* Freehold
* Open plan reception room, sun room, modern kitchen, utility and bathrooms
* Features include a wood burner, original flooring and a south - facing outside deck
* Delightful established garden with an orchard, domestic fowl run, fruit bushes, herbaceous borders and mature trees
* Far reaching views to Morven and the Cairngorms
* Additional multi - purpose detached larch - clad property run as a successful Airbnb
* EPC Rating = D
A picture - perfect Victorian lodge house in an idyllic elevated private
position.
Description
**Summary**
South Lodge is an extended south - facing Victorian lodge house full of
character and charm in an idyllic rural setting. Built in 1890 and extended in
2005, the C listed property has been well maintained and enhanced by the
seller. The property offers very comfortable accommodation and an abundance of
light throughout. There is a south - facing deck with fine views across a valley
towards the Cairngorms and a private garden. Across a minor road is The
Creamery which is a charming larch - clad property offering a versatile space
with two bedrooms, two bathrooms and open plan kitchen/sitting room, currently
run as a highly successful Airbnb.
**Accommodation**
A part glazed front door leads to an entrance porch with an inner solid wood
door leading to the impressive and inviting open plan dining/sitting room.
Striking features which add to the charm of the dual aspect room are the oak
floorboards, an exposed granite wall and hearth with wood burner and glazed
French doors to the decked terrace.
A glazed door off the dining area leads to the sun room, a 2005 addition,
which has a high ceiling, oak flooring and panoramic views through corner
sliding glazed doors.
A door leads to the dual aspect kitchen which was upgraded in 2019. There is a
range of base units and an island with sitting space and integrated appliances
including a fridge freezer, dishwasher and AEG electric double oven with
induction hob.
The rear hall leads from the kitchen and has a very useful shelved larder
cupboard. The rear hall continues to a modern shower room with a corner shower
and the utility room which has wall and base units, the oil central heating
boiler, space for a washing machine and tumble dryer and the part glazed back
door.
A staircase in the open plan reception room leads to the first floor. The
principal bedroom has fitted wardrobes and a southerly aspect. The spacious
modern bathroom has a large bath, walk in shower and a wash basin. The landing
has a fitted wardrobe and linen cupboard and continues to bedrooms two and
three. Bedroom two is dual aspect has a small fitted wardrobe and adjacent
bedroom three is currently used as a study.
**Garden and grounds**
South Lodge sits in an elevated position with fabulous southwesterly views
which can be enjoyed from the house and deck which wraps around the south
aspect of the property. Steps from the deck lead to the garden which has
established herbaceous borders and a central oak tree. A mixed hedge with arch
leads to an orchard area and domestic fowl run with chicken and duck houses
and a small pond. There is a greenhouse and a stone wall forms the south and
east boundary. There is ample parking to the east of the house adjacent to the
garden office as well as on the drive to the Creamery. There is a large garden
office adjacent to the property with insulation, electricity, fitted desk and
shelving.
The Creamery has a private courtyard garden accessed through French doors from
bedroom 2. The courtyard is screened by a fence beyond which is parking for
two cars and a timber garden shed. There is a small area of garden to the west
which is screened by a hedge and is laid to lawn.
Location
South Lodge and The Creamery are nestled in a peaceful, rural, private
position on a country lane. The outlook to the south is across farmland and to
the west, distant views to Morven. There are wonderful walks from the house. A
mile from South Lodge, the Royal Deeside village of Torphins has many
amenities including a primary school, nursery and playgroup and local health
centre. Secondary education is at either Banchory or Aboyne Academy. The
Learney Hall is a well - used local hub for community events and the Learney pub
and Indian restaurant is a popular local. Local shops include a supermarket
and pharmacy. The Platform 22 café and art gallery hosts a weekly farmers’
market as well as a delicious pizza van. 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.
The Station Garage provides servicing for all makes of car.
Square Footage: 1, 819 sq ft
Additional Info
**The creamery**
Across the minor road is The Creamery, a larch - clad, iron - roofed property that
was designed by award - winning architect Michael Rasmussen. Built in 2005 as a
working creamery producing award - winning Craigmyle cheese and subsequently
Cambus O’ May cheese, the property was converted in 2016 by the seller to
comprise a two bedroom, two bathroom, open plan sitting room/kitchen holiday
let. The Creamery is currently used as a studio and a one bedroom holiday let,
and is a fabulous light space with a variety of possible uses.
**Outbuildings**
Garden office with insulation, electricity, a fitted desk and shelving.
Greenhouse
Timber garden shed
Treehouse
**Distances**
Torphins 1 mile
Aberdeen City Centre 22 miles
Aberdeen Airport 20 miles

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