Spacious and inviting detached period property

Inver Lodge, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5XN Spacious and inviting 11 bedroom detached period property, located within the beautiful surroundings of the Cairngorm National Park between the historic villages of Braemar and Ballater on Royal Deeside. Ground floor: entrance porch • reception hall • dining kitchen • utility room • boot room • sitting/dining room • 2 guest WCs • 1 disabled access WC • shower room • bar • store room • bedroom 11 with en suite wet room First floor:bedrooms 1, 2 and 3 with en suite bathrooms • bedrooms 4 and 5 with en suite shower rooms • bedrooms 6-9 with en suite bathrooms First floor annexe:bedroom 10 • sitting room • study • dressing room • bathroom EPC rating: D

Summary Extensively fitted with tartan Originally built around 1760, carpeting and parquet style Inver Lodge was formerly the wood flooring, this room has local coaching inn. In more previously hosted formal recent years it has been run as a dinners, large parties and popular family hotel, and more ceilidhs. Of neutral decoration, latterly has been a welcoming part of the sitting area has been self catering holiday home. With used for music making. Within spacious and versatile living the formal sitting area there is a accommodation, the property charming window seat, while offers the opportunity to create the wood burning stove is a striking residence with situated on an elevated granite suitability for multi generational hearth with mantel. living, or to establish boutique Within the dining room area a vacation/event accommodation series of windows allows for along Royal Deeside and within plentiful natural light, while a the splendour of the Cairngorm door leads out to the extensive National Park. driveway. A partially glazed door from the dining room area Accommodation leads to the WC with disabled A bright entrance vestibule access, while the separate leads into the welcoming shower room has been reception hall, which features a extensively tiled, with plumbing high pitched ceiling with ample and electrics in situ for a sauna. wall display space. Painted in Returning to the dining room, red and white to complement a bright hallway allows access the tartan carpeting, a staircase to twin guest WCs, while within leads to the first floor the sitting room a large, secure accommodation. Beneath the walk in store features extensive staircase, a cupboard houses shelving. the fuse boxes and shelving. The dining kitchen is of The sitting/dining room is a excellent proportions. A wide generous and versatile space. range of base and wall units provide storage and display room. space, while there are also Ascending the carpeted extensive laminate granite staircase, to the right of the first effect work surfaces which floor landing is the annexe incorporate a 1.5 stainless steel accommodation. Inclusive of a sink with drainer and a further double bedroom, sitting room, ceramic sink. Central to the study and dressing room, there kitchen is the blue AGA, while is also a modern bathroom with there are also two integrated shower facilities. Miele dishwashers and a Returning to the landing, freestanding oven with four ring there are two good sized electric hob. storage cupboards, one of To the rear of the dining which houses the hot water kitchen a doorway leads out to cylinders. A fire escape at the the garden and driveway. The end of the landing leads down a utility room is off the kitchen. A set of concrete stairs which fitted work surface area leads to the rear garden and incorporates a stainless steel which also allows standing for sink with drainer, with storage fishing rods. beneath. The walk in boot room Bedrooms one, two and three is situated opposite the utility are all well proportioned rooms room. with the benefit of modern en With its own separate suite bathrooms with shower entrance as well as internal appliances. Bedroom four also access, the bar was completely overlooks the property frontage refurbished during 2016, whilst and includes a modern en suite the current owners have taken shower room and a large full great care to retain the length walk in cupboard which traditional charm of this room. provides access to the attic. Pine panelled to dado rail Bedroom five enjoys views over height, a deep silled window the rear garden and includes an with inset seating overlooks the en suite shower room. property frontage. With ample Bedrooms six, seven, eight and space for informal seating, the nine are all of a good size with striking granite fireplace was the benefit of en suite constructed from Invercauld bathrooms with shower granite. Dating back to the facilities. 1760s, the fireplace now houses Inver Lodge is situated within a wood burning stove. The generously proportioned traditional style bar is a unique grounds which are mostly laid feature. to lawn with an extensively From the bar, a small corridor gravelled driveway to the rear. leads into a large store room With ample scope for outdoor which is fitted with extensive dining, a timber summerhouse shelving and strip lighting. With is the ideal spot to enjoy an access to the rear of the evening glass of wine. property, this room may be suitable as a home gym. Situation Completing the ground floor Deeside is one of the most is bedroom 11, which overlooks scenic and renowned parts of the property frontage. Fitted Scotland, with heather clad hills with a single wardrobe, a sliding creating an impressive panel door leads into the wet backdrop to the River Dee and its surrounding communities. The attractive Victorian Rising in the Cairngorm village of Ballater includes a Mountains, the river runs east to wide range of coffee shops, Braemar, Crathie and Ballater restaurants, specialist and and then past Aboyne and everyday shopping, while the B Banchory to its mouth at Listed Ballater Railway Station Aberdeen. The area has a with historical connections to wonderful range of outdoor Queen Victoria and the Royal activities. First class salmon Family has now been restored fishing can be taken on the Dee, to its former glory. Such is trout fishing is available on Balmoral Castle’s association nearby lochs, and both high and with the village of Ballater, many low ground shooting can be of the local shops bear the taken on local estates. With Royal Warrant of the Queen or ample opportunity for Prince of Wales, the latter being mountaineering and hill walking associated with the renowned at Lochnagar Mountain and the Rothesay Rooms restaurant and Loch Muick reserve, there is also Highgrove Shop. The Old skiing in the winter at Glenshee Deeside Railway track provides and Aviemore. Braemar Golf an excellent cycling or walking Club is the highest altitude 18 route towards Aberdeen. hole golf course in Scotland, Aberdeen International while there are further golf Airport provides excellent courses at Ballater, Aboyne and transport links by air to London Banchory, which are all located and other UK and European along the A93 North Deeside cities. The Aberdeen Western road which passes through Peripheral Route has greatly Glenshee and into Braemar. improved travel in and around On the route from Braemar to Aberdeen, with a quicker and Ballater, Balmoral Castle, the more direct route south. There Scottish residence to the Royal are regular rail services from Family, is located within Crathie, Aberdeen, including a sleeper and continues to attract local service. Aberdeen provides all and global visitors alike. the services expected of a Inver Lodge lies major city, including business approximately 6.3 miles from and leisure facilities, theatres, the thriving village of Braemar, restaurants and a wide range of renowed for hosting the shopping. There is private Braemar Gathering every schooling in Aberdeen September. Amenities include a including Robert Gordon’s selection of independent shops, College, St Margaret’s and post office and two large hotels. Albyn, as well as the The local bus service runs to International School at Aboyne, Banchory and Pitfodels. There are two Aberdeen City. Primary universities and several colleges education is available within of further education. Braemar, while secondary education is provided at Directions Aboyne Academy. There are a From Aberdeen, follow the A93 number of historic landmarks North Deeside Road through nearby, including the 17th Aboyne and Ballater. Continue century Braemar Castle and the on the road towards Braemar ruins of Kindrochit Castle. and Inver Lodge is located on the right hand side. If using SAT may be available by separate NAV, please search for “Inver negotiation. Lodge” rather than using the post code. Servitude rights, burdens and Braemar 6.3 miles wayleaves Ballater 10.3 miles The property is sold subject to Aberdeen City 52.3 miles and with the benefit of all *Please note that all distances servitude rights, burdens, are approximate reservations and wayleaves, including rights of access and General Remarks rights of way, whether public or Viewings private, light, support, drainage, Strictly by appointment with water and wayleaves for masts, Savills – 01224 971 110 pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes, Solicitor whether contained in the Title Masson Cairns Ltd, Strathspey Deeds or informally constituted House, 36 High Street, and whether referred to in the Grantown on Spey, PH26 3EQ General Remarks and Stipulations or not. The Local Authority & tax band Purchaser(s) will be held to have Council Tax Banding to be satisfied himself as to the nature re-assessed. of all such servitude rights and others. Services Oil heating, mains electricity, Possession private water and drainage. Vacant possession and entry will be given on completion. Conservation Area and Listing The property lies within the Offers Cairngorm National Park. Offers, in Scottish legal form, must be submitted by your Miscellaneous solicitor to the Selling Agents. It The owners propose to split the is intended to set a closing date site, with a proposal to build a but the seller reserves the right house for their own use on the to negotiate a sale with a single eastern portion of the site. party. All genuinely interested Inver Lodge is predominately parties are advised to instruct double glazed, with some their solicitor to note their timber single glazed windows. interest with the Selling Agents Within Inver Lodge there is immediately after inspection. access to an external boiler room and cellar. Deposit A deposit of 10% of the Fixtures & Fittings purchase price may be required. All carpeting and integral It will be paid within 7 days of appliances will remain. The wall the conclusion of Missives. The mounted mirrors and stag deposit will be non-returnable heads will be removed, while in the event of the Purchaser(s) the antler chandelier will remain failing to complete the sale for if required. Curtains, pictures, reasons not attributable to the furniture, the fridge and ice Seller or his agents. machine in the bar and other freestanding white appliances Inver Lodge, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5XN Fiona Gormley Laura Totten Gross internal area (approx) 638.59 sq.m / 6874 sq.ft Savills Aberdeen Savills Aberdeen Total 638.59 sq.m / 6874 sq.ft 01224 971122 01224 971125 (Including Store) savills savills.co.uk [email protected] [email protected]

