5 bedroom detached house

Exceptional residential estate, within the scenic Deveron Valley, with farmland and woods.



Description

Hencar is an outstanding property, situated in the Deveron Valley, close to the river and to Milltown of Rothiemay. Formerly a let farm on the local estate and it was acquired by the seller's family in the early 1990s. An enviable site, enclosed by mature trees, supplemented by more recent plantings, the property enjoys plenty of privacy. In 1993 a new house was built, along with a guest cottage and a gallery / studio. The land around the house has been maintained as amenity ground, with more outlying fields being cut for hay. The location, quality of the house, and the extent of the land, make this a very special property. The guest cottage and studio also allow for flexibility either as additional accommodation or for staff. Hencar is perfect for entertaining, or can be used as a retreat, an exclusive holiday home, or for modern family living.

Lot 1 Hencar About 45.22 acres (18.30 ha) Offers over £1,200,000 - Under Offer

Hencar is a stunning home, finished in white, with stone corner finishes and a slate roof, and faces west. The quality of the house is exceptional and while modern it is quite traditional in appearance. Extremely well presented, the house has been laid out with entertaining very much in mind, having extensive and spacious accommodation. It is fully double glazed. Electric gates open on to a gravelled drive which leads up to the house.

A welcoming hall with panelled wall leads to an impressive dining / sitting room, again with panelled walls, and an open fireplace. To the other side of the hall is a library with panelled walls, fitted bookcases and a fireplace. Beyond is a study again with panelled walls and fitted bookcases, along with a side hallway and wine cellar, and access to the intergral garage.

Further downstairs accommodation includes bedroom one with fitted wardrobes and an en suite bathroom. The fully fitted kitchen has wooden and Corian worktops and a double sink. Appliances include a Gaggenau ceramic hob, Beko hob with Gaggenau extractor, Gaggenau grill, two ovens, and fridge / freezer with ice and water dispenser. There is ample space for informal dining. Beyond is a utility room with with full height storage, sink, Bosch dishwasher, Miele dryer and washing machine.

The sumptuous principal bedroom is also downstairs and has panelled walls, a walk in dressing room with hanging and shelved cupboards, and an en suite bathroom.

The upstairs sitting room has a fireplace and two bay windows looking over the gardens to the hills beyond. Off this is a sauna and gym, and a shower room. Bedroom three is another suite with panelled walls, walk in dressing room and an en suite bathroom.

To the side of the house is a double garage, while opposite is a further double garage.

Beyond is the Guest Cottage with a timber lined hallway, WC and a downstairs bedroom with an en suite shower. Upstairs is a further bedroom with fitted wardrobes and an en suite shower room. Under this is another garage.

The studio could be used for many purposes and has a brick fireplace, wooden beams, washbasin and a shower room. Steps lead up to a gallery room with wooden beams.

Off the other side is a summer house with a slate roof, views towards the river and a stone flag floor. Outside the front door are paved seating areas, making the most of evening light.

The grounds surrounding the house are mainly to grass and enclosed by wooded strips. There are three ponds fed from a borehole with an intriguing fish fountain and a curved wooden bridge.

Between the drive and the river is a grass field enclosed by hedges. There is scope to create more paddocks if required.

Lot 2 Land at Burnfield About 30.52 acres (12.35 ha) Offers over £80,000 - SOLD

Lot 3 Land at Hencar About 28.98 acres (11.73 ha) Offers over £160,000

This comprises grassland adjacent to the River Deveron, split in two enclosures. The soils are Noncalcareous Gleys of the Tarves series and is classified by the James Hutton Institute for Soil Research as predominantly Class 3.2 and sits between 80m and 85m above sea level. The fields are generally flat and are accessible from the public single track road.

Location

Hencar has a lovely rural setting within the Deveron Valley, close to the county boundary between Moray and Aberdeenshire, thus benefitting from all that both counties have to offer. Despite its rural location, Hencar is not remote and the area has excellent communications, with the nearby A96 linking Aberdeen to Inverness via Huntly, Keith and Elgin. Aberdeen is a major city with an excellent range of shopping, leisure and business facilities. Secondary schooling is found both in Huntly and Keith, together with a range of local shopping and business services. There are railway stations in Huntly and Keith and a sleeper service from Aberdeen to London. Aberdeen Airport is easily reached and has a range of domestic and European flights.

There is a primary school at Rothiemay and a local hotel. Numerous sporting activities are available in the area, including fishing on the adjacent River Deveron, whilst the Spey, Dee and Don are also easily reached. There are golf courses at Huntly, Turriff and Keith, as well as Duff House Royal and Royal Tarlair courses. Inland lie the Grampian Mountains. Walking and riding can be undertaken locally, along with Nordic skiing and mountain biking. Moray is home to some of Scotland’s most beautiful scenery and its whisky distilleries are among the nation's finest. The Moray coast is renowned for having a relatively mild climate and numerous beautiful beaches. The coastal village of Portsoy is only 12 miles away while the town of Elgin (25 miles) has an impressive range of shops and leisure facilities. Gordonstoun is only a short drive from Elgin and takes both day pupils and boarders. There is private schooling in Aberdeen including Robert Gordon’s, St Margaret’s and Albyn as well as the International School at Pitfodels. The city is also home to two universities and several colleges of further education.

Square Footage: 8,127 sq ft


Acreage: 74.2 Acres

Directions

From Aberdeen take the A96 northwards to Huntly. After bypassing Huntly take the turning on the right signposted to Portsoy and Rothiemay (B9022). Continue on the B9022 for 4.4 miles and turn right on to the B9118 signposted Rothiemay. In Rothiemay at the T junction turn right and proceed over the bridge and bear right. The gates will be found on the right after 0.3 miles.

If coming from the north on the A96 turn left on to the A95 in Keith, signposted to Banff and after 5 miles turn right on to the B9117 signposted for Rothiemay. Continue for 2.4 miles and at the junction with the B9022 continue straight over, signposted Milltown of Rothiemay. Proceed through the village and over the bridge and proceed as above.