* Freehold
* Versatile accommodation
* Dating from circa 1850
* Wonderful countryside setting with views
* On the edge of a small hamlet
* Walled garden with paved and sheltered seating areas
* Excellent range of outbuildings
* EPC Rating = E
Delightful south facing detached home.
Description
Originally built in about 1850 as a croft, Craigearn Crofthouse has been
developed over the years, with the last extension added in 2015. The property
is located at the edge of a particularly friendly and sociable hamlet.
This delightful south facing detached home has a very versatile configuration.
A fully glazed porch leads into the welcoming hallway. For those with a hybrid
or home working arrangement there is an excellent home office with front
facing aspect. The open plan dining kitchen and family room is a superb space
for informal everyday living. The kitchen area is fitted with a comprehensive
range of base and wall cabinets from Patersons of Oldmeldrum. Appliances
include a Hotpoint dishwasher, two Miele refrigerators, Stanley range which
heats the hot water and central heating, hob and Miele double oven/ grill. An
open archway leads to the family room as an extension of the kitchen space.
The rear garden can be accessed from an inner hall with half glazed door.
Directly accessible from the hallway are the more formal reception rooms
including a sitting room with open fire, from where there are patio doors
opening onto a lock block patio area. A shower room is fitted with a back up
electric shower, WC and wash basin with fully tiled walls. Accessed via French
doors is the elegant drawing room with a Clearview wood burning stove and
green granite hearth providing a cosy focal point. The stove is a secondary
heating system supplying seven separate radiators. Patio doors and picture
windows frame the views of open countryside. An elongated hallway creates a
passage with access to the bedroom accommodation. The principal bedroom has
lovely views out to rolling farmland and an en suite bathroom comprising white
bath, WC, separate corner shower enclosure with waterfall shower and washbasin
within a bespoke vanity unit with marble top and large mirror above. Bedroom
two again takes advantage of the rural outlook with patio doors into the rear
garden. Opposite are two/three further bedrooms. Well appointed is a fully
tiled large bathroom with three piece white suite and separate corner shower
enclosure with waterfall shower. For everyday domestic tasks is the utility
room which is plumbed for a washing machine and has fitted metal shelving.
Plumbing is also in place for a sink if required. Particularly versatile is
the large integral double garage. This once has an abundance of storage space.
There is a concrete floor and Ramsay ladder access to the large floored attic
space above. Externally is an up and over door.
With a south facing aspect is an enclosed rear garden mostly laid in lawn with
views across the rolling countryside.
Directly opposite the front of the property is a detached workshop with
corrugated metal roof. There is a workbench, timber doors, two windows, power
and light. Driveway parking for five vehicles.
A wonderful alfresco spot is the walled garden which has a paved and sheltered
area. A range of three outbuildings includes an insulated timber workshop with
work bench power and light. Adjacent is a lean - to Elite greenhouse. There is a
further insulated workshop which has a wood burning stove and could easily be
adapted further as a home office. The last outbuilding is again insulated and
has power and light and is currently used as a gym. Behind the walled garden
is a large lean - to log store. The surrounding garden area is mainly to laid to
lawn with many trees.
Location
The nearby village of Kemnay benefits from a wonderful countryside setting and
a range of amenities including small shops catering for everyday essentials, a
post office, library, doctor’s surgery, restaurant and two hotels. Primary and
secondary schooling are also available within the village. Sporting facilities
include a gym, tennis courts, a bowling green, skate park and an 18 - hole golf
course, in addition to both riverside and country walks. Aberdeenshire is
famed for its outdoor pursuits, including salmon fishing, golf and game
shooting. The nearby coast offers sailing and sandy beaches. Apart from its
rich agricultural heritage, the area is steeped in historical interest, being
in the heart of castle country. A number of stunning National Trust properties
are within easy reach, while the nearest distillery is Glen Garioch in
Oldmeldrum, just under 11 miles away.
Inverurie (around 6 miles away), an expanding and prosperous town situated in
the valley of the River Don, has good road and rail links to the north and
south including to Aberdeen, Dyce, Huntly and Inverness. There is an excellent
health centre, which is integral to the local hospital, several large
supermarkets, an M&S Simply Food store, a swimming pool and community centre
nearby as well as golf, tennis and bowling. Hillwalking is a popular activity,
with many routes available including at the popular Hill of Bennachie.
Aberdeen lies approximately 16 miles distant, with the Aberdeen Western
Peripheral Route providing improved travel in and around Aberdeen and a
quicker and more direct route south to Dundee and beyond. The international
airport is approximately 20 minutes away and offers regular flights to London
and other UK and European cities. There are regular train services from
Aberdeen, including a sleeper to King’s Cross, London. The recently opened
Kintore railway station incorporating numerous ev charging points is
approximately 15 minutes away and offers a convenient park and ride option for
the city centre. Aberdeen provides all the services of a major city, including
business, leisure and health facilities, theatres and cinemas, restaurants and
a wide range of shopping. There is private schooling including Robert Gordon’s
School, St Margaret’s, and Albyn School as well as the International School at
Pitfodels. There are two universities and two colleges of further education.
Directions
Kemnay 1 mile
Inverurie 7 miles
Aberdeen 17 miles
Aberdeen International Airport 12 miles
abz Business Park 12 miles
Arnhall Business Park 10 miles
Prime4 Business Park 12 miles
*Please note that all distances are approximate

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