Charming detached cottage in a picture-perfect rural setting surrounded by rolling countryside in the Cairngorms National Park.

Description

SUMMARY
An utterly charming detached single storey cottage built about 120 years ago. Since purchasing, the current owners have opened up the fireplace and installed a second wood burning stove, induction hob and oven, re-pointed with other cement work on the eastern gable end and had EICR certification since 2021. Extensively fitted throughout with original wood panelling to dado height, cottage style doors, laminate flooring and radiator cabinet style covers.

ACCOMMODATION
Set in a wonderful rural location within the Cairngorms National Park, Balgrennie is a detached cottage which is one of a cluster of three houses and a former farm steading. An entrance porch is bright with six glazed windows and a stone tiled floor. Storm style doors open into the elongated hallway. There is a hatch with ladder access to the attic space. An architect has indicated that with the necessary consents and permissions this offers great potential for further conversion. With an immediate feeling of cosiness is the open plan sitting room and kitchen. A sitting room window overlooks the scenic countryside and the focal point is the stone fireplace housing a wood burning stove. There is a fitted corner cabinet and beamed ceiling. The kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of floor, wall and drawer cabinets complemented by wooden worksurfaces. Appliances include a Tricity Bendix dishwasher, Beko oven and induction hob with extractor, fridge / freezer and a useful clothes pulley. Steps lead down to a utility room with opaque window and an AEG washing machine. Off this is a shower/wet room with an extensively tiled shower area, Aqualisa shower, washbasin and WC, vanity units, a stone floor and underfloor heating. Completing the accommodation at the other end of the hallway are two bedrooms. Bedroom one has fitted shelves while bedroom two has a stone fireplace with wooden mantel which houses a wood burning stove and enjoys the same front facing aspect as the sitting room.

Adjacent to the side of the house is a lean-to storage shed with concrete floor, timber frame and corrugated tin-clad external sides and roof. There is a timber-lined door and a rear single glazed window. It is believed there would be potential to develop this area further with the necessary consents and permissions.

The garden is bounded with fencing which incorporates rabbit netting. At the entrance to the property is a cattle grid filled with gravel, and a pair of timber vehicular gates and an adjoining pedestrian gate. Significant features of the garden grounds include a gravelled parking and turning area; a tiered front garden with stone pathways and lawns surrounded by well stocked and shaped shrubs and flower beds; and extensive areas covered with fine trees and spring bulbs. An enclosed rear garden with a gravelled area has a bank up to the rear fence boundary.

To the front of the house taking full advantage of the views is a hexagonal pagoda. For growing soft fruit and other plants there is a polytunnel along with a timber garden shed. At the rear is a summer house with glazed windows and a pair of timber framed doors.

Location

Strathdon is surrounded by beautiful Scottish countryside with rugged moorlands, rolling hills and mountains as far as the eye can see. Set close to Speyside and within the Cairngorms National Park, Balgrennie Cottage sits in a remote location and is circled by highland estates which offer a wide range of field sports including red and roe deer stalking, walked up and driven grouse shooting, pheasant and rough shooting, salmon and trout fishing, all of which can be leased by arrangement. Strathdon has a well established place on the Highland Games circuit, with the Lonach Gathering being one of the most famous games in Scotland. The Lonach Highlanders originate in Strathdon and their march through the glen in full highland garb is one of the most colourful occasions in the highland calendar. Also available nearby is winter skiing at the Lecht Ski Centre which is only 10 miles away. Balmoral, the highland retreat of the Royal Family, is only 16 miles away, just beyond Ballater.

Bellabeg has a local shop/post office and a garage with further local amenities available in Alford. Primary schooling is provided at Strathdon Primary and Towie Primary with secondary education at Alford Academy. Aberdeen is the main centre for northeast Scotland and has an excellent range of shops, schools and services.

Square Footage: 743 sq ft



Directions

Aberdeen Airport 38 miles
Inverness Airport 65 miles
Perth 79 miles