Inside Scottish coastal home that is 'perfect for young families' for sale
Sellers have described the home as "exceptional".
An "exceptional" Scottish farmhouse by the coast has gone up for sale. The property has been called "ideal for a young active family".
Keam Farmhouse is a six-bedroom home found in a rural location near the popular coastal village of Hopeman on the Moray coast. It is currently on the market through Galbraith at a guide price of £660,000.
The property is a detached farmhouse believed to date back to the 1800s. It comes complete with a grazing paddock and more than two acres of land.
Keam Farmhouse benefits from flexible living as a result of the layout of its rooms. This means the home would be well suited to those with a creative eye, as it could be used in a variety of ways.
Stepping inside, a grand entrance leads to a large vestibule and stylish hallway. Plenty of amazing period features have been retained throughout, including corniced ceilings and open fireplaces.
From the hall, the sitting room and drawing room can both be accessed. Also on the ground floor is a dining room and a family room, the latter of which could be converted into an extra bedroom.
Meanwhile, the impressive dining kitchen features French doors out to the garden, letting the outdoors in. According to the sellers, it is a "lovely space from where to enjoy the delightful garden views and the countryside beyond".
Completing the ground-floor accommodation are a study, an office, a bathroom, and a cloak room. There is also a "superb" walk-in pantry.
Upstairs, there is a landing that leads to the family bathroom, shower room, and toilet. The main six bedrooms can also be found on the first floor.
Rod Christie from Galbraith commented: "Keam Farmhouse in an exceptional traditional farmhouse, the scale and quality of which are rarely found in Moray. Located near the popular coastal village of Hopeman and close to the world famous Gordonstoun School, this property presents a real lifestyle purchase ideal for a young active family keen to embrace rural living whilst exploring all that the beautiful Moray coast has to offer.
"The property has all the features you would hope to find for its period and character. Set in a quiet yet accessible rural area, it has the benefit of a paddock suitable for ponies or other livestock and yet is in close proximity to a wide range of amenities available in Hopeman as well as the city of Elgin, a mere six miles away."
Continue reading for some photos of Keam Farmhouse. Additional information can be found on the Galbraith website.
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