Property description
We are delighted to market White Lodge – a unique house with a unique history.
It is understood that the original part of White Lodge was constructed around 1830 and was used as a school for the local children until 1848. It was then leased to the Free Church who extended the house at the front and used it as a manse for many years.
The current owner bought the property in 1990 and it has been considerably upgraded in the interim. As expected from a property of this age, this impressive residence exhibits a range of fine period details including original cornicing, deep moulded skirtings and wood panelled doors, working shutters at many windows and a fabulous vaulted bathroom believed to have been used in the past as the headmaster’s study.
Fochabers is situated on the River Spey and is one hour equidistant from Aberdeen and Inverness Airports. It has greatly benefited from the recent village bypass. White Lodge is in a prime location for both primary and secondary schools.
White Lodge is beautifully presented with stylish décor throughout and it is heated by a gas fired central heating system installed in 2009. The property is likely to appeal to a wide range of prospective purchasers and is particularly ideal for a family with the living space on the ground floor being exceptionally spacious. The bedrooms are all of a generous size and are well supported by the bathrooms.
White Lodge is set back from the road and is approached via gates to a driveway which provides parking for several vehicles. There are well maintained gardens to the front, side and rear with plenty of lawn as well as a number of mature trees and a range of shrubs and flowering plants.
2.22m x 2.12m
Panelled exterior door leads to the vestibule with cornicing and decorated with contrasting wallpapers above and below dado rail. Brass/glass light fitting. Carpet. Double semi-glazed doors lead through to the reception hall.
Welcoming reception area with doors to the lounge and bedroom 1 and double doors to a split level area of rear hall with stairs to the upper floor and doors to the kitchen and bathroom. Understair cupboard. Curtains behind the vestibule door. Fitted carpet.
5.3m x 4.85m
Elegant lounge with many enhancing period features including cornicing, deep moulded skirtings and panelled bay window with secondary glazing. Full length curtains, swags, tails and tie backs fitted at the window. Impressive fireplace with slate insert and hearth, brass fender and Jetmaster convector open fire. Feature brass light fitting operated by dimmer switch. Fitted carpet.
Bedroom 1
5.3m x 4.85m
Beautifully proportioned bedroom which could be used as an additional public room. Secondary glazed bay window to the front with curtains and deep pelmet. Original cornicing, picture rail and deep skirting are lovely features of this room. Magnificent brass light fitting with glass shades. Shelved cupboard. Fitted carpet.
7.5m x 5.95m maximum measurements
This fabulous room of magnificent dimensions is certain to be the hub of family life. It falls naturally into a casual seating area, dining area and well appointed kitchen.
The kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of cherry-fronted base and wall cabinets providing plenty of cupboards, drawers and display space with good expanses of work surfaces fitted over with tiled splashback and under unit lighting. The work surface extends to provide a breakfast bar with four stools. Hotpoint ceramic hob with extractor above. Hotpoint double oven. Hotpoint integrated dishwasher and integrated fridge. Laminate flooring. Two windows to the garden with curtains.
The dining room/family room has plenty of space for a range of lounge and dining furniture. Window and double French doors to the garden provide plenty of natural light and are fitted with curtains and tie backs. Fireplace with Art Nouveau brass insert, tiled hearth and open fire is a lovely focal point. Fitted carpet. Door to :–
7.4m x 3.75m
Spacious room which could be used for a variety of uses, including playroom, home office or as at present an artists studio and utility room. The utility area is fitted with a range of base units with stainless steel sink and granite effect work surfaces. Wall mounted Worcester boiler, plumbing for automatic washing machine and space for fridge/freezer. Pulley.
The studio area has an original fireplace which is a lovely feature but no fire at present. Windows on either side of the room. Fitted carpet. Secure door to :–
4.85m x 4.5m
Magnificent spacious conservatory with single-glazed windows on three sides and double doors to the garden. Polycarbonate ceiling. External tap. Power. Carpet.
3.75m x 3m
A door from the hallway leads to the impressive bathroom with vaulted ceiling, cornicing and picture rail. Fitted with corner bath, bidet, WC, pedestal wash-hand basin and tiled shower cubicle with mains shower. Side window with roller blind and curtains. Brass pendant light and two wall lights. Fitted carpet.
Carpeted staircase with wooden banister and window at half landing fitted with curtains, swags and tails. Three brass picture lights. Velux window on the upper landing. Built-in cupboard housing hot water tank. Shelved linen cupboard and further storage cupboard fitted with hanging rail.
Bedroom 2
4.8m x 4.7m
Particularly spacious and well-presented bedroom with window to the front with shutters and full length curtains. Cornicing and dado rail. Extensive storage provided by built-in wardrobes with louvre doors fitted along one wall. Fitted carpet.
Bedroom 3
3.25m x 3.45m
Bright fresh double bedroom with window to the front with shutters and curtains. Fitted carpet.
Bedroom 4
3m X 4.66m
Good sized double bedroom with window to the front with shutters and curtains. Fitted carpet.
1.71m x 2.95m
Fitted with three-piece suite comprising wash-hand basin, WC with concealed cistern and bath with mains shower fitted over and clear shower screen. Walls are fully tiled around the bath with panelling below which is extended behind WC and whb. Velux window. Fitted carpet.
White Lodge is set back from the road in mature gardens extending to approx 0.5 acre. A large gravel driveway provides parking for several cars and leads to the timber lean to garage with up and over door. Lawns on either side of the drive with beech hedging and mature holly bushes screening the back garden which enjoys a good degree of privacy. There are lawns with a wooden summerhouse with well filled herbaceous borders, mature trees including pear and apple trees and a gravel garden with a large vegetable plot to the west side of the house. A grassy lane from East Street leads to a wooden double garage and a tree house.
Council tax band: F
energy performance rating: D
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Included in the asking price will be all carpets, curtains, light fittings, cooker and integrated appliances.
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