4 bedroom cottage for sale

CURRENTLY USED AS A PRIVATE EQUESTRIAN YARD THIS IS A UNIQUE COMBINATION OF A POTENTIAL MULTI USE PERSONAL / BUSINESS (EQUINE / TRADE) PROPERTY SUBJECT TO ANY RELEVANT PLANNING, IN GORDONSTOWN NEAR THE COASTAL TOWNS OF PORTSOY & BANFF. TRADITIONALLY BUILT RURAL COTTAGE WITH 4/5 DOUBLE BEDROOMS STANDING IN 2 ACRES OF LAND AND A FURTHER 6.75 ACRES A FEW HUNDRED METERS AWAY WITH STUNNING VIEWS OF THE PICTURESQUE LOCATION OF KNOCKHILL.

Superb opportunity to acquire a large family home, in an excellent semi-rural location, ideal for the equestrian buyer. The current owners utilise the property as a family home, where they keep their own horses, however, it could easily also be used as a large equestrian or other trades business. There is a huge range of facilities suiting an equestrian / small holding / small business including 3 large floodlit agricultural barns/stables (one has 3 phase power that could be used a retail Tack shop/centre or motoring business) and a mare and foaling stable including various tack rooms that have accommodated 10 competition ponies. Adjacent field and nearby land provide mainly level grazing paddocks currently separated into 6 paddock areas. Excellent outriding access along the old railway line and nearby forests (Bin, Tarryblake, Balloch) with no permits required, also, easy and close access to the beautiful golden beaches at Sandend / Banff Links / Cullen. Local famers’ field margins create a very nearby 10 miles of off-road hacking.

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Low and Partners Aberdeen City and Shire are delighted to market this multi-faceted four/five bedroom property. The house enjoys exceptional panoramic countryside views. Neutral décor throughout. Perfect for modern family living with a total floor area of 239m2, the property also offers great home working opportunities with ample office space. It benefits from a Grant Aeroma (3) Twin Air Source Heat Pump central heating system installed November 2023 at a cost of £25k, the largest capacity residential Solar 14 Panel system (5.5KwH) installed Feb 2023 at a cost of £15k, UPVC double glazing and all internal walls and ceilings have be insulated with Kingspan and been fully re-plastered creating an EPC band rating of very high “B” . Offering very generous and versatile accommodation over two floors, it also boasts excellent garden grounds and outdoor spaces. Perfect for those with horticultural interests. All flat roof and pitch roof areas have been renewed (2020). New Facias and drainage around the property. On the ground floor there is an entrance porch leading to the sunlounge leading to the entrance hallway with original pitched pine doors and balustrade leading to the upper level. To the right of the entrance the cosy lounge with log burner hearth, the room has dual aspect allowing you to enjoy natural light and the surrounding views. Leading off the lounge is the very spacious and well-appointed kitchen with family room area. The kitchen/ family room has been finished with marble effect worktops with plenty of room for a 6 seat dining table and chairs. The handy utility/cloak room offers both storage units and space for appliances. Leading off the kitchen is the bright and spacious entertaining lounge / 5th Bedroom with sliding patio doors leading to the south facing patio area. To the left of the hallway is a large double bedroom with ensuite shower room. The carpeted staircase with pitched pine balastrude leads to the impressive upper L shaped landing with window overlooking the front of the property. Leading off to the left of the staircase is the large master bedroom with ensuite shower room, and window overlooking the front of the property. To the right of the landing there are two large double bedrooms both with built in mirrored wardrobes and have plenty room for free standing furniture. Completing the upper accommodation is the large contemporary family bath and shower room with fully enclosed separate shower, 8 jet jacuzzi bath unit and wall hung vanity unit with hand basin.

A very large driveway with tarred slip area offers parking for multiple vehicles. To the left of the house lies a large south facing garden mainly laid lawn with secluded summer house/bar off an elevated decking area. Beyond the entrance gates a is a substantial yard area offering access to the smaller elevated barn/tack room, the front yard also has a large walled garden area currently used as a chicken coup (previously vegetable garden), to the front with driveway access gates on either side offering great access flexibility for large vehicles. To the right of the main yards gates lies another access gate leading to a large agricultural barn with gravel and paved slipway access. The barn has a gravel lane to the side accessing the fully concerted yard space to the rear of the barn. The rear yard offers access to the other large agricultural barn. The rear yard has steel gates accessing the large paddocks beyond. The local primary school is 400m away, the petrol station 2 miles, the beaches and a large array of local shops are 6 miles away at Portsoy. Banff academy (catchment) is 10 miles away with a school bus collection point to the front of the property. Gordon Schools Huntly, Turriff academy and Keith Academy are 11 miles away.

