Glenecht is a fine period Grade B Listed Georgian family home, dating back to 1805 and stands proudly amongst beautiful gardens and grounds of around 1 acre. Formerly the Manse of Echt and sitting on the outskirts of the village, known as South Kirkton of Echt, this stunning country house has been exceptionally well maintained by the present owners for over 30 years and is presented to the market in exceptional condition. The accommodation is arranged over three floors and extends from the rear, creating an abundance of space and plenty of scope for multi-generational living if one requires. The house retains many of the period features one would expect including fireplaces, tall sash & case windows and imposing high ceilings, whilst also offering comfortable modern family living.One enters through the front porch into the main reception hall. This welcoming entrance provides individual access to all the principal rooms on the ground floor. To one side there is the formal drawing room, a beautiful warm room with open fire and three tall windows. To the other side is the formal dining room, again with an open fire flanked by tall windows and a comfortable formal ambience for entertaining.The wonderful open-plan dining kitchen/family room, warmed by the Aga and the woodburning stove, is the real heart of this delightful country home and benefits from bespoke 'Neptune' units, solid wood worktops, Neff oven, induction hob and Bosch dishwasher. With ample space to cook, dine and relax this is a charming space for all to enjoy.A cloakroom is conveniently located on the ground floor and an office room overlooks the garden, offering a quiet and private space to work from home. The laundry room is a practical room with space for various appliances and leads through to the garden room. The garden room is a beautiful room flooded with natural light and with doors opening to the sheltered south-facing courtyard garden. This room is incredibly versatile and spacious with stairs leading up to a further home office room on the first floor. The original principal staircase leads to the first floor landing and in turn to the bedroom accommodation. The principal bedroom has a southwest aspect and enjoys built in wardrobes and an ensuite bathroom with underfloor heating. Furthermore this bedroom has a dressing room. Bedroom two has a lovely outlook over the rear garden and has an original fireplace. Completing the accommodation on the first floor are three further double bedrooms, one with an adjoining dressing room or nursery, and there is the modern family bathroom with underfloor heating as well as a further, separate W.C. & shower room. A further stair leads to the second floor where there are two loft/office rooms, also suitable for extra bedrooms.ACCOMMODATIONGround Floor: Porch, reception hall, sitting room, dining room, dining kitchen/family room, cloakroom, laundry room and office. Garden room and home office.First Floor: Principal bedroom with ensuite bathroom and dressing room. Bedroom 2, bedroom 3 with dressing room, bedroom 4 and bedroom 5. Family bathroom. Separate shower room & W.C.Second Floor: Two loft/office rooms/bedrooms.GARDEN GROUNDSTo the south side of the house is a sheltered garden and courtyard garden ideal for sitting out during the warmer months and the well-stocked flower beds & borders make for an idyllic setting. Also lying adjacent to the house and accessed from the laundry room is the kitchen garden with raised beds for vegetables, fruit and flowers and a paved area for al fresco eating.To the north side is the outstanding walled garden with fruit trees on south facing walls, deep flower beds and a large lawn with a charming old apple tree. Continuing round to the east side behind the outbuildings is an area of grass, fully fenced and with a scattering of mature trees. This area also has a polytunnel, wood storage and compost area.Glenecht enjoys an in and out driveway, with the entrances to the north and south, both flanked by granite stone pillars. Parking is available on the drive to the front of the main house and along the south and east boundaries. A gate leads from the SE onto a delightful, grassed country lane.OUTBUILDINGSAdjoining the main house, and accessible internally through the garden room, are various traditional outbuildings. There is a workshop, a garage with double doors (formerly the cart shed), various storage rooms and the original stables. There is also the charming former Groom's Room which is used as a potting shed.SERVICES, COUNCIL TAX AND ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE(S)Property GlenechtWater MainsElectricity MainsDrainage Septic TankTenure FreeholdHeating Oil HeatingCouncil Tax Band HEPC Band FWe understand Glenecht benefits from excellent wifi speed of around 50mbps.SITUATIONThe village of Echt lies 11 miles west of Aberdeen and 7 miles from Westhill and Banchory. Inverurie is also only 11 miles. It is an especially desirable location for those working in and around Westhill and Aberdeen and for those wanting countryside living in a beautiful rural area village, with easy access to nearby towns.Aberdeen City is a 20-minute drive and provides all the transport links, leisure, recreational and entertainment facilities expected from the oil capital of Europe. The mainline railway station provides a good service to Edinburgh and onwards to London, and Aberdeen International Airport provides both domestic and international flights. The airport can be reached by car comfortably within 20 minutes from Glenecht.Amenities in Echt include a village shop and post office, a church, village hall, primary school and nursery, a first-class Indian restaurant, and a six-acre community park with playgrounds and playing fields. There are also many fine country walks nearby and a 9-hole golf course in the nearby Dunecht Estate. Within a 10-minute drive are three historic National Trust properties, Castle Fraser, Crathes Castle, and Drum Castle, all offering lovely woodland walks, gardens, nature trails and play areas.Schooling is provided at Echt Primary School as well as the nursery, both a short walk from the property, whilst secondary education is catered for at the modern Alford Academy. Private education is available in Aberdeen at Robert Gordon's, St. Margaret's school for Girls, Albyn School and the International School of Aberdeen, all easily reached within a 30 minute drive. EPC Rating = F For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_westhill-d224676/for-sale_i71033698
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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.SERVICES, COUNCIL TAX AND ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE(S)Easter Skene HouseWater MainsElectricity MainsDrainage Septic TankTenure FreeholdHeating OilCouncil Tax Band HEPC 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_i71253089
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
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