House for sale in Birse, Aboyne

Placed: 27/10/17
Region: Aberdeenshire
Location: Aboyne
Category: Real Estate


Content of the advertisement:

Property type: House, Number of bedrooms: 4

A must-see: Viewing is essential to be able to fully appreciate the spaciousness of this wonderful detached, four-bedroom family home and its sought-after location. On the doorstep of peaceful little Birsemore Loch, it really is a little slice of paradise.

Features: Brae Cottage, a former coach house, really must be seen to get a full appreciation of the property's comfort and size and to take in the natural beauty of the area. With generous-sized rooms, features such as exposed granite walls, old Aga and Inglenook fireplace, it is a delightful, one-off family home. More pictures of the interior and full descriptions can be found on the listing on the ASPC website.

Plenty of room: The south-facing house comprises four bedrooms, three bathrooms (one en-suite with steam room and underfloor heating), large main living room, snug living room with flame-effect wall-mounted heater, spacious kitchen/dining room on open plan, study and utility room. The traditional design has been extended so that the size is approximately 199 metres squared - so lots of space both inside and out.

Rooms are neutrally decorated, with a couple more unusual features, such as the clever layout of the master bedroom. There is plentiful storage throughout the house, with built-in wardrobes and cabinets in most bedrooms and bathrooms, as well as a large utility room cupboard which houses a tumble dryer, a cloakroom cupboard with shelving and a linen cupboard with shelving.

The main living room has an Inglenook open fire. The dining room/kitchen has both an Aga and granite fireplace surround, which is lined and ready to install a wood burner. Both these spaces are very generously sized.

The house is fully double-glazed and has oil central heating. All carpets, curtains and white goods are included in the sale.

Outside: The split-level garden offers fantastic privacy, fully enclosed by a high stone wall on one side and high fence on the other. The garden is mainly laid to lawn with well-established shrubs. There is a blue summerhouse with power and light, which can be rotated, currently used as an art studio. It sits beside a decked area which overlooks the lower part of the garden. A fantastic spot if the sun is shining. A single garage also has power and light. A handy garden shed sits unobtrusively in a corner of the garden.

Little secret: A 'secret' path leads from a door in the high wall at the bottom of the garden down to Aboyne Bridge.

Magical location: This house offers the best of both worlds, being situated in a semi-rural elevated position overlooking the River Dee, just over Aboyne Bridge and near the many village amenities. The school and community centre campus, village hall, as well as the local shops and cafes, are a 10-minute beautiful stroll away. There's lots going on in the vibrant and friendly Aboyne community for all ages and interests. And the area is often a sunny spot - though that's outwith the remit of the sale.

The house sits on the edge of the Cairngorms National Park, being four miles from Glen Tanar, and five minutes' walk from the bottom of the Fungle path old drovers' route. It's a fantastic spot for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts and still within reasonable commuter distance for Aberdeen, which is 35 miles away.

Wildlife: In September the roar of stags can be heard off in the hills from the house. On a more daily basis, red squirrels and woodpeckers are regular visitors. Herons and wild ducks frequent the nearby loch.

Final word: Brae Cottage is more than just a house because it's in such a special, beautiful part of the world, teeming with wildlife, and a fantastic home to bring up children. It's a great place to live!

Directions: Upon entering Aboyne, on the A93 from Aberdeen, take a left onto Charleston Road signposted for South Deeside. Continue to the junction and turn left across the bridge. Turn left and then take a sharp right onto the private road, then continue for a short distance ahead. Brae Cottage is located on the right-hand side.

Sale details: All details are on the ASPC website. Raeburn Christie Clark and Wallace in Banchory are handling the sale. Come and see!

Contact: Potential buyers are welcome to contact Lorna on 07470 162454 or Ally on 07500 116656. Alternatively, contact the above selling agent.

Price / Salary: £399,000.00