Accommodation
Kaylyn House Stables is a traditionally built 4/5 bedroom cottage comprising of:
Ground Floor: Porch/Vestibule, Sun Lounge, Entrance Hall, Lounge, Family Area/Dining Room/ Kitchen, Entertaining Lounge, Ensuite Double Bedroom, Utility / Cloakroom, Rear Porch/Vestibule/Boot room
First Floor: - Upper Hallway, Master Ensuite Bedroom ,Bedroom 2 Large Family Bath and Shower room Bedroom 3.

Location
Gordonstown lies in the Parish of Ordiquhill, in a neat triangle for access some 10 miles north east of Huntly (A96), East of Keith (A96) and south-west of Banff, all a drive of approximately 20 minutes by a choice of routes. The nearest supermarket and doctor's surgery in Portsoy is a mere 6 miles distant. Primary Children in the area attend Ordiquhill Primary School and secondary Banff Academy, however children may be able to attend The Gordon Schools in Huntly or others by request. Aberdeen's wealth of amenities is within easy reach, so too are those in Huntly, Elgin and Banff are all easily accessible. For lovers of the outdoors there is a diversity of scenery from mountain to sea, with the picturesque Knockhill on the doorstep and 20 minute drive to the stunning beaches along the Banff coastline. There is a choice of pursuits including golf, hill walking, fishing and ski-ing in the winter season. Aberdeen International Airport is a 60 minute drive and mainline railway stations Keith and Huntly are 15 minutes each. These transport link would be very advantageous to help develop a Horse Holiday business.

Directions
What3words: turns.forest.violinist
Google Maps:
From Aberdeen follow the A96 to Huntly. 1 mile after Huntly Asda roundabout, turn right at the junction sign posted B9022 Postsoy 17 and Rothiemay 5. Continue for approx. 10 miles to the T-junction with the A95 sign posted Banff A95 and Portsoy B9022. Here turn right onto A95 towards Banff / Portsoy, the property will be on the left marked by our for-sale sign after approx 1 mile.

From Inverness follow the A96 to Keith. In Keith turn left onto A95 towards Banff. Continue along the A95 for approx. 10 miles the property will be on the left marked by our for-sale sign immediately after the large Portsoy A9022 (Left) Banff A95 (A98) (straight) road sign and before the actual Portsoy turn.

Ground Floor
Porch/Vestibule/Sun lounge – 6.48m x 2.30m approx.
Good size porch/vestibule entrance with plenty of room for coats/jackets and shoes etc, leading into the front sun lounge, a large room with triple aspect windows. Lots of space soft and occasional furnishings. Wood effect laminate flooring. Wall mounted radiator. Decorative ceiling light fitting. Roller blinds all round.

Entrance Hall -2.83m x 1.75m & 1.52m x 2.52m approx.
The hallway introduces you to the living areas of this home with newly installed hard wood flooring. There is a large shelved and fully lit built in storage cupboard under the stairs, providing lots of handy storage. Theres also an open storage space under the staircase currently housing a shoe rack. The fully carpeted turned staircase with pitched pine balustrade leads to the upper floor accommodation, 3 bedrooms and a family bath and shower room.

Lower Bedroom 1 – 3.37m x 3.71m approx.
A large double bedroom with ensuite shower room. Built in storage cupboards with panelled doors. Large window overlooking the front of the property making the room bright and welcoming. This double bedroom has space for a variety of bedroom furniture. Fully carpeted. Ceiling spotlights and light fitting. Wall mounted radiator. Television point.

En Suite Shower room -1.52m x 2.52m approx.
Spacious semi tiled en-suite shower room fitted with a 3-piece white suite comprising WC with closed coupled cistern, pedestal wash hand basin with wall mounted mirrored above. large double width shower cubicle which is fully tiled with mains powered wall mounted shower. Wall mounted central heating radiator. Recessed ceiling downlighters. Vinyl flooring.

