A stunning six bedroom former manse Avaig, Crimond, Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, AB43 8QN Freehold A stunning six bedroom former manse with two traditional stone built outbuildings, situated within tranquil garden grounds of approximately 2.1 acres on the outskirts of the thriving village of Crimond. Ground floor: entrance vestibule • reception hall drawing room • sitting room • dining room • study Mezzanine floor: bedroom one • bathroom • wet room First floor: bedrooms two • three • four • five and six Lower ground floor: rear vestibule • WC cloakroom family room • dining kitchen • utility room • boot room • store gym with wine cellar off • boiler room EPC rating: Band E SUMMARY from where a partially glazed Situated within tranquil door leads into the welcoming grounds extending to reception hall. An impressive approximately 2.1 acres, Avaig curved staircase with ornate is a handsome six bedroom wrought iron balustrades and former manse. Category C timber handrail leads up to the Listed, the original early mezzanine and first floor Georgian part of the building is landings. Two stained glass understood to be around 200 windows provide plentiful years old, while the front natural light, while a door section of the property was beneath the main staircase constructed by James reveals a further staircase Henderson in 1845. The current which leads down to the lower owner has undertaken ground floor and basement. a significant programme of Within the spacious drawing renovation to restore this room a square bay window characterful property to its looks out onto the front garden former glory. Providing to the fields beyond. With spacious and versatile arched alcoves to either side of accommodation, a host of the striking open fireplace, this original features remain, is a warm and inviting public including deep skirtings and room. cornicings, picture rails and The charming sitting room ornate ceiling roses. a superb overlooks the gardens via home for a growing family, or a deep silled window. Arched those in search of a country alcoves with fitted display retreat within close range of cabinetry and storage frame an amenities and leisure pursuits. attractive fireplace with deep red tiled hearth. ACCOMMODATION The generously proportioned A stone staircase with wrought dining room is ideal for formal iron balustrades leads up to the dining and entertainment has entrance door with vestibule, ample space for a large dining table and there is a a window overlooking the property proximity to the charming frontage. Central to the room is dining kitchen. Fitted with an attractive open fireplace, terracotta floor tiling, a wood and there is also a walk in burning stove is situated in the storage cupboard. Accessible former fireplace. Featuring from the dining room is the a range of pine-faced base and bright study, with a large wall units, wooden worktops frosted window overlooking incorporate a ceramic Belfast the side of the property. sink, while a Rangemaster a partially glazed door leads cooker in a cheerful shade of down a staircase which leads red sits in a snug recess. There down to the lower ground floor is a ceiling laundry pulley , and and basement. a deep silled window overlooks Ascending the staircase, the gardens. there is first a fitted cupboard The basement level is laid with lighting. a panelled door entirely with flagstone flooring then leads into the inner half and of neutral decoration. Off landing, where bedroom one is the dining kitchen is first the located, along with a stylish spacious utility room, which is wet room and a delightful plumbed for a range of white family bathroom featuring appliances. From here there is a traditional style suite which access to a good sized boot includes a freestanding claw room area and shelved store foot bath at the centre. room. Further within the Returning to the half landing, basement there is excellent the staircase continues to the storage available. a gym room first floor landing, where with window allows access to a ceiling hatch allows access to a further store which would be the attic. Bedrooms two, three, ideal as a wine cellar. a further four, five and six are all well good sized room houses the proportioned rooms, with central heating boiler and lovely views across the garden would be ideal as a laundry grounds. room. Twin staircases allow access A circular driveway lined by to the lower ground floor, mature trees provides access where a door opens into the to the property frontage, at the inner hall which is laid with centre of which lies a large flagstone flooring. The rear lawn. Within the grounds there vestibule leads out to the are a considerable variety of garden. Pine-lined with an mature trees, while the majority internal window to the inner of the grounds are laid to lawn hall, glazed double doors allow for easy