* Freehold
* Delightful detached granite dwelling house
* Picture perfect setting
* Superb views towards the mountains and hills
* Secluded and peaceful location
* Charming former coach house with potential
* EPC Rating = D
A detached home with coach house in about 4. 5 acres with superb views
partially bordering Learney Estate.
Description
**Summary**
Dating back to 1902 and extended in 1985, this delightful detached granite and
slate dwellinghouse is located in a picture perfect setting with superb views
towards the mountains and hills. Set in a wonderful spot at the end of a cul
de sac backing on to the Learney Estate, the location is secluded and
peaceful. Remarkably, Heatherlea has been in the same family for 54 years.
When designing the extension, the architect and owner were meticulous to
ensure the front façade blended perfectly as one with exacting stone work and
stained glass windows. Other features include bay windows, high ceilings,
fireplaces and picture rails along with wall and ceiling wood panelling. A
charming former coach house has great potential, subject to the necessary
consents, to be either a home office, ancillary accommodation or a stable
block if required.
**Accommodation**
A vestibule with tiled floor and beautiful stained glass door leads into the
welcoming hallway. Flanked on either of the hallway are the two original
reception rooms. The formal dining room has a fireplace with arched alcoves on
either side and wonderful views. Opposite is an elegant sitting room which has
a fireplace with a Mammoth stove. A superb relaxing and entertaining space is
the lounge which has garden access to the front and rear and plenty of natural
light. Such is the scale of this room it does have a full size oak snooker
table. Should single level living be required there is a a ground floor
bedroom with sliding doors to the rear garden and an en suite shower room with
fully tiled walls. A spacious bathroom is extensively tiled with opaque
window. Fitted with a range of modern units, the dining kitchen has a
breakfast bar and appliances which include a Zanussi dishwasher and electric
oven. For everyday domestic tasks is the utility room with space for a washing
machine and tumble dryer along with a refrigerator and freezer. The first
floor carpeted staircase has a decorative balustrade and large landing window.
An elongated corridor provides two walk in linen cupboards. Three bedrooms all
have wonderful views, while the principal bedroom has a comprehensive range of
hand built furniture comprising floor to ceiling corner wardrobes, bedside
cabinets and matching dressing table. En suite is a shower room with vanity
unit and Mira electric shower. Bedroom 3 also enjoys good light and has fitted
wardrobes along with a vanity unit with wash basin. Three further bedrooms are
all well proportioned and one is used as a home office. Recently completed in
2022 is a contemporary shower room with large window. The spacious shower
enclosure has a Mira electric shower.
**Outside**
Beyond the initial driveway entrance is an extensive parking and turning area
with a thick covering of granite chips. The first of two large ponds is the
centre feature of the front garden and is surrounded by a well stocked rockery
and raised patio areas. Almost a secret garden is the area around the second
pond which is well screened and sheltered behind the garage. The mature and
cultivated garden grounds are fully enclosed with a combination of post and
wire fencing, dry stone dykes and masonry walls. There are an abundance of
established trees and shrubs including, hawthorn, ash, cherry, beech, Spanish
oak and rowan. At the west side a gate leads into the grazing field which
extends to about 2. 25 acres.
**Former coach house**
This pretty detached building with side lean to is of stone and slate
construction. A front double and single door gives access to garden equipment.
There are sky lights to the front and rear.
**Garage**
Detached double garage. Two up and over doors along with two side windows.
Location
Within walking distance of the property Torphins is a village in Royal Deeside
and has many amenities, including a primary school, nursery and playgroup and
local health centre. Secondary education is at both Aboyne and Banchory. The
Learney Hall is a well used local hub for community events. Local shops
include a supermarket and pharmacy. The Platform 22 café and art gallery is a
popular place which hosts a weekly farmers’ market. 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.
Square Footage: 3, 466 sq ft
Acreage:
4. 5 Acres
Directions
**Distances**
Aberdeen 22 miles
Aboyne 8. 1 miles
Banchory 7. 6 miles

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