A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE AN ICONIC PROPERTY ON ROYAL DEESIDE WITH COMMANDING COUNTRYSIDE VIEWS AND ABOUT 30 ACRES dess house, dess, aboyne, aberdeenshire, ab34 5ba

A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE AN ICONIC PROPERTY ON ROYAL DEESIDE WITH COMMANDING COUNTRYSIDE VIEWS AND ABOUT 30 ACRES dess house, dess, aboyne, aberdeenshire, ab34 5ba Reception hallway u Cloakroom with WC and wash hand basin u Drawing room u Dining room u Study u Dining kitchen u Larder u Officeu Laundry room u Principal turret bedroom with en suite WC and wash hand basin u Bathroom with Jacuzzi style bath u Dressing room u Rear hallway Bedroom with en suite bathroom and separate shower enclosure u Bedroom with en suite bathroom u Bedroom turret room u Bedroom with en suite bathroom u Concealed staircase to viewing tower Incorporated as part of the house, but with self contained access: Sitting room u Kitchen u Two bedrooms u Bathroom with over bath shower u Integral garage

30 acres u Outbuildings

EPC = F

Aboyne 4 miles u Banchory 10 miles u Ballater 13 miles Aberdeen 28 miles u Aberdeen Airport 24 miles u ABZ Business Park 24 miles u Prime Four Business Park 21 miles

Location Kincardine O’Neil is one of the oldest villages in Deeside, in the northeast of Scotland. It is situated between Banchory and Aboyne. The village is known locally as Kinker, and was formerly called

‘Eaglais Iarach’ in Gaelic. The location is ideal for outdoor leisure pursuits including world renowned salmon fishing on the River Dee, hacking trails for horse riding, mountain biking, forest and hillwalking, a gliding club at Dinnet, shooting and, in the winter, skiing and snowboarding. Rolling countryside includes the peak of Morven located on the eastern fringe of the Cairngorms. house has a crenellated tower and angled turret dating back to 1855. The addition of the elegant loggia with arches and columns finished in bullfaced granite creates a wonderful, sheltered terrace to take full advantage of the grounds and the stunning countryside views. Internal

