Cottage for sale in Midmar, Inverurie AB51

We are delighted to offer to the market this very unique five bedroom cottage in the very enviable and sought after location of Midmar. Nestling in an elevated position on the Hill of Fare above Midmar Castle it offers total peace and tranquillity along with a great deal of privacy and above all, stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Craigshannoch Cottage with its charming whitewashed exterior has been a very much loved family home and you feel this as soon as you enter the property. It offers a very cosy and traditional cottage feel but has modern amenities and also benefits from wood & oil fired central heating, double glazing, wood burning stove and two storey triple garage and workshop. Due to its elevated position the property enjoys low cost, Ultra-fast broadband (up to 400Mbps) via a 5G broadband router. It also offers very generous and versatile living spaces and well proportioned bedrooms. We highly recommend viewing this property to fully appreciate what a fantastic rural lifestyle that it offers.

Accommodation

Vestibule, hall, lounge, dining/garden room, dining kitchen, utility room, study/bedroom 5, WC, four further bedrooms and bathroom.

EPC Rating: E

Location

"Craigshannoch Cottage" is set on an elevated site within the Midmar estate and enjoys exceptional views and direct access to forest walks. The community of Midmar is situated approximately 17 miles from Aberdeen and just 15 minutes from Westhill. It has a local primary school with secondary education available at Alford Academy with free transport available. There is a local shop at nearby Echt and other amenities are easily accessible at Banchory, Inverurie and Alford. The stunning local area is rich in leisure with golf, fishing, hill walking, equestrian and of course winter skiing at The Lecht and Glenshee. The business parks at Westhill and Kingswells are easily accessible and you will also find larger shopping facilities, restaurants and retail park here.

Directions
Travelling west from Aberdeen on the B9119 continue through Echt and after approximately two miles take a sharp turning to the left where you see the Remax arrow. Continue straight on this track to the top of the hill and you will find the entrance to the property on the right hand side.

Vestibule (2.19m x 0.92m)

Entered via the fully glazed front door and offering ample space for outerwear including a fitted storage box and finished with ceramic floor tiles.

Entrance Hall (3.54m x 2.18m)

A very welcoming space with the fully glazed entry door providing ample natural light and original pitch pine doors giving that traditional cottage feel. There is a large and very useful under stair cupboard and the space is finished in soft tones with a striking tartan Axminster carpet.

Dining Kitchen (4.19m x 3.43m)

A bright and spacious kitchen with a large picture window offering those spectacular views, making this the perfect spot for a table and chairs. Fitted with a range of attractive units in cream and green complimented perfectly with natural wood finishes and solid granite work surfaces. The wood burning Rayburn range cooker has overhead lighting set within an oak canopy and the alternative oven with gas hob has an overhead extraction hood. Integrated appliances include dishwasher, fridge and freezer. Other features include curved corner and glass display cabinets, pull out larder and 1 1/2 recessed stainless steel sink. The floor is finished in a tile effect Karndean flooring.

Lounge (6.33m x 4.24m)

A delightful room with dual aspect including fully glazed door leading into the garden room and double doors giving access to the gardens while providing those superb views. There is ample space for large furniture and the focal point is the arched red brick fireplace housing the multi fuel inset stove set upon a slate hearth. Recessed shelving and attractive wall lighting finish the room off perfectly. A reclaimed pitch pine Parquet floor lies hidden below the carpet.

Sun Room (4.81m x 3.94m)

An excellent addition to this property offering panoramic views of the garden with commanding views over the surrounding countryside featuring the Greymoor and Barmekin hills either side. It currently offers a sitting/dining room along with work from home space and is an ideal venue for large gatherings or entertaining. The rich decor with solid oak windows and doors is complimented by the original exposed native pink granite wall. The Siberian larch floor, hand crafted from the No1 washback, removed from The Springbank Distillery, with its base forming a curved step provides a unique feature to the room. The perfect spot in the summer just to open the doors on to the garden, sit out on the Caithness flagstone steps and soak in the views.

