Na Clamhanan

About this property

Forres 6.3 miles. Lying in the beautiful rural area of Rafford in Moray, Scotland is this spectacular brand new eco-build, Na Clamhanan. Clad in Scottish larch and roofed in slate, Na Clamhanan has been built with all natural materials throughout. This timber structure blends wonderfully with its surroundings, set in a sunny site within 2 acres of young mixed woodland, you will be deep within a world full of wildlife, with frequent sightings from the house of buzzards, deer, owls, and hares to name a few. This light, bright, warm house has oak and heated slate floors throughout and an open-plan living space where you can enjoy quality time with your party. The fully fitted kitchen and the large dining table lend themselves to social occasions or alternatively simply relax on the balcony or in front of the Smart TV surrounded by simple minimalist decor. The ground floor bedroom with south facing picture window, is perfect for those less able, and home to a king-size zip/link bed and a chair bed, and adjacent to a fully-accessible wet room. The handy utility room contains modern washing machine, tumble dryer and freezer. Upstairs enjoy the full height vaulted lounge with large windows and balcony adding to the breath-taking expanse and use of space, with a woodburning stove adding a homely atmosphere. Sofas, beanbags and Smart TV ensure indoor relaxation and the lounge leads out onto a large west facing balcony, perfect for an evening glass of wine or dinner. The study area of the living space is lit by overhead Vellux windows and equipped with desk and shelving suitable for writing or working. The upstairs bathroom benefits from Jack-and-Jill access to the second bedroom, which is home to a king-size bed and its very own balcony for you to wake up to and take in the fresh air and morning sunshine. Throughout the bedrooms the Egyptian cotton bed linen maintains the feeling of luxury. The south and west facing lawn surrounding the property is ideal for children to play on and outdoor furniture is provided on all aspects ensuring a sunny seat whatever time of day to enjoy the BBQ provided. A wonderful array of attractions await in this area, with quiet sandy beaches perfect for families lying all along the Moray Coast, as featured in National Geographic Magazine’s top rated coastal destinations of the world. The picturesque fishing village of Findhorn offers a natural marina, pubs and an award-winning slow food café. Avid mountain bikers will revel in the many trails in the area for all abilities, or cyclists can take in the scenery from the quiet roads with many brilliant loops to try out. A visit to the Pluscarden Abbey is a fascinating one; this medieval Catholic monastery is still operating today and is home to Benedictine Monks and daily services. The famous Malt Whisky Tour is practically on your doorstep, visit Dallas Dhu, Benromach and Glenlivet to sample Scotland's most renowned tipple. Along with salmon fishing, boat trips, dolphin watching and local wild swimming, this area is a must-visit. Within easy reach of the breathtaking Cairgorm National Park, Na Clamhanan is a jewel in the Moray crown. EPC Rating: Band C

Situated above the Cairngorms National Park and close to the coast is one of Scotland's oldest small towns, Forres. Sitting north-east from Inverness, Forres makes a lovely location to enjoy on a break to Scotland with a great selection of shops and pubs to choose from, as well as being near some beautiful coastline as well as countryside. Discover the smattering of quaint fishing villages along the coast, or head to one of the two distilleries on the Malt Whiskey Trail right there in Forres.

Accommodation

Over two floors.

Two east-facing bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor king-size (zip/link can be twin on request) and chair bed with doors opening onto covered decking area; 1 x first-floor king-size with covered balcony and Jack-and-Jill access to bathroom.

Ground-floor wet room with shower, basin and WC.

Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.

Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area, with doors opening to south and west-facing decking.

First-floor study/sitting room with large west-facing balcony suitable for dining.

Utility

Air source heat pump heating with woodburning stove.

Electric oven and induction hob, fridge, dishwasher, Nespresso coffee machine, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, Smart TV, digital radio/ Bluetooth speaker, and WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Highchair and travel cot available.

Off-road parking for 2-3 cars.

Garden with lawn and decking with outdoor seating and BBQ.

Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

Shop and pub 6 miles.

Please note: The chair bed is suitable only for a child.

Please note: The garden is suitable for children however there is no fence between lawn and the wild grass area beyond, so children must be supervised.

Please note this property has a £250 good housekeeping bond.