Office period features include oak doors, column radiators, window shutters, 4.83 x 3.20 picture rails, ornate plaster work, and extensive wood panelling. The 15'10" x 10'6" Garage 8.99 x 4.78 generous windows mean that most of the rooms are bathed in an 29'6" x 15'8" abundance of natural light. Store Roof 2.97 x 2.90 Terrace B 9'9" x 9'6" Accommodation Accessed via the stunning loggia is the welcoming reception hallway. The drawing room is simply magnificent with no less than five windows To Sub Floor Roof Terrace Third Floor Store and a striking fireplace which is used for decorative purposes, and a Sitting Larder Room/ particularly well maintained parquet floor. A reminder of the grandeur Dining Room/ of this historic home is the bar within the tower turret. Formal dining is Courtyard Kitchen 8.43 x 3.76 catered for in the impressive dining room with its bespoke handmade 27'8" x 12'4" Sub Floor Study Dressing display dresser cabinet. The heart and hub of this family home is the 6.86 x 3.12 Ensuite Room Ensuite 22'6" x 10'3" Bathroom 4.06 x 2.62 Bathroom Kitchen/ 13'4" x 8'7" large dining kitchen which has a comprehensive range of base and Dining Room wall cabinets complemented by Corian work surfaces and featuring 5.97 x 4.95 Bedroom 1 19'7" x 16'3" 6.98 x 6.20 Aboyne is an attractive small Victorian town in Royal Deeside and the a four oven Aga in Racing Green. As you would expect in a property 22'11" x 20'4" HW Dining of this vintage there is a deep walk in larder. For everyday domestic Room Bedroom 6 main centre for this rural district. There is a supermarket, top class 6.98 x 5.97 6.25 x 4.14 20'6" x 13'7" tasks there is a large laundry room and this room has door access 22'11" x 19'7" Ensuite academy and primary schools and an excellent community centre Bathroom Bathroom providing theatre/cinema, full size swimming pool, badminton courts, to the loggia. The principal turret bedroom is enchanting, with wall Hall library and gym. The town also has a health centre with five resident to wall wood panelling and the most wonderful views. En suite is a doctors, weekly optometrist and audiometric clinics and a cottage cloakroom with WC and wash hand basin. Built in wardrobes along WC Hall Hall Hall one wall incorporate extensive hanging and shelf space. Servicing this Kennels hospital. 3.05 x 2.13 Garden Store 10' x 7' Boiler room is a bathroom with deep Jacuzzi style bath and a dressing room. Store 4.44 x 1.93 Pit Hall 5.03 x 4.42 14'7" x 6'4" Hall 16'6" x 14'6" Bedroom 5 Bedroom 2 The local council snow base is close by ensuring that Aboyne’s roads Two further large bedrooms have en suite bathrooms and a third large Boiler Bedroom 4 Void B 4.93 x 3.33 3.66 x 3.20 To 5.46 x 4.14 Room 16'2" x 10'11" Sub Floor 17'11" x 13'7" and pathways are always clear even in heavy snowfalls as are the main guest room that is turret room has a dressing room which is an en 12' x 10'6" Store HW routes to all important centres. suite. From one bathroom a concealed staircase leads out onto the Hall HW Store Drawing rooftop of the tower. It is believed the current rear hallway was formerly Room 10.82 x 6.43 Aboyne is just 30 miles from the oil industry centre of Aberdeen giving a billiards room. With large leaded glass window and window seat, 35'6" x 21'1" Cloak Hall an easy, traffic free journey of around 45 minutes to the city centre or there is ample scope to recreate this as a relaxation area. Two further Room airport. rooms are presently a study and an office, but are very versatile in their Ensuite Laundry Bathroom 6.32 x 2.36 Bedroom 3 use. Previously the office had been a playroom. Very much incorporated 20'9" x 7'9" 7.04 x 4.72 23'1" x 15'6" Aberdeen International Airport has at least eight flights daily to London Courtyard Entrance within the main house, but with the option to be entirely self-contained Hall and operates routes to many other destinations including Amsterdam, is accommodation which is ideal for multi-generational living space, staff Paris and other European airports. The mainline railway runs five daily quarters or offering a rental opportunity. The current configuration is an Ensuite express services to London as well as regular services to other parts of WC Dressing open plan sitting room and kitchen, two bedrooms and bathroom with Room the country and an excellent overnight sleeper service to London. over bath shower.

There is local schooling nearby, with private education available at The Outside International School in Pitfodels, and at Robert Gordon’s College, Albyn First Floor Second Floor Rear cobble courtyard with decorate gates. Terrace enclosed by a raised School and St Margaret’s School for Girls, all in Aberdeen. wall. The front entrance has large driveway and turning area with a Description thick layer of gravel chips. An established and mature rockery enhances the loggia. Loggia Terrace This is a rare opportunity to acquire a very fine country house with its own parkland, wooded grounds and policies extending to some 30 Gardens and grounds acres. Dess House has not been available on the open market for some There are around 30 acres of parkland, woodland and fields. At Garage 25 years. 4.65 x 3.76 seasonal times there is a bloom of colour with areas carpeted with 15'3" x 12'4" A long and climbing driveway bounded by private grounds leads to the spring bulbs. commanding and elevated position of imposing Dess House. Designed in the Victorian Scots baronial style, this detached period mansion Ground Floor Ground Floor floorplans

Gross internal area (approx): 824.39 sq.m / 8874 sq.ft (Including Garage & Stores) Office 4.83 x 3.20 15'10" x 10'6" Garage: 18.30 sq.m / 197 sq.ft Garage 8.99 x 4.78 29'6" x 15'8"

Store Roof 2.97 x 2.90 Terrace B 9'9" x 9'6"

