A SUBSTANTIAL RESIDENCE IN A PRIVATE SETTING WITH SUPERB SOUTH AND EAST FACING UNINTERRUPTED VIEWS OVER ABERDEENSHIRE COUNTRYSIDE mains of shiels, sauchen, inverurie, ab51 7nt A SUBSTANTIAL RESIDENCE WITH AN OUTSTANDING 18TH CENTURY GATHERING HALL IN A PRIVATE SETTING WITH SUPERB SOUTH AND EAST FACING UNINTERRUPTED VIEWS OVER ABERDEENSHIRE COUNTRYSIDE mains of shiels, sauchen, inverurie, ab51 7nt Ground floor: entrance hall u dining room u atrium family room u large gathering hall u sun room u conservatory u kitchen u utility room u cloakroom with wc u lower mezzanine u bedroom with dressing room and en suite shower room First floor: drawing room u principal bedroom u upper mezzanine u bedroom u main bathroom Second floor: two bedrooms Annexe: bedroom and en suite bathroom u annexe top floor: two bedrooms and study Gardens EPC = F Aberdeen 19 miles, Aberdeen International Airport 14 miles, ABZ Business Park 14 miles, Westhill Business Park 14 miles, Prime Four Business Park 16 miles, Inverurie 12 miles (All mileages are approximate) Directions From the city centre head west on either Langstracht or Skene Road which passes through Westhill. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Straik Road / A944 and continue along this road for approximately 10.4 miles. Turn left onto the B993 signposted Torphins and travel for approximately 1.1 miles, you will see the track junction on your left, drive down the track approximately 250 metres to the property. Location Mains of Shiels is a substantial period mansion house commanding breath taking views of the local valley, being located in the rural commuter belt 20 miles west of Aberdeen between Royal Deeside and Donside. It is positioned within 3 miles of the small village of Sauchen which has Shiels has excellent access to Aberdeenshire’s most significant a primary school and within 7 miles of the town of Alford which provides transport links including Aberdeen International Airport and is 12 miles a wide range of amenities including a primary school, a new secondary from the nearest East Coast rail network train station at Inverurie. school incorporating extensive leisure facilities and library, health centre, Access to and from the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route which is dry ski slope, an 18 hole golf course and two museums. 12 miles to the due to be completed in 2018 is only 12 miles away. west of the property is the larger town of Westhill which hosts a broad range of supermarkets, shops, bars and restaurants as well as being the The city of Aberdeen is an established and well respected educational location of a major business park for the oil and gas industry. centre with two universities and numerous further educational colleges and research institutes. There are a number of private schools in The number of amenities available in the area is considerable. They Aberdeen including Robert Gordon’s College, Albyn and St Margaret’s include many well established golf clubs in addition to a wide variety School for Girls. The city’s theatre, music hall and art galleries are of hill walking, cycling, horse riding, shooting, fishing, hunting and renowned. sailing (Loch of Skene) opportunities. Some of Scotland’s best skiing and climbing can be enjoyed at the Lecht and Glenshee, both of which are situated less than an hour’s drive away. Listing Category B History Dating back to 1742, the property was originally the residence of Charles MacKay of Shiels who commanded a merchant ship in the West India Trade Company from the Port of London Description Shiels is a distinctive eight bedroom period mansion house set within extensive, private leafy gardens and grounds extending to approximately 2.43 acres, enjoying complete privacy with superb south and east facing uninterrupted views over the beautiful surrounding Aberdeenshire countryside. This stunning house has been imaginatively and tastefully extended and modernised over the last 30 years to provide an easily run, but elegant home which retains many of its original features including the main granite staircase and beautiful granite fireplaces. Working window shutters, pitch pine woodwork and panelling are in abundance throughout the house. Accommodation A wealth of accommodation spans three floors with two mezzanine levels; including a south wing offering an “atrium style” family lounge with wood burning stove. Two strong attributes of this room are the recently upgraded glass gable which is east facing, showcasing beautiful views, and the additional sun lounge which connects the main house to a 18th century Gathering Hall with an arched granite inglenook fireplace. This area is full of character and offers a fantastic circulation space for entertaining. The dining room has an original granite fireplace and the original ‘withdrawing room’ again has an original granite fireplace housing a wood burning stove. More contemporary is the dining sized kitchen complete with four oven Aga, composite sink all complemented by granite work surfaces. The principal bedroom is a mezzanine level up from a dressing room which is en suite. The other seven bedrooms are well proportioned. A feature of the family bathroom is twin wash hand basins and a freestanding ornate claw foot rolltop bath and separate shower enclosure. Two conservatories bring the outdoors in with west and south facing aspects. Outside The walled gardens have been attractively landscaped and developed to create diversity and interest with manicured lawns and well stocked herbaceous borders. Substantial sized log store. Land About 2.43 acres Double Garage Ample space for two vehicles, office, and small workshop. Services Oil fired central heating, new replaced and upgraded double glazing to the atrium family lounge, mains drainage, septic tank, private water supply. Fixtures and fittings Items of furniture may be available under separate negotiation, fixed floor coverings and blinds are included in the sale where applicable. Local Authority Aberdeenshire City Council – Band G Home Report & Energy Performance A copy of the full Home Report and Energy Performance Certificate is available on request. 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 To be by mutual agreement. 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. Viewing Strictly by appointment with Savills – 01224 971110 221.7m The Steading Shiels Issues Ar ea : Mains of Sheils 2. 429 ac Sinks re s Issues 212.3m T rack 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. 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. Gross internal area (approx): Main House: 480.48 sq.m (5172 sq.ft) (Including Stores) Bedroom 1 Bedroom Bedroom 5.59 x 3.58 4.19 x 2.67 4.19 x 2.67 Outbuilding: 56.58 sq.m (609 sq.ft) 18'4'' x 11'9'' 13'9'' x 8'9'' 13'9'' x 8'9'' WC Ensuite Bathroom Study HW Store B HR Ensuite Shower Bedroom 2 Utility Room 3.86 x 3.61 3.48 x 2.41 12'8'' x 11'10'' 11'5'' x 7'11'' Conservatory 7.09 x 2.95 23'3'' x 9'8'' Dining Dining Drawing Bedroom 3 Kitchen Room Family Room 5.03 x 4.60 4.90 x 4.32 4.95 x 4.37 Room 5.05 x 4.60 16'6'' x 15'1'' 16'1'' x 14'2'' Hall 16'3'' x 14'4'' 5.89 x 5.51 16'7'' x 15'1'' 19'4'' x 18'1'' Store e or St Ground Floor First Floor Morning Room 6.45 x 2.92 Gathering 21'2'' x 9'7'' Hall 11.63 x 3.71 38'2'' x 12'2'' Bathroom Study 3.58 x 3.56 11'9'' x 11'8'' Double Store Garage 3.78 x 2.29 4.85 x 3.17 6.05 x 5.11 12'5" x 7'6" 15'11" x 10'5" 19'10" x 16'9" 01508 557777 | [email protected] 557777 01508 Bedroom 5 Bedroom 4 5.11 x 3.61 Conservatory 5.08 x 3.61 16'9'' x 11'10'' 3.78 x 3.23 16'8'' x 11'10'' 12'5'' x 10'7'' Ground Floor Second Floor Savills Aberdeen 5 Queen’s Terrace, Aberdeen, AB10 1XL [email protected] by and produced Printed 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. 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