inviting.

The staircase rises to a bright and roomy first floor landing with two bedrooms and a WC. The second bedroom is a lovely double, with the sloping roofline giving the room plenty of character. A warm brown feature wall adds depth, while a Velux window is set into one side of the roof and a second window sits on the far wall. Large mirror fronted sliding wardrobes give you excellent storage for clothes and personal items, with additional cupboards fitted above making clever use of the available wall space.

Bedroom three has a completely different character, with rich red walls following the angles of the roof and creating a striking backdrop. The room currently accommodates twin beds and has a roof window and another window at the far end. Dark timber wardrobes are built into one wall, giving this bedroom a useful amount of storage too.

The first floor WC makes life much easier for the two upstairs bedrooms. The room follows the roofline and has a lovely traditional feel, with delicate floral décor. A long fitted vanity unit provides cupboards and worktop space around the wash basin.

The grounds of the property are another real highlight with the plot extending to approximately 0.76 acres, featuring large areas of lawn with trees, flowers and shrubs throughout. A sheltered paved seating area sits beneath a timber pergola, giving you a beautiful spot to enjoy the garden among the trees.

Then there are the outbuildings, and they are a huge part of what makes this property special. The attached garage measures approximately 8.9 by 6.4 metres and has two vehicle doors.

An additional carport measures around 4 by 4.5 metres. Beyond that is the steading, which is 23 metres in length and incorporates an office with its own kitchenette, a garage or barn area and three separate store rooms. There is also another block and timber store measuring approximately 3.9 by 5 metres. For anyone who enjoys working on cars, keeping equipment, pursuing a hobby or simply having room for projects, this collection of buildings is an enormous bonus!

This stunning property has so much to offer. You can step outside into beautiful countryside, spend the day in the luscious gardens, disappear into the workshop with a project or simply settle beside the fireplace and enjoy the character of the cottage. Properties with this kind of rural setting with such extensive grounds and outbuildings do not come along every day. Contact Hamish Homes and come and experience The Mill of Paithnick for yourself.

About Keith

Keith is a traditional town nestled in Moray, roughly halfway between Inverness and Aberdeen. Surrounded by rolling countryside and farmland, it offers a peaceful way of life with easy access to the larger cities via road and rail. The town has a strong sense of community, with a good range of local amenities including shops, supermarkets, cafés, pubs, a health centre and leisure facilities.

Keith is well known for its whisky heritage, being part of the famous Speyside Malt Whisky Trail, and is home to Strathisla Distillery, one of the oldest working distilleries in the Highlands. For families, the town offers both primary and secondary schools, making it a practical choice for those with children.

There’s a train station in Keith with regular services to Aberdeen and Inverness, as well as good road links via the A96. Outdoor lovers will enjoy the nearby walks, scenic routes and access to the Moray coast or the Cairngorms.
With a mix of rural charm, historic character and convenient connections, Keith is an attractive option for those looking to buy a home in a quieter setting while still being within reach of city life.

General Information:
Services: Mains Water, Boiler and radiators, oil
Council Tax Band: C
EPC Rating: E (48)
Entry Date: Early entry available
Home Report: Available on request.
Viewings: 7 Days accompanied by agent.