maintenance. An area for natural light to enter. laid with Caithness slate tiles is a pine-lined WC compartment perfect for al fresco dining and includes a white two piece is in close proximity to the suite. children’s play area. The family room is a versatile At the rear of Avaig there is living space which overlooks the first stone outbuilding the rear of the property. With which has been re-roofed and a fireplace and fitted cupboard, provides excellent storage/ the family room lies in close workshop space. Further within the grounds lies a single storey heritage, Fraserburgh is the detached stone building which largest shellfish port in is accessible from a gated Scotland, and one of the entrance and offers excellent largest in Europe. Having potential for future renovation, retained the ambience of subject to obtaining the a traditional seaside town, necessary consents. there is the Scottish Lighthouse Museum, the Fraserburgh SITUATION Heritage Centre and both Avaig enjoys a peaceful heated open air and indoor countryside setting. From the swimming pools. For the grounds it is possible to outdoor enthusiast, beautiful glimpse the RSPB Nature golden beaches provide superb Reserve at Strathbeg, while coastal walks, as well as there are super coastal walks opportunities for watersports. available at Rattray Head. The Fraserburgh beach is close to property is also conveniently the town centre, while the located nearby to the thriving nearby Waters of Philorth village of Crimond, which offers beach is within a local nature a range of amenities including reserve. Fraserburgh Golf Club a primary school, local shop, is the fifth oldest club in post office and a medical Scotland and the seventh practice that forms part of oldest in the world, having a newly built community hub been founded in 1777. complex. Crimond also To the south, Peterhead was provides bus links to the founded by fishermen and nearby towns of Fraserburgh developed as a planned and Peterhead. settlement. In 1593 the A range of both primary and construction of Peterhead’s secondary schooling is first harbour, Port Henry, available in Fraserburgh, which encouraged the growth of is located just under 9 miles Peterhead as a fishing port and away. Renowned for its fishing established a base for trade. a lifeboat station was first junction. Thereafter turn right established in 1865. a new and proceed straight ahead – phase of growth was initiated Avaig is located next to the in the 1970s with Peterhead former churchyard on the right becoming a major oil industry hand side. service centre, and the Crimond 1 mile completion of the nearby St Fraserburgh 8.7 miles Fergus gas terminal. At this Peterhead 9.5 miles time, considerable land Aberdeen 40.7 miles holdings were allocated for *Please note that all distances industrial development. It are approximate retains a relatively diverse economy, including food GENERAL REMARKS processing, textiles, service Viewings Strictly by industries and, still importantly, appointment with Savills – fishing. 01224 971 110 Aberdeen lies some 41 miles to the south, with the Aberdeen Solicitor Gray & Gray, 8-10 Western Peripheral Route Queen Street, Peterhead, providing improved travel in Aberdeenshire, AB42 1TS and around Aberdeen and a quicker and more direct route Local Authority & tax band south to Dundee. The Aberdeenshire Council Tax international airport offers Band E regular flights to London and other UK and European cities. Services Oil fired heating, There are regular train services mains electricity, private water from Aberdeen, including and drainage. There is a bottled a sleeper to King’s Cross, gas supply for the London. Aberdeen provides all Rangemaster cooker in the the services of a major city, kitchen. including business, leisure and health facilities, theatres and Conservation Area and Listing cinemas, restaurants and Category C Listed a wide range of shopping. There is private schooling Miscellaneous The windows including Robert Gordon’s are double glazed and there is School, St Margaret’s, and a security entry system. Albyn School as well as the International School at Fixtures & Fittings Standard Pitfodels. There are two fixtures and fittings are universities and several included in the sale. Please colleges of further education. note that the antique brass ceiling lights and wall sconces DIRECTIONS will be removed. The From Aberdeen follow the A90 freestanding white appliances past Peterhead and through St in the utility room may be Fergus. On entering Crimond, available by separate turn right down Starnafin Road negotiation. and follow this road to the end before turning left at the Servitude rights, burdens and wayleaves The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude 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 This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M.