Location

Located 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. 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 courses.

The Cairngorms National Park known as a stronghold for many rare and endangered species of flora and fauna 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 new AWPR bypass ensures easy access to the north and south of the city. Aberdeen International Airport is 6 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.

Description

Designed by architect John Henderson in around 1906, this substantial detached granite and slate property has been extended with a delightful conservatory creating additional circulation and living space. The house retains period features including high ceilings, bay windows, deep skirting boards, panelled doors and cornice work, along with radiator cabinet covers and some sanded and sealed floorboards. Two of the reception rooms have feature fireplaces and the lounge has a Barbas stove set into the fireplace. The front home office has hand crafted oak shelves, drawers and cabinets. An elegant dining room has a large bay window overlooking the front garden. With a rear aspect is the informal lounge with a recess on either side of the chimney breast. This room is a superb circulation and entertaining space as two sets of French doors connect into the kitchen and conservatory. Offering wonderful light and garden views the conservatory is finished in pointed and reclaimed dressed stonework with double glazed windows, roof and French doors. The kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of base, drawer, tambour and wall cabinets, and has a central granite island which was imported and can provide seating for up to ten people. These are complemented by polished granite worksurfaces. The island offers both dining space at one side and storage on the other. Integrated and concealed is a Neff dishwasher and Bosch refrigerator. Other appliances include a built in stainless steel oven and Britannia range cooker with a six ring hob. An inner hall provides access to the larger hallway. From here is external access to the side of the property. For everyday domestic tasks is the laundry room with a Bosch washing machine and Bosch dryer. A carpeted and concealed staircase leads to the former maid's quarters, which is now a bedroom with side and rear windows along with a modern en suite shower room. Ascending to the first floor is a wide carpeted staircase with large arched stained glass window. Generous in size is the principal bedroom with large front window. The en suite shower room is spacious with an over sized shower enclosure with spa shower, concealed WC and twin wash hand basins set in vanity furniture. Bedroom two overlooks the rear garden. Adjacent is a bathroom with modern three piece white suite. A feature is the deep bath with large mirror along one wall. There are two further bedrooms, one with a front driveway aspect and the other rear facing; both are served by a shower room. A concealed and carpeted staircase leads to the second floor. Here there are eaves cupboards, a skylight and door into the main attic room. This room has an abundance of storage cupboards along one wall. A large window ensures a good degree of natural light and there is a radiator.

A front driveway provides parking and turning along with a paved footpath. The sheltered rear garden is mostly laid in lawn and benefits from a substantial flagstone patio. The perimeter of the house is enclosed by stone walls and there is a timber shed. Both sides of the house have timber gates for personnel access.