Newton of Drumduan, Dess, Aboyne, Royal Deeside Newton of Drumduan Dess, Aboyne, Royal Deeside AB34 5BD A rare opportunity to purchase a large, secluded, country house with land and outbuildings in a convenient location on Royal Deeside Aboyne 3 miles, Aberdeen 26 miles Vestibule | Entrance hall | Drawing room Dining hall | Sitting room | Study | Dining kitchen | Utility room | Cloakroom Master bedroom with ensuite wet room Bedroom 2 & 3 both with ensuite | Bedrooms 4 & 5 | Family bathroom | Study/nursery Traditional steading with equestrian facilities and useful storage building Landscaped grounds 18.9 acres of grazing 1.6 acres of rough ground The whole about 24.5 acres (9.95ha) The property Newton of Drumduan will tick many boxes on most people’s wish list. The property is private, and in a desirable location on Deeside. There is a period house with character which has recently been upgraded and extended and useful outbuildings and land. The property is also within an easy commute to Aberdeen and the airport. The traditional farmhouse, built of granite under a slate roof, was extended most recently in 2012. The new extension has created a welcoming spacious entrance hall, a large utility room and a larger cloakroom with two useful cupboards. Beautiful limestone flagstone flooring has been laid throughout much of the ground floor and makes for a lovely feature of the house. There is a new large kitchen adjacent to the entrance hall and utility with a cream Aga making a fine focal point. In the original part of the house, there are two south facing reception rooms, one with an open fire, the other a wood burning stove and both dual aspect, perfect for everyday or entertaining. Through arches in the front entrance hall is the dining hall and the impressive wooden staircase. The dining hall is an elegant, atmospheric room with a feature curved wall with arched alcoves at the far end, an open fire, ornate cornice and dual aspect. Off the hall is the study. On the first floor, a galleried landing leads to 2 ensuite bedrooms at the front of the property, each with lovely views. In between these bedrooms is a single bedroom which could be used as a nursery or an additional study. The master suite, at the back of the property has a wet room. There are 2 further bedrooms and a family bathroom. Outbuildings L shaped traditional steading built of stone under a part slate roof, part was formerly a dairy and is currently used for general storage. East wing, stone walls, slate roof (14.8m x 4.68m), divided into 4 stables. Former dairy, stone and concrete block walls, corrugated roof (11.83m x 7m) There is a block built garage (5.56m x 7.5m) attached to the former dairy. Outside From the minor public road the private, tree lined drive leads to the house which is centrally located within the grounds. New post and rail fencing has been erected along the entrance drive. The front garden, to the south is enclosed by a beech hedge and is mostly lawn with beautiful rose and flower beds. The back garden to the north is mostly lawn with several mature trees and shrubs. The paddocks, extending to 18.9 acres are divided into 3 areas. The fields are served by mains water. There are solar PV panels in one of the fields which generate a small income from the grid. Location Newton of Drumduan is situated in a rural location between Aboyne and Banchory in the heart of Royal Deeside. The Deeside Way which runs along the bottom of the land includes a very useful bridge over a burn into Westerton Wood at foot of drive thus there are numerous walking, cycling and hacking options from house. Aboyne is a sought after village and is popular with Aberdeen commuters. It has a range of shops, banks, a hotel, a primary and secondary school and leisure facilities including a very active theatre community, swimming pool, squash court and gym. The area in general is a haven for the outdoor enthusiast with a wide and varied range of sporting activities. There are numerous golf courses in the area including Aboyne and Tarland and endless cycling routes The ski centres at Glenshee and the Lecht are within a short travelling distance. For sportsmen, the River Dee is one of the most Council tax: Newton of Drumduan has been Entry: By arrangement. Solicitors: Boyle & Shaughness, Standard popular salmon rivers in Scotland. The area is assessed for council tax purposes as Band G. Buildings, 94 Hope Street, Glasgow, G2 6QB renowned for the quality of life with beautiful Rights of way, wayleaves and easements: pinewoods, open moorland, traditional farming Household contents: Carpets are included in The sale is subject to all rights of support, public Offers: Offers should be submitted in Scottish and an abundance of highland hospitality. the sale and other items depending on interest. and private rights of way, water, light, drainage Legal form to Messrs. Strutt & Parker, St. an other easements, quasi-easements and Nicholas House, 68 Station Road, Banchory, General Government Bodies: Aberdeenshire wayleaves, all or any other like rights, whether Kincardineshire, AB31 5YJ. A closing date for Services: Mains water, private drainage and oil Council (South), Viewmount, Arduthie Road, mentioned in these particulars or not. offers may be fixed and prospective purchasers central heating. Stonehaven, Kincardineshire, AB39 2DQ. are advised to register their interest with the Tel: 01569 762 001 selling agents following inspection. Directions From Aberdeen travel west on the A93. Go through Kincardine O’Neil and after about 2 miles, turn right at the sign for the Deeside Activity Park and Craigievar. After approximately 200m turn left onto the drive marked Newton of Drumduan. Viewing: Strictly by appointment through Strutt & Parker LLP. Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Mapping with the permission of the Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office. Crown Copyright (ES100018525). NOT TO SCALE Ordnance Survey © Crown Copyright 2015. All rights reserved. Licence number 100022432. Plotted Scale - 1:122524 This plan is for identification purposes only. Its accuracy can in y 128.6m Foot Bridge P at h (um) ck a Tr Dr ai n 2 Waterfall 3 Sloc of Dess 1 Newton of Drumduan 4 Pa th Pond Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Mapping with the permission of the Controller of Her Dr Majesty’s Stationery Office. Crown Copyright ain (ES100018525). NOT TO SCALE 118 Floorplans Master Bedroom 4.98 x 4.00 16'4" x 13'1" (max) Kitchen 8.84 x 4.01 29'0" x 13'2" Wet Room 2.80 x 1.94 9'2" x 6'4" WW Hall 5.29 x 4.06 WC 17'4" x 13'4" Bedroom 5 3.12 x 1.78 (max) Utility Room 10'3" x 5'10" 4.14 x 3.47 4.16 x 2.81 13'7" x 11'5" 13'8" x 9'3" (max) Boiler c c Cupb'd hw Linen Cupb'd Study Bedroom 4 Dining Room 3.66 x 2.96 3.81 x 3.80 8.24 x 3.65 12'0" x 9'9" Bathroom 12'6" x 12'6" 27'0" x 12'0" 2.98 x 2.88 UP 9'9" x 9'5" DN C C En Suite En Suite C 3.64 x 2.62 Void 3.15 x 2.55 11'11" x 8'7" 10'4" x 8'4" Sitting Room W hw 6.44 x 3.66 Sitting Room 21'2" x 12'0" Entrance 6.41 x 4.12 Hall 21'0" x 13'6" (max) Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 4.00 x 3.70 4.00 x 3.93 13'1" x 12'2" Nursery / 13'1" x 12'11" Study 2.92 x 2.50 9'7" x 8'2" Ground Floor First Floor Banchory St Nicholas House, 68 Station Road, Banchory AB31 5YJ 01330 826800 [email protected] struttandparker.com IMPORTANT NOTICE Strutt & Parker LLP gives notice that: 1. 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