A characterful Victorian granite built house

Deeside Lodge, Charlestown Road, Aboyne, AB34 5EL

Freehold

Ground floor: reception hall • drawing room • sitting room • dining room • dining kitchen • laundry room • WC cloakroom • pantry • bedroom six with en suite shower room First floor: principal bedroom with en suite shower room • bedroom two • bedroom three with en suite shower room • 2 x bathrooms • bedroom four • bedroom five • family room EPC Band E

Summary a large square bay window Deeside Lodge is an fitted with wooden seating. outstanding period home A peaceful and light room it which has been benefits from a granite sympathetically modernised to fireplace housing a multi fuel provide both versatile and stove, and is flanked on each beautifully appointed living side by arched alcoves. accommodation. Built circa A further window allows for 1870 by the Marquis of Aboyne, garden views, while there is the property was subsequently also a fitted display cabinet. extended with the expertise of The charming sitting room also Marshall McKenzie, an architect overlooks the front garden via renowned for his work on an identical square bay Crathie Kirk, Mar Lodge and window. Central to the room is the iconic Marischal College. the exposed granite fireplace Also utilised as a fishing lodge with wood burning stove, while to either side of the fireplace in years gone by, a number of are high arched alcoves fitted traditional features remain, with display shelving and half including exposed fireplaces, height cupboards. deep skirtings, a panelled A partially glazed door leads ceiling, picture rails and sash into the elegant dining room and case windows. Situated where twin windows overlook within well established and the gardens, with glazed private garden grounds, double doors allowing access Deeside Lodge also benefits to the external seating area. An from a central position within exposed granite fireplace with Aboyne. multi fuel stove is flanked on either side by twin display and Accommodation storage alcoves. A partially glazed arched door An internal door from the with glazed surround leads into dining room leads into the the welcoming reception hall generously proportioned with striking double staircase dining kitchen, which overlooks to the first floor, solid wood the garden via three individual flooring and dual open alcoves windows. Farmhouse style with with lighting beneath the slate tiled flooring, the kitchen staircase. is fitted with an attractive The drawing room boasts range of wood fronted storage views over the front garden via units. There is an integrated NEFF double oven in addition while also boasting a well to an undercounter fridge. appointed en suite shower Extensive work surface areas room. Bedroom two includes are a combination of granite a full width display sill which and solid wood, and incorporates a useful study incorporate a NEFF four ring area, while there are also fitted induction hob and a double storage facilities. Bedroom ceramic Belfast sink with waste three is a light and bright room disposal function. The cream with fitted wardrobes and en coloured AGA is situated within suite shower room. a recessed mantel with Deeside Lodge enjoys the attractive tiling. advantage of two good sized A sliding door on split level to family bathrooms. Bathroom the kitchen leads into an open one includes a white three hallway, where a staircase leads piece suite in addition to up to the family room. Along a shower enclosure with the hallway is the utility room, electric shower appliance. The which overlooks the rear secondary bathroom garden. Fitted with an L-shaped incorporates a three piece suite work surface incorporating a with airing cupboard ideal for stainless steel sink, the utility linen and towels. room is plumbed for white Bedrooms four and five both appliances. The WC cloakroom enjoy views over the garden incorporates a two piece suite grounds. Currently utilised as and fitted storage, while there a spacious study, bedroom five is also a further understair also provides access to the cupboard. On a split level, the versatile family room. With pantry includes a good range of a central staircase to the contemporary storage units ground floor, the family room and work surface areas, with has potential for self contained a door allowing access to the accommodation subject to garden. obtaining the necessary Bedroom six is accessible permissions. A variety of from the reception hall. Of windows and skylights allow tasteful decor and cream for views of the rear garden carpeting, there are peaceful and plentiful natural light. views of the garden. Fitted with Situated within grounds of a single wardrobe, there is also approximately one acre, a luxurious en suite shower a sweeping driveway leads past room with underfloor heating. the property and to the double Ascending the double garage. Fitted with electric staircase, the first floor landing twin doors, a fixed central is a pleasant feature. The first staircase leads up to the three bedrooms all enjoy far versatile attic accommodation reaching views over the front above. Linked to the side of the garden. The principal bedroom property is a further good incorporates fitted wardrobes sized outbuilding. Mostly laid to lawn, there is a range of mature courts, library and gym. The specimen trees and established town also has a health centre borders of colourful shrubs, and cottage hospital. The plants and beech hedging. popular Village Green is also A secluded area with slate the setting for the historic paved terrace is perfect for Aboyne Highland Games every outdoor dining. In the rear August. garden there is an orchard with Aboyne lies just 32 miles a selection of mature fruit from the centre of Aberdeen. trees, raised vegetable beds, The international airport a timber shed and greenhouse. provides excellent transport links by air to London and other Situation UK and European cities. The Deeside Lodge is situated Aberdeen Western Peripheral within close proximity to local Route has greatly improved amenities, schooling and public travel in and around Aberdeen, transport links. With the with a quicker and more direct picturesque River Dee within route south. There are regular easy reach, countryside leisure rail services from Aberdeen, pursuits are widely available including a sleeper service. within the surrounding Aberdeen provides all the countryside, particularly within services expected of a major the Cairngorm National Park city, including business and where there are plenty of leisure facilities, theatres, opportunities for hill walking, restaurants and a wide range of orienteering, horse riding, golf, shopping. There is private fishing, shooting, mountain schooling in Aberdeen biking and canoeing, with the including Robert Gordon’s club situated in close proximity College, St Margaret’s and to Deeside Lodge. Situated Albyn, as well as the along the North Deeside International School at corridor, further west are the Pitfodels. There are two universities and several historic towns of Ballater and colleges of further education. Braemar, the latter of which hosts the renowned Braemar Gathering every September. Directions Following the A93 North The Deeside Way, a popular Deeside Road from Aberdeen walking and cycling route, is to Aboyne, at the traffic lights also accessible from Aboyne. turn left onto Charlestown An attractive small Victorian Road, keeping the village green town, Aboyne has a to the right hand side. Follow supermarket, academy and the road around and past the primary school and an green, and the entrance to excellent community centre Deeside Lodge is located on providing a theatre/cinema, full the right hand side and is size swimming pool, badminton marked by two stone pillars.

