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" Offers over n++99,000 n++20,000 below Home Report. Price reduced for quick sale. This imposing and beautiful fisherman's two storey house (1911),built and located to shun the winter storms of the North Sea, stands about 75 yards from the seafront in the old (17th century) fishing village of Gardenstown, (Gamrie) on the Moray Firth. The following website gives a flavour of the village, and harbour, but berthing facilities in the harbour have been greatly improved recently.Harbour dues are very reasonable. http://www.discovergardenstown.co.uk/about.htm It also boasts a safe sandy beach and rock pools for children. Having undergone significant renovation in 2007/8, (The Home Report and EPC available ), including re-wiring, new central heating and extensive timber treatment it represents a quality of seaside dwelling well above the norm. Completely re-decorated in 2012/2013 in a cosy style, and possessing many of its original features including Minton tiled entrance hall, oiled,pitch pine doors and balustrades, recently sanded and varnished pine floors in Lounge/Kitchen and Sitting Room each with a working, open fireplace, it provides either the perfect retreat from the pressures of modern life or a superb investment opportunity. It is in "walk in" condition and all furniture is available for sale with the house subject to separate negotiation. Viewing is highly recommended. (The house will host an "OPEN DAY" on 27th July 2013 from 1000 to 1400.) The accommodation consists of : Lounge (4.54m x 3.48m) well lit by three large windows,in open plan giving way to the kitchen/dining area. Built in shelved cupboard, housing hot water heater controls. Open, working fire with working back boiler. Door to Basement. Original coving.Original sanded and varnished tongue and groove pine floors. Fitted Kitchen/ Dining Area (3.93m x 2.37m). The Kitchen is fitted with a good selection of modern base and wall units with contrasting worktops and tiled splash back above. Single bowl, single drainer stainless steel sink top with mixer tap. Slot in cooker. Fridge/freezer. Sitting Room

( 5.74m x 3.73m). This lovely, well proportioned room, lit by three large windows, boasts a working fire with marble surround and tiled hearth. It enjoys original decorative features, including the frieze, coving and picture rail, which combine to create a feeling of quiet, comfortable repose. Ground Floor Shower and WC. (3.09m x 1.85m) Fitted with white three piece suite comprising WC, wash hand basin, large shower tray, with mains shower valve, aqua panelling enclosed by sliding door and side panel. Chrome complementary accessories. Coombed ceiling to one side of room with good storage area below. Minton tiled Hall. Main Staircase newly re-carpeted from entrance to top landing with original oiled pitch pine balustrades and hand rails rises to top landing via a half-landing. Top Landing gives access to the Bathroom and Bedrooms. The entire stair well is panelled with original decorative panel work. Bedroom 1 (5.56m 4.49m) Purpose built vanity units with full counter top basin. Built in shelved cupboard housing hot water tank and large walk-in shelved storage cupboard. Slight coombed ceilings to either side of the room. Hatch to loft, partially (2/3) floored. Front facing dormer window and a side window on the gable with spectacular sea view of the Head of Mhor and Gamrie Bay. Rear facing velux window. This entire room is sheathed in tongue and groove pitch pine, but only certain areas are exposed. The fire place has been removed in this room but the flue remains.(It would adapt very easily to a solid fuel stove). Bedroom 2 (5.24m x 4.03m) With its tiled fireplace (open with functioning flue)and coombed ceiling this bedroom creates a sense of cosiness and peace. It is well lit by a dormer window to front. Upstairs Bathroom

(2.93m x 1.43m) Fitted with a pastel peach coloured three piece suite comprising corner bath, wash hand basin and W.C.. Original tongue and grooved lining to dado rail height. Front facing frosted glazed windows. Basement (5.31m x 3.50m) Provides an excellent dry space for housing washing machine, tumble drier, chest freezer and any other appliances. It was completely tanked in 2007 and lined with gyproc sheeting. It easily accommodates tools, maintenance equipment and sports gear, or indeed wine cellar. It has several sockets, good lighting and boasts a Belfast sink and original cooking fire-hearth and flue (Not currently in use but easily commissioned). It is an excellent space for all kinds of project work (including cleaning sand-covered children). A wooden door with frosted, glazed panels leads out to the side of the property. This home is perfect for family or holiday living or as an investment opportunity to run as a holiday cottage. Notional earning projections for running as a holiday cottage have been quoted at between n++8,500 and n++12,500 gross per annum. The property is a short walk from the harbour (recently upgraded) where the berthing fees are very reasonable and sea-angling, along with other aquatic activities can be pursued. There is a reguler Bus Service to Banff and Macduff (about 7 miles) which are the nearest centres of population offering an extensive range of shopping, professional and leisure facilities, hotels, Churches, two 18 hole golf courses, Swimming Pool, Sports Centre, and excellent Salmon Fishing on the River Deveron. Aberdeen is only 40 miles away, with its main-line bus, train and airport facilities and ensures easy access from virtually anywhere. the house has recently been resurveyed by DM Hall and has retained a price of n++120,000. The Home Report has been completely updated. Offers over n++99,000 Stewart & Watson Email: banff.property@stewartwatson.co.uk Telephone: 01261 818883 Viewing by appointment "