4 bedroom detached house

Outstanding modern country house, which is both stunning and contemporary, as well as being very conveniently located.

Description

Drumview House is a stunning modern house which is laid out in a thoroughly contemporary way. Built in 2015 by Peterkin Homes, a renowned local firm, it has been finished to the highest of standards and positioned to make the most of its setting. The house forms part of a small group of bespoke houses at Monboddo, which are centred around a restored castle. Drumview House enjoys lovely views towards Drumelzie Wood and a hill known as the Drum, hence the name.

Since 2021 the sellers have carried out further works to the house, so it is now a truly remarkable country home, which is bright and spacious. It has been cleverly designed, in an almost modular style, with two wings either side of the hall, which could allow for a separate annexe to be created, subject to any necessary planning consents. As one house, however, it is practical with plenty of space, yet very adaptable. Externally the house is also impressive, having cedar cladding, white render and glass finishes, with a slate roof, but what really sets it apart is the quality of its interiors. The house is fully double glazed and benefits from underfloor heating on the ground floor, together with a high standard of fittings throughout.

Electric gates open to a gravel drive which leads up to parking at the front of the house.
A covered entrance has a solid wooden door which opens to an impressive and welcoming double aspect hall with a tiled floor. To one side doors lead to the stunning double length sitting / dining room, with full height windows making the most of the views and flooding the room with light, together with sliding doors linking to the garden, a Morso wood burning stove, an example of modern illuminated Italian tile wall art, and engineered wooden flooring, along with an understair cupboard. It links through to a striking and fully fitted bespoke Charles Yorke kitchen with quartz composite work surfaces and a Franke sink with Quooker tap. Appliances include a Miele dishwasher, under counter AEG freezer, AEG combination microwave / oven / grill, an AEG fan oven and a Bosch fridge. A central island unit has a breakfast bar and Bora induction hob with extractor. The kitchen also has engineered wooden flooring, ample storage cupboards and sliding doors to a patio. Beyond, a utility room has fitted units, with tiled splashbacks, sink, Miele washing machine and AEG dryer, together with a back door and a tiled floor. A passage leads on to the principal bedroom which has engineered wooden flooring, sliding doors to the garden and two wall lights. Off this is a dressing room and a partially tiled en suite with bath, shower cubicle, washbasin and Roca WC.

Stairs lead up to a galleried landing which overlooks the sitting room. There is a useful walk in linen cupboard. Bedrooms two and three share an interlinking shower room with washbasin, Roca WC, and tiled floor, while bedroom two also has fitted wardrobes. Bedroom four has a balcony overlooking the garden, two deep fitted wardrobes and an en suite shower room with washbasin, Roca WC and a tiled floor.

On the other side of the hall is a living room, currently used as a gym, with full height windows, Morso wood burning stove, and sliding doors to the garden and a hanging cupboard. A hatch with an attic ladder gives access to useful floored roof space. A downstairs shower room has a washbasin and Roca WC. Beyond is a den / office linking to a garage and with stairs up to an office and a TV room with undereaves storage. This wing of the house could have potential for use as an annexe, with the TV room possibly being a further bedroom, and the office an en suite.

The integral double garage has an automatic up and over door, concrete floor and houses a Grant oil fired boiler. To the side are log stores. The garden is enclosed by hedging and fencing, and is mainly lawn with paved seating areas adjacent to the house.

Location

Drumview House is situated about 2 miles north of Fordoun, to the east of Auchenblae, at the northern end of the Howe of the Mearns in Kincardineshire. The Howe of the Mearns is a renowned area of farmland which is sheltered from the coast by the Hill of Garvock. Inland lie the glens, forming the foothills of the Grampian Mountains. Drumview House is easily reached from the A90 dual carriageway which provides fast access north to Aberdeen and south to Dundee, Perth and central Scotland.

There are primary schools in Fordoun and in Auchenblae, which also has a local village shop, with further local shopping at Laurencekirk and secondary schooling at the Mearns Academy. Further shopping and secondary schooling are available in Stonehaven. Private schooling can be found at Lathallan (Johnshaven). There are a number of good private schools in Aberdeen, including Robert Gordon’s College, St Margaret’s and Albyn, as well as the International School. There are two universities. Aberdeen provides all the facilities expected of a major city.

Local golf courses are found at Auchenblae, Edzell and Montrose. There is a leisure centre in Montrose. Fishing can be taken on the nearby North and South Esks. St Cyrus Nature Reserve and beach are located on the coast just over Garvock Hill and there are a number of good walks in the area.

There are railway stations at Stonehaven and Laurencekirk, with services to Aberdeen and the south, including a sleeper. Aberdeen Airport is very easily reached by the Western Peripheral Route and has a wide range of domestic and European flights.

Square Footage: 3,905 sq ft


Acreage: 0.82 Acres

Directions

From the A90 dual carriageway, take the turning for Fordoun and Auchenblae some 3 miles north of Laurencekirk or 9 miles south of Stonehaven, opposite the B967 turning for Arbuthnott. In Fordoun turn left signposted Auchenblae. Continue for 1.2 miles and then turn right at the junction onto the B966. The turning for Monboddo will be seen on the left after 0.4 miles. Continue up the tarred road and after passing the stables turn immediately left and the gates will be seen ahead.