A charming country house located in an enchanting location adjacent to the River Deveron with approximately 35.53 hectares (87.79 acres) of productive, Grade 3.2 farmland and woodland. The property includes a range of traditional buildings and two former farm cottages with scope for redevelopment creating the most fantastic lifestyle and business opportunity. SITUATION Coniecleugh really is a hidden gem, located at the end of a mile long track taken from the B9022 Huntly to Portsoy country road. This idyllic location is only 4 miles from Huntly which benefits from a good range of shops, cafes, restaurants, hospital, and leisure facilities. The town has both primary and secondary state schools whilst a range of private schools are available in Aberdeen which is approximately 42 miles to the south. Huntly has a population of around 4460 (2004 census) and is renowned for its history being the home of the Gordon Highlanders regiment. The ruins of Huntly Castle, was the majestic home to one of the county's most prominent Catholic's, the Earls of Huntly. With a long history of prestige, the castle provided shelter to important figures including Robert the Bruce. Enhancing the area's rich past is Leith Hall. Just a short drive from the town, the manor house sits within its own substantial acre estate lined with beautiful gardens creating an air of tranquillity and freedom not far from the city. The local attractions of Glendronanch Distillery and the Huntly Falconry centre are also located nearby. Coniecleugh itself is steeped in history being the home of Major Walter Aitchison. The property is ideally situated for those wishing to take advantage of the wealth of recreational opportunities available in rural Aberdeenshire renowned for its unspoilt beauty. With the City of Aberdeen which has its own airport is within commuting distance this an ideal location for those wishing for a work and lifestyle balance. DESCRIPTION Coniecleugh is the most charming property set in a truly private location with beautiful views across the surrounding farmland and the River Deveron. The property feels spacious and remote whilst only being 4 miles from the centre of Huntly. The farm is approached via a long single-track driveway which is privately owned and only shared with a small number of neighbours. It is the most perfect lifestyle property with beautiful 5/6 bedroom farmhouse, a range of buildings affording potential for range of uses and a productive block of land all in view of the farmhouse. This idyllic location is a sanctuary for nature lovers with extensive native wildlife on the farm including, otters, heron, pine marten, wildcats, osprey, hares, deer and pheasants. LOT 1 (RED) - 8.31 HECTARES (20.53 ACRES) CONIECLEUGH FARMHOUSE The farmhouse is very attractive traditional stone built family house set in a magnificent south facing position, looking down toward the River Deveron. Far reaching views across the farmland are enjoyed from the front of the house and all the south facing rooms; because of its open aspect, the house benefits from a wonderfully light and bright atmosphere and provides adaptable family accommodation in well-proportioned rooms. The house could benefit from some modernisation but is has been well maintained by the current owners who have retained so many of the original features including the fireplaces, deep skirtings, ornate cornicing, and wood panelling. Most notably the oil fired central heating boiler and storage tank has been replaced in recent months. The accommodation over two floor comprises: Ground floor: spacious entrance hall; main hallway with access to all ground floor accommodation and sweeping staircase rising to first floor; drawing room with features including open fire with hardwood mantle, bay window with built in window seat, raised wainscotting, cornice and picture rail; Lounge/dining room with bay window, open fire with hardwood mantle and tile surround, ceiling cornice and picture rail; Study/snug with solid fuel stove and picture rail, Bathroom with feature rolltop bath, wc, wash hand basin and shower; Store cupboard/larder; Kitchen with Rayburn Royal, modern floor and wall units including central island unit, two ovens, integrated fridge and 4 hob gas stove; cupboard housing new oil central heating boiler, door to courtyard. 2 understairs cupboards; Stairs from kitchen to: Office/bedroom/playroom with lots of light via velux windows to the east and west. First floor: Spacious landing; Master bedroom with views to south and east; Bedroom 2 with views to south; Bedroom 3 with views to east; Bedroom 4 looking over rear courtyard; Bedroom 5/nursery with wonderful views across the Deveron; Cloakroom with wash hand basin and WC. In total the property extends to approximately 273sq.m (See floor plans for room layout and dimensions). EXTERNAL The house is set in extensive garden grounds which are mainly to the north and east and laid to lawn with interspersed trees. Boundary hedging and stone dykes add shelter and interest to the garden whist there is a large gravel parking area to the south providing ample parking for several cars. The River walk along the privately owned track is extremely picturesque and peaceful. There is a fantastic range of traditional outbuildings to the rear of the house including: Workshop; Old laundry with original laundry sinks; Store; Tack room and Woodshed with feature fireplaces and affording scope for a variety of uses including home office, gym or ancillary guest accommodation. To the west of the farmhouse is an attractive double garage (6.34m x 6.14m) built of concrete blocks, timber clad under a slate roof with a concrete floor. LAND The sale of Lot 1 includes approximately 0.69 hectares (1.70 acres) of woodland and two fields which extend to 6.69 hectares (16.53 acres) in total. Both fields are classified as Grade 3.2 and are currently sown to grass albeit that the larger field has been cropped in the past. The strips of woodland around the house provide wonderful amenity and shelter for the property whilst the fields are ideal for grazing of horses and other livestock especially as they are overlooked by the Farmhouse. LOT 2 (BLUE) - 28.94 HECTARES (71.51 ACRES) LAND The farmland within Lot 2 extends to 14.35 hectares (35.46 acres) and is divided into two principal fields that are located within one distinct block to the south of the farmhouse. All the land is accessed from a principal track which runs along the eastern boundary adjacent to the River Deveron. The land rises from 95m to 110m and is classified as Grade 3.2. Both fields are in arable rotation and currently contract farmed by a local family. It is envisaged that a similar arrangement may be possible with an incoming purchaser if required. Alternatively, the land would be an ideal addition to Lot 1 to create a smallholding or equestrian unit. WOODLAND The woodland within this lot extends to 14.38 hectares (35.53 acres) in total with the largest enclosure being no2(d) on the plan extending to 10.03 hectares (24.78 acres). This was formerly an arable field planted in 2001 under a Farm Woodland Premium Scheme, comprising a mixture of Scots pine, sitka spruce and broadleaves. It is noted that the larger blocks of woodland have now reached maturity and offer the opportunity for immediate timber income subject to obtaining the necessary consents. LOT 3 (YELLOW) - 0.19 HECTARES (0.47 ACRES) COTTAGES Situated to the east of the farmhouse, looking out towards the river is a pair of semi-detached traditionally built former farm cottages. These buildings require complete renovation and perspective purchasers are advised not to access the buildings whilst viewing. With such an idyllic location the cottages offer fantastic potential to create one or two houses or holiday homes (subject to obtaining the necessary planning permission) OUTBUILDINGS Also included within this lot is a range of traditional buildings located to the north of the cottages with a central concrete covered courtyard providing plentiful space for vehicle turning and parking. These buildings provide useful cover in their current form although could be used for a variety of purposes subject to obtaining planning permission. It is noted that the buildings to the east are specifically excluded from the sale (please refer to the sales plan for more information). BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME ENTITLEMENTS There are 20.88 Region 1 entitlements available by separate negotiation. Further details are available from the Selling Agent. INGOING In addition to the purchase price the Purchasers will be required to take over at valuation the items described below. The valuation will be made by two valuers, one representing the Vendors and the other the Purchasers. Failing agreement between the valuers, the valuation will be referred to the decision of a single Arbitrator to be appointed by mutual agreement and failing agreement by the President for the time being of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Scottish Branch). Each party will be responsible for meeting its own valuation cost. 1) Any growing crops on the basis of the cost of seed, sowing, fertiliser, chemical and ancillary costs. CAAV costings will be used where relevant 2) All silage, hay, straw and other produce at market value. 3) All fertiliser, chemicals, seed, oils, fuels and other items in store not required by the Vendors at cost. 4) No claim will be made in respect of the residual manurial values of fertiliser and lime or for unexhausted manurial values. 5) The Purchasers will not be entitled to make any claim or setoff whatsoever in respect of any dilapidation or other item or matter. 6) The Vendors shall be responsible for any rates, taxes and other burdens up to the date of Completion of Sale. Where necessary all rates, taxes and other burdens will be apportioned between the Vendors and the Purchasers as at the Completion Date. 7) The Purchasers will be responsible for ensuring that all cross-compliance requirements are met in full. DIRECTIONS Travel north on the A96 from Huntly for approximately 1 mile before turning right on to the B9022 at the signpost for Portsoy. Continue through the forest for approximately 2 mile before turning right on to the farm road at the signpost for Coniecleugh. Follow the drive for approximately 1 mile before reaching the Farmhouse. POST CODE AB54 4SL WHAT3WORDS To find this location download and use the what3words app and enter the following 3 words: hillside.arrived.spearhead MINERAL RIGHTS Insofar as these rights form part of the property title they are included with the sale. Further details are available from the Selling Agents. SPORTING RIGHTS Shooting rights are included in the sale in so far as owned. It is noted that the fishing rights are owned by a third party and specifically excluded from the sale SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT RURAL PAYMENT AND INSPECTIONS DIRECTORATE (SGRPID) Thainstone Court, Inverurie, AB51 5YA Tel: AUTHORITIES Aberdeenshire Council Gordon House, Blackhall Road Inverurie, AB51 3WB Tel: SERVICES The farmhouse benefits from a private water supply, with UV filter installed, mains electricity, oil fired central heating and private drainage to a septic tank. These services have not been tested and therefore there is no warranty from the agents. The water quality has recently been tested and the pass results can be provided upon request from the Selling Agent. OUTGOINGS The council tax band for the farmhouse is F. RIGHTS & EASEMENTS The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, whether public or private, and any existing or proposed wayleaves, easements, servitude rights, restrictions and burdens of whatever kind, whether referred to in these particulars or not. The Purchasers will be held to have satisfied themselves on all such matters. There will be several shared rights and responsibilities which will be agreed at the point of sale, but which may include: * A share in the cost of erecting and maintaining mutual boundary fences. * A share in the cost of repair and