An Elegant Former Manse with Versatile Self

AN ELEGANT FORMER MANSE WITH VERSATILE SELF CONTAINED LOWER LEVEL AND AN ENCHANTING CURVED WALLED GARDEN WITH AROUND 2 ACRES OF GROUNDS house of deer, abbey street, old deer, ab42 5ln

AN ELEGANT FORMER MANSE WITH VERSATILE SELF CONTAINED LOWER LEVEL AND AN ENCHANTING CURVED WALLED GARDEN WITH AROUND 2 ACRES OF GROUNDS house of deer, abbey street, old deer, ab42 5ln Summary

Ground floor: Entrance hallway u hallway u drawing room dining room u dining kitchen u conservatory u library cloakroom with wc and wash hand basin

Lower ground floor: Games room u laundry u cellar u pantry workshop u store u wood room

First floor: Principal bedroom with en suite bathroom u three further bedrooms u shower room

Second floor: Two bedrooms u shower room EPC = E

Aberdeen city centre: 30 miles Aberdeen International Airport: 28 miles Aberdeen Royal Infirmary: 31 miles

Directions From Aberdeen, travel north on A90 towards Peterhead. At Toll of Birness, fork left onto A952 towards Fraserburgh. At Mintlaw, turn left on to A950. After about one mile turn left onto B9030 towards Old Deer. On entering the village, follow the road (Abbey Street) round to the right. Near the far end of the village turn right down a lane at the sign for Fortmartine and Buchan Way. House of Deer is at the end of the lane. Location History Accommodation Old Deer is a parish lying 10 miles west from Peterhead, partly in the The manse was built in 1832 and is of stone and slate construction. Inside House of Deer, the formal public rooms all radiate from the well district of Deer, county of Aberdeenshire. The name appears to be proportioned reception hallway which has a cloakroom with WC and derived from a Gaelic word signifying the worship of God, perhaps Description wash hand basin. The elegant drawing room has west and north applied because the first Christian church in the district of Buchan was Externally and internally House of Deer is a fine example of an extensive facing twin aspect windows and a wood burning stove as its focal erected here. The surrounding area offers an array of scenic outdoor refurbishment programme which is sympathetic to the period of the point. Formal dining is catered for in the traditional dining room which pursuits. Aden Country Park in Mintlaw, Aberdeenshire, is a 230 acre house and at the same time offers more contemporary finishes, with a has south and west aspects, a wood burning stove, and large patio country park in the heart of Buchan. Aden (pronounced Aa-den), luxury kitchen and modern fittings in the bathroom and shower rooms. doors opening into the stunning conservatory. This affords an informal meaning bonnie burn or brae, offers beautiful surroundings and a wide A particular feature of the property is the abundance of natural light and casual living space with wonderful garden views. Completed in range of opportunities for relaxation and recreation. Pitfour Estate is in which floods rooms throughout and original features that have been 2016 with hardwood finishes and fully tilt-and-turn windows, this room view of House of Deer along with Deer Abbey. retained, such as high ceilings, dado rails, ceiling plaster work and benefits from a wet underfloor heating system making it a truly all year door mouldings. Well preserved sash and case windows have been round relaxation area. The east facing kitchen was custom made by fully serviced by award winning Ventrolla and are protected with fully acclaimed Patersons of Oldmeldrum with an extensive range of hand operating internal wooden shutters. built ash and maple units complemented by a combination of granite and Corian work surfaces including a centre island. The configuration at ground floor level is completed with the library with twin aspect windows and fitted with oak bookcases, shelves and cupboards by Lethenty Cabinet Makers of Inverurie. Accessed from the kitchen is a staircase to the very versatile lower level accommodation which can also be self contained with its own garden entrance door. The main floor space still has the original flagstones. A games room has a featured beam ceiling and there is a useful laundry room with plenty of natural drying space, plumbing for a washing machine and space for a tumble dryer along with original roll top double sinks. A walk in store room and cellar offer further options and the former maid’s room is currently used as a workshop. The former dairy room is ideal for stacking and storing logs. On the ground floor, a wide staircase has a large landing window and leads to the first floor. The principal bedroom has a west facing aspect and en suite bathroom and separate over sized shower enclosure. A double bedroom has a south and east aspect, again with garden views. Bedroom three has twin aspect windows and a fourth bedroom could easily be adapted as a dressing room. A shower room completes this floor. On the top floor a large shower room is flanked on either side by a double bedroom, each with a bay window.

Outside An ornamental lawn wraps round the enchanting, curved walled garden. The mature and established planting ensures a kaleidoscope of seasonal colour with existing varieties including honeysuckle, clematis, buddleia (a haven for butterflies), tulips and roses. A soft fruit section with large fruit cages is home to gooseberries, blackcurrants, blueberries, rhubarb, raspberries and strawberries . A kitchen garden includes the full range of vegetables in a four-bed rotation system. Mint and chives complete the herb garden. A mini orchard provides plum and apple trees. There is a well stocked herbaceous border along with a beech hedge. House of Deer

Area : 1.972 acres

(0.798 ha)

House of Deer

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 published for the convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. NOT TO SCALE.

