Stunning, substantial, three storey historic house in a unique and beautiful setting, convenient for south wing, durris house, banchory ab31 6bd Stunning, substantial, three storey historic house in a unique and beautiful setting, convenient for Aberdeen south wing, durris house, banchory ab31 6bd Reception hall u first floor drawing room u sitting room u dining room u study u dining kitchen u 5 bedrooms u 2 bathrooms u 2 shower rooms u utility room workshop/boiler room

Detached large garage u private garden EPC = E

Banchory 6 miles, Aberdeen city centre 12 miles Aberdeen Airport 17 miles

Viewing Strictly by appointment with Savills Aberdeen office - 01224 971110.

Directions From the A90 at the roundabout on the south side of the Bridge of Dee on the outskirts of Aberdeen, take the B9007 (South Deeside Road) westwards for about 10 miles. The drive to Durris House will be seen on the left at the Park crossroads, with the right turning signposted to Drumoak. Follow the driveway, through the courtyard arriving at Durris House, proceed past the pillared driveway entrance, which provides ample turning and parking space.

Situation Durris House is about 12 miles from the centre of Aberdeen and 6 miles from Banchory. It is set in beautiful policies in the attractive, wooded countryside to the south of the River Dee. The property will be most conveniently situated for the new Aberdeen Bypass, improving access to Aberdeen Airport and to routes south. There are local primary schools at Crathes and Woodlands of Durris. The highly regarded Banchory Academy and The International School of Aberdeen at Pitfodels are both close by. Banchory has a good range of shops, sports centres, a swimming pool and a golf course. The Retail Park at Bridge of Dee offers extensive retail facilities. Leisure activities available locally include fishing, shooting, ski-ing at Glenshee and the Lecht, equestrian activities and golf. Westhill Business Park, Prime 4 and Hill of are all within close commuting distance. History All five bedrooms are well proportioned, with three at first floor level and Durris House dates originally from the 16th century and is Category two on the second floor. At ground floor level there is a very modern B listed. The property is an elegant five bedroom family home with shower room, while on the first floor are a further shower room and a access to beautiful woodland surroundings and would be a wonderful family bathroom with a free standing, claw foot, slipper bath. The two opportunity for any family. It is believed to have been rebuilt after top floor bedrooms share a bathroom. being razed by the Marquis of Montrose in 1645, with the tower at the core of today’s house being the first structure. Around 1824 Outside Archibald Simpson of Aberdeen added the South Wing for John Innes South Wing has a private garden extending to about half an acre which of Leuchars, father of the noted advocate and historian, Cosmo Innes, is partially planted close to the house, with the remainder wooded who was born at Durris House in 1798. John Innes leased the estate and grassed. For al fresco entertaining or simple relaxation, the most from 1795 and carried out many other improvements. However, wonderful patio areas allow the enjoyment of the true tranquillity and in 1824 he was ejected by the Duke of Gordon, after protracted seclusion of nature at its best. litigation, and ruined. In 1837, the Gordons sold Durris to Anthony Mactier, Registrar of the High Court in Calcutta. He too made many In addition to the shared polices a private garden extends to improvements, including alterations to the north and east wings of approximately 0.5 acres. Many of the specimen trees in the extensive the house and, most notably, improving the farms and laying out the policies and woods around Durris House were planted in the 19th policies, and planting thousands of trees. After his death, his son sold century by James “Paraffin” Young, and are subject to tree protection the estate in 1871 to the chemist, Dr James Young, the originator of orders. A footpath through the woods leads to Durris Primary School. paraffin. The Baird family owned the estate from 1890 until the early The detached double garage has an electrically operated door and a 1930s when it was purchased by Viscount Cowdray. side door. For many years the house was owned by Kincardine and Deeside Services: Mains electricity. Mains water to the house, with spring District Council and used as the North-Eastern Command Centre for water for the garden. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating. civil defence purposes. It was bought from the council in the 1970s Double glazing on first and second floors. and divided into four sections: the Tower Wing, East Wing, North Wing and South Wing. Fixtures and fittings: All fitted carpets and floor coverings are included in the sale price. Description The long, meandering driveway is sheltered and secluded by the most Local Authority: Council Tax Band G. magnificent plantation of decades old rhododendrons bursting with colour in the flowering season. After driving past the front of the main Listing: Durris House is listed Category B. house, the pillared entrance to the South Wing gives an immediate feeling of a detached, private residence rather than forming about EPC rating = E one quarter of the substantial mansion house. As the end wing of the house, its privacy is second to none. Servitude rights, burdens and wayleaves: The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, The ambience and decor throughout is a successful combination of reservations and wayleaves, including rights of access and rights of period features such as panelled doors, Georgian style windows, high way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and ceilings and fireplaces with a contemporary kitchen and bathrooms. wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes, whether contained in the Title Deeds or informally Accommodation constituted and whether referred to in the General Remarks and The accommodation, some 4102 sq ft in all, is on three floors, Stipulations or not. The Purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied accessed by a carpeted staircase with decorative balustrades. For himself as to the nature of all such servitude rights and others. formal entertaining there are three elegant reception rooms: a sitting room and a dining room on the ground floor and a first floor drawing Possession: Vacant possession and entry will be given on completion. room. Casual dining is catered for by a contemporary dining kitchen with a door into the garden. For those wishing to work from home there Offers: Offers must be submitted in Scottish legal terms to the Selling is a good sized study overlooking the front patio. As you would expect Agents. A closing date for offers may be fixed and prospective in a home of this calibre there is an abundance of practical storage purchasers are advised to register their interest with the Selling Agents space to assist with servicing the house, including a ground floor following inspection. workshop/boiler room, a utility room, an understair log and wine store, a walk in linen store and attic space. floorplans

Gross internal area (approx): 381.08 sq.m (4102 sq.ft) Garage: 30.01 sq.m (323 sq.ft)

For Identification Only. Not To Scale. Garage © Square Foot Media. 5.71 x 5.26 18'9'' x 17'3''

Ground Floor

Shower Room

Utility Dining Kitchen 5.16 x 4.62 Bathroom 16'11'' x 15'2'' Bedroom 2 5.69 x 5.11 18'8'' x 16'9'' Landing

Dining Bedroom 3 Room 3.89 x 3.76 3.91 x 3.63 Log Room/ 12'9'' x 12'4'' 12'10'' x 11'11'' Wine Store Linen Store

Shower Void Room Eaves Storage/ Loft

Boiler/ Workshop Hall 3.05 x 2.84 10' x 9'4" Landing Sitting Bedroom 1 Drawing Room Bedroom 5 Room 5.97 x 5.44 5.99 x 5.33 4.60 x 4.50 Bedroom 4 5.99 x 5.64 19'7'' x 17'10'' 19'8'' x 17'6'' 15'1'' x 14'9'' 4.60 x 4.50 19'8'' x 18'6'' 15'1'' x 14'9''

Office Bathroom 2.74 x 2.72 9' x 8'11'' Vestibule

Ground Floor First Floor Second Floor Energy Efficiency Rating

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