Banchory 12.6 miles, servitude rights, burdens, Kingswells Prime Four Business reservations and wayleaves, Park 25.1 miles, Aberdeen City including rights of access and 31.3 miles, Aberdeen rights of way, whether public or International Airport 27.9 miles private, light, support, *Please note that all drainage, water and wayleaves distances are approximate for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other General Remarks pipes, whether contained in the Viewings Title Deeds or informally Strictly by appointment with constituted and whether Savills – 01224 971 110 referred to in the General Remarks and Stipulations or Solicitor not. The Purchaser(s) will be Gavin Bain & Company, 432 held to have satisfied himself as Union Street, Aberdeen, to the nature of all such AB10 1TR servitude rights and others.

Local Authority & tax band Possession Aberdeenshire Council Tax Vacant possession and entry Band G will be given on completion.

Services Offers Mains water, drainage and Offers, in Scottish legal form, electricity. Oil heating. must be submitted by your solicitor to the Selling Agents. Conservation Area and Listing It is intended to set a closing Aboyne Conservation Area date but the seller reserves the right to negotiate a sale with a Fixtures & Fittings single party. All genuinely Standard fixtures and fittings interested parties are advised are included in the sale, along to instruct their solicitor to note with all light fittings and fixed their interest with the Selling floor coverings. All curtains and Agents immediately after the American style fridge inspection. freezer will be available by separate negotiation. The Deposit washing machine, tumble drier A deposit of 10% of the and freestanding freezer in the purchase price may be required. pantry will be excluded from It will be paid within 7 days of the sale. the conclusion of Missives. The deposit will be non-returnable Servitude rights, burdens and in the event of the Purchaser(s) wayleaves failing to complete the sale for This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the The property is sold subject to reasons not attributable to the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. (100024244). This Plan is published for the and with the benefit of all convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed Seller or his agents. and it is expressly excluded from any contract. NOT TO SCALE. This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. (100024244). This Plan is published for the convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. NOT TO SCALE.

Deeside Lodge Gross internal area (approx) 412.66 sq.m / 4,442 sq.ft Fiona Gormley Laura Totten (Including Store) Savills Aberdeen Savills Aberdeen Double Garage & Store 84.72 sq.m / 912 sq.ft 01224 971122 01224 971125 Total 497.38 sq m / 5,354 sq ft savills savills.co.uk [email protected] [email protected]

B WC Family Room Laundry Pantry 8.41 x 3.17 2.97 x 2.77 3.05 x 2.95 27'7" x 10'5" 9'9" x 9'1" 10' x 9'8" e s Eave Storag

Store Bedroom 5 Bedroom 4 8.28 x 3.30 4.19 x 3.66 4.22 x 3.66 27'2" x 10'10" 13'9" x 12' 13'10" x 12'

Dining Dining Kitchen Room 7.04 x 4.11 7.14 x 4.11 23'5" x 13'6" HW HW Eaves 23'1" x 13'6" Storage s Eave Storage Bathroom Bathroom

First Floor

Bedroom 6 3.89 x 3.86 Ensuite Ensuite 12'9" x 12'8" Shower Shower Room Room

Store 4.47 x 2.97 Drawing Ensuite 14'8" x 9'9" Room Shower Bedroom 3 Bedroom 1 Room Entrance 9.86 x 4.39 Hall 32'4" x 14'5" 4.88 x 4.37 4.39 x 4.34 Double 16' x 14'4" 14'5" x 14'3" Garage 8.38 x 3.28 8.28 x 6.25 27'6'' x 10'9'' Sitting 27'2" x 20'6" Energy Efficiency Rating Room Bedroom 2 5.89 x 4.39 15'7" x 15'3" 19'4" x 14'5" 4.75 x 4.65m

73 First Floor Ground Floor Ground Floor 43

For identification only. Not to scale. © 19/12/12 LT

Important notice Savills, its clients and any joint agents give notice that 1: They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2: Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Photographs: November 2019. Brochure Code: 191125 LT