maintenance of the track on a user basis. * The farmhouse has its own septic tank located within the garden ground to the rear and is fully liable for future repair and maintenance costs. The cottages are likely to require a new sewage disposal system as would any potential development of the farm buildings. PLANS, AREAS AND SCHEDULES These are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. They have been carefully checked and computed by the selling agents and the purchaser shall be deemed to have satisfied himself as to the description of the property and any error or mis-statement shall not annul the sale nor entitle either party to compensation in respect thereof. FIXTURES & FITTINGS Any curtains and carpets within the house will be included within the sale. HOME REPORT AND EPC The EPC Rating for the farmhouse is E and the Home Report Value is £580,000 (for the house, immediate outbuildings and derelict cottages only). Copies of both can be obtained from the Selling Agent upon request. CLAWBACK CLAUSE Sale of the agricultural buildings will be subject to a clawback clause entitling the Vendors to 25% of the uplift in value for any non agricultural use for a period of 15 years. Further details available from the Selling Agents. TENURE Freehold. METHOD OF SALE The property is offered for sale as a whole or within two separate lots with Vacant Possession by Private Treaty and with entry by arrangement between the parties. A closing date for offers may be fixed and all interested parties are advised to register their interest with the Selling Agents. SOLE SELLING AGENT FBRSeed, Rose Lane, Kelso, TD5 7AP. Tel: . OFFERS If you wish to make an offer for this property or would like us to inform you of a closing date for offers, it is important that you notify us in writing of your interest. Offers should be made in Scottish Legal form and addressed to the Selling Agents. The Seller shall not be bound to accept the highest or indeed any offer. VIEWING Strictly by appointment with the Selling Agents. HEALTH & SAFETY This property is an agricultural holding and appropriate caution should be exercised when taking access. In particular, we would ask that access is not taken to the farm cottages. DATE OF ENTRY By mutual agreement GUIDE TO INTERESTED PARTIES Whilst we use our best endeavours to make our sales details accurate and reliable, please contact us if there is any point, which you wish to clarify. We will be pleased to check this information for you, particularly if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. These were prepared in May 2023. IMPORTANT NOTICE FBRSeed, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either in writing or by word of mouth. Any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents or the sellers. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive and it should not be assumed that the property remains as photographed. Any error, omission or misstatement shall not annul the sale, or entitle any party to compensation or recourse to action at law. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents, including for its current use. FBRSeed have not tested any services, equipment, or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise and ought to seek their own professional advice. 3. All descriptions or references to condition are given in good faith only. Whilst every endeavour is made to ensure accuracy, please check with us on any points of especial importance to you, especially if intending to travel some distance. No responsibility can be accepted for expenses incurred in inspecting properties which have been sold or withdrawn. 4. 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A charming extended family home in an idyllic setting with mature and landscaped gardens of about 0.75 acres and triple garaging DescriptionAlthough being about 120 years old, longevity of ownership has ensured that there have been very few owners of Greenwhins. As its name implies, the property is surrounded by a lush and leafy aspect. Utterly charming, this detached whitewashed cottage is full of character and the current owners have extensively upgraded and extended the property to provide the wonderful family home of today. A theme throughout is the use of oak finish doors, door frames, skirting boards and a striking split level oak staircase. Flooring is a combination of high quality hard flooring, porcelain stoneware and carpets. The hallway and drawing room ceilings features beam and truss fittings.Of particular note are the splendid stained glass windows. Luxury bath and shower rooms are fitted by Planet Bathroom. A corner vestibule with twin windows opens into the hallway which is the link to superb entertaining and circulation space. The three well-appointed receptions rooms of the sitting room, dining room and drawing room can be as formal or informal as you wish. Delightful is the reception hall connecting the spaciously elegant drawing room and formal dining room with a lovely window seat overlooking the front courtyard. The contemporary kitchen is by Kitchens International with white gloss base and wall cabinets. An island is finished with a fossilised granite work top along with further work surfaces. Integrated appliances include side-by-side larder style refrigerators, combination microwave/oven, coffee machine, dishwasher, under-unit freezer and range cooker with six ring gas hob and extractor hood above. An open archway leads into the informal everyday dining room which looks out onto one of the patios. The garden room with its vaulted ceiling and stained glass window is flooded with natural light and takes full advantage of garden views, bringing the outdoors in. Within the side hallway is the domestic side of the house with a hallway with exterior door, cloakroom with WC and wash basin, walk in pantry store and laundry room fitted with an extensive range of handmade timber cherrywood cabinets along with plumbing for a washing machine and venting for a tumble dryer. A spacious ground floor bathroom has a three piece white suite and curved shower enclosure with Mira shower. Double doors from the garden room open into the study which is a versatile room. Bedroom two is used as a guest suite within a more private area of the house and has a wonderful picture window overlooking the garden. Fitted wardrobes are along one wall with a central dressing table. The en suite is spacious with a large corner bath, separate shower enclosure, WC and twin wash basins within vanity furniture. The ground floor is completed by a home office with a lovely aspect to the front courtyard. Ascending from the stylish oak split level staircase is the walk in linen cupboard with Velux window. Bedroom three has deep built in wardrobes fronted with mirrored doors and the en suite shower room has a mixer chrome shower. The fabulous principal bedroom suite occupies the front elevation of the house with wonderful views. Particularly generous is the principal bedroom and dressing room. A real luxury space is the very stylish and spacious en suite bathroom, with its deep double end bath with TV screen, over sized shower enclosure with rainfall and wall mounted shower fittings, twin wash basins and bidet. Bedrooms four and five are currently used as dressing rooms, but could easily revert to their original use. The front courtyard extending to around 230 sq m is flanked by entrance pillars and a whitewashed wall and extensively covered with Italian inspired scalloped granite sets allowing parking and turning for numerous vehicles. The front entrance sets the tone for the absolutely stunning landscaped and mature side and rear gardens. This sheltered and secluded area is the ultimate alfresco entertaining area with the patio/terrace extending to around 350 sq m. Our clients worked closely with the acclaimed Kirsty McLean Garden Design Company to see their vision come to fruition. The grounds have been cultivated into eight sections including sweeping and raised flowerbeds with the focal point being a centre circle along with extensive patios and terraces finished in sandstone flagstones. This area has aucuba, choisya, phormimum, euphorbia and euonymous. A pergola walkway leading to a greenhouse includes picea, hebe, mixed heathers, acers, lonicera and clematis. The herbaceous borders brim with lupins, digitalis, aquilea and monarda to name a few. At the rear of the greenhouse which is particularly sheltered are prunus, early flowering rhododendrons and azaleas. Sprinkled throughout are over 30 species of Alpines. A tranquil spot is beside the pond with water lilies. Camouflaged boundaries comprise a mixture of traditional stone walls, mature hedging and post and wire fencing.There are three garages. One is attached to the side of the property and is of stone and blockwork construction. The two other garages are detached and to the side and are also built of stone and blockwork. All of the garages have electrically operated doors, power, light and water taps.LocationGreenwhins is situated in Cults, one of Aberdeen's most exclusive and prestigious suburbs. Close by is a notable equestrian centre with extensive grounds and stables. The property is a short walk to Hazlehead Park, which offers extensive woodlands and a host of amenities available to both the sporting enthusiast and family. There are two 18-hole golf courses, walking paths perfect for dogs, horse riding trails, access to all levels of mountain biking, a playground for children and a cafe.Cults maintains a village-type status and enjoys the best of both country and urban living, with the community feel of a rural parish, yet enviable proximity to the west of the city. From the house it is a pleasant walk down the hill to the River Dee, and access to the Old Deeside iron horse trail that provides walking, running and cycle paths into Royal Deeside. There is excellent commuting to Aberdeen city centre and commercial hubs throughout the city, while the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route provides an easy commute north and south of Aberdeen. Cults is served by a variety of small shops, a library, churches, modest sized hotels and eateries. It has a tennis and bowling club. There are excellent schools, with the property being in the catchment area for Cults Primary and Cults Academy and there is also easy access to private education. The property is situated a short drive from the Countesswells sports ground associated with Robert Gordon's College, which offers all levels of education from nursery to senior school, while The International School at Pitfodels is within reasonable walking distance from the property. On the doorstep, are the leisure amenities of Norwood House Hotel and the Marcliffe Hotel and Spa. Swimming pool and gym facilities are available at RGU Sport and David Lloyd on Garthdee Road. Major shopping facilities are a short drive from the house, and available at the Bridge of Dee and Westhill retail park.Square Footage: 4,919 sq ft DirectionsWhat3words: yoga.demand.blues. Additional InfoLocal Authority & tax bandAberdeen Band H For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses/for-sale_i70281366
