A STUNNING “B” LISTED GEORGIAN MANSION ON A 30 ACRE RIVERSIDE ESTATE, WITH SALMON FISHING RIGHTS, TENNIS AND EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES invery house, banchory, kincardineshire, ab31 6nj
A STUNNING “B” LISTED GEORGIAN MANSION ON A 30 ACRE RIVERSIDE ESTATE, WITH SALMON FISHING RIGHTS, TENNIS AND EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES invery house, banchory, kincardineshire, ab31 6nj Entrance hall u great hall u drawing room u dining room library u family room u study u spacious family kitchen with triple aga u boot room u gymnasium u billiard room wine cellar u principal bedroom suite with dressing room 9 further ensuite bedrooms Staff wing with 2 ensuite bedrooms Stables, paddocks, ménage and horsewalker Tennis Court with pavilion Double bank fishings (0.76 miles) Coach House & Walled garden Circa 30 acres EPC = F
Aberdeen: 19 miles Inverness: 95 miles Perth: 70 miles Edinburgh: 115 miles Glasgow: 133 miles
Directions To arrive at Invery from the south, follow either the A94 from Perth or the A929 from Dundee. Following the Forfar bypass continue on the A94 past Brechin and after about 5 miles turn left onto the B974 sign posted to Fettercairn and Banchory. Follow this road for about 20 miles and at the village of Strachan turn right towards Banchory. Invery is situated on the right hand side after about 2 miles. The drive leads down through the wooded polices to a gravel sweep in front of the house Situation Historical note Invery occupies a secluded setting on the outskirts of Banchory, yet The lands of Tilquhillie and Invery came into the ownership of the is only approximately a 1 ¼ mile scenic walk from the amenities of Douglas family in the 16th century when David Douglas was granted the town. Banchory, the gateway to Royal Deeside, is a popular and former Church land in the aftermath of the Reformation. In 1576 his expanding town which offers a wide range of specialist shopping, two son John built Tilquhillie Castle, which still stands today. These lands supermarkets, banking, restaurants, garden centres, hotels, swimming swept round from the River Feugh to the River Dee, where there is an pool, library, health centre and dentist. There are two primary schools, Invery beat. In 1760, in more peaceful times the Douglases decided to one recently opened, and secondary education is at the highly ranked build a more comfortable residence at Invery. Banchory Academy. Leisure activities available locally include fishing, shooting, ski-ing at Glenshee and the Lecht, equestrian activities and By 1800 Invery belonged to James Skene. His son William, the golf. eminent Celtic historian was born there in June 1806. James Skene was a close friend of Sir Walter Scott, who was a frequent visitor to Invery House will benefit from the new Aberdeen Bypass, improving Invery and is said to have written parts of Marmion at Invery. Scott’s access to Aberdeen Airport and to routes north and south. introduction to canto iv of Marmion is dedicated to James Skene.
In 1816 James Skene sold Invery, moving to Edinburgh. Among many other notable achievements, Skene designed Princes Street Gardens.
The original house was a classic Georgian rectangular house facing the river, using an existing 16th century cottage as its service wing. In 1904, a new wing was added, in keeping with the Georgian original and the front entrance was repositioned between the old and new parts of the house.
In the 1920s, Invery House and its policies were bought by members of the family behind the Paisley based Coats Paton thread manufacturers. It changed hands again in the 1970s before being bought by Stewart and Sheila Spence in 1986. The current owners bought it privately from the Spences in 1994, since which time it has been their family home. Description This is a once in a generation opportunity to acquire a very fine country A feature of the house is that all the living areas are bathed in an house, in a riverside setting in its own wooded grounds, including a abundance of natural light flowing through the large Georgian windows. variety of mature hard and soft woods, extending to some 30 acres. The flagstoned entrance hall leads into the great hall around which the There are 0.76 miles of double bank Salmon and Sea Trout fishing on drawing room, dining room, library and family room are situated. Invery the River Feugh, and a tennis court and extensive equestrian facilities. was built with serious entertaining in mind and the great hall is large Invery House has not been available on the open market for some 21 enough to host a band and ceilidh dancing. Upstairs on the first floor years. is a principal bedroom suite and dressing room and 3 further ensuite bedrooms. On the second floor there are a further 6 ensuite bedrooms. Travelling along the meandering driveway bounded by low level white There is also a staff wing with self contained independent access with fencing one is immediately absorbed into a world of serene peace and a living room and two ensuite bedrooms. The heart and hub of this tranquillity. The flows of the river bank curve and wind through the family home is the particularly large dining kitchen with hand made polices, making this a haven for outdoor pursuits within the seclusion cabinets, island bar and triple Aga. In addition there is a study, boot and privacy of your own residence. room, laundry room and larder and in the basement is a billiard room, gymnasium and wine cellar. Fireplaces feature quite heavily throughout and most are original. Polished wooden floor areas are enhanced by the extensive plaster cornice work and ornate ceiling roses.
Outbuildings The Stables Split door to open area (31’6” x15). With slate roof this is used as a cycle store, storage for horse feed, logs and a tack room. Stairs leading to extensive first floor storage. For equestrian use is a Ménage and horse walker.
The Coach House First floor flat. Sitting room/kitchen with open fireplace. One bedroom and shower room. Ground floor garage for estate tractors.
Boiler House Containing 2 Clyde Buderus oil fired central heating boilers with control panels and a hot water tank.
Plant Room Housing all electrical trip switches, fuse boxes and meters. Central heating plump. Large cold water storage tank.
