Charming five bedroom late Victorian house GLENCAIRN, METHLICK, ELLON, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB41 7DS Freehold Charming five bedroom late Victorian double fronted granite property with gated entrance, set within beautiful garden grounds of about 0.7 acres Ground floor: entrance vestibule • reception hall • dining kitchen • utility room • rear porch • pantry • sitting room family room • study • cloakroom and WC Mezzanine landing: family bathroom and bedroom five First floor: principal bedroom • bedroom two • bedroom three • bedroom four • shower room EPC rating: F Summary ceiling cornicing, a striking Glencairn was built during 1901 white marble fireplace with at the behest of James Moir, slate hearth is framed on either tailor to the Earls of Aberdeen side by arched alcoves with at Haddo, who made his inset shelving. fortune in the Glencairn gold Enjoying access to the rear mines in South Africa, from garden via a glazed door, the where the house derives its versatile family room is of name. Providing excellent neutral decoration and family living accommodation, carpeting. Perhaps also great care has been taken to suitable as a further guest retain the property’s original bedroom, there are decorative features, which include wall sconces and a wall decorative plasterwork, picture mounted television. railings, sash and case windows The reception hall leads into and Canadian pitch pine doors. the inner hallway, where an Situated within private gardens understair cupboard includes of about 0.7 acres, the grounds a range of coat hooks. With have been creatively a door leading into the dining landscaped to create an idyllic kitchen, an open cloakroom garden setting. area leads into the WC, which includes a white two piece suite Accommodation with monochrome floor tiling. A large panelled door with The peaceful study features stained glass panels to either a range of fitted bookshelves, side leads into the light and airy while a deep silled sash and entrance vestibule. Featuring case window overlooks the rear mosaic tiled flooring and white garden. panelled walls, a partially The spacious dining kitchen glazed door leads into the lies at the heart of this grand reception hall, where an impressive home. Of attractive attractive staircase leads up to decoration to complement the the mezzanine and first floors. Canadian cherrywood flooring, The elegant sitting room there is ample space available enjoys views of the front for a large dining table set, garden via the bay window while a cast iron fireplace with area. Showcasing decorative slate surround enhances the traditional charm. Bedroom five is also accessible Within the kitchen there is from the mezzanine landing a generous range of white and is currently used as storage and display cabinetry, a spacious dressing room. with wood worktops On the first floor landing, incorporating a ceramic Belfast a ceiling hatch with Ramsay style wash hand basin. Inclusive style ladder allows access to of an integrated dishwasher the attic space above. The and microwave, a Britannia elegant principal bedroom cooking range with six ring enjoys elevated views over the induction hob is situated within property frontage via a bright a recessed former range space. bay window. a spacious and Central to the kitchen is the light room, a slate fireplace striking Canadian cherrywood with patterned inset tiling is island, which incorporates a notable feature. Double a polished granite work bedroom two is a further room surface. Including a range of of elegant decoration, with shelving, wine rack, storage elevated views via the bay and an integrated fridge, above window across the front the island there is a suspended garden towards Methlick Parish platform with inset lighting. Church. Bedrooms three and a charming window seat area four are well proportioned looks onto the rear garden. rooms benefitting from fitted The rear porch allows access storage and open shelving to the gardens and a super facilities, with views across the pantry which is fitted with deep rear garden. shelving along one wall. The Completing the first floor is utility room is accessible from the bright shower room, which the dining kitchen and is fitted includes a white two piece suite with a range of shelving and and fully tiled shower a traditional ceiling pulley. Base enclosure. units sit beneath a wooden Situated within beautifully work surface incorporating maintained grounds of about a stainless steel sink with 0.7 acres, a gated entrance drainer. Also housing the with mature hedging opens central heating boiler, the onto a tarmacadam driveway utility room is plumbed for which sweeps around the a variety of white appliances. house and provides access to Ascending the carpeted the outbuildings and garage, staircase, twin skylights ensure one of which includes a hay loft the mezzanine landing receives area. Featuring an array of plentiful natural light. On mature and ornamental trees, a gentle split level, the family large areas of lawn are bathroom features a traditional