A charming extended coach house, set in beautiful mature and cultivated landscaped garden grounds extending to about 1.5 acres. DescriptionMoredun Lodge is a large detached house. Originally the coach house for Culter House. It has been significantly extended in the past and has versatile accommodation over two floors. The current owners have carried out significant upgrades including, a new orangery, bespoke kitchen and bifold doors to the courtyard, 3 new bathrooms and two new cloakrooms/wc's. A new terrace now connects the breakfasting outdoor area to a sunny south facing, entertaining area which overlooks the front lawns. An impressive entrance hallway has a vaulted ceiling with exposed beam work. A wide open archway leads into the elegant drawing room with an open fireplace. Triple southwest aspect windows provide wonderful garden views. French doors open from the entrance hallway to the inner hall which also provides French door access to the sunny courtyard. The beautifully appointed kitchen has a comprehensive range of base, drawer and wall units with an integrated fridge and dishwasher, along with an American style fridge freezer. A large central island provides a lovely casual family dining space. There is an AGA cooker complemented by two Neff ovens, a warming drawer and induction hob. There are bifold doors leading to the courtyard which in summer is a wonderfully secluded area for BBQ's and family parties. There are also French doors leading to the orangery. These three connecting areas provide a fabulous living space. The orangery has extensive sliding patio doors opening onto the terrace which is a wonderful alfresco spot to enjoy the peaceful surrounding garden grounds. It also has underfloor heating and a living flame Dru fire. The ground floor is completed by a formal dining room, a sitting room and a library/office, all with beautiful views of the garden. There is a utility room connecting to the garage. There are also two Wc's. The first floor has the principal bedroom with south west facing views of the garden and beyond. Bedroom 2 with similar views is currently used as a dressing room. There is also a stylish and contemporary bathroom which has a freestanding deep egg shaped bath, separate shower enclosure and twin wash basins. Underfloor heating completes the luxury feel to this room. Above the library there are a further two bedrooms with beautiful far reaching southwest views and dual access to the en-suite shower room. There is also a separate staircase leading to bedroom 5 with its own bathroom and a further room.OUTSIDEElectric gates provide access to the garage and tarred driveway leading to the front of the house. There is also a security camera system. There is also a WiFi fob house alarm system which can be set and unset from anywhere in the house. Formal lawn areas are flanked by beautiful mature shrubs and trees. A significant number of rhododendrons produce a riot of colour at seasonal times. The boundaries are a combination of dry stone dykes and timber fencing along with post and wire fencing. The extensive tiled terrace has decorative railings. Central is the particularly private and sheltered courtyard. Other outbuildings include a greenhouse, timber shed and boiler house. Large integral garage with two electrically operated garage doors, an inspection pit, three velux windows and power and light. There are also outdoor water and electrical power supplies.GARAGELarge integral garage with two electrically operated doors. Three velux windows. Power and light.LocationMoredun lodge enjoys a semi-rural setting on the private section of Culter House Road in Milltimber. About half a mile away Kippie Lodge Sports and Country Club with its swimming pool, tennis courts and nine hole golf course is a very pleasant walk along the private road. Both Cults and Peterculter provide 18 hole golf courses within a 10 minute drive. Milltimber provides good links to Aberdeen City and includes a primary school. Secondary education is catered for at cults academy with the international school close by.Royal Deeside and its myriad of leisure pursuits are easily accessible. The property is conveniently situated for the Aberdeen Western peripheral route, which has greatly improved travel both north and south of the city with easy access to the airport and industrial hubs at Dyce and Westhill.Aberdeen International Airport offers regular flights to London and other UK and European cities. There are regular train services from Aberdeen, including a sleeper to King's Cross, London. Aberdeen provides all the services of a major city, including business, leisure and health facilities, theatres and cinemas, restaurants and a wide range of shopping. There is private schooling available at Robert Gordon's School, St Margaret's, and Albyn School as well as the International School at Pitfodels. There are two universities and two colleges of further education.Square Footage: 5,662 sq ft Acreage: 1.5 Acres Additional InfoServices: Mains electricity. Mains gas. Mains water. Mains drainage. Gas fired central heating. Most of the windows are PVC and double glazed with new double glazed velux windows on the first floor. There are some small windows on the ground floor with some very old leaded glass. These have secondary fixed panes of glass in order to protect them. Two external water taps. External power points at various areas. Intruder alarm.Miscellaneous: Access to the property is along a private road. Fixtures & Fittings: Standard fixtures and fittings are included in the sale. Servitude rights, burdens and wayleaves: The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves, including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes, whether contained in the Title Deeds or informally constituted and whether referred to in the General Remarks and Stipulations or not. The Purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied himself as to the nature of all such servitude rights and others.Possession: Vacant possession and entry will be given on completion.Offers: Offers, in Scottish legal form, must be submitted by your solicitor to the Selling Agents. It is intended to set a closing date but the seller reserves the right to negotiate a sale with a single party. All genuinely interested parties are advised to instruct their solicitor to note their interest with the Selling Agents immediately after inspection.Deposit: A deposit of 10% of the purchase price may be required. It will be paid within 7 days of the conclusion of Missives. The deposit will be non-returnable in the event of the Purchaser(s) failing to complete the sale for reasons not attributable to the Seller or his agents. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_milltimber-d207436/for-sale_i71468020
The layout of the house flows beautifully and offers exceptional space which can only be appreciated by viewing. The property benefits from gas central heating, double glazing, an internal intercom system over the three floors and a security alarm. Undoubtedly this is a rare opportunity to acquire a spacious, bright and luxurious family home which you can move in with a minimum of inconvenience.LocationMilltimber is one of Aberdeen's most sought after suburbs. It is well served by nurseries, primary and Secondary schools. There is an array of local shops and good links to public transport. Most areas are readily accessible by a variety of routes. The AWPR is advantageous for links to the Airport and various oil related offices. The former Deeside railway line can be accessed from the bottom of the rear garden, which is ideal for walking and cycling. The river Dee is excellent for anglers with trout and salmon fishing. There is an array of forest walks, hill climbing and sporting facilities in the local area. Also an excellent choice of 18 hole golf courses. Also a number of private schools in the city including Robert Gordon's, St Margaret's, Albyn and the International school which is in Cults. Opportunities also for further education.All integrated appliances, blinds and light fittings are included within the sale.DISCLAIMER:- These particulars are intended to give a fair description of the property but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed, and they do not constitute or form part of an offer of contract. Intending purchasers must rely on their own inspection of the property. None of the above appliances/services have been tested by ourselves. We recommend purchasers arrange for a qualified person to check all appliances/ services before legal commitment. Whilst every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of the floorplan contained here, measurements of doors, windows, rooms and any other items are approximate and no responsibility is taken for any error, omission, or misstatement. This plan is for illustrative purposes only and should be used as such by any prospective purchaser. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_milltimber-d207436/for-sale_i70541029
Easter Skene House is an impressive 'B' Listed Victorian country house built in 1832 and designed by Scottish Architect, John Smith, Aberdeen's most prominent architect. Positioned perfectly to the south west to capture an outstanding open view of Loch of Skene, Easter Skene House sits within around 30 acres of garden grounds and woodland offering privacy and space. The house has a harled finish under a slate roof, 4 bay windows including the two storey porch entrance, and circular conical-roofed tower.The two imposing public rooms to the front of the house, the drawing room and dining room, are what one would expect of Easter Skene House. Incredibly high ceilings, fine period features and outstanding views, combining to offer wonderful entertaining space. The most impressive entrance hall provides access to both public rooms and sets the tone for the entire house & setting. The library offers a cosier, more relaxed space, as does the family TV room to the rear of the house. The large kitchen has an easterly outlook enjoying the morning sun.One continues up the beautiful main staircase to the first floor, where you will find all bedrooms. The principal bedroom has an ensuite bathroom and the option of a dressing room. A further bedroom enjoys an ensuite bathroom, whilst the remaining 3 bedrooms are serviced by 2 further bedrooms.To the rear of the main house there is a nanny or staff accommodation which comprises a lounge on open plan to the kitchen and a rear staircase leading up to two bedrooms and a bathroom. Should staff accommodation not be required, then these rooms can easily be incorporated within the main house to offer additional space.ACCOMMODATIONMain House Ground Floor: Vestibule, Drawing room, Dining room, Library, TV Room, Dining Kitchen, Laundry Room, Drying Room, Cloak Room.Nanny/ Staff Accommodation: Sitting room/ kitchen.Main House First Floor: Principal Bedroom with Ensuite Bathroom. Bedroom Two with Ensuite Bathroom. Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6/ Dressing Room.Nanny/ Staff: Accommodation: Staff Bedroom 1, Staff Bedroom 2, Bathroom.Lower Ground Floor: Cellar with Boiler Room, Store Room & Wine Cellar.GARDENS & GROUNDSEaster Skene House sits within beautiful garden grounds and woodlands of around 29.96 acres (12.12 hectares), offering privacy & space. These grounds allow the house to have a wonderful peaceful setting encompassing the entire house and to maximise the outstanding open views towards Loch of Skene. Stone pillars mark the entrance to Easter Skene house with a sweeping drive, flanked by trees, leading round until the main house appears ahead of you through the trees. The formal arrival area to the front of the house offers plentiful parking and space to turn, whereas further parking is located to the rear of the house beside the garaging.A rolling grass lawn lies to the front of the main house with mature trees and rhododendrons. Beyond the front lawn to the south west is a 9 acre paddock edged by mature trees and to the west side of the house is mature woodland, known as Easter Skene Wood. There are natural paths through the grounds and woodlands surrounding Easter Skene House, offering a peaceful and tranquil outdoor space.OUTBUILDINGSDouble garage and adjoining single garage. These garages can be accessed internally from the main house. Two outdoor store rooms accessed externally.HISTORIC SCOTLANDEaster Skene House is 'B' Listed.GARDENER'S COTTAGETo the east of the main house is the discreet and charming Gardener's Cottage. A traditional detached stone cottage extending over two floors. In need of modernisation throughout, this cottage allows any proprietor of Easter Skene House the opportunity to own additional accommodation within the grounds to serve a multi-generational living requirement, accommodation for visiting family & friends, or equally as staff accommodation.Ground Floor: Vestibule, Hall, Sitting Room, Kitchen, Dining Room/Bedroom 3.First Floor: Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2 & Bathroom.Gardens & GarageSERVICES, COUNCIL TAX AND ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE(S)Easter Skene HouseWater MainsElectricity MainsDrainage Septic TankTenure FreeholdHeating OilCouncil Tax Band HEPC Band FGardener's CottageWater MainsElectricity MainsDrainage Septic TankTenure FreeholdHeating OilCouncil Tax Band DEPC Band FShould the purchaser of Easter Skene House not wish to purchase Gardener's Cottage, it should be understood that the cottage will likely be sold to a third party on the open market, along with any necessary rights of access.SITUATIONEaster Skene House is located to the West of Aberdeen and enjoys a highly private and sheltered position surrounded by its own expansive grounds. The desirable location allows you to easily access Aberdeen city and the beautiful coastline to the east within 10 miles, or equally you can head west through the world renowned Royal Deeside and into the Cairngorms National Park in a 40 minute drive. Positioned on the edge of Kirkton of Skene, this charming village is only a short walk and has a lovely coffee shop selling local produce. The larger town of Westhill is only 3 miles away and offers an excellent range of amenities including Tesco, Marks and Spencer and Costco and further quality retail units. There are highly regarded primary and secondary schools and a range of restaurants, along with your everyday requirements of a dentist, doctor's surgery, library, sports centre, swimming pool and 18 hole golf course. Westhill is also well placed for easy access to the business parks in Westhill, Kingswells and Dyce.The city of Aberdeen offers endless art, culture and events including His Majesty's Theatre and the highly popular new Aberdeen Art Gallery, which has undergone a once-in-a-life-time £30m transformation. There are restaurants, bars, coffee shops and major national retailers together with a railway and bus station. Private education is available in Aberdeen at Robert Gordon's College, St. Margaret's School for Girls, Albyn School and the International School of Aberdeen. Easter Skene House is well connected with Aberdeen International Airport located only 7 miles away with regular domestic flights within the UK, particularly to London Heathrow. There are also daily flights out with the UK to many international locations including Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands, connecting you onwards around the world. Daytime & overnight sleeper train services are available at Aberdeen Railway Station. Aberdeen Western Peripheral route is only 5 miles away providing easy access to other major Scottish cities including Edinburgh, 2 hours 40 minutes, and Inverness, 2 hours 30 minutes. EPC Rating = F For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_westhill-d224676/for-sale_i71289016
Impressive country house, charming coach house in about 42 acres of gardens, woodland policies and grazings. DescriptionPotterton House is an unusual combination of being a manageable and well-proportioned 6-bedroom country house with an attractive array of period features, extensive gardens, mature protecting landscape and secondary dwelling, all situated within an accessible but peaceful rural location within two to three minutes' drive of the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route; 15 minutes' drive of Aberdeen City Centre and 15 minutes' drive from Aberdeen International Airport. The house is principally built of granite, partly externally harled, under slate roofs (renewed in 2019 an organgery (sunroom) was added in 2007 and the house has also been extended to the rear. Internally, the house was upgraded with the installation of biomass central heating boiler in 2022 (5 Year Guarantee) with its heating augmented by three solid fuel stoves within the house. A period glazed entrance porch opens via partly glazed inner doors to an ' L' shaped reception hall with oak flooring and staircase off. To the right lies the dining room with its southwest facing aspect, handsome period features and solid fuel stove which also serves the adjoining sunroom. Towards the rear and beyond the staircase lies the sitting room with its solid fuel stove set within a stone mantelpiece, all complimented by the usual period features including cornice, picture rail, fitted shelving and timber flooring. Double doors open into the sunroom with its southeast and southwest facing aspects, oak flooring and adjoining patio. The open plan dining kitchen/sitting room forms the informal heart of the home and benefits from a bay window to the southwest and triple aspect to the northwest. There are fitted kitchen units framing a four-oven oil fired Aga, oak flooring and fireplace housing solid fuel stove. The remaining ground floor accommodation is completed by a WC situated off the entrance hall and to the rear of the house a utility room, study - currently used as a storeroom -and shower room alongside rear entrance porch and boiler room. There is also a gymnasium and coal store accessed externally. The first-floor accommodation is arranged around split level landings with the principal bedroom incorporating a tripe aspect, fitted wardrobes, en-suite dressing room and shower room. The front landing leads to double bedrooms 2, 3 and 4 as well as bathroom with separate shower cabinet and WC cased in an oak boxThe Coach House benefits from oil-fired central heating and is currently let on a Short Assured Tenancy at a passing rent of£760 per month. The Coach House extends to about 1,678ft (155.89m2).LocationPotterton House is situated a short distance to the north of Aberdeen City Centre and within a few minutes' drive of the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route. Potterton House is therefore well situated for ease of access to the City Centre, Dyce and Aberdeen International Airport with its daily services to London, Europe and additional destinations. Primary education is available at Foveran with secondary education available at Ellon Academy. There are also a selection of good private schools in Aberdeen including Robert Gordon's College, Albyn School and St Margaret's School for Girls.Aberdeen is the principal commercial centre for northeast Scotland and is well endowed with a wide range of retail, professional, financial and leisure facilities. Aberdeen has long been known as The Oil Capital of Europe and is now a Centre of Renewable Energy Transition. Home to both Aberdeen and Robert Gordon Universities, the city is also home to a diverse range of professional services and many corporate headquarters alongside cultural and sporting facilities. In addition to the International Airport there is also a mainline East Coast Railway service with daily and sleeper services to London. Aberdeen is also home to a number of Museums and Theatres and wider Aberdeenshire, including Strathdon and Strathdee, is home to many historic buildings and places of interest. The Cairngorms National Park lies to the west and is within easy driving distance for a wide range of outdoor recreational opportunities. Nearby Balmedie Beach offers an expanse of miles of flat sandy beaches within a few minutes' drive and forms part of a 15-mile dune system of both local and national importance. Balmedie Country Park incorporates the beach and offers a series of paths and boardwalks. In addition, there are the famous nearby Links Golf Courses of Royal Aberdeen, Cruden Bay and Murcar as well as the Trump International Links a few miles to the north.Square Footage: 4,811 sq ft Acreage: 42 AcresDirectionsIn central Aberdeen, head northwards on the A9576 then the A92 to its roundabout junction withthe A92 Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route. At the roundabout take the second exit signpostedto Potterton and the entrance to Potterton House is on your right-hand side after about half a mile.Alternatively, from the south continue around the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (City By-Pass)to the end of the By-Pass. At the roundabout take the first exit and the entrance to Potterton Houseis on your right-hand side after about half a mile.For the benefit of those with satellite navigation the property's postcode is AB23 8YX. If you use'What Three Words' the driveway entrance is: reassured/slippery/exhaled. Additional InfoThe gardens and policies of Potterton are a notable feature. They extend to about 42.57 acres in all and have been utilised as a nature reserve for the past 20 years. In springtime, the entrance drive is framed by masses of snowdrops and then daffodils with bluebells in the wider woodlands. The wider woodlands contribute to the Designed Landscape Designation at Potterton and incorporate an array of specimen trees as well as regenerating woodlands. Storm Arwen has created a large stock of tonnes of felled timber for use within the biomass and solid fuel stoves. This is currently stacked in the rear field. Leading to the house are tarmacadam driveways, both to the front and rear, along with the former south drive (no longer in use but easily capable of reinstatement). Closer to the house the woodlands are supplemented by an understorey of rhododendrons and azaleas. Patio areas adjoin the southern elevation with the Walled Garden beyond. The Walled Garden incorporates a greenhouse alongside a fruit cage, apple trees and raised vegetable beds. There are also areas of lawn interspersed by a selection of shrubs. There is a further expanse of lawn to the east of the house and a collection of outbuildings including double garage, log store, garden stores and a stable adjacent to the large 17 acre grazing field. The biomass boiler is also located in the neighbouring shed, the heat supply pipe leading underground to the house. There is a small paddock to the front of the house leading to an adjoining paddock with former apiary. The main grazings extend to about 17 acres and stretch eastwards encompassing a former pond site, the Potterton Burn running alongside/close to the northern boundary and established woodlands alongside the eastern and southern boundaries. The undulating woodlands encircle Potterton House and form a mature designed landscape of undulating form and nature. The woodlands include a wide array of broadleaves and coniferous specimens with many fine oak and beech alongside scots pine, sycamore and birch. There is also several notable coniferous specimens and there is an opportunity to allow further natural regeneration following the clearance necessitated by Storm Arwen or re-establish the landscape to the buyer's design. Potterton House is well screened by the established woodlands and is situated about 100m from the minor public road.It should also be noted that previous owners (Lord and Lady Tweedsmuir) are interred on the northern edge of the house gardens. Lord Tweedsmuir in his memoirs devoted a chapter to Potterton and his fondness for the property; the chapter is available on request from the joint selling agents.Potterton House, Gardens and Woodlands are part of a Designed Landscape. There are a number of Canmore Records including Rig and Furrow entries and 19th Century Gravel Pits.Council Tax - Band H For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_aberdeenshire-r782967/for-sale_i71657653
