THE STABLES, TILLYCORTHIE, ELLON, ABERDEENSHIRE UNIQUE, IMPRESSIVE & EXCEPTIONALLY SPACIOUS HIGH QUALITY DETACHED DWELLINGHOUSE SET IN APPROXIMATELY 2.5 ACRES OF LOVELY MATURE GARDENS Accommodation:- (Ground Floor) - Reception Hall, Lounge, Dining Room, Toilet, Inner Hallway, Cloakroom, Sitting Room & Study, Front Double Bedroom, Rear Double Bedroom, Bathroom, Fully-fitted Kitchen, Breakfast Room/Conservatory, Utility Room. (First Floor) - Gallery, Upper Hallway, Master Bedroom, Dressing Room, Master Bathroom. (Outside) Double Garage, Kennel/Garden Shed, Kitchen Garden, Grounds, Duck Ponds, Driveway, Parking Area. Oil-Fired Central Heating System and Double Glazing. OFFERS OVER 570,000 VIEWING BY ARRANGEMENT WITH SELLING AGENTS
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: We are pleased to offer for sale this exceptional Detached Dwellinghouse featuring a high standard of finish throughout and affording the discerning purchaser a rare opportunity to acquire a unique property of character in a tranquil, rural setting within easy access of Aberdeen. Particular features include: an impressive Reception Hall with wrought iron spiral staircase and Gallery above; an exceptionally spacious Lounge and Dining Room on a split level featuring a central fireplace and solid maple floor; a fitted Christian Kitchen; and a luxurious Villeroy & Boch Master Bathroom. The property has been thoroughly maintained and significantly upgraded in recent years. Significant upgrades include: A stone inglenook fireplace with woodburning stove in the Sitting Room/Study; A sandstone patio, rockery and lawns in the Rear Kitchen Garden; A mains pressure hot water system; A shower compartment in the Master Bedroom; A security and fire alarm system; Insulation and roof ventilation throughout; Ethernet and co-axial (TV) wiring. Upgraded garden lights. Maintenance work includes refurbishment of the front porch, the replacement of a number of window casements, full inspection of electrical wiring with appropriate upgrades and painting of all external woodwork. SITUATION: The property is set in the grounds of the Tillycorthie Estate, a turn of the century mansion house and grounds that were sub-divided in the early 1980s. Tillycorthie lies within easy commuting distance of Aberdeen Airport (seven miles), the City of Aberdeen (eleven miles), and the market towns of Ellon (five miles) and Inverurie (eight miles). With significant new property development in the area, including the exclusive Kingseat Meadows development near Newmacher. The area will soon have modern highway access to the south via the new Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (www.awpr.co.uk). The Grounds, extending to approximately two and a half acres and including some land adjacent to Tillycorthie Lake, are laid out mainly to lawn with a high granite wall, mature woodland and ponds. The lower lawn, a former helipad, is suitable for planting as an orchard or providing a sizeable space for games, football, volleyball, croquet etc.
DIRECTIONS: SERVICES: Travel north from Aberdeen on the Ellon Road (A90) and, after the roundabout by the Aberdeen Exhibition Centre, veer left at the next roundabout onto the B999. Continue through Potterton and Whitecairns. Three miles north of Whitecairns, where the B999 takes a sharp right bend and first passes under beech trees, turn right through private iron gates in a high granite wall. Continue along a tree-lined avenue and follow signs to The Stables at the north end of Tillycorthie Lake. Mains water and electricity and shared septic sewage system. Telephone (two lines) & broadcast digital TV distribution network. Oil-Fired Central Heating (large fuel oil tank in bunded fuel store in rear of Kennel/Garden Shed). Double Glazing. The property has been assessed as Band G for Council Tax purposes. THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:- (GROUND FLOOR) RECEPTION HALLWAY: 20 3 x 10 2 approx. A most impressive room entered by way of slate porch steps under a broad eave. The front door has glazed upper panels that match adjacent side panels. Lanterns either side of the door are controlled by a motion sensor. A particular feature is the wrought iron spiral staircase leading up to the Gallery. A terracotta tile floor is illuminated by downlighters. From the Reception Hall, glazed double panel doors lead to the Lounge and Dining Room. Two radiators.
TOILET: Featuring a tiled floor and a white water closet and hand basin with bronze-effect fittings. The walls are tiled to dado level. Towel ring, toilet roll holder, extractor fan, radiator. DINING ROOM: 24 3 x 22 8 approx. A spacious room entered from the Reception Hall by way of glazed double panel doors and separated from the Lounge by a split level brick fireplace opening to both rooms. Ceiling beams and a terracotta tiled floor both contribute to the character of the room and provide an intimate ambiance. Double French doors open to the grounds. A window to the rear overlooks the kitchen garden. Downlighters, wall mounted picture lights, curtains, two radiators. LOUNGE: 28 8 x 22 8 approx. A bright and airy room with maple floor, at a lower level than the Dining Room and windows set on three sides affording beautiful views to lake, the grounds, ponds and countryside beyond. Ceiling beams provide continuity from the Dining Room. The Grounds can be accessed via the double French doors or viewed from one of several built-in window seats. Downlighters. Five radiators neatly located below the window seats. Telephone point. Curtains.
