Location

SITUATION
The Old Rectory is at the edge of Woodhead, which is situated along the River Ythan and within the Formartine area of Aberdeenshire. Enjoying an attractive rural setting with rolling fields and countryside, Fyvie benefits from a range of facilities, including a Co-op supermarket for everyday essentials, a health centre, modern primary school, church and bowling green. Well situated for access to neighbouring towns, Fyvie is convenient for commuting to Aberdeen city, as well as the industrial centres at both Bridge of Don and Dyce.

This part of the northeast of Scotland is famed for its outdoor pursuits. Salmon fishing is available on the rivers Deveron, Don, Dee and Spey. There are golf courses at Oldmeldrum, Ellon and Turriff, together with famous links courses at Royal Aberdeen, Trump International and Cruden Bay. Game shooting on neighbouring estates is another popular activity. The nearby coast offers sailing and sandy beaches. Apart from its rich agricultural heritage, the area is steeped in historical interest, being in the heart of castle country, with Fyvie Castle located around a mile to the north of the village.

Turriff offers a wide range of shopping, business and leisure facilities, together with a sports centre with swimming pool, community centre, cottage hospital, primary and secondary schooling. A regular bus service runs from Turriff to Dyce and Aberdeen city centre and there are also connections to Inverurie, Elgin and Banff.

Inverurie is a prosperous and expanding market town, situated in the valley of the River Don with good road and rail links to Aberdeen, Dyce, Huntly and Inverness. There is a wide range of amenities and services, including several large supermarkets.

The A947 provides good access to Aberdeen and its international airport, which offers regular flights to London and other UK and European cities. The Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route provides improved travel in and around Aberdeen and a quicker and more direct route south. 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 and leisure facilities, theatres and cinemas, restaurants and a wide range of shopping. There is private schooling including Robert Gordon's school, St Margaret's, and Albyn as well as the International School at Pitfodels. There are also two universities and several colleges of further education.

Description

SUMMARY
Dating back to around 1870, the house was formerly the rectory to All Saints Church in Woodhead. The house was sold by the church in 1983 for commercial purposes as a residential care facility and it was then sold as a private home in 1993. The two main reception rooms have traditional fireplaces, one with an open fire and the other housing a woodburning stove. Other period features include high ceilings, picture rails, deep skirting boards and cornice work. Central heating is via a biomass boiler and there is double glazing throughout.

ACCOMMODATION
This delightful detached former manse is the perfect blend of old meets new.   The entrance vestibule has a striking black and white tiled floor. Either side of the reception hallway are reception rooms with the elegant drawing room having a deep bay window and the well appointed dining room providing formal entertaining space. A more casual room is the sitting room which is currently used as a home cinema. The elongated cloakroom with WC and wash basin has space to incorporate a shower, if required. The heart of the home is the dining kitchen fitted with a comprehensive range of base, drawer and wall cabinets along with a dresser unit from Laing's of Inverurie.   Centrally located is an island with further drawer and cupboard space below. The units are complemented by granite worksurfaces. A focal point is the four oven cream AGA. There is an integrated and concealed Neff dishwasher and ample space for an American-style refrigerator/freezer. Bringing the outdoors in, patio doors from the kitchen open into the garden. A split style door opens into a pantry with power and light. Used as the everyday entrance is the rear vestibule which also accesses the utility room where there is plumbing for a washing machine and space for a tumble dryer.   A wide split level staircase gives access to bedrooms four and five along with a large storage cupboard. Opposite there is a generously sized landing with fitted bookcases. The principal bedroom is spacious with built in wardrobes along one wall incorporating hanging and shelf space.   An en suite shower room has a two piece white suite and corner shower enclosure. A further two double bedrooms complete the layout of five bedrooms. The home office is fitted with a solid elm desk and shelves. The luxury main bathroom with Villeroy and Boch sanitaryware and underfloor heating definitely has the wow factor with its deep double end bath, extra long wash basin within a vanity unit and separate shower.

OUTSIDE
A gravelled driveway entrance sits between two pillars and the grounds extend to about one acre. The site is bound and defined by stone walls and timber post and wire fencing. Mature and cultivated borders and flower beds are well stocked with rhododendrons, holly bushes, yew trees, beech and fruit trees. Extensive lawns are covered with a thick carpet of spring bulbs. There is a log store and oil tank for the AGA. Unconverted, but with great potential, is the former gardener's cottage. There is also a lean-to containing the biomass equipment. The perfect alfresco spot is the
summerhouse which is of stone and timber construction and has double glazed windows and a log burner, making it a lovely retreat all year round.

GARAGE
Detached garage of stone construction with slated roof. Electric up and over door and additional personnel door. An open tread staircase leads to the floored area above. With two double glazed windows this is currently a games room, but is exceptionally versatile.
Four vehicle car port. External lighting.