Stunning and attractively located late 17th century country house, beautifully renovated and refurbished. DescriptionNewton House, a superb country property which is believed to date from 1692, sits attractively within its own landscaped grounds and has far reaching views to Bennachie. A delightful and extremely elegant house, its window bays were added in the 19th century and greatly enhance both the drawing room and the morning room. There is a date stone over the front door of 1779.At the centre of the house is a stunning hall. Off this are the morning room and the drawing room which in turn links to the dining room. All these rooms are most impressive and perfectly designed for entertaining. The bedrooms are at first and second floor levels. The basement below also has its own entrance. At present it is used as part of the main house, providing an office, gym, studio and cinema room, as well as extensive storage. A two bedroom annexe, known as Yew Tree Cottage, to the rear of the house, has its own access from the courtyard. The house and the gate lodge have benefitted from considerable renovation and refurbishment in recent years, including a new kitchen and en suite bathrooms, rewiring where necessary, re-tanking of the basement and upgrading the central heating. An ambitious programme has included bedrooms and bathrooms being refurbished, many with bespoke Clive Christian fitted furniture; the hall and kitchen have been panelled; the house has been redecorated along with new curtains, and the windows have been restored. The annexe has also been refurbished and the lodge has been completely renovated. The fountain in the garden was restored, together with fencing and other works around the policies. Since 2010, the current owners have refurbished the basement, installed deer fencing around the 'secret garden' and fitted electrically operated gates. More recently a new summer house has been erected, as well as new flooring in the kitchen. Having been executed to the highest standards, the refurbishment programme has resulted in Newton House being a most attractive house of considerable architectural merit yet at the same time fully modernised and thoroughly manageable. It is in exceptional condition, retaining its original character, so is particularly suited for both modern living and grand entertaining. From the lodge a tarred drive leads over a bridge over the River Urie and up through the attractive grounds to a gravelled drive and circle at the front of the house.A detailed accommodation description of Newton House can be found under additional information. To the rear of the house is a pretty enclosed gravelled courtyard with a date stone over the gates of 1913 giving access to the annexe and garaging with a coal bunker and a log store. Behind the house is a range of outbuildings including two wooden garages with electric doors and concrete floor, wooden stables with three loose boxes, wood sheds and various stores.Immediately around the house are some fine trees and rhododendrons, tennis court, a small greenhouse, a pond and paddocks to the front and side. The front paddock runs down to the River Urie. There is a pony shelter in the side paddock and a hen house.The woodland has some fine trees, including American redwoods, and two important Pictish stones. One of the paths to the garden leads past these and some interesting wood carvings and statues. On entering the gardens there is an inscription in memory of Alexander Parkin-Moore, who restored the garden. It states that he hoped it would give pleasure to everyone and includes the words: 'Consider the Perfection of the Infinite Unseen'.The garden is historically important with a distinctive design which was originally divided into four compartments (now three) by internal walls (on the points of the compass), rather than having an external wall. It is further divided into sections with clipped yew hedges, herbaceous borders, a series of three ponds, one of which has a fountain and lawns.The gardens overall are a delight with sheltered seating areas and a new summer house. They are surrounded by trees for shelter and privacy.The LodgeAn attractive harled gate house with a slate roof and an open plan living room / kitchen with a central stone chimney housing a Villager multi fuel burning stove. The fitted kitchen has granite worktops, fridge / freezer, Hotpoint washing machine, Hermitage Shanks Belfast sink, dishwasher and a Stanley cooker. Off a lobby is a bathroom with bath with shower, circular washbasin and WC. There are two bedrooms, one of which has an original fireplace with wooden mantel.To the rear of the lodge is an enclosed garden, mainly down to lawns with some good beeches and shrub borders. There is a wooden garage. The Lodge is currently let under terms of Scottish Letting Professionals' Model Tenancy.LocationSituation: Newton House is situated just to the north of Bennachie, a well known Aberdeenshire landmark with easy access to both Aberdeen and its airport, on the A96. Locally there is salmon fishing on the nearby Deveron, Don and Spey, together with golf courses at Insch, Alford, Huntly, Inverurie, Royal Aberdeen, Cruden Bay and the Trump International Golf Links. There is a primary school and local shopping in the nearby village of Insch (2 miles) with secondary schooling in Huntly and Inverurie. There is private schooling in Aberdeen including Robert Gordon's College, St Margaret's and Albyn as well as the International School of Aberdeen. There are two universities and several colleges of further education. Gordonstoun is also easily reached.The nearby A96 provides ease of access to Aberdeen and its airport which provides excellent links to London and other UK and European cities. The Western Peripheral Route has improved travel in and around Aberdeen, and provides a quicker and more direct route south. Insch railway station, on the Aberdeen - Inverness line, is easily reached and there are regular mainline services from Aberdeen, including a sleeper. Aberdeen provides all the services expected of a major city including business and leisure facilities, theatres, restaurants and a wide range of shopping.Historical Note: In Gordon, An Illustrated Architectural Guide (Rutland Press), I A N Shepherd describes Newton House as a 'Gordon house of immense serenity and dignity, on a site of an earlier castle. Exceptionally tall and narrow, harled, three storeys, attic and full basement, with four widely set windows and a pedimented doorpiece reached up railed steps... Important garden divided into four (now three) by stone capped brick walls.'In The Queen's Scotland, The Eastern Counties (Hodder and Stoughton) Nigel Tranter writes 'The fine wooded estate of Newton, with its splendid garden... The mansion is a tall, dignified and substantial building... full of character, on a terrace site above the Urie meadows... In the garden just east of the mansion are preserved two notable Pictish sculptured stones, about seven feet tall.'Newton House is believed to date from 1692 and is built on the site of an earlier property which was known as Culsalmond Castle. The gardens were originally laid out in 1846 by Alexander Gordon, and were restored between 1946 and 1979 by his great grandson, Alexander Parkin-Moore. Historic Scotland includes the gardens in The Inventory of Garden and Designed Landscapes, describing the walled garden as 'an outstanding work of art, separated into a series of rooms and containing a wide range of plants. The wider designed landscape makes an impressive setting for the significant architectural features.' Between the house and the garden are two Pictish stones.Environmental Stipulations: Newton House and the garden walls are Listed Category B. The Pictish stones are a Scheduled Ancient Monument. The gardens and grounds form part of a registered Designed Landscape.Square Footage: 10,742 sq ft Acreage: 36 AcresDirectionsFrom Aberdeen take the A96 northwards passing Inverurie. The lodge and the turning into Newton House will be seen on the right some 1.2 miles north of Pitmachie, and some 10 miles north of Inverurie.If coming from the north on the A96 the drive will be found on the left, some 12 miles south of Huntly, and just after passing the junction with the B922 signposted Insch and Auchterless.There are right to access in favour of the neighbouring farmer to get to the fields adjacent to the drive and the walled garden. Newton House has a right to access over the back drive past the farm. *Please note that all distances are approximate Additional InfoDetails of internal accommodation: Front doors and a glazed inner door open to the impressive reception hall which has a welcoming open fireplace with marble mantelpiece, free standing Clive Christian bookcase, glazed shutters, staircase to the first floor and doors to stairs to the basement and to the kitchen and dining room. The morning room has an east facing curved bay window with window seat, window shutters, open fireplace with marble mantel and wood burning stove, and links to the kitchen. The drawing room has west facing curved bay window with window seat and shutters, open fireplace with marble mantel and hearth. Doors open into the equally impressive dining room, which faces west, and has a fireplace with granite mantel and multi fuel stove. The fabulous fitted kitchen, by Drumoak, has tiled splashbacks, granite and wooden worktops, a four oven AGA in pale grey Pearl Ashes shade and a double porcelain sink. Fitted appliances include an American style fridge / freezer with water and ice dispenser, an AEG four ring ceramic hob with extractor above, and a Bosch double oven / grill. A central island unit has a sink, Panasonic microwave and fitted Bosch dishwasher, while a dresser has a concealed Phillips TV. There is ample space for informal dining. Beyond the kitchen is a boot room with tiled floor, Belfast sink, access to garaging and a separate WC with washbasin. The utility room has fitted storage cupboards, sink, Zanussi dishwasher, Maytag dryer, Whirlpool American Collection washing machine and a clothes pulley. It connects to the rear hall with a WC with pedestal washbasin. A back staircase leads down to the basement and up to the first and second floors.The main curved staircase leads up to the first floor landing with a useful airing cupboard. The bedrooms, en suites and office are fitted with Clive Christian furniture. The magnificent principal bedroom is in the centre and has a fireplace with a carved wooden mantel, raised grate and granite surround, fitted wardrobes, dressing table, half tester bedhead and bedside tables. The en suite bathroom has a freestanding roll top bath, shower cubicle, pedestal washbasin and WC with vanity unit. Bedroom one also has a dressing table with mirror, bedside tables, fitted wardrobes, period fireplace with raised grate and wooden mantel. Its en suite has a shower cubicle, pedestal washbasin and WC. Bedroom three has a desk, wardrobe and bedhead, along with a cast iron fireplace with wooden mantel and an en suite with a freestanding roll top bath, pedestal washbasin, shower cubicle and WC. A beautiful hanging staircase continues to the second floor. Here there are two further en suite bedrooms, an office and library (previously used as bedrooms five and six) and a timber lined WC with washbasin. Bedroom four has a fitted bedhead, side tables, wardrobe and dressing table and an en suite with a shower cubicle, pedestal washbasin, WC and dressing table. Bedroom seven has a fitted wardrobe and a desk, en suite shower room with door to the landing. The library has fitted bookshelves by Lethenty Cabinet Makers, and a walk in cupboard. The office is panelled to dado level and has fitted cupboards, desk and a walk in understair storage cupboard. On the top floor are four attic rooms, formerly servants' rooms. One retains an original box bed and fireplace, and another is used as an office / workroom.Stone stairs accessed from both the entrance hall and the rear hall lead down to the basement passageway with stone flagged flooring, an external door and two walk in stores, one used as a freezer room. The original kitchen is now an office with an arched fireplace housing a wood burning stove, and a separate area with a Belfast sink. One of the two former bedrooms is now used as a gym with a wall mounted Pioneer TV. The other is used as a studio with a period fireplace. The cinema room has a fireplace and is equipped with a fitted Sapphire pull down screen and an Epson ceiling mounted projector. There is a bathroom with freestanding bath, washbasin and WC, a boiler room housing an Ideal Falcon GTE boiler, a wine cellar and further cellars. The annexe, known as Yew Tree Cottage, can be accessed from the rear hall in the house and has its own entrance from the courtyard. The open plan living room/ kitchen has a fireplace with wooden mantel and French doors to a paved terrace and garden, which has a hot tub. The fitted kitchen area has wooden work tops, tiled splashbacks, fridge/freezer, Schott four ring ceramic hob with Diplomat oven/grill below, Sovereign cooker, dishwasher, Belfast sink and a washing machine. There are two bedrooms which are served by a shower room with washbasin and WC.OUTGOINGSCouncil tax band H. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_insch-d198476/for-sale_i70208380