To Sub Floor Roof Terrace Third Floor Store Sitting Larder Room/ Dining Room/ Courtyard Kitchen 8.43 x 3.76 27'8" x 12'4" Sub Floor

Study Dressing 6.86 x 3.12 Ensuite Room Ensuite 22'6" x 10'3" Bathroom 4.06 x 2.62 Bathroom Kitchen/ 13'4" x 8'7" Dining Room 5.97 x 4.95 Bedroom 1 19'7" x 16'3" 6.98 x 6.20 22'11" x 20'4" HW

Dining Room Bedroom 6 6.98 x 5.97 6.25 x 4.14 20'6" x 13'7" 22'11" x 19'7" Ensuite Bathroom Bathroom Hall

WC Hall Hall Hall Kennels 3.05 x 2.13 Garden Store 10' x 7' Boiler Store 4.44 x 1.93 Pit Hall 5.03 x 4.42 14'7" x 6'4" Hall 16'6" x 14'6" Bedroom 5 Bedroom 2 Boiler Bedroom 4 Void B 4.93 x 3.33 3.66 x 3.20 To 5.46 x 4.14 Room 16'2" x 10'11" Sub Floor 17'11" x 13'7" 12' x 10'6" Store HW

Hall HW Store Drawing Room 10.82 x 6.43 35'6" x 21'1" Cloak Hall Room

Ensuite Laundry Bathroom 6.32 x 2.36 Bedroom 3 20'9" x 7'9" 7.04 x 4.72 23'1" x 15'6" Courtyard Entrance Hall

Ensuite WC Dressing Room

First Floor Second Floor

Loggia Terrace

Garage 4.65 x 3.76 15'3" x 12'4"

Ground Floor Ground Floor Path Outbuildings Home Report & Energy Performance Plant/boiler room A copy of the full Home Report and Energy Performance Certificate is

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Dog Kennel Servitude rights, burdens and wayleaves Twin access doors, power and light. The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves, including rights of Dess Home Farm

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Dess House With power and light. Remarks and Stipulations or not. The Purchaser(s) will be held to Area : 31.405 acres (12.709 ha)

have satisfied himself as to the nature of all such servitude rights and 124.5m Stone Garage others.

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With sliding door, power and light. Enclosed dog run. A 93

121.9m Possession A 93 This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Timber Shed To be by mutual agreement. Crown Copyright reserved. (100024244). This Plan is Dess Wood published for the convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded Tool shed and space for a mower and tractor. MS from any contract. NOT TO SCALE. Offers Desswood Track Garage Offers must be submitted in Scottish legal terms to the Selling Agents. Integral to the property is an elongated garage with tiled floor, electric A closing date for offers may be fixed and prospective purchasers up and over door and power and light. are advised to register their interest with the Selling Agents following inspection. Services Single and timber double glazed units and double glazed cast iron Viewing conservation sky lights. Oil fired central heating supplies part of the Strictly by appointment with Savills – 01224 971110 or Galbraith hot water and LPG for water for the other half of the house. Mains 01224 860710. electricity. Mains water. Private drainage.

Category Listing B listed in 25 November 1980.

Fixtures and fittings All fitted carpets, fitted floorcoverings, certain curtains, electric oven and grill, electric hob, extractor fan, dishwasher, side by side fridge/ freezer, Aga and Aga companion, kitchen table and six chairs, kitchen, three sitting room sofas, two armchairs, study desk, lights and bathroom fittings are all included in the sale.

Local Authority Aberdeenshire - H

Savills Aberdeen Galbraith Aberdeen Important Notice Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1: They are 5 Queen’s Terrace, 337 North Deeside Road, 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. Aberdeen, AB10 1XL Cults, Aberdeen, AB15 9SN They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. [email protected] [email protected] These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon 01224 971110 01224 860710 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 This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary Crown Copyright reserved. (100024244). This Plan is published for the convenience of Purchasers only. Its planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. from any contract. NOT TO SCALE. savills.co.uk galbraithgroup.com 19/02/26 [EP].