INNER HALLWAY: Entered via a 15-pane glazed door from the Reception Hall, the Inner Hallway has a beech floor. Ceiling hatch with ladder gives access to a loft. Ceiling lighting controlled by dimmer switch. Smoke detector. Radiator. BATHROOM: Victorian-style, with Sanitan fittings, featuring a traditional cast-iron bath with claw and ball feet and having a shower attachment on taps. Water closet with traditional overhead cistern and hand basin set into a Mahogany base storage unit with matching mirror unit. Separate tiled shower compartment with glazed screen and matching accessories. Floor and walls fully tiled throughout. Window to front. Extractor fan. Downlighters. Radiator. CLOAKROOM: Located off the Inner Hallway, the Cloakroom provides storage, a hanging space with coat racks and access, via a further door, to electrical panels, the security system, TV signal distribution system and a floor safe. SITTING ROOM AND STUDY:
24 9 x 10 4 approx. This spacious, yet cosy room has been redesigned by the current owners and features an inglenook fireplace built with local Fyvie stone, a riven slate hearth and solid elm lintel. The highly specified Charnwood Island II multi-fuel stove provides up to 8kW of heat to the room. The picture window to the front provides lovely views across the lake and grounds. This area is suitable for a study. Additional window with deep sill, timber beams, beech flooring, curtains. A 15-pane glazed door leads to the Inner Hallway. Telephone point. Two radiators. DOUBLE BEDROOM TO FRONT: 16 3 x 11 6 approx. A well-proportioned Double Bedroom with a beautiful aspect overlooking the lake and grounds. Two picture windows, fitted wardrobe, timber beams, beech flooring. Feature arched alcove with concealed lighting, downlighters and two wall lights all controlled by dimmers switches. Radiator. REAR DOUBLE BEDROOM: 18 8 x 9 4 approx. Another good sized Double Bedroom with fitted wardrobe and overhead storage. French door opening directly to the Kitchen Garden. Window to rear with deep window sill. Beech flooring. Curtains. Radiator. FULLY FITTED KITCHEN:
14 6 x 11 2 approx. Entered from the Inner Hallway by way of a 15- pane glazed door, the quality fitted kitchen has Christian medium oak base, wall and drawer units with co-ordinated Corian worktop surfaces and sink, and a dresser style glazed display unit with wine rack. AGA stove and semi-integrated Bosch Dishwasher and Neff Refrigerator. Slate floor tiles, which also extend through to the Utility Room and Breakfast Room/Conservatory. Natural light enhanced by large skylight window and window aperture to Breakfast Room/Conservatory. Downlighters. UTILITY ROOM: BREAKFAST ROOM/ CONSERVATORY: 8 6 x 9 6 approx. Accessed directly from the Kitchen, the Utility Room again features Christian medium oak base and wall units with Corian worktop surfaces, moulded sink and built-in oven unit. Central heating boiler, mains pressure hot water tank and plumbing for automatic Washing Machine, which will be included in the sale. Downlighters. Radiator. 15 8 x 9 6 approx. Entered from the Kitchen via the utility room and overlooking the back garden, this room has a glazed roof giving it a bright and airy ambiance. Featuring original granite stonework, slate tiled floor. French doors lead outside to the kitchen garden. (FIRST FLOOR) GALLERY: UPPER HALLWAY: Leading up from the Reception Hall by way of the wrought iron staircase, the Gallery has matching iron railings and features exposed ceiling beams and skylight window to the rear. Providing access to the master bedroom and master bathroom, the Upper Hallway has a fitted carpet and two built-in cupboards provide plentiful storage space. An access hatch with ladder leads to a large loft storage space. Downlighters. Smoke detector. MASTER BEDROOM:
17 8 x 17 6 approx. Extremely well proportioned Master Bedroom with striking Dutch-style triangular windows overlooking the lake and grounds providing a lovely, bright and airy environment. Recessed shelving for television and DVD player. Window seats above two radiators, fitted carpet, central light fitting. DRESSING ROOM: Situated immediately adjacent to the master bedroom and on open plan arrangement. Smallbone fitted furniture, comprising double wardrobes, cupboards and drawer units, provides extensive and attractive hanging and storage space. Downlighters. MASTER BATHROOM: The luxuriously appointed Master Bathroom completes the master bedroom suite. Featuring Villeroy & Boch circular Jacuzzi bath, his and hers wash hand basins set into a Smallbone vanity unit plus an adjacent rest area suitable for use as a therapy bed. The triangular window looks out to the woodland and main garden. Water closet and bidet. Tiled double width shower with overhead shower and side body jets. Tiled flooring, Savoy heated towel rail, downlighters. (OUTSIDE) DOUBLE GARAGE: To the exterior there are two wall-mounted lamps with motion detectors and a water tap. Electrically powered door, pedestrian door and window to kitchen garden. Stainless steel sink unit, power sockets, strip lighting.
KITCHEN GARDEN: Redesigned by the current owners, the Rear Kitchen Garden offers a paved patio area in sandstone, incorporating two octagonal features in local Macduff slate, lawns and flower beds. Gate to Parking Area. Side door to garage. Water tap. KENNEL/GARDEN SHED: Garden shed with stable door and dog kennel/woodstore. Separated rear fuel oil storage with inspection hatch. GROUNDS: Most impressive, well-maintained gardens extending to approximately two and a half acres, set out mainly as lawn with mature trees, woodland and two ponds. Gardens lights have been recently upgraded adding a nice feature to enjoy the gardens after dark. DRIVEWAY AND PARKING AREA: EPC BANDING: EA/LH Granite chip drive and parking area with cobbled path leading to the front door. F
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