STRALOCH HOUSEOriginally built around 1780, Straloch House is a beautiful Category 'A' listed mansion house sat in the heart of the private estate grounds and woodland. Particularly handsome, the main front elevation has a southerly aspect with a symmetrical design and attractive stone steps leading to the front door. The centre block continues through to both the East and West wing at right angles and this clever flow ensures the wing accommodation ispart of the main house, or equally is separated if preferred. The centre of the home primarily houses the reception rooms and main bedrooms, whilst both the West and East wing have selfcontained access and almost mirroring accommodation.The present owners fell in love with Straloch House in 2009 and since then have thoughtfully and carefully refurbished the mansion house to an exemplarily standard. Primary areas were addressed first and foremost including a new roof across the main house and wings, new central heating systems and new timber windows. Following this, the inside of the home was refurbished including hand crafted kitchen, luxury bathrooms, beautiful open fires, elegant decor and Italian marble floor tiles to the ground floor, to only name a few. The entire scope of work has been completed to an exceptional standard, for which Straloch House and its stature deserves. Thus, allowing any potential buyer of Straloch House Estate the rare opportunity to acquire a historic mansion house in impeccable condition.Beyond the main house there is a separate detached gate lodge, private historic chapel and laundry building with garage. Straloch House looks proudly over its rolling policy grounds and private lochan, whilst the beautiful walled garden offers an air of tranquillity and charm. Paths, bridges and streams meander through the established woodland and garden grounds, whilst the outdoor hot tub house adds a modern luxury. Straloch House is approached via electric gates and a tarmac driveway. The private entrance driveway is flanked by the estates private land and woodland and sweeps round the house to the main parking area. MAIN ACCOMMODATIONLower Ground Floor: Gym, play room, beauty room, wine cellar, office, store room & boiler room. Ground Floor: Reception hall, drawing room, dining room, billiard room, dining kitchen, utility room & cloakroom.First Floor: Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom and dressing room, three double bedrooms, one with dressing room. Bathroom.Second Floor: 4 double bedrooms, bathroom, shower room & kitchen.WEST WINGGround Floor: Lounge, dining kitchen & cloakroom.First Floor: Bedroom with ensuite bathroom and bedroom with cloak room.Second Floor: Two double bedrooms. EAST WINGGround Floor: Lounge, dining kitchen & Shower room.First Floor: Two double bedrooms and cloakroom.Second Floor: Two double bedrooms and cloakroom.POLICIES & GARDEN GROUNDSThe policies and garden grounds at Straloch House Estate have been carefully laid out and maintained with rolling lawns surrounding the main house and many fine specimen trees scattered throughout offering a high degree of privacy and shelter. The land extends to around 63.36 acres (25.64 hectares) or thereby. A sheltered courtyard lies nearest the house to the rear with a large water fountain and there is a stylish decked area with large timber hot tub shelter and outdoor relaxation area.WALLED GARDENThe Walled Garden extends to approximately 2 acres and lies to the north of the main house. With high imposing stone walls, the walled garden is a vast sheltered area with huge potential and with a variety of trees, shrubs and hedging. There are door entrances from both the North & South side and the original drive way to the house runs parallel to the walled garden on the east side and could easily be restored to create an alternative entrance to the estate.LOCHANThe charming lochan is positioned to the South and attracts a wide range of wildlife throughout the year.OUTBUILDINGSLocated to the East of the main house is the laundry being a traditional detached stone building with loft storage.GARAGEAdjoining the laundry building is a single garage and dog run.PRIVATE CHAPELWith an elevated position and nestled on the edge of the woodland, the private chapel is positioned to the south east of the main house and is a charming private chapel dating back to around 1908. The chapel was built by Mrs Irvine of Drum in a quaint style with granite walls and slate roof. Laced in ivy, the chapel retails many original features internally including the parquet flooring and high vaulted ceiling.GATE LODGELocated at the main entrance to Straloch House Estate, this is a pretty and attractive cottage with charming diamond pane windows and over hanging eaves. The Gate Lodge would be ideal as staff accommodation, as a holiday let opportunity or as additional accommodation.ACCOMMODATIONGround Floor: Hall, sitting room, kitchen, two bedrooms and bathroom.SERVICES, COUNCIL TAX AND ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE(S)Straloch House Water Mains Electricity Mains Drainage Septic Tank Heating OilCouncil Tax Band H EPC EGate Lodge Water Mains (private supply pipe) Mains Drainage Septic Tank Heating Electric Council Tax Band DEPC GThree separate electricity supplies; one to the main house and one to each wing. The same applies for the central heating system with the main house, west wing and east wing on individual systems.HISTORIC SCOTLANDThe following are listed as being of architectural or historic interest.Straloch House Category AGate Lodge Category BWalled Garden Category CPolicies Category CSITUATIONStraloch House Estate is located North-West of Aberdeen and enjoys a highly private and sheltered position surrounded by its own expansive parkland and well established woodland, yet is only 5 miles from Aberdeen International Airport, creating aperfect balance. The closest village of Newmacher is only 2.4 miles away and provides excellent day-to-day amenities including shops, chemist, sport centre, library, post office and thriving communitywith numerous clubs and societies. Schooling is provided at Newmacher Primary School whilst secondary education is catered for at Dyce Academy. Lying approximately 10 miles to the South-East is the city of Aberdeen which offers endless art, culture and events including His Majesty's Theatre and the recently re-opened Aberdeen Art Gallery, which has undergone a once-in-a-life-time £30mtransformation. There are restaurants, bars, coffee shops and major national retailers together with a railway and bus station. Private education is available in Aberdeen at Robert Gordon'sCollege, St. Margaret's school for Girls, Albyn School and the International School of Aberdeen.Straloch House is well connected with Aberdeen International Airport located only 5 miles away with regular domestic flights within the UK, particularly to London Heathrow. There are also daily flights out with the UK to many internationallocations including Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands,connecting you onwards around the world. Daytime & overnight sleeper train services are available at Aberdeen Railway Station. Aberdeen Western Peripheral route is only 5 miles away providing easy access to other major Scottish citiesincluding Edinburgh, 2 hours 30 minutes, and Glasgow, 2 hours 40 minutes. EPC Rating = E For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_aberdeenshire-r782967/for-sale_i69515358
A magnificent residence set in about 3.47 acres of stunning private grounds with swimming pool/leisure complex, gym, tennis court and large garage block. DescriptionDating back to about 1880, Craigentoul is a stunning detached south facing Victorian mansion in a semi rural location in the sought after leafy area of Bieldside. The present owners have lavished great time, expense and sensitivity to create the magnificent residence of today. Michael Rasmussen Architect was involved with the sympathetic extension which perfectly blends the old and the new. Stylish and contemporary living spaces sit in harmony with period style features including pitch pine woodwork with panelled doors, Lincrusta panels to dado height, column radiators, deep skirting boards and bay windows. There are three fireplaces in the drawing room, morning room and dining room. The front facing original reception rooms have gas fires and the dining room is an open fire. Flooring is a combination of polished sanded and sealed floorboards, Amtico, engineered oak, Italian porcelain tiles and high quality carpets. Renowned specialists Laings of Inverurie were involved in a number of the bathroom and shower rooms of which fittings include Villeroy & Boch and Kohler. In turnkey order throughout, the property begins with an entrance vestibule which opens into the welcoming reception hallway. There is a cloakroom with WC and washbasin. From the hall there is access to each of the original reception rooms of the house. With a more formal aspect, boxed bay windows in the drawing and morning rooms overlook the front of the property. The home office is ideal for full or hybrid home working. Informal relaxation space is found in the family room currently used as a television/cinema room. Absolutely stunning is the particularly generous dining kitchen/breakfast room fitted with a vast and comprehensive range of Charles York cabinets, complemented by granite bevelled worksurfaces. The focal point is a centre island which incorporates a low level area for everyday dining. Appliances are by Miele, Gaggenau and Fisher & Paykel. A split level semi open plan area leads to the dining room with wall to wall windows overlooking the swimming pool. On open plan is the superb garden room which truly brings the outdoors in with patio doors opening onto the sheltered terrace. A side vestibule has a cloakroom with WC and washbasin room. For domestic chores there is a well equipped laundry room and utility room. In addition to extensive cabinet space the kitchen is supplemented by temperature controlled wine room and larder. Ascending to the first floor are wide steps with ornate metal spindles and attractive balustrade leading up to a split level staircase. The principal bedroom suite spans the entire width of the house and is wonderfully luxurious, enjoying beautiful views of Deeside. En suite is a shower room with dressing room fitted with Neville Jones furniture. Behind are two further guest bedrooms. Towards the rear of the property is a more self contained space comprising a bedroom with adjacent sitting room. Opposite is a large bathroom with separate shower which also services the guest bedrooms. On the second floor again the more creative configuration has a bedroom with sitting room adjacent and a shower room opposite. This floor is completed by two further bedrooms with dual aspect en suite shower room. Within the fantastic leisure complex wrapped around the side elevation of the house is the curved 4-8 feet deep swimming pool. In addition there is a separate hot tub, steam room, sauna and air conditioned gym. High level electric gates are flanked by pillars opening into the meandering tarmacadam driveway which is lined with mature rhododendrons producing vibrant seasonal colour. The boundary perimeter is enclosed with granite and brick walls, making the area exceptionally safe for pets and young children alike. Majestic trees provide a high degree of privacy and shelter. The 3.5 acres of garden grounds are truly an oasis. The extensive patios and terrace areas were landscaped by award-winning gardener Kirsty McLean. These areas offer the ultimate alfresco experience. A sheltered section provides a productive kitchen garden and soft fruit