FORMER MANSE WITH EXTENSIVE SECLUDED GARDENS AND PANORAMIC VIEWS dunnottar house, stonehaven, ab39 3xl FORMER MANSE WITH EXTENSIVE SECLUDED GARDENS AND PANORAMIC VIEWS dunnottar house, stonehaven, ab39 3xl Vestibule u reception hallway u drawing room u dining room sitting room u dining kitchen u pantry u conservatory u wc utility area u master bedroom with en suite shower room double bedroom with en suite wc u six further double bedrooms u family bathroom u sauna room u box room u attic room u floored loft space u cellar 1.6 acres garden EPC = E

Directions Travelling from Aberdeen or Dundee, leave the A90, south of Stonehaven, merging onto the A92 (signposted Montrose) for a short distance before turning left onto the A957 towards Stonehaven. After only 50 metres, take the first road on the left and follow it for approx. 500 metres until the road comes to a fork at which point take the road on the left and Dunnottar House is on the right hand side after 150 metres.

From the centre of Stonehaven, take the A957 south (signposted Forfar, Perth) along Dunnottar Avenue and at the point that Dunnottar Avenue turns left, turn right onto Low Wood Road and follow it for approx. 500 metres at which point you turn left onto Dunnottar Woods road and after 500 metres take the right hand fork and follow the sign for Dunnottar Church (Dunnottar house is opposite Dunnottar Church).

Location Dunnottar House is situated in the heart of Dunnottar Woods, about 10 to 15 minutes walk from Stonehaven town centre and not far from Dunnottar Castle. Stonehaven is a charming fishing port and was traditionally a 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 picturesque 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 its own beers. The town hosts an annual real-ale festival in June. Along the bay are 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 Victorian town hall hosts gigs and cinema screenings, the town’s four schools are rated “very good” or “good”, and there is a cliff-top golf course and a busy yacht club. The oil capital of Aberdeen, with its theatres, universities and shopping centres is just 20 minutes away by train.

History Dunnottar House, formerly the Manse of Dunnottar, dates from 1786 and is a large and impressive property, reflecting the historic importance of the Parish of Dunnottar. Over the years Dunnottar Castle played host to William Wallace, Mary Queen of Scots and King Charles II amongst many others and is steeped in the history of Scotland. The castle garrison fought off Cromwell’s army for months and saved the Scottish Crown Jewels which are now in Edinburgh Castle. The involvement of the castle and the Parish of Dunnottar in Scotland’s history inspired Sir Walter Scott to visit the area. He wrote the historical novel “Old Mortality”, which is held to be one of his best Waverley novels, whilst staying at Dunnottar House, having met “Old Mortality” in Dunnottar Churchyard. The property was used as a Church of Scotland manse until 1979 when it came into private ownership. The present owners purchased the house in 1985. The house is Category C listed.

Accommodation Dunnottar House is an imposing, south facing detached family residence in a fabulous setting of about 1.6 acres of mature, secluded garden grounds bounded by high stone walls and beech hedging. From Dunnottar House there are panoramic views across the surrounding countryside. This elegant and historic property has been upgraded by the present owners using renovated fittings and fixtures in keeping with the style of the building to provide a bright, exceptionally spacious family home with an abundance of character and original period features including panelled doors, timber flooring, fireplaces and mantels, moulded skirtings, cornicing, dados, bay windows, alcoves and shutters. The property benefits from oil fired central heating and ample storage space throughout.

A long sweeping gravel driveway leads to the main entrance of Dunnottar House. The welcoming vestibule has a flagstone floor and leads to an impressive reception hallway which provides access to three impressive reception rooms comprising an elegant drawing room with south facing bay window, a welcoming sitting room with wood-burning stove and a grand dining room with two west facing picture windows. The reception hallway and sitting room both provide access to the fabulous country style, fully fitted kitchen complete with Aga. A superb easterly facing conservatory with French windows to the adjacent patio area and garden provide a wonderful setting for al fresco entertaining. Further accommodation on the ground floor includes a pantry, a utility room and a WC and there is access to the basement cellar.

