* Freehold
* Matterport tour available on request
* One of Cults’ hidden gems
* Six reception rooms
* Six bedrooms
* Five bathrooms
* Luxury dining kitchen
* Delightful orangery
* Extensive mature garden grounds
* Garage
* EPC Rating = E
Set in mature and secluded garden grounds this superb residence is one of
Cults' best kept secrets.
Description
Situated in approximately one acre of grounds, Cults House dates back to about
1690 and was the first house to be built in Cults (now a western suburb of
Aberdeen) by the Irvine family who owned Drum Castle. The property along with
the impressive entrance driveway wall are Grade B listed. This substantial
granite and slate residence has been extended and adapted over the years to
create a spacious family home which strikes the perfect balance between old
and new. Period features include high ceilings, cornice work, picture rails,
wood panelling, deep skirting boards, panelled doors, archways, alcoves,
column style radiators, bay windows, working window shutters, and fireplaces.
There is a more contemporary style to the luxury
This is an exciting opportunity to acquire a beautifully presented property
which has rarely been available for sale. The large entrance vestibule with
two 15 pane windows has a striking black and white tiled floor which leads
through to the main hallway, guest cloakroom and main staircase, the hallway
featuring original panelling. Currently the configuration of reception rooms
interlink to offer fantastic circulation and entertaining space. The billiard
room is very well appointed with bay window with vestibule and door to the
garden. A more formal room is the dining room, again with attractive parquet
flooring and a bay window enjoying the same garden aspect. The drawing room is
wonderfully elegant with its barrel style ceiling and a delightful spot to
enjoy a fabulous garden outlook is the window seat fitted snugly around the
deep large curved window. From this room French doors open into the box shaped
orangery with garden access which is finished with granite floor tiles. The
heart of this home is the dining kitchen and family room which has external
access to the driveway. The kitchen is fully fitted with an extensive and
comprehensive range of Neptune drawers, cabinets and larder unit. The work
surfaces are Silestone and there is a generously sized island. The kitchen
centrepiece is the gas fired four oven black aga. Other appliances include a
neff integrated and concealed dishwasher and Samsung side by side fridge
freezer. Informal and casual relaxation space is provided across the room with
the focal point being the fireplace housing a wood burning stove. Casual space
continues with French doors opening into the conservatory. This room really
brings the outdoors in with a picture perfect outlook over the grounds and
French doors opening into the garden. For everyday domestic tasks there is the
preparation kitchen and utility area which has fitted units and appliances
including an electric double oven / grill, gas hob, two sinks, Miele washing
machine and Siemens condensing tumble dryer. A rear vestibule provides outside
access and there is a cloakroom with WC and washbasin which is particularly
useful when working in the garden.
Ascending the carpeted split level staircase is a large 12 pane landing
window. On the landing is a stained glass window, deep cloak cupboard and a
walk in linen cupboard. With a double aspect and enjoying wonderful natural
light is the principal bedroom suite. Steps lead down to a dressing room with
full height and half height wardrobes. The en suite bathroom has a white bath
with over bath rainfall shower, vanity unit housing a washbasin, Gerberit
concealed WC and electric underfloor heating. Opposite, en suite double
bedroom two enjoys the same south facing aspect and benefits from fitted
bedroom furniture and a walk - in wardrobe. The en suite has a large shower
enclosure with rainfall shower, a concealed cistern, washbasin and electric
underfloor heating. Bedroom three is serviced by a family bathroom with an
over bath shower, washbasin with vanity unit, and WC. A real retreat space is
the library with fitted bookshelves and steps leading down to a triple aspect
home office with fitted desk furniture and cabinets. On the second floor is an
en suite bay window bedroom with particularly large en suite bathroom
featuring a freestanding double end roll top bath, separate large shower
enclosure with electric shower, vanity unit with wash hand basin and concealed
cistern. Two further bedrooms are serviced by a family bathroom with white
double end bath, separate shower enclosure with mains shower, vanity units
with a sink and concealed cistern.
Description of the garden can be found under additional information
Location
Cults House is located in Cults, one of Aberdeen’s most exclusive and
prestigious suburbs. Cults maintains a village - type status and enjoys the best
of both country and urban living, with the community feel of a rural parish
yet also an enviable proximity to the west of the city. Cults is served by a
variety of small shops, a library, churches, modest sized hotels and eateries.
It has a tennis and bowling club and is well placed for access to the Old
Deeside Railway line for enjoyable walks, cycles and running paths into Royal
Deeside. The property is conveniently located for Cults primary and Cults
Academy while also nearby is the International School of Pitfodels and the
city itself has a number of other private schools. Norwood House Hotel and The
Marcliffe Hotel and Spa offer leisure amenities. The Aberdeen Western
Peripheral Route provides an easy commute north and south of Aberdeen.
Square Footage: 5, 889 sq ft
Directions
Aberdeen 5 miles
Aberdeen International Airport 10 miles
abz Business Park 10 miles
Prime4 Business Park 4 miles
Westhill Business park 6 miles
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary 5 miles
*Please note that all distances are approximate
Additional Info
Outside
The main entrance leads into the driveway, turning and parking area. Timed
exterior lights. Wrought iron gates lead to the lock block courtyard.
Garage
Electric up and over door. Personnel door and window. Power and light.
Outbuildings
Boiler house. Two timber sheds with power. Greenhouse with electricity.
Gardens
The mature and cultivated garden grounds are testament to the longevity of
ownership. The current owners focused on designs created and inspired by Piet
Oudolf, the renowned Dutch garden designer. The focus is to plant compositions
using bold drifts of herbaceous perennials and grasses which are chosen at
least as much for their structure as for their flower colour. Seasonal blooms
are an abundance from Astrantias, Phlox, Persicaria, Salvia, Hydrangeas and
Peonies. Spring bulbs produce a carpet of colour. There are fine specimen
trees including acers, cornus, yews, silver birch, copper beech, lime and
beech.
There is a spacious kitchen garden area and a path surrounded by perennials
leads into a sheltered nature area. The ultimate alfresco spot is the raised
granite patio area from the orangery as is the gazebo clad in climbing roses
and clematis. Other than the south side, the garden is walled. The south
facing aspect is the most formal area of the grounds with cloud pruned boxwood
hedging and spheres. Enchanting is the lily pond with both water lilies and
iris.
**Outgoings**
Aberdeen City Council tax band H.

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