Game Larder
Coal and Log Store
Wendy House
Tennis Pavilion From the rear of the house there is a steel built fire escape leading to the first floor Policies Fishing The sea trout fishing from dusk until midnight during the months of Invery House, which is built of painted harled stonework with a slated The Invery Fishings, extending to about 1,228m (0.76 miles) of double May, June and July can be both exciting and challenging given a good roof is surrounded by beautiful gardens and grounds leading down bank fishing form the eastern border of the property. This attractive run of sea trout. to the riverbank. There is a gravel sweep immediately in front of the stretch, comprises a good balance of holding pools, glides and house bordered by extensive lawns. There are a variety of shrubs streamy water. Services and herbaceous plants in a number of borders and beds. To the west Mains water, electricity and private drainage, oil fired central heating. of the house there is a walled garden which is mainly laid to grass The Water of Feugh is one of the largest and most important tributaries with colourful borders. Behind that there is an extensive vegetable of the River Dee. Salmon and grilse run the Feugh and spawn in the Fixtures and Fittings area growing bush and cane fruit as well as a variety of vegetables. headwaters but the river is perhaps best known for its sea trout. This Included in the sale are the Aga and kitchen central island, all fitted A stonebuilt potting shed adjoins the walled garden. Surrounding the delightful beat, with its wooded banks, is wonderfully secluded and is carpets, curtains, all light fittings, chandeliers and bathroom fittings. garden there are a variety of large mature trees including in particular only 200 metres from the house. The fishings lie about a quarter of a beech and lime, but also sycamore, ash and a variety of softwoods. mile above the Falls of Feugh, just upstream of the rivers confluence Local Authority Beyond the lawns immediately surrounding the house there are a with the Dee. Aberdeenshire Council band H. variety of maturing trees and shrubs including birch, hawthornes and budleas providing a walkway down to the River Feugh. There is a path Historical records show that in the mid 80’s and early 90’s over 40 fish Historic Buildings running along the northern bank of the river among the mature beech were caught in some years. The current owner is not a fisherman and Invery House is Listed Category B by Historic Scotland. and limes. Within the wooded policies close to the house there is a as a consequence of this, the water has been fished only by friends small manmade pond from the burn which runs through the policies during his period of ownership since 1994. There are 8 named pools; Entry under the drive and down to the Feugh. the water tends to be fished by 2 rods with the chance of catching a By arrangement fish being greater after a spate. Viewing Strictly by appointment with Savills Aberdeen office - 01224 971110.
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 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.
Possession Vacant possession and entry will be given on completion.
Offers Offers must be submitted in Scottish legal terms to the Selling Agents. A closing date for offers may be fixed and prospective purchasers are advised to register their interest with the Selling Agents following inspection. floorplans
Gross internal area (approx): Ensuite Bathroom Staff Bedroom 6 Bedroom 2 5.10 x 4.80 5.10 x 3.00 Invery House Bedroom 7 16'9'' x 15'9'' 16'9'' x 9'10'' 6.30 x 4.70 Bedroom 12 20'8'' x 15'5'' 6.00 x 4.30 19'8'' x 14'1'' 1309.18 sq.m (14092 sq.ft) Bedroom 13 6.90 x 4.40 Ensuite 22'8'' x 14'5'' Bathroom Basement Stores & Plant Room Ensuite Ensuite Bathroom Shower Room 142.75 sq.m (1537 sq.ft) Ensuite Store Bathroom
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Staff Bedroom 1 6.80 x 3.70 Store 22'4'' x 12'2'' Ensuite Study 2.30 x 2.20 Shower Room 3.50 x 2.20 7'7'' x 7'3'' 11'6'' x 7'3''
Principal Bedroom Suite 5.60 x 4.70 Bedroom 11 18'4'' x 15'5'' Bedroom 8 5.60 x 4.90 Bedroom 9 5.60 x 5.30 18'4'' x 16'1'' 4.70 x 4.50 18'4'' x 17'5'' 15'5'' x 14'9'' Self Contained Staff Wing
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Bedroom 10 Ensuite Dressing Room Bedroom 3 5.10 x 4.00 Bathroom First Floor 5.30 x 4.70 5.30 x 4.60 Mezzanine Second Floor 16'9'' x 13'1'' 17'5'' x 15'5'' 17'5'' x 15'1'' Ensuite Ensuite Bathroom Bathroom
Store 3.10 x 2.00 10'2'' x 6'7''
Store Store WC Boot Store Rear Room 5.80 x 4.70 Courtyard 4.00 x 3.20 19' x 15'5'' 13'1'' x 10'6''
Dining Room Hall 8.40 x 5.90 27'7'' x 19'4'' Drawing Room Water 11.60 x 6.30 Tanks 38'1'' x 20'8''
Plant Room 6.30 x 5.90 20'8'' x 19'4'' Kitchen Cloakroom 11.40 x 5.30 37'5'' x 17'5''
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Store 2.80 x 2.70 9'2'' x 8'10'' Laundry Library Tank 5.80 x 4.50 Boiler 19' x 14'9'' 6.00 x 5.60 B 19'8'' x 18'4'' Store Larder B
Great Hall 11.60 x 6.00 38'1'' x 19'8''
Wine Entrance Store Hall Study 5.00 x 4.70 4.97 x 4.92 16'5'' x 15'5'' Family 16'4'' x 16'2'' WC Billiards Room 7.30 x 5.30 9.80 x 5.40 23'11'' x 17'5'' 32'2'' x 17'9'' Gym Energy Efficiency Rating Basement Ground Floor Savills Aberdeen 5 Queen’s Terrace, Aberdeen, AB10 1XL [email protected] 01224 971110 62 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 25 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, savills.co.uk building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 15/08/26 SP. Carlowrie
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