Large country house with land and outbuildings situated in stunning Royal Deeside, between Banchory and Aboyne. Within 2 minutes of the A93 the property is convenient for commuters to Aberdeen and yet lies in a peaceful location in superb countryside.
The property is set in a private location, within its own grounds, and is a period house of great character which has recently been upgraded and extended. The traditional farmhouse, built of granite under a slate roof, was extended most recently in 2012. The new rear extension has created a welcoming, spacious ENTRANCE HALL, a large UTILITY ROOM and a CLOAKROOM with two useful cupboards. Beautiful limestone flagstone flooring has been laid throughout much of the ground floor and makes for a lovely feature of the house. There is a new large KITCHEN adjacent to the entrance hall and utility with a cream, 4 oven electric Aga making a fine focal point. In the original part of the house (1890s), there are 2 south facing RECEPTION ROOMS, one with an open fire, the other a wood burning stove and both dual aspect, perfect for everyday use and entertaining. Through arches in the front entrance hall is the DINING HALL and the impressive wooden staircase. The dining hall is an elegant, atmospheric room with a feature curved wall with arched alcoves at the far end, an open fire, ornate cornice and dual aspect. Off the hall is the STUDY.
On the first floor, a galleried landing leads to 2 EN SUITE BEDROOMS at the front of the property, each with lovely views. In between these bedrooms is a SINGLE BEDROOM which could be used as a nursery or an additional study. The MASTER SUITE, at the back of the property has a WET ROOM. There are 2 further BEDROOMS and a FAMILY BATHROOM.
The maintenance of the garden and grounds will be subject to agreement. Paddocks and fields: Paddocks and fields are rented by a local sheep farmer.
Reception 1 - 6.44 x 3.66 (21'2" x 12'0")
Reception 2 - 6.41 x 4.12 (21'0" x 13'6")
Dining Room - 8.24 x 3.65 (27'0" x 12'0")
Kitchen - 8.84 x 4.01 (29'0" x 13'2")
Master Bedroom - 4.98 x 4.00 (16'4" x 13'1") - Wet Room - 2.80 x 1.94 (9'2" x 6'4")
Bedroom 2 - 24.00 x 3.70 (13'1" x 12'2") - EnSuite - 3.64 x 2.62 (11'11" x 8'7")
Bedroom 3 - 4.00 x 3.93 (13'1" x 12'11") - EnSuite - 3.15 x 2.55 (10'4" x 8'4")
Bedroom 4 - 43.81 x 3.80 (12'6" x 12'6")
Bedroom 5 - 4.16 x 2.81 (13'8" x 9'3")
Bedroom 6/Study - 3.66 x 2.96 (12'0" x 9'9")
Entrance Hall WC - 3.12 x 1.78 (10'3" x 5'10")
Family Bathroom - 2.98 x 2.88 (9'9" x 9'5")
Outside: From the minor public road the private, tree lined drive leads to the house which is centrally located within the grounds. New post and rail fencing has been erected along the entrance drive. The front garden, to the south is enclosed by a beech hedge and is mostly lawn with beautiful rose and flower beds. The back garden to the north is mostly lawn with several mature trees and shrubs; There is a block built GARAGE (5.56m x 7.5m) attached to the former dairy.
The Deeside Way, which runs along the bottom of the land, includes a very useful bridge over a burn into Westerton Wood at the foot of drive thus opening up numerous walking, cycling and hacking options from house.
Aboyne is a sought after village and is popular with Aberdeen commuters. It has a range of shops, banks, a hotel, a primary and secondary school and leisure facilities including a very active theatre community, swimming pool, squash court and gym. The area in general is a haven for the outdoor enthusiast with a wide and varied range of sporting activities. There are numerous golf courses in the area including Aboyne and Tarland and endless cycling routes. The ski centres at Glenshee and the Lecht are within a short travelling distance. For sportsmen, the River Dee is one of the most popular salmon rivers in Scotland. The area is renowned for the quality of life with beautiful pinewoods, open moorland, traditional farming and an abundance of highland hospitality.
Directions: From Aberdeen travel west on the A93. Go through Kincardine O-Neil and after about 2 miles, turn right at the sign for the Deeside Activity Park and Craigievar. After approximately 200m turn left onto the drive marked Newton of Drumduan.
475870/110/12021
Letting Agent Reg No. LARN1902017
