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Superb detached traditional two bedroom COTTAGE of character standing in 0.75 acres of mature grounds with fenced paddock and architect Plans for a further two / three bedroom extension with full planning permission has lapsed but can be reactivated. These extensive plans provide for a large family friendly extension creating additional accommodation to the eastern gable of the property and a porch to the South, by the main door. The beautiful and tranquil location offers spectacular views across Findhorn Bay to the hills of Caithness and beyond. The cottage has been refurbished and upgraded. Lethan Croft provides comfortable and well appointed accommodation over two floors and offers huge scope for further development in this highly desirable and peaceful location. It lies within easy reach of Inverness Airport and road and rail routes to the south. This beautiful cottage was sympathetically refurbished to an exceptionally high standard in 2005 from an old Steading dating back to 1865. Whilst retaining many original features, the property benefits from an open plan kitchen / dining / sitting area with cathedral ceiling, and double aspect windows. There is high performance double glazing throughout and heating is on the low cost white meter tariff with a new multi fuel stove10 kilowatt that heats the whole house. The property has two wells and very fertile land ideal to create a water feature and enough land for a small holding a small stream runs through the property, It has recently had new stock fencing. Adjacent to the gable end of the property is a high quality Hartley Botanics greenhouse, glazed to three sides with sliding door to garden and opening windows. This has a power supply, light and a concrete floor. The house benefits from a spectacular location with elevated open outlook over the Findhorn Bay and Moray Firth coast with views to the Caithness hills beyond, yet is only 10 minutes from the village of Findhorn, close to the towns of Forres and Elgin with Inverness only 40 minutes drive to the west and Aviemore 40 minutes to the south. It has mains water supply in addition to two wells, owned and situated within the grounds of Lethan Croft. There is a private septic tank. Broadband and telephone are available.4G works very well. Situated at the eastern edge of the garden is a fully insulated timber summer house with power and light supply. This is a lovely sheltered place to sit and enjoy the peace, tranquillity and superb views. There is a garden with many flowers, shrubs and trees many beautiful roses and some fruit trees. There is a shared access with quiet tidy neighbours. Council tax band C and EPC band D Home report available and epc Up to date full gas and electric certificate available GEO coordinates 57.604, -3.499 I AM ASKING FOR OFFERS OVER .