Ordnance Survey © Crown Copyright 2017. All rights reserved. Licence number 100022432.Pl otted Scal e - 1: 1250 A paddock area runs along the riverbank which has fishing rights. A Servitude rights, burdens and wayleaves This map was createdwi th Promap further area of woodland and grounds has secure fencing for hens The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude and a timber shed has an auto closing door which operates as a hen rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves, including rights of access house. and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and Garage water, gas and other pipes, whether contained in the Title Deeds or Double garage with remote powered up and over doors. At the rear of informally constituted and whether referred to in the General Remarks the garage is a substantial garden store to house gardening equipment and Stipulations or not. The Purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied and other garden vehicles. himself as to the nature of all such servitude rights and others.

Services Possession Sash and case windows serviced by Ventrolla. Oil central heating. To be by mutual agreement. Under floor wet heating system in the conservatory. Electric panel heaters on the top floor. Mains water and electricity. Externally, water Offers tap at greenhouse and conservatory. Private drainage. Offers must be submitted in Scottish legal terms to the Selling Agents. A closing date for offers may be fixed and prospective purchasers Fixtures and fittings are advised to register their interest with the Selling Agents following All fitted carpets, fitted floorcoverings, curtains, range cooker, extractor inspection. hood, Bosch dishwasher, Bosch upright fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, lights and bathroom fittings are included in the Viewing sale price. Strictly by appointment with Savills – 01224 971110

Local Authority Aberdeenshire Council Tax Band G

Listing Category B Listed.

Home Report & Energy Performance A copy of the full Home Report and Energy Performance Certificate is available on request.

Ground, 1st & 2nd Floors Gross internal area (approx) 319.86 sq.m (3443 sq.ft) Lower Ground Floor Gross internal area (approx) floorplans111.48 sq.m (1200 sq.ft) Garage & Garden Store GroundGross internal1st & 2ndarea (approx)Floors 47.19 sq.m (508 sq.ft) Gross internal area (approx): Bedroom 2 Ensuite Shower For Identification Only. Room 4.27 x 3.96 319.86Not To Scale. sq.m (3443 sq.ft) Bathroom 14' x 13' © SquareFoot 2017.

Lower Ground Floor Garden Store Double Bedroom 6 Gross internal area (approx): Bedroom 5 5.89 x 1.88 Garage 5.99 x 4.27 5.99 x 4.17 19'4'' x 6'2'' 7.09 x 4.98 19'8'' x 14' 111.48 sq.m (1200 sq.ft) 19'8'' x 13'8'' Shower 23'3'' x 16'4'' Room Garage & Garden Store Principal Bedroom Bedroom 3 Gross internal area (approx): 4.52 x 4.19 4.57 x 4.29 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 4 15' x 14'1'' Ensuite Shower 14'10'' x 13'9'' 3.35 x 2.62 47.19 sq.m (508 sq.ft) Room 4.27 x 3.96 Bathroom 14' x 13' 11' x 8'7''

Garage – Ground Floor Garden Bedroom 5 Bedroom 6 Store Double 5.99 x 4.27 Garage 5.99 x 4.17 5.89 x 1.88 19'8'' x 14' 19'4'' x 6'2'' 7.09 x 4.98 First Floor Second Floor 19'8'' x 13'8'' Shower 23'3'' x 16'4'' Room Principal Bedroom Bedroom 3 4.52 x 4.19 4.57 x 4.29 WC Bedroom 4 15' x 14'1'' 14'10'' x 13'9'' 3.35 x 2.62 11' x 8'7'' Kitchen 4.72 x 4.24 15'6'' x 13'11'' Garage – Ground Floor Woodroom 4.29 x 2.49 Library 14'1'' x 8'2'' 4.44 x 2.84 14'7'' x 9'4'' Games First Floor Second Floor Room Boiler 4.90 x 4.14 16'1'' x 13'7'' Hall Store 2.97 x 1.83 9'9'' x 6' Conservatory WC 6.71 x 3.48 22' x 11'5''

Kitchen Dining Pantry Drawing 4.72 x 4.24 Room Room 15'6'' x 13'11'' 5.59 x 4.29 5.56 x 4.32 Workshop Woodroom Laundry 18'4'' x 14'1'' 18'3'' x 14'2'' 4.29 x 2.49 Library 4.22 x 3.96 4.19 x 3.48 Entrance 4.44 x 2.84 13'10'' x 13' Hall 14'1'' x 8'2'' Cellar 13'9'' x 11'5'' 14'7'' x 9'4'' Games 2.67 x 2.13 Room Boiler 8'9'' x 7' 4.90 x 4.14 16'1'' x 13'7'' Hall Store 2.97 x 1.83 9'9'' x 6' Conservatory 6.71 x 3.48 22' x 11'5'' Dining Pantry Drawing Room Room Lower Ground Floor Ground Floor 5.59 x 4.29 5.56 x 4.32 Workshop Laundry 18'4'' x 14'1'' 18'3'' x 14'2'' 4.22 x 3.96 4.19 x 3.48 Entrance 13'10'' x 13' Hall Cellar 13'9'' x 11'5'' 2.67 x 2.13 8'9'' x 7'

Savills Aberdeen 5 Queen’s Terrace, Aberdeen, AB10 1XL [email protected] Lower Ground Floor Ground Floor 01224 971110

Important Notice Savills, their 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 savills.co.uk other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 17/05/09 [Initials].