* Freehold
* Open plan living and entertaining space and two further reception rooms
* Spacious bedrooms including a principal suite
* Large entertaining balcony with built in seating and hot tub
* Basement triple garage and games room
* Rural location within easy reach of Aberdeen
* EPC Rating = D
A detached family home renovated to a high standard.
Description
**Summary**
Strathgyle House is a detached property built some 20 years ago in the grounds
of the converted Durris Stables. The sellers have reconfigured the living
accommodation to create a modern family home with fantastic entertaining
space. The luxury open plan kitchen / dining / sitting room forms the superb
hub of the home, with floor - to - ceiling bifold doors opening out to a sizeable
wraparound balcony. Two further reception rooms offer flexible living space
and there is a generous utility room. There are four spacious bedrooms with
fitted wardrobes on the first floor including the principal bedroom with en
suite bathroom with separate shower. The property is in a private position in
mature grounds extending to 1 acre with magnificent trees and a large area of
lawn. There is a private drive leading to the garaging in the basement of the
house.
**Accommodation**
Steps rise up to a solid wood front door which leads to a vestibule and
through a glazed inner door with glazed surround to the spacious reception
hall. The hall has beautiful oak flooring which continues to the open plan
kitchen and is flooded with natural light from the cupola over the staircase.
The incredible kitchen by Kitchens International is a most impressive family
and entertaining space. Filled with natural light through three, dual aspect
bifold doors, the space also benefits from an open fire with mantlepiece: A
welcoming feature of the sitting area. There is ample room for a large dining
table. The island unit has a contrasting Silestone and wood worktop, a
breakfast bar and a stainless steel sink with Quooker boiling water tap. There
is a range of fitted units with Siemens integrated appliances including double
ovens and dishwasher and space for an American style fridge freezer. Glazed
bifold doors open onto the deck/BBQ/hot tub area. A door in the dining area
leads to steps down to the basement.
The cinema room/gym and playroom are both well proportioned and offer
excellent flexible accommodation.
Also on the ground floor is a generously - sized utility room with a range of
fitted units providing ample storage, and a door leading to the garden. A
modern cloakroom/WC completes the ground floor.
From the entrance hall a double height staircase with cupola above leads to a
beautiful galleried landing, off which are the bedrooms, family bathroom and
an office. The principal bedroom has fitted wardrobes and a large en suite
with a bath and separate shower. Bedrooms 2, 3 and 4 are similarly sized and
all have fitted wardrobes. The family bathroom has a bath and separate shower
as well as a sauna. There is also an office on the first floor.
**Outside**
Strathgyle House has magnificent private grounds extending to 1 acre. The
large timber deck which wraps around the kitchen/living room is great for
entertaining and relaxing with its covered BBQ area, fitted seating and a hot
tub. Steps lead from the decked terrace to a large lawn to the west of the
house where there are some splendid mature specimen trees. Much wildlife can
be seen in the garden including red squirrels, deer and a variety of birds.
There is plenty of parking available on a private tarred drive.
**Garage**
The basement of Strathgyle House provides useful garaging and storage and has
room for three cars. It has French doors to the garden, power, light and
houses the oil - fired boiler. There is also an integral games room.
Location
Strathgyle House is about 12 miles from the centre of Aberdeen and 6 miles
from Banchory. It is set in beautiful policies in the attractive, wooded
countryside to the south of the River Dee. The property is conveniently
situated for the Aberdeen Bypass, improving access to Aberdeen Airport and to
routes south. There are local primary schools at Crathes and Woodlands of
Durris. The highly regarded Banchory Academy and The International School of
Aberdeen at Pitfodels are both close by. Banchory has a good range of shops,
sports centres, a swimming pool and a golf course. The Garthdee Retail Park at
Bridge of Dee offers extensive retail facilities. Leisure activities available
locally include fishing, shooting, skiing at Glenshee and the Lecht,
equestrian activities and golf. Westhill Business Park, Prime 4 and Hill of
Rubislaw are all within close commuting distance.
Directions
From the A90 at the roundabout on the south side of the Bridge of Dee on the
outskirts of Aberdeen, take the B9007 (South Deeside Road) west for about 10
miles. Turn left at the Park crossroads, and follow the road round a sharp
bend to the right. Continue for a short distance and Durris Stables is on the
right through a pillared entrance. Bear right along the drive and Strathgyle
House is at the rear of the Stables.

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