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STUNNING COUNTRY HOUSE WITH RIVERSIDE VIEWS WITHIN 3 ACRES OF LANDSCAPED PRIVATE GROUNDS INCLUDING STABLES WITH DEVELOPED SELF CONTAINED ACCOMMODATION ABOVE borrowstone house & borrowstone stables, kincardine o’neil, aboyne, aberdeenshire, ab34 5ap STUNNING COUNTRY HOUSE WITH RIVERSIDE VIEWS WITHIN 3 ACRES OF LANDSCAPED PRIVATE GROUNDS INCLUDING STABLES WITH DEVELOPED SELF CONTAINED ACCOMMODATION ABOVE borrowstone house & borrowstone stables, kincardine o’neil, aboyne, aberdeenshire, ab34 5ap Borrowstone House: Entrance vestibule u Main hallway Drawing room u Dining room u Family room u Study u Luxury kitchen u Conservatory u Sitting room u Laundry/boot room Cloakroom with WC and wash hand basin u Mezzanine level Guest double bedroom with en suite shower room First Floor: u Principal suite – En suite bathroom and dressing room u Two double bedrooms with dual en suite shower room Bedroom with en suite shower room u Galleried family area Attic room u About 3 acres Borrowstone Stables: u Double garage space incorporating 2 loose boxes u Tack room u Single garage u Open plan office Kitchen u Two cloakrooms each with WC and wash hand basin u Enclosed office EPC = D Aboyne 5 miles, Banchory 8 miles, Ballater 16 miles, Aberdeen 27 miles, Aberdeen International Airport 22 miles, ABZ Business Park 22 miles, Prime Four Business Park 19.5 miles Directions Travelling west from Aberdeen take the A93 and continue on this road passing through Banchory. On passing Potarch on the left and the B993 road signposted to Torphins on the right, Borrowstone is the first property on the right hand side. 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 known as Eaglais Iarach in Gaelic. The location is ideal for outdoor leisure pursuits including world Description Accommodation renowned salmon fishing on the River Dee, hacking trails for horse Borrowstone House and Borrowstone Stables offer luxurious An elongated spacious hallway provides independent access to most riding, mountain biking, forest and hillwalking, a gliding club at Dinnet, countryside living in a wonderful rural location with riverside views. of the ground floor accommodation. The drawing room is a truly shooting and, in the winter, skiing and snowboarding. Borrowstone Accessed via a private surfaced driveway through pillared gates, the elegant room with dual aspect windows and views over the garden itself has spectacular uninterrupted views over the rolling countryside to property is easily accessible from the main road. Completed to a grounds and countryside. There are handcrafted bookcases installed Morven located on the eastern fringe of the Cairngorms. particularly high specification with a comprehensive programme of along one wall and the focal point is the fireplace. A formal dining upgrading and renovation, features include hardwood double glazed room with glazed atrium ceiling and dual aspect windows enjoys an There is local schooling nearby, with private education available at The window units throughout, underfloor heating along with Kohler white abundance of natural light. Informal and casual living space is catered International School in Pitfodels, and at Robert Gordon’s College, Albyn sanitaryware and Matki mixer showers within double size shower for in the family room. The luxury dining kitchen is fitted with an School and St Margaret’s School for Girls, all in Aberdeen. enclosures, central vacuum system and hand crafted luxury furniture extensive range of base and wall cabinets, complemented by bevelled by David Douglas. The conservatory and luxury dining kitchen fitted granite work surfaces. There is a range of integrated Gaggenau History with Charles Yorke hand crafted cabinets and centre island are simply appliances . The kitchen is further enhanced by the dining space within The original property is understood to date from approximately 1960, stunning. Borrowstone enjoys picture perfect unspoilt views over the a fully glazed conservatory which provides direct access into the raised however it was extended and refurbished in approximately 2013. countryside to Morven located on the eastern fringe of the Cairngorms patio area. The sitting room is semi open plan and forms a relaxing and has riverside views from many aspects. living space. For everyday utility tasks there is a large laundry/boot room with access into the garden. This room has ample space for a washing machine and tumble dryer. The ground floor level has a cloakroom with WC and wash hand basin. Those working from home will appreciate the beautiful study fitted with a large handcrafted desk, cabinets and oak panelled walls. A separate staircase leads to a mezzanine level with double guest bedroom and en suite shower room. Spacious and bright, the first floor landing has two large staircase windows. The principal suite is magnificent, with wonderful dual aspect windows with delightful views and handcrafted fitted furniture. There is a fine dressing room and en suite bathroom with a contemporary freestanding egg shaped bath and double shower enclosure with drench style shower heads. Two further double bedrooms have a dual access en suite shower room and there is a further double bedroom with en suite shower room. A carpeted staircase leads to the second floor which has a large family relaxation area. There are six Velux skylights providing plenty of natural light and with little adaptation and necessary consents this area could possibly be an additional bedroom. A large walk in attic room is large enough in size to again be versatile as a room in itself. Borrowstone Stables The former stable block has been recently refurbished to incorporate office accommodation on the first floor and garaging below. Apparently Issues Pa the property has been used previously in a residential capacity and it is th assumed little effort would be required to revert to this. At ground floor level is a single garage and the double garage space is currently used Borrowstone House as two loose stable boxes fitted with power and light. Between the two garage doors is the doorway entrance to the first floor level. This area has been completed to a high standard. The large open plan area has ample desk areas, seating area with wood burning stove and a The Stables kitchen fitted with high gloss finish base and wall units. There are two large cloakrooms fitted with WCs and wash hand basins. Located at the rear is an enclosed office space with large window. 106.7m Borrowstone House Area about: 3.79 acres This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller 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 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 0m 25m published50m for the convenience75m of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. NOT TO SCALE. is expressly excluded from any contract. NOT TO SCALE. Grounds Local Authority The house and stables are set within wonderful cultivated and Aberdeenshire Band H landscaped gardens extending to about 3 acres. There are established lawns, flower beds, mature trees, shrubs, borders, rhododendrons, Home Report & Energy Performance and a pond with numerous footpaths and walkways. A granite patio A copy of the full Home Report and Energy Performance Certificate is area is enclosed and sheltered. available on request. To the southern side of the A93, a former terraced walled garden Servitude rights, burdens and wayleaves extending to around 0.5 acres, with access from the A93, is included The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude in the sale. rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves, including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, Outside water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and Detached stone and concrete boiler house. Boundaries to the site water, gas and other pipes, whether contained in the Title Deeds or appear to be defined by low level stone walls and post and wire informally constituted and whether referred to in the General Remarks fencing. 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. Services Oil central heating. Further heating is provided by electric underfloor Possession heating in the shower and bathrooms and sections of ground floor To be by mutual agreement. accommodation. Double glazing. Mains drainage, water and electricity to be confirmed. Offers Offers must be submitted in Scottish legal terms to the Selling Agents. Fixtures and fittings A closing date for offers may be fixed and prospective purchasers All fitted carpets, fitted floorcoverings, the Gaggenau range of coffee are advised to register their interest with the Selling Agents following machine, oven, grill, plate warming drawer, dishwasher, four ring hob, inspection. hot plate, hot well, side by side refrigerator, freezer, extractor hood, window blinds, curtains, lights and bathroom fittings are included in the Viewing sale price. All being sold as seen. Strictly by appointment with Savills – 01224 971110 floorplans Stable Block Gross internal area (approx):
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