bushes. Two large greenhouses are fitted with electricity and one with heating. Beyond this area within the lower part of the boundary is a lawn screened with hedging. This separate area could have potential to create a building plot with the necessary planning applications, although the current owners have not pursued this option.Impressive detached garage block with slate roof which can accommodate four vehicles. The garages are interconnecting creating an internal open plan space. Full size sand based, Astro surfaced floodlit tennis court. The perfect spectating spot is from the tennis pavilion which has a decking area.LocationLocated on the northeast coast, Aberdeenshire is one of Scotland's largest and most diverse counties and extends from the North Sea coastline inland to the Cairngorm mountains which rise majestically to the west. Craigentoul lies west of Aberdeen city, nestled in about 3.5 acres of its own grounds. Rich in historic castles and boasting fertile farmland, the Aberdeenshire area is renowned for producing the malting barley which supplies the many whisky distilleries in the region. Deeside, through which the River Dee flows, attracts visitors from far and wide. Balmoral Castle has been the Scottish home of the Royal Family since it was purchased for Queen Victoria by Prince Albert in 1852. There is a wealth of sport on offer for which Scotland is famed: salmon fishing on the rivers Dee, Don and Deveron, pheasant and partridge shooting on many of the low ground estates, red and roe deer stalking and the opportunity for grouse on the rolling heath hills. The area boasts numerous golf courses. To the east lie Royal Aberdeen and Trump International, both well regarded links course. More locally, just a mile away there is the challenging 18 hole course at Deeside club house.The Cairngorms National Park known as a stronghold for many rare and endangered species of flora and fauna is situated 51 miles to the west of the property and offers a wide range of outdoor activities including hill walking, skiing, mountain biking and wildlife spotting. The steeper mountains at The Lecht (49 miles), Glenshee (60 miles) and Aviemore (91 miles) offer skiing when winter conditions are suitable and endless walking challenges throughout the year. The 'Energy Capital of Europe' and a vibrant hub for many years, the city of Aberdeen is home to two universities: Aberdeen University and Robert Gordon University. Cultural facilities include a recently extended and refurbished art gallery, the Maritime Museum, a concert hall and theatre. P & J Live is the northeast of Scotland main arts and events venue, boasting world-class conference and exhibition facilities along with a superior 15,000 capacity arena. Aberdeen Beach can be found a short distance from Aberdeen city centre and the area is also where Pittodrie Stadium is located, which is home to Aberdeen Football Club, affectionally known as The Dons. The creation and opening of the AWPR ensures affords easy access to the north and south of the city. Aberdeen International Airport is 7 miles away and there is a mainline east coast train service with frequent journeys to London King's Cross and rail links further north to Inverness and south to Gleneagles and Edinburgh. Private schools include Robert Gordon's College, Albyn School, St Margaret's (girls) and the International School of Aberdeen (2 miles). Gordonstoun (70 miles) is a co-educational private school for boarding and day pupils for children between the ages of 8 18. The highly ranked Cults Academy (state school) and Cults Primary School are both nearby. Half a mile away is the leafy residential suburb of Bieldside along the Royal Deeside corridor which is surrounded by rolling countryside and has a couple of shops, a coffee shop, a bar/restaurant, beauty clinic, hairdrsser and a vet. The old Deeside Railway Line is very close by providing walking, running and cycling paths.Square Footage: 9,601 sq ft Acreage: 3.47 AcresDirectionsAberdeen Airport 7 milesDundee Airport 70 milesInverness Airport 95 milesGlasgow Airport 156 milesEdinburgh Airport 123 miles ABZ Business Park 7 miles Additional InfoOUTGOINGSAberdeen City Council tax band H. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses/for-sale_i71637017
STRALOCH HOUSEOriginally built around 1780, Straloch House is a beautiful Category 'A' listed mansion house sat in the heart of the private estate grounds and woodland. Particularly handsome, the main front elevation has a southerly aspect with a symmetrical design and attractive stone steps leading to the front door. The centre block continues through to both the East and West wing at right angles and this clever flow ensures the wing accommodation is part of the main house, or equally is separated if preferred. The centre of the home primarily houses the reception rooms and main bedrooms, whilst both the West and East wing have selfcontained access and almost mirroring accommodation.The present owners fell in love with Straloch House Estate in 2009 and since then have thoughtfully and carefully refurbished the mansion house to an exemplarily standard. Primary areas were addressed first and foremost including a new roof across the main house and wings, new central heating systems and new timber windows. Following this, the inside of the home was refurbished including hand crafted kitchen, luxury bathrooms, beautiful open fires, elegant decor and Italian marble floor tiles to the ground floor, to only name a few. The entire scope of work has been completed to an exceptional standard, for which Straloch House and its stature deserves. Thus, allowing any potential buyer of Straloch House Estate the rare opportunity to acquire a historic mansion house in impeccable condition.Beyond the main house there is a separate detached gate lodge, private historic chapel and laundry building with garage. Straloch House looks proudly over its rolling policy grounds and private lochan, whilst the beautiful walled garden offers an air of tranquillity and charm. Paths, bridges and streams meander through the established woodland and garden grounds, whilst the outdoor hot tub house adds a modern luxury. Straloch House is approached via electric gates and a tarmac driveway. The private entrance driveway is flanked by the estates private land and woodland and sweeps round the house to the main parking area. MAIN ACCOMMODATIONLower Ground Floor: Gym, play room, beauty room, wine cellar, office, store room & boiler room. Ground Floor: Reception hall, drawing room, dining room, billiard room, dining kitchen, utility room & cloakroom.First Floor: Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom and dressing room, three double bedrooms, one with dressing room. Bathroom.Second Floor: 4 double bedrooms, bathroom, shower room & kitchen.WEST WINGGround Floor: Lounge, dining kitchen & cloakroom.First Floor: Bedroom with ensuite bathroom and bedroom with cloak room.Second Floor: Two double bedrooms. EAST WINGGround Floor: Lounge, dining kitchen & Shower room.First Floor: Two double bedrooms and cloakroom.Second Floor: Two double bedrooms and cloakroom.POLICIES & GARDEN GROUNDSThe policies and garden grounds at Straloch House Estate have been carefully laid out and maintained with rolling lawns surrounding the main house and many fine specimen trees scattered throughout offering a high degree of privacy and shelter. A variety of paths and bridges meander through the grounds and a small stream from the Burn of Straloch runs through the northern gardens and woodland. Many a paths have been created through the woodland allowing you to enjoy the peaceful grounds with ease and various tracks allow for vehicles to attend for maintenance and felling. A sheltered courtyard lies nearest the house to the rear with a large water fountain and there is a stylish decked area with large timber hot tub shelterand outdoor relaxation area.WALLED GARDENThe Walled Garden extends to approximately 2 acres and lies to the north of the main house. With high imposing stone walls, the walled garden is a vast sheltered area with huge potential and with a variety of trees, shrubs and hedging. There are door entrances from both the North & South side and the original drive way to the house runs parallel to the walled garden on the east side and could easily be restored to create an alternative entrance to the estate.LOCHANThe charming lochan is positioned to the South and attracts a wide range of wildlife throughout the year.OUTBUILDINGSLocated to the East of the main house is the laundry being a traditional detached stone building with loft storage.GARAGEAdjoining the laundry building is a single garage and dog run.PRIVATE CHAPELWith an elevated position and nestled on the edge of the woodland, the private chapel is positioned to the south east of the main house and is a charming private chapel dating back to around 1908. The chapel was built by Mrs Irvine of Drum in a quaint style with granite walls and slate roof. Laced in ivy, the chapel retails many original features internally including the parquet flooring and high vaulted ceiling.GATE LODGELocated at the main entrance to Straloch House Estate, this is a pretty and attractive cottage with charming diamond pane windows and over hanging eaves. The Gate Lodge would be ideal as staff accommodation, as a holiday let opportunity or as additional accommodation.ACCOMMODATIONGround Floor: Hall, sitting room, kitchen, two and bathroom.SERVICES, COUNCIL TAX AND ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE(S)Straloch House Water Mains Electricity Mains Drainage Septic Tank Heating OilCouncil Tax Band H EPC EGate Lodge Water Mains (private supply pipe) Mains Drainage Septic Tank Heating Electric Council Tax Band DEPC GThree separate electricity supplies; one to the main house and one to each wing. The same applies for the central heating system with the main house, west wing and east wing on individual systems.HISTORIC SCOTLANDThe following are listed as being of architectural or historic interest.Straloch House Category AGate Lodge Category BWalled Garden Category CPolicies Category CLANDArable /parklandExtends to around 108.85 acres (44.05 hectares) or thereby and comprises a mixture of arable and grazing land.WoodlandExtends to around 67.78 acres (27.42) hectares) or thereby ranging from mature deciduous trees in the policies to the replanted Middleton Wood.SITUATIONStraloch House Estate is located North-West of Aberdeen and enjoys a highly private and sheltered position surrounded by its own expansive parkland and well established woodland, yet is only 5 miles from Aberdeen International Airport, creating a perfect balance. The closest village of Newmacher is only 2.4 miles away and provides excellent day-to-day amenities including shops, chemist, sport centre, library, post office and thriving communitywith numerous clubs and societies. Schooling is provided at Newmacher Primary School whilst secondary education is catered for at Dyce Academy. Lying approximately 10 miles to the South-East is the city of Aberdeen which offers endless art, culture and events including His Majesty's Theatre and the recently re-opened Aberdeen Art Gallery, which has undergone a once-in-a-life-time £30mtransformation. There are restaurants, bars, coffee shops and major national retailers together with a railway and bus station. Private education is available in Aberdeen at Robert Gordon'sCollege, St. Margaret's school for Girls, Albyn School and the International School of Aberdeen.Straloch House Estate is well connected with Aberdeen International Airport located only 5 miles away with regular domestic flights within the UK, particularly to London Heathrow. There are also daily flights out with the UK to many international locations including Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands,connecting you onwards around the world. Daytime & overnight sleeper train services are available at Aberdeen Railway Station. Aberdeen Western Peripheral route is only 5 miles away providing easy access to other major Scottish cities including Edinburgh, 2 hours 30 minutes, and Glasgow, 2 hours 40 minutes. EPC Rating = E For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_aberdeenshire-r782967/for-sale_i69498759
