A detached home with coach house in about 4.5 acres with superb views partially bordering Learney Estate.

Description

SUMMARY
Dating back to 1902 and extended in 1985, this delightful detached granite and slate dwellinghouse is located in a picture perfect setting with superb views towards the mountains and hills. Set in a wonderful spot at the end of a cul de sac backing on to the Learney Estate, the location is secluded and peaceful. Remarkably, Heatherlea has been in the same family for 54 years.

When designing the extension, the architect and owner were meticulous to ensure the front façade blended perfectly as one with exacting stone work and stained glass windows. Other features include bay windows, high ceilings, fireplaces and picture rails along with wall and ceiling wood panelling. A charming former coach house has great potential, subject to the necessary consents, to be either a home office, ancillary accommodation or a stable block if required.

ACCOMMODATION
A vestibule with tiled floor and beautiful stained glass door leads into the welcoming hallway. Flanked on either of the hallway are the two original reception rooms. The formal dining room has a fireplace with arched alcoves on either side and wonderful views. Opposite is an elegant sitting room which has a fireplace with a Mammoth stove. A superb relaxing and entertaining space is the lounge which has garden access to the front and rear and plenty of natural light. Such is the scale of this room it does have a full size oak snooker table. Should single level living be required there is a a ground floor bedroom with sliding doors to the rear garden and an en suite shower room with fully tiled walls. A spacious bathroom is extensively tiled with opaque window. Fitted with a range of modern units, the dining kitchen has a breakfast bar and appliances which include a Zanussi dishwasher and electric oven. For everyday domestic tasks is the utility room with space for a washing machine and tumble dryer along with a refrigerator and freezer. The first floor carpeted staircase has a decorative balustrade and large landing window. An elongated corridor provides two walk in linen cupboards. Three bedrooms all have wonderful views, while the principal bedroom has a comprehensive range of hand built furniture comprising floor to ceiling corner wardrobes, bedside cabinets and matching dressing table. En suite is a shower room with vanity unit and Mira electric shower. Bedroom 3 also enjoys good light and has fitted wardrobes along with a vanity unit with wash basin. Three further bedrooms are all well proportioned and one is used as a home office. Recently completed in 2022 is a contemporary shower room with large window. The spacious shower enclosure has a Mira electric shower.

OUTSIDE
Beyond the initial driveway entrance is an extensive parking and turning area with a thick covering of granite chips. The first of two large ponds is the centre feature of the front garden and is surrounded by a well stocked rockery and raised patio areas. Almost a secret garden is the area around the second pond which is well screened and sheltered behind the garage. The mature and cultivated garden grounds are fully enclosed with a combination of post and wire fencing, dry stone dykes and masonry walls. There are an abundance of established trees and shrubs including, hawthorn, ash, cherry, beech, Spanish oak and rowan. At the west side a gate leads into the grazing field which extends to about 2.25 acres.

FORMER COACH HOUSE
This pretty detached building with side lean to is of stone and slate construction. A front double and single door gives access to garden equipment. There are sky lights to the front and rear.

GARAGE
Detached double garage. Two up and over doors along with two side windows.

Location

Within walking distance of the property Torphins is a village in Royal Deeside and has many amenities, including a primary school, nursery and playgroup and local health centre. Secondary education is at both Aboyne and Banchory. The Learney Hall is a well used local hub for community events. Local shops include a supermarket and pharmacy. The Platform 22 café and art gallery is a popular place which hosts a weekly farmers’ market. Recreational facilities include a large park, bowling green, curling rink and a nine hole golf course. A regular bus services operates providing links to surrounding villages and to Aberdeen.

Square Footage: 3,466 sq ft


Acreage: 4.5 Acres

Directions

DISTANCES
Aberdeen 22 miles
Aboyne 8.1 miles
Banchory 7.6 miles