Lounge – 4.65m x 4.39m approx.
Entered via a solid wood door leading from the main hallway, this is a very spacious reception room, neutrally decorated bright and welcoming with large bay window flooding the room with natural light. The wood burning stove set on a stone hearth and natural sandstone surround with oak lintel creating a cosy relaxing space. Recessed alcove with built in storage cupboard and lighting. Recessed ceiling downlighters. Newly installed hard wood flooring. Television aerial point with satellite connections. Wall mounted radiators. Solid wood door to the rear kitchen / family room. Solid wood doors, skirtings and facings.

Kitchen / Family Room - 9.24m x 4.15m approx.
The real heart of the home, on open plan with the family room a very generous contemporary kitchen dining/family room fitted with a wide range of bespoke shaker style wall and base units in a natural wood finish, marble effect work surfaces creating a perfect workflow. Breakfast bar island providing a convenient informal dining space. A superb kitchen and family room flooded with natural light by the duel aspect windows over looking the side courtyard and sliding patio doors leading to the rear garden. Stainless 1.5 bowl steel sink and drainer with chrome mixer tap. Appliances include a Smeg 5 burner gas hob, Neff integrated multifunctional double oven/microwave. American style freestanding fridge/freezer and integrated dishwasher. Integrated ceiling lights. Newly installed hard wood flooring. Wall-mounted radiator. Roller blinds. Smoke detector Door leading to the utility/cloak room, rear vestibule and rear courtyard. Television aerial point with satellite connections.

Family Room Area
On open plan with the kitchen, this spacious family room area with dual aspect French doors overlooking the side and rear of the property flooding the space with abundant natural light has a feature Vesta V12 (12kw) Double Sided Woodburning Stove. Dining area with room for a large table and chairs perfect for dinner parties and entertaining. The room is finished in a high-quality traditional style with newly installed hard wood flooring. Television aerial point with satellite connection. Full length curtains with curtain poles around the French doors. Integrated ceiling lights. Wall mounted radiator.

Entertainment Room- 5.60m x 5.78m approx.
This impressive, beautifully presented lounge/entertaining room with dual aspect window and patio doors overlooking the rear of the property flooding the space with abundant natural light has a feature fireplace with Wood Burning Stove and hand carved mantel. Plenty of room for soft and occasional furnishings entertaining. The room is finished in a traditional style with fresh neutral paintwork. Newly installed hard wood flooring. Television aerial point with satellite connection. Full and half-length curtains with curtain poles around the patio doors. Decorative ceiling light fitting. Wall mounted radiators.

Cloakroom/Utility Space – 0.93m x 2.97m approx
Neutrally decorated room containing white WC, built in wash hand basin with mixer tap, wall mounted mirror above. Ceiling light fitting. Wall mounted radiator. Tiled flooring. Opaque window. Plumbing for automatic washing machine. Space for tumble dryer. Recessed shelving. Extractor fan.

Rear Porch / Boot Room – 0.91m x 2.96m approx.
Access via security door with glazed inset, this bright and welcoming entrance with plenty of room to store coats and footwear etc. Ceiling light fitting. Wall-mounted radiator.

Upper Floor

Staircase & Hallway – 4.22m x 1.75m, 0.93m x 5.97m approx.
The fully carpeted turned staircase with pitched pine balustrade leads to the upper floor accommodation, the “L” shaped hallway leads 3 bedrooms and a family bath and shower room. Large window overlooking the front of the property. Fully fitted traditional tartan carpet. There is space for free standing furniture and access to the loft. Ceiling light fitting. Wall-mounted radiator.

Master Bedroom - 3.42m x 3.85m
A large double bedroom flooded with natural light from the overlooking the front of the property. A full wall width of built in storage cupboards with shelving and lighting providing lots of additional storage space. The room has space for a variety of bedroom furniture. The Fresh neutral paintwork continues creating a very cosy feel to the room. Fully fitted traditional tartan carpet. Ceiling light fitting. Solid wood doors, skirtings and facings.