interspersed with well style three piece suite, established borders which incorporating a striking roll top provide a haven for birds and bath, in addition to a fully tiled butterflies. To the rear of the shower enclosure. The garden a hedged vegetable, bathroom has also been fitted fruit and herb garden includes with reclaimed pine flooring, to a series of raised beds and enhance its period character. a metal framed greenhouse. Double gates to the very rear – traditional songs that were of the garden allow access to originally sung by farm workers Smiddy Field behind. With in the northeast of Scotland. ample opportunities for The shopping facilities outdoor dining, the fully available in Ellon include hotels, enclosed garden is a wonderful restaurants, specialist shops retreat for families to enjoy and and a Tesco superstore. Leisure explore. and sporting facilities are available at the community Situation swimming pool and sports Glencairn lies within the complex, rugby, football and charming village of Methlick, hockey pitches at The which is situated along the Meadows Sports Complex, and River Ythan and within the golf at the McDonald Golf Club. Formartine area of Secondary education is Aberdeenshire. Within the catered for at Ellon Academy. community there is a range of Turriff offers a wide range of services including a primary shopping, business and leisure school, shop, garage, hotel, facilities, together with a sports pub, village hall and bowling centre with swimming pool, green. With public transport community centre, cottage links to neighbouring towns, hospital, primary and Methlick is also located near to secondary schooling. a regular the historic Haddo House and bus service runs from Turriff to Country Park. This part of the Dyce and Aberdeen city centre northeast of Scotland is famed and there are also connections for its outdoor pursuits: salmon to Inverurie, Elgin and Banff. fishing is available on the rivers Inverurie is a prosperous and Deveron, Don, Dee and Spey; expanding market town, there are golf courses at situated in the valley of the Oldmeldrum, Ellon and Turriff, River Don with good road and together with famous links rail links to Aberdeen, Dyce, courses at Royal Aberdeen, Huntly and Inverness. There is Trump International and a wide range of amenities and Cruden Bay; while game services, including several shooting on neighbouring large supermarkets. estates is another popular The B999 provides a good activity. The nearby coast route to Aberdeen, while its offers sailing and sandy international airport offers beaches. The local area is regular flights to London and steeped in historical interest, other UK and European cities. being in the heart of castle The Aberdeen Western country, with Fyvie and Peripheral Route provides Tolquhoun castles located in improved travel in and around the surrounding area. Aberdeen and a quicker and Ellon is a picturesque town more direct route south. There also positioned by the River are regular train services from Ythan. The areas surrounding Aberdeen, including a sleeper Ellon have a rich agricultural to King’s Cross, London. heritage that is told in the Aberdeen provides all the words of the bothy ballads services of a major city, including business and leisure machine in the utility room may facilities, theatres and cinemas, be available by separate restaurants and a wide range of negotiation. shopping. There is private Services: Mains water, schooling including Robert electricity, private drainage, oil Gordon’s School, St Margaret’s, heating and Albyn School as well as the International School at Servitude rights, burdens and Pitfodels. There are two wayleaves: The property is universities and several sold subject to and with the colleges of further education. benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and Directions wayleaves, including rights of From Aberdeen, proceed along access and rights of way, the Ellon road, and at the whether public or private, light, roundabout take the first road support, drainage, water and on the left onto the B999. wayleaves for masts, pylons, Follow this road through stays, cable, drains and water, Pitmedden and beyond, gas and other pipes, whether keeping to the B999, before contained in the Title Deeds or turning right onto the B9170 informally constituted and towards Methlick. On reaching whether referred to in the the junction within the village General Remarks and turn right, and the entrance to Stipulations or not. The Glencairn is situated a short Purchaser(s) will be held to distance ahead on the right have satisfied himself as to the hand side. nature of all such servitude Ellon 8.7 miles, Turriff 13.1 rights and others. miles, Inverurie 12.9 miles, Offers, in Scottish legal Aberdeen 22.3 miles (Please Offers: form, must be submitted by note that all distances are your solicitor to the Selling approximate) Agents. It is intended to set a closing date but the seller GENERAL REMARKS reserves the right to negotiate Viewings: Strictly by a sale with a single party.