Location

Very accessible is the nearby Chapelton Trail. This is a one hour marked walk through diverse scenery and wildlife habitats. Chapelton itself is served by a lively tearoom and visitor centre, beauty and hair salon and a nursery schools. Chapelton is a new community town which is continuing to develop and grow on the 2,000 acre farmland estate as a "village life concept".

Portlethen (1 mile ) is served by three primary schools and a secondary school. There is a nearby retail park, good public transport links with both regular bus and rail services and a wide range of sporting and recreational attractions, including a local community centre, swimming pool and 18 hole golf course. It is particularly convenient for commuting to the commercial centres of Altens and Tullos with easy access to the main arterial route to the north and south.

Stonehaven is a charming fishing port and traditional holiday resort. Just to the south are the dramatic ruins of Dunnottar Castle, a brooding medieval fortress perched on a rocky crag above the North Sea. Sheltering beneath the cliffs is the town's pretty harbour, where there is a museum and a seafood restaurant set in a 16th century jail, as well as the historic Ship Inn and the Marine Hotel, which brews it own beers. The town hosts an annual real ale festival in June. Along the bay is an award-winning fish and chip shop and an Olympic-sized Art Deco open air swimming pool where, in the summer, you can swim under the stars in water that is heated to a balmy 29 degrees. The town hosts its world famous Hogmanay fire ball procession and a music event on New Year's Eve in the town centre. Stonehaven's four schools are rated "Very Good" or "Good", while independent Lathallan School lies a mere (12.8 miles) away in neighbouring Johnshaven.

The city of Aberdeen, with its theatres, two universities, college and shopping centres is just 20 minutes by train. The local train station at Stonehaven is served by frequent services to Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, the East Coast line to London and the Cross Country line to Birmingham and the West Country. The station benefits from free car parking. Buses regularly run from the town to Aberdeen, Dundee and Perth. Stonehaven is adjacent to the A90 allowing easy access to Aberdeen and the north; Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow to the south. Stonehaven also lies to the southern end of the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route, allowing rapid access to Aberdeen Airport and business areas to the west and north of Aberdeen. Aberdeen International Airport offers direct flights to the hub airports of London and Amsterdam along with seasonal direct flights to other destinations.

Distances:
Portlethen (1 mile)
Aberdeen (7 miles)
Stonehaven (7 miles)*
*Please note that all distances are approximate

Description

This delightful former manse is about 170 years old. The property is an appealing example of old meets new, with period features including high ceilings, intricate door frames, panelled doors, cornice work, oak floorboards, deep skirting boards, bay windows, fireplaces and arched alcoves. This original character is balanced by a more modern kitchen and bathrooms.

Accommodation:
An entrance porch glazed on all sides provides a garden outlook and is the original entrance to the property. French doors open into the hallway. With a south facing aspect are two reception rooms. The sitting room has a fireplace with a tiled inset and sandstone overmantel. The drawing room is a further elegant space with a marble fireplace housing a Severn wood burning stove. French doors open into the dining room housing a cast iron fuel effect gas stove. An open archway links through to the bright south facing dining kitchen which is fitted with a comprehensive range of solid wood cream coloured base and wall cabinets complemented by wooden worksurfaces. There is an integrated and concealed refrigerator and dishwasher and a focal point of the room is the black Rangemaster six ring range cooker with two ovens. A lovely casual and informal space is the garden room with French doors, Velux windows and two side windows. An inner hall has a sliding door leading to the double garage. The rear vestibule has a cloakroom with WC and wash basin. For everyday domestic tasks there is a utility room with plumbing for a washing machine, pine-lined ceiling and window. Overlooking the driveway is a ground floor bedroom which is a very versatile room. A first floor carpeted staircase has an ornate balustrade and leads to a mezzanine level. Generous in size is the contemporary main bathroom with freestanding deep oval bath, wash basin in a vanity stand and corner shower enclosure with rainfall shower, Italian marble flooring and skirtings.   Ascending to the first floor is a high level window with cornice. The principal bedroom has lovely countryside and sea views and an en suite shower room with WC and wash basin. Opposite is bedroom two.    Bedrooms three and four overlook the driveway. A concealed staircase leads to the loft space. With the necessary consents this could be suitable for further development.

Outside:
A horseshoe and gravel driveway with turning and parking for numerous vehicles. Stone walls enclose the 0.6 acre perimeter which makes a safe area for pets or young children. Mature trees, shrubs, fruit trees and bushes (some of which provide a burst of colour at seasonal times) provide a high degree of privacy and shelter.

Garage:
Integral double garage with pitched and slate roof.