En Suite Shower room -2.30m x 1.95m approx.
Spacious en-suite shower room fitted with a 3 piece white suite comprising WC with closed coupled cistern, wall mounted vanity unit wash hand basin and storage cupboards below, wall mounted mirror above. The large corner shower cubicle is which fully aqua panelled includes an rainfall mains powered shower and wall mounted shower. Wall mounted central heating radiator. Recessed ceiling downlighters. Velux window. Laminate flooring

Bedroom 3 – 2.98m x 3.82m approx.
A good size double bedroom, with large south facing window which makes the room bright and welcoming. Double built in wardrobes with sliding mirrored doors. This double bedroom has space for a variety of bedroom furniture. Fully carpeted flooring. Television aerial point with satellite connections. Wall mounted radiator.

Bedroom 4 – 3.74m x 3.33m approx.
Another good size double bedroom, with large window which makes the room bright and welcoming. Double built in wardrobes with sliding mirrored doors. This double bedroom has space for a variety of bedroom furniture. Fully carpeted flooring. Television aerial point with satellite connections. Wall mounted radiator.

Family Bath and Shower Room – 2.71m x 2.02m approx.
A luxurious semi tiled spacious bathroom in a beautiful contemporary finish. Fitted with a white close coupled WC . Wall hung double drawer vanity unit with wash hand basin and chrome mixer tap. Fitted large wall mirror above the wash basin. Fully tiled shower enclosure with mains powered shower. Spa 12 Jet Corner Bath. Gloss ceiling with integrated spotlights. Chrome ladder radiator. Ceramic tiled flooring.

GARDENS AND GROUNDS & STABLES
The property sits elevated above its excellent grounds comprising lawns and various paddocks. There is a good range of equestrian facilities including stabling, partially floodlit agricultural barns and yard spaces with 1.5 adjacent acers level paddock grazing and 6.25 acers 400 meters away.

With stunning views of Knockhill the main garden to the left of the property is mainly laid to lawn and is south facing. The mature lawns are complimented by the large array of mature trees, shrubs and perennials that provide all year colour. The patio area and raised porch level provide a range of sitting spaces to relax and unwind listening to the wildlife that this well thought out garden attracts. There is an additional wood store in the garden.

Summer House
The summer house to the side of the main garden has been used a as an entertaining bar and sits elevated on a large decking patio.

Agricultural Barn 1 (Top barn connecting to Barn 2)

This is a modern barn with flood lighting laid to hard bare ground. Presently able to hold 60 stacked round bales hay and still loose barn 4 horses. It is open connected to both the horse and foal stable / garden tool barn as well as to Barn 2. There are large doors front and rear doors, to access the rear paddocks directly and also to the rear yard.

Agricultural Barn 2 (Middle Barn with Split concrete floors) 354sqm approx.

Purpose built agricultural barn adapted to equestrian use. The floor is fully concreted, and the building has flood lighting throughout. The smaller elevated area is currently being used as a large tack area and wood store, however, this area has an access door leading from main courtyard and previously stabled horses, so is fully adaptable and could be used for many other purposes. The lower area of this barn is currently used for stabling horses and for storing hay over the winter months, however, again could be used for many other purposes.

Agricultural Barn 3 (Bottom Barn) 278sqm approx.

Lower Level
A large agricultural barn on two levels, currently being used as a large workshop and additional tack area on the lower level. The floor is fully concreted, and the building has excellent lighting, insulation and board lined walls. 3 Phase electricity is installed. There is an exit door to the rear courtyard and paddocks. This space could be used as a retail space for Tack and other Equestrian merchandise, alternatively, it could be used as a vehicle mechanical workshop or trades workshop.

Upper Level
The upper level of the barn, with floor footage approx 3/4 of the ground floor is set out as a very large gym and home cinema area, however, this space could be adapted into a retail / trade setting as the floor below.

SERVICES
Water: Mains
Drainage: Private to septic tank
Heating: Air Sourced Heat Pump System
Electricity: Main & Solar
EPC: The EPC rating is ‘B’.
Council Tax Banding: The council tax banding is ‘E’.

DISCLAIMER:
These particulars do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. All statements contained therein, while believed to be correct, are not guaranteed. All measurements are approximate. Intending purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise, as to the accuracy of each of the statements contained in these particulars.