Earlsmount is a distinctive, truly unique home with an abundance of period features and character. It dates back to 1869 when it was built on behalf of Colonel C George. Located in fantastic garden grounds of approximately 1.6 acres and overlooking the River Isla, this is a home truly at one with its surroundings.

The property has a fascinating history, and was used as a Red Cross auxiliary hospital for the convalescence of wounded soldiers and sailors during World War 1. In more recent times it was used for a variety of other commercial purposes. The current owners have since embarked on a sensitive and meticulous upgrade of this richly historical home, providing the buyer with a genuine lifestyle opportunity and great versatility of use.

Occupying a private but accessible position within the friendly town of Keith in Moray, the property is approached by a tree-lined driveway which leads to the side of the house and parking area. At this point, you get a glimpse of all the wonderful architectural features such as the projecting bay windows, crow step gables and turret as well as elevated views of the river below.

Inside there are four generous reception rooms on the ground floor, the large triple aspect drawing room, the sitting room, the family room and the reception room. On the first floor there is a further spacious sitting room, as well as a well-proportioned office. There are kitchens on both the ground floor and first floor. The smaller ground floor kitchen has fitted units in cream, together with marble worktops and integrated appliances. The upstairs kitchen also offers integrated appliances, plus a central island and space for a small seating area, as well as a dining table in the small turret attached to the corner of the house.

There are ten double bedrooms spread across the first and second floors, with three bedrooms benefitting from en suite bathrooms. Additionally, there are two bathrooms arranged across the ground floor and first floor, as well as a shower room in the basement. The basement itself provides useful additional accommodation, which could be developed, subject to the necessary consents.

Another fabulous feature of this property is a stone spiral staircase at the end of the hall on the first floor. This leads out onto a roof terrace providing fantastic views and a perfect place for summer entertaining.

The Moray town of Keith is located approximately 47 miles north of Aberdeen and 53 miles east of Inverness. It has a population in the order of 4,500. It sits on the Speyside Malt Whisky Trail and is a charming historic town nestled in the Isla valley. Take a stroll in Mid Street and you will be reminded why the town is so proud of its linguistic heritage that it was named Scotlands First Scots Toun. This bustling little town is an important stop on the Speyside Malt Whisky Trail thanks to the Strathisla Distillery, the oldest working distillery in Scotland dating from 1786. The town however, boasts four distilleries in total on top of numerous traditional shops, plenty of good restaurants and a wide range of accommodation ranging from hotels and guest houses to B&Bs and self-catering cottages. Keith is also home to the only world school teaching kiltmaking and creative embroidery, the Keith Kilt and Textile Centre.

The grounds extend to around 1.6 acres and are bounded by a variety of trees, plants and shrubs. There is a garage and useful outbuilding.

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