Study/Bedroom 5 (3.25m x 2.80m)

A bright room located on the ground floor with large window overlooking the garden and currently used as a study. This could be utilised as a further bedroom and has a fitted storage cupboard.

Utility Room (3.15m x 2.29m)

A generous and very bright utility that is fitted with a wide range of wooden units in a soft green and complemented with solid beechwood work surfaces and an attractive Belfast sink. Space for a free standing washing machine with black & white check vinyl flooring and an external door with stained glass inset. The room also houses an oil fired Worcester Bosch boiler and heating controls. With regard to the central heating the wood burning Rayburn range and Dovre multi-fuel inset stove with back boiler feed into a large thermal storage tank in the airing cupboard allowing the house to be entirely heated by wood thus offsetting the use of the oil fired boiler. In so doing the property earns an EPC B rating for CO2 emissions. Firewood can be readily sourced from the plentiful local supplies & forests nearby.

Cloakroom (1.67m x 1.17m)

A useful downstairs cloakroom fitted with a white wash hand basin and concealed cistern WC, window with a deep sill ideal for display items, towel rail and the flooring is finished in engineered red oak with walnut skirting.

Landing Area (3.66m x 3.28m)

A spacious landing that steps down into a multiple use area that would be an ideal spot for soft seating to relax and enjoy a book, or it would provide a superb dressing area. There is an excellent walk-in airing cupboard which also houses the hot water tank and dual Velux windows allowing ample natural daylight. The space is fully carpeted.

Bedroom 1 (3.93m x 3.44m)

A double room with breathtaking views of the surrounding scenery from the attractive triangular window. This light and airy space has ample room for free standing furniture and is finished in a neutral tone and fully carpeted.

Bedroom 2 (4.05m x 3.43m)

A generous double bedroom with dual aspect providing those stunning views and flooding the space with natural light. There is ample space for free standing furniture and it is fully carpeted.

Bedroom 3 (4.07m x 3.17m)

A light and airy double room with dual aspect windows provide stunning private views, there is ample room for free standing furniture, neutral decor and fully carpeted.

Bedroom 4 (3.54m x 3.27m)

Another spacious and bright double room with a large window allowing the natural daylight to flood this space. This room benefits from a fitted wardrobe with sliding doors and access to the eaves for further storage. Decorated in a neutral tone and fully carpeted.

Bathroom (2.20m x 2.17m)

Fitted with a white three piece suite including large bath with an instant shower over and glass screen, wall mounted vanity unit housing a large rectangular wash hand basin and a concealed cistern WC. The large Velux window provides ample natural light and the two wall mounted pine corner cabinets are perfect for product storage. The space is finished with partial wall tiling and a wood effect lvt flooring.

Garage (8.59m x 5.62m)

An excellent triple garage and workshop with two up and over doors and a separate single door to the side, water tap, power, light and a concrete floor. There is a fitted work bench and the timber stairs lead to the floored loft providing generous storage space or multi use room. This would be perfect for the car enthusiast. To the side of the garage is space for storing a trailer or caravan.

Garden Shed

Attached to the main building is this very spacious shed providing good storage for all your garden tools etc, the private water filter system is housed here also. This space could also be added to the main accommodation if required.

Garden

Craigshannoch Cottage is entered via a timber gate with a gravel driveway providing parking for several vehicles. The well maintained wrap around gardens offer mature lawn that is complemented with a range of shrubs and perennials along with a pond incorporating a fountain and safety net. There are several seating areas where you can sit, relax and enjoy the local wildlife and of course those stunning views. There are two log stores and a further metal shed providing further storage for children's outdoor toys, bikes and large garden equipment. This is a superb garden for any family to enjoy and make memories in, from building tree houses to renovating the old caravan into a play area or using it as additional storage. The lawn can accommodate large play equipment and for the keen gardeners there is ample space for a green house, fruit garden or vegetable plot.

Disclaimer

These particulars do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. All statements contained therein, while believed to be correct, are not guaranteed. All measurements are approximate. Intending purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise, as to the accuracy of each of the statements contained in these particulars.