On the first floor a spacious landing leads to the lovely south facing master bedroom with en suite shower room, a double bedroom with en suite WC, three further double bedrooms and a luxury family bathroom with four piece suite and sauna room. On the second floor there is a further spacious landing with large Fixtures and fittings Possession cupola over the stairs providing ample natural light. There are three The house will be sold inclusive of all carpets, floor coverings, blinds, To be by mutual agreement. further well proportioned double bedrooms as well as a fourth room light fittings and the integrated Miele hob, Gaggenau oven and currently used by the sellers as a storage room. grill, AEG dishwasher, and Miele fridge and freezer. Please note the Offers photographs show certain items of furniture which have now been Offers must be submitted in Scottish legal terms to the Selling Agents. Outside removed by the sellers. A closing date for offers may be fixed and prospective purchasers Extending to approximately 1.6 acres the garden at Dunnottar House are advised to register their interest with the Selling Agents following is beautifully landscaped and completely enclosed by high stone walls, Local Authority inspection. beech hedging, mature evergreens and an array of colourful deciduous Aberdeenshire Council Tax Band G. trees and shrubs. The gardens are cleverly split into areas providing Viewing year round interest and include parkland and an extensive patio area Listing Strictly by appointment with Savills – 01224 971110 for al fresco entertaining, a pergola, a sheltered wooded area with The house is Category C listed. dog run, hen house and hen run, a sheltered walled courtyard and a Home Report & Energy Performance terraced flag-stoned garden. A copy of the full Home Report and Energy Performance Certificate is Off the courtyard there is a large stone building under a slated roof available on request. housing a coal cellar, workshop and game store. Servitude rights, burdens and wayleaves Services The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Oil-fired central heating. rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves, including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes, whether contained in the Title Deeds or informally constituted and whether referred to in the General Remarks and Stipulations or not. The Purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied himself as to the nature of all such servitude rights and others. savills.co.uk 01224 971110 [email protected] Aberdeen, AB101XL 5 Queen’s Terrace, Savills Aberdeen For identificationonly–Nottoscale. 527.67 sq.m(5680sq.ft)(includingWood Shed) Gross area internal (approx): floorplans Ground Fl oor 20'3'' x 18'3' 6.17 x 5.56 21'10'' x 18'2' Dining 6.65 x 5.54 Ro Draw Ro om om in g ' ' 14'5'' x 5'2' 4.39 x 1.57 Wo Sh ed od ' 2.74 x 2.44 Ve St 9' x 8' Ha stibul or WC e ll e otherwise. 15/07/14SP. necessary planning,building regulation orotherconsents andSavillshavenottestedanyservices, equipmentorfacilities.Purchasers mustsatisfythemselvesbyinspection or distances are approximate. The text,photographsandplansare forguidanceonlyandare notnecessarilycomprehensive. Itshouldnotbeassumedthat the property hasall particulars. Theseparticulars donotformpartofanyoffer orcontractandmustnotberelied uponasstatementsorrepresentations offact.2:Anyareas, measurements or property eitherhere orelsewhere, eitherontheirownbehalforofclientotherwise.Theyassumenoresponsibility foranystatementthat maybemadeinthese Important NoticeSavills,theirclientsandanyjointagentsgivenotice that:1:Theyare not authorisedtomakeorgiveanyrepresentations orwarranties inrelation tothe 9'4'' x 5'11'' 2.84 x 1.80 5.49 x 4.70 18' x 15'5'' Pa Sittin Ro ntry Ut om ilit 18'2'' x16'6'' g 5.54 x 5.03 y Kitche Dining Boiler n Co 14'8'' x10'8'' 4.47 x 3.25 nservatory Fi rst Fl 13'8'' x10'9'' oor 4.17 x 3.28 Be En WC droom suit Sh En Ro e ow suit om 5 er e 21'10'' x 17'1'' 6.65 x 5.21 Be Ma droom Sa ster una Ba throom Ha ll Bo 12'9'' x12'5'' 3.89 x 3.78 Be x droom Ro om 4 17'10'' x 13'5'' 5.44 x 4.09 Loft Floore Sp ace d 15'6'' x14'1'' 4.72 x 4.29 Be 18'3'' x 16'11' droom 5.56 x 5.16 Be droom 3 2 ' Second Fl oo 15'10'' x 14'10' 4.83 x 4.52 Be r droom 6 ' Energy EfficiencyRating 12'3'' x10'9'' 3.73 x 3.28 B edroom Ha 7 ll 14'4" x 9'7" 4.37 x 2.92 At tic 4.57 x 3.43 Be 15' x 11'3'' Ro 39 droom om 8 73

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