Smithy Croft, Edinville AB38
Scotland
£255,000
Listed on 25/09/2026
Listed on 25/09/2026
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Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
DetachedFeatures
- Garden
Description
This three-bedroom detached house occupies a secluded position at the end of a single-track lane, a short drive from Aberlour. The approximately 20-year-old property is offered as an opportunity for modernisation and sits within grounds stated to extend to around 2.5 acres, including mature fruit trees and a burn along the eastern boundary. The area should be confirmed by the purchaser.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
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54out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: LOW
This detached three-bedroom house has a clear modernisation canvas: dated finishes and fittings, worn carpets and overgrown grounds leave plenty of scope to refresh the interior and make the setting work harder. Its secluded position, around 2½ acres and several outbuildings give the project a distinctive rural feel, while the main house appears standing with no obvious major structural failure in the supplied images.
The score is a weaker 51/100, with the main limitation being that floor area is missing, so value versus local £/sqf cannot yet be judged. The oil-fired boiler is stated to be non-operational and needs investigation; the former smiddy outbuilding’s conversion potential is subject to planning and consents, with feasibility not established.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the dated interior finishes and fittings, including the kitchen and bathroom, and replace worn floor coverings.
- Clear and improve the overgrown grounds to make better use of the secluded setting and substantial acreage.
- Explore the former smiddy outbuilding’s potential for conversion, subject to planning permission, consents and feasibility.
Key risks
- The oil-fired boiler is stated to be non-operational; its diagnosis and the scope of repair or replacement need verification.
- Some outbuildings appear weathered or open-sided, and their detailed condition is not established.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Keith Rail Station
12.4 miles
Train · Keith
Elgin Rail Station
13.9 miles
Train · Elgin
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