...with FULL PLANNING CONSENT in place for 3 lodges &internal alterations to end up with 9 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, 4 reception rooms...



Find your own 'island of peace' at this beautiful, comfortable converted church inmidst Malt Whisky Country!



THE OLD CHURCH of Urquhart on its own grassy knoll surrounded by ancient trees &enjoying open uninterrupted views from its grounds (extending to appr. 2 acres) has been converted in 1990 and runs very successfully since 1998 as a B&B with wedding and alcohol license...the variety of use for the future proprietor is endless!



...from carrying on with the existing business and/or adding 1 or 2 more bedrooms en suite and/or extending the stunning main guest lounge for a small, special &spectacular restaurant (the area would very much appreciate!)...to a grand living with plenty space to entertain and accommodate...to 2 flats plus the entire 1st floor as the luxury main apartment...or extending at the lower part of the grounds by further dwellings!!!



FULL PLANNING CONSENT has been granted (Moray Council Ref: 10/01581/APP) for 3 LODGES at the lower part of the grounds inmidst the trees in a contemporary design full of light & with decking on two sides enjoying lovely open views PLUS a whole bunch of tastefully chosen internal alterations as to end up with 9 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms (of which 7 are en suite), extending the existing apartment to nearly double in size with a spectacular grand lounge/dining at the former altar space and creating a kitchen with access to the garden as a conversion of vestry/minister toilet, introducing a spiral stairwell in the back as to connect ground, first and new second/mezzanine floor with each other AND extending the spectacular main lounge at first floor with a big mezzanine level under the original church ceiling as either a huge reception area or businesswise a unique area as bistro lounge/restaurant...ONLY BY VIEWING SOMEONE WOULD BE ABLE TO FULL APPRECIATE VALUE &AMBIENCE but in the meantime, please feel free to ask for the detailed plannings!!!



Accommodation on offer at the moment:



3-4 reception rooms (incl. the huge main lounge upstairs), 7 bedrooms (of which 3 are en suite), 5 bathrooms (of which 3 are en suite) plus toilet, 2 kitchen (one upstairs &one downstairs), bell tower (with bell fully working) with lovely entrance vestibule, study/office,&2 stores, plenty storage around plus a shed and boiler house with entrance from outside, 3 stairwells and some good space as to create a third floor under another 2/3 of the original church ceiling.



Its now time for a new church landlord to enjoy the lifestyle in Moray and in particular at this place 'close to heaven'...



The vendor is willing to explore potential ‘lease-to-buy’ and ‘tier payment’ offers. This will allow potential buyers to purchase the business and property whilst also meeting the banks criteria; especially if they come from abroad or haven't had experiences in the tourism industry and/or self-employment...