Spey Bay, Fochabers, Morayshire Offers over £515,000

Morven is a distinctive period home steeped in history enjoying an elevated situation and fantastic views to the front over the local countryside and to the rear over the golf course and shoreline. The property was previously owned by a businessman from Trinidad in the 1950’s who owned a sugar plantation and the visitors book reveals that the property had many interesting visitors including members of the Tate & Lyle family, Lady Baden Powell and various high powered Government officials of the time from both the UK and further afield.

Morven is a deceptively spacious home built circa 1901 with a host of period features including fireplaces, wood panelling, oak flooring, servants bells, raised skirting and intricate coving and cornicing.

The property enjoys a generous plot which has further development potential subject to permission and the proportions, flexibility and layout will suit a variety of buyers. Morven is approached via a gated, tree lined driveway which leads to the side of the property where there is ample parking for several vehicles. Entrance is via the tiled entrance vestibule leading into a most impressive hallway with leaded glass door, feature alcove, raised skirting, fireplace and wood panelled walls. The entrance very much sets the tone and creates a wonderful first impression of the property and the formal public rooms are equally delightful. Located off the hallway and with lovely open aspects is the drawing room which has a bay window, open fire, picture rail and coving. There is also a sitting room, and a formal dining room brimming with period features and the perfect place for impressing guests and entertaining. The dining kitchen comes with ample space for a table and chairs as well as a range of wall and base units, Aga, floor tiles and integrated appliances. The utility room is located off the kitchen and has a pantry with shelving and storage. A further door from the utility room leads to a convenient laundry room with storage and clothes pulley. The bathroom comes with a corner bath, wc and wash hand basin and there is also a wc and cloakroom. The rear porch leads to the garage and gardens. A staircase adjacent to the bathroom leads to the upper level where there are two rear facing bedrooms both with fantastic views over the golf course and beyond. There is also access to a large walk in floored attic space. The west wing of Morven is home to the master bedroom which comes with fitted bedroom furniture/hanging space and has a 5 piece en suite comprising bidet, wc, wash hand basin bath and walk in shower. There are an additional two double bedrooms and a modern and recently upgraded shower room with Roca wash hand basin, wc, heated towel rail, contemporary tiling and shower enclosure.



Morven is situated adjacent to the B9104 between the small villages of Bogmoor and Spey Bay. It enjoys a pleasant rural situation in this quiet but accessible location. The Moray Firth is only a mile away at Spey Bay where there is a golf course. Fochabers, 3 ½ miles to the south, has an excellent range of facilities including primary and secondary schooling, doctor’s surgery, hotels, shops, convenience store, post office, bank, art gallery and garden centre. More comprehensive facilities can be found in Buckie about 4 miles to the east and in the regional centre at Elgin about 12 miles to the west. Both these towns have supermarkets, leisure facilities, libraries and a comprehensive range of services and facilities.

The Moray Firth area and Spey Valley are renowned for having a relatively mild dry climate and excellent scenery. Morven is only a mile from the River Spey which is world famous for its salmon fishing. The Speyside Way long distance path network passes only ½ mile from the property. There are also excellent facilities for mountain biking in the nearby extensive areas of the Forestry Commission woodland surrounding Fochabers. The coastline to the east has impressive rugged cliffs and picturesque harbours whilst to the west there are long sandy beaches at both Lossiemouth and Findhorn. Golfing is available locally at Spey Bay with a wide variety of other courses in the area including Buckie, Findochty, Lossiemouth, Elgin and Castle Stuart which is home the Scottish Golf Open.


Gated driveway leading to stone chipped drive, landscaped gardens, lawn, plant and shrub borders, stone built detached garage with upstairs, boiler house/ coal cellar and garden hut.