Store

Ensuite Shower Room Bedroom 5 3.66 x 2.44 Store 12' x 8' 4.50 x 3.84 Bedroom 4 14'9'' x 12'7'' 4.88 x 3.53 Bar 16' x 11'7'' 7.70 x 6.17 Ensuite 25'3'' x 20'3'' Shower Room Bedroom 6 3.68 x 2.44 Ensuite 12'1'' x 8' Bathroom WC B Store Ensuite 4.24 x 1.83 Bathroom 13'11'' x 6' Ensuite Bedroom 3 Bedroom 7 Shower 3.45 x 3.40 Bathroom 3.66 x 3.35 Room 11'4'' x 11'2'' 12' x 11'

Bedroom 2 3.68 x 3.40 12'1'' x 11'2'' Ensuite Ensuite Bathroom Bedroom 8 Bathroom 4.47 x 3.66 Sitting 14'8'' x 12' Room/ This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the Dining sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Room Copyright reserved. (100024244). This Plan is published for the HW 12.32 x 11.71 convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed HW 40'5'' x 38'5'' Ensuite and it is expressly excluded from any contract. NOT TO SCALE. Bathroom

Ensuite Bathroom Bedroom 9 Bedroom 1 Hall Store 4.44 x 3.68 4.14 x 3.51 14'7'' x 12'1'' 13'7'' x 11'6''

WC WC

Porch Hall Boot Room Void Dressing Study Room 2.84 x 2.67 2.84 x 2.77 9'4'' x 8'9'' 9'4'' x 9'1''

Dining Kitchen Ensuite 6.30 x 4.55 Bathroom Bedroom 11 Bedroom 10 Shower 20'8'' x 14'11'' 3.25 x 3.20 Utility 3.56 x 3.20 Room 10'8'' x 10'6'' 3.53 x 2.31 11'8'' x 10'6'' Sitting Room 11'7'' x 7'7'' 5.56 x 3.23 18'3'' x 10'7''

Ground Floor First Floor For identification only. Not to scale.

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. Brochure by wordperfectprint.com Photographs: JULY 2019. Brochure Code: 190826 LT