Spectacular mansion house set on a south facing site, with sheltered grounds, a small lake, tennis court and woodlands. Spa complex, swimming pool & housekeeper's accommodation. DescriptionThis outstanding residence occupies a private south facing position which is sheltered and surrounded by majestic trees in an enchanting setting. The owners set out to create a mansion of distinction and one in which the beautiful setting can be fully appreciated. 12 ft ceilings, large elongated windows, window seats, curved walls and windows, turrets, Juliet balconies and French doors ensure that maximising the levels of natural light and showcasing the outlook onto and access into the gardens were front of mind for the architects. The ground floor reception rooms and living areas have a wonderful flow and the orientation is deliberate, with wings for entertaining; a more informal family space and separate domestic quarters within an integral apartment. Thanks to the clever design, the space is not overwhelming and does not feel rambling. Seductive internal views through the house into other rooms invite you to warmly explore other spaces. The entrance into Dalhebity House sets the tone and is utterly breathtaking, beginning with a marble floored reception hall, with grand marble central sweeping horseshoe staircase. This impressive area, with 20 marble columns and a domed, stained glass cupola is perfect for drinks receptions and parties. Formal circulation and entertaining space is catered for with the outstanding reception rooms: a dining room which currently accommodates a minimum 26 seat banqueting table; drawing room with corner turret window and silk panelled walls, and the billiard room with cocktail bar for after-dinner drinks. For those requiring a business environment, the study/office has ample space for numerous work stations and writing desks. The atmospheric American oak library is fitted with exquisite bookcases and cabinets and is a lovely place to escape to. The more relaxed and casual style of the family space is immediately evident from the fabulous custom built walnut principal kitchen. The dominating feature is an elongated island complemented by bevelled granite work surfaces. The informal breakfast room is perfect for everyday dining, and remaining within the hub is the open family room. The prep kitchen is comprehensively fitted for use by caterers and includes a substantial pantry. The wine cellar is temperature-controlled. Two family recreational rooms, complete with their own WC and French doors into the European court yard plus double French doors to the garden. Luxurious in every way is the spa with mosaic tiled steam room plus Swedish sauna. A luxurious fabric panelled relaxation room is adjacent to the massage/treatment/hairdresser salon. There are twin changing suites with wc and showers and access into the pool room with a stunning hot tub and the heated 13.5m long swimming pool (1.4m constant depth) which sits under a magnificent glazed roof, flooding the pool room with light and allowing evening swims under the stars. The curved sun bed area opens out to one of the terraces where there is a sunken outdoor hot tub under a pagoda so ideal for all weathers. For everyday domestic tasks there is a housekeepers office, a large custom fitted laundry room and just as generous an oak fitted boot room with en suite shower room. The house incorporates a self-contained three bedroom apartment, comprising 3 bedrooms all with en suites. This is used as independent staff quarters and is accessed externally. At first floor level is an incredible upper hall reception area which is currently divided into three separate social spaces providing further, more casual and intimate, entertaining space options. A cocktail bar which also provides upstairs kitchen facilities is open plan to the reading lounge a wonderful and bright upstairs sitting room with a terrific outlook over the grounds and hills beyond. Also upstairs is an impressive air conditioned gymnasium with walnut flooring and floor to ceiling windows overlooking the west garden and tennis court. The gym can be accessed either directly from the principal bedroom suite or from a guest bedroom corridor. The 8 individually themed bedroom suites provide seating areas, dressing rooms and en suite facilities. The principal bedroom suite is particularly lavish, with full sitting area around a marble fireplace, television, a turreted seating area and a private balcony. Access via an inner hall off of which are two separate dressing rooms plus each with a walk in wardrobe and one with refrigerator and coffee machine. Each dressing room leads to en suite bathrooms in the principal suite. The adjacent gymnasium is accessed directly from one of the dressing rooms. An adjacent bedroom suite with balcony overlooking the pond, is currently used as an informal study/den but is a versatile living space.LocationLocated on the northeast coast, Aberdeenshire is one of Scotland's largest and most diverse counties and extends from the North Sea coastline inland to the Cairngorm mountains which rise majestically to the west. Dalhebity House lies west of Aberdeen city, nestled in 10 acres of its own grounds. Rich in historic castles and boasting fertile farmland, the Aberdeenshire area is renowned for producing the malting barley which supplies the many whisky distilleries in the region. Deeside, through which the River Dee flows, has attracted visitors from far and wide. Balmoral Castle has been the Scottish home of the Royal Family since it was purchased for Queen Victoria by Prince Albert in 1852. There is a wealth of sport on offer for which Scotland is famed: salmon fishing on the rivers Dee, Don and Deveron, pheasant and partridge shooting on many of the low ground estates, red and roe deer stalking and the opportunity for grouse on the rolling heath hills. The area boasts numerous golf courses. To the east lie Royal Aberdeen and Trump International, both well regarded links course. More locally, just a mile away there is the challenging 18 hole course at Deeside golf club.The Cairngorms National Park known as a stronghold for many rare and endangered species of flora and fauna is situated 51 miles to the west of the property and offers a wide range of outdoor activities including hill walking, skiing, mountain biking and wildlife spotting. The steeper mountains at The Lecht (49 miles) and Aviemore (91 miles) offer skiing when winter conditions are suitable and endless walking challenges throughout the year. Energy Capital of 'Europe' and a vibrant hub for many years, the city of Aberdeen is home to two universities: Aberdeen University and Robert Gordons University. Cultural facilities include a recently extended and refurbished Art Gallery, Maritime Museum, music hall and theatre. P & J Live is the northeast of Scotland main arts and events venue, boasting world-class conference and exhibition facilities along with a superior 15,000 capacity arena. Aberdeen Beach can be found a short distance from Aberdeen city centre and the area is also where Pittodrie Stadium is located, which is home to Aberdeen Football Club, affectionally known as The Dandy Dons. Aberdeen International Airport is 7 miles away and there is a mainline east coast train service with frequent journeys to London King's Cross and rail links further north to Inverness and south to Gleneagles and Edinburgh. Private schools include Robert Gordon's College, Albyn School, St Margaret's (girls) and the International School of Aberdeen (2miles). Gordonstoun (70 miles) is a co-educational private school for boarding and day pupils for children between the ages of 8 18. The highly ranked Cults Academy (state school) and Cults Primary School are both nearby. More locally the leafy residential suburb of Bieldside along the Royal Deeside corridor is surrounded by rolling countryside where there are a couple of shops, a coffee shop, a bar/restaurant, beauty clinic, hairdresser and a vet. The old Deeside Railway Line is very close by providing walking, unning and cycling paths.Square Footage: 30,419 sq ft Acreage: 10 AcresDirectionsAberdeen Airport 7 milesDundee Airport 70 milesInverness Airport 95 milesGlasgow Airport 156 milesEdinburgh Airport 123 miles *Please note that all distances are approximate Additional InfoSUMMARYDalhebity House was built on the site of the late Diana, Princess of Wales' grandmother's home. Inspiration for the vision to commission and create the new mansion house, which was completed in 2009, very much reflected some of the original architecture at Dalhebity along with further Scottish Baronial sources. Dalhebity House today is a property on an epic scale, offering outstanding reception rooms and eight bedroom suites. The focus of the owners, who worked extremely closely with the Scottish architects and craftsmen throughout the project, was to create a house that appears period in design and yet has an eco focus in its construction methods and maintenance which is firmly set in the 21st century. Behind the traditional facade, the interior style is both elegant and classic. The extraordinarily exacting standards, specifications and attention to detail are simply unsurpassed on this scale. Dalhebity House is surely one of the finest modern country houses to have been built in Scotland.Artisan and skilled craftsmen replicated specialist ornate plasterwork, coffered ceilings, intricate cabinetry, curved wood panelling, bookcases, marquetry, veneers and carvings on site. In contrast, state of the art technology sits alongside, with entertainment systems, underfloor heating, mood lighting, fire and security systems throughout the building. Sumptuous finishes include the extensive use of luxury marble, American oak, walnut, oak and marble fireplaces; Lefroy Brooks sanitaryware with silver nickel and ceramic fittings and accessories; freestanding roll top baths; oversized walk in shower enclosures with rainfall shower heads; refrigerator and freezer drawers; warming drawers, dishwasher drawers; wine refrigerators, concealed and integrated coffee machines.Despite its stature, first and foremost the house is easily managed as a family home and hosting friends, yet it also functions admirably for large scale entertaining for business or charitable events and parties. The installation of an elevator, wide corridors and door frames ensures accessibility for wheelchair access if this was a requirement for the next owner.OUTSIDE A pillared entrance with high electric gates opens into a meandering tarmacadam tree-lined driveway. A cobbled driveway and turning area features a large fountain. A high walled carriage entrance allows access to the rear cobbled court yard, the integral double garage and the detached garage block. Accessed from the main driveway there is an over spill car park with oak frame trip garage, car washing facility and log chopping area. There are two further vehicular access points to the rear of the property. A wonderful feature is the European style internal courtyard which is an incredibly sheltered and enclosed area with marble flooring and central fountain. Wrapped around the house itself are extensive paved patios and terraces to enjoy the ultimate alfresco lifestyle. On the lower lawn is a breeze hut overlooking the tranquil pond, complete with decked area, kitchen and WC. A most attractive and intricate drystone wall encloses the floodlit all weather tennis court that also has a spectator deck and wooden gazebo plus WC. The court is enclosed by high level tennis fencing on 3 sides. Lastly there is a charming corner summerhouse.GARAGESDetached elongated double garage block with WC. Workshop. Electric up and over doors. Integral double garage with electric up and over doors.OUTGOINGSAberdeen City Council tax band H. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses/for-sale_i71619090
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