Stunning Granite Detached Home with Fine Period Features, 3 Acre Field and Unconverted Steading
- 6 Bedrooms
- 4 Public Rooms
- 3 Bath/Shower Rooms
- Private Garden
- Driveway
- Oil Fired Heating
- Unconverted Steading with Planning Permission
Description
Collynie is a stunning granite period home set within extensive grounds and enjoying an enviable rural setting with far reaching views over the surrounding countryside. Presented in excellent order throughout the property has retained many fine period features such as high ceilings with cornicing, panelled doors, original shutters and working fireplaces. There are two separate staircases, giving access to the first floor accommodation on the north wing and south wing. It is thought that the north wing could be closed off to provide fully self contained accommodation suitable as a granny flat if required.
The entrance vestibule has wall mounted coat hooks and a partly glazed door leading to the reception hall which has a staircase leading to the south wing accommodation. The drawing room is particularly impressive and has windows on three sides drawing in plenty of natural light. This elegant room has a marble fireplace with open chimney, neutral decoration and deep, moulded skirtings. The formal dining room has a feature fireplace, vibrant decoration and high ceiling with cornice and picture rail. The room located next to the dining room is meantime used as a study but could easily be used as a further bedroom if required. The cloakroom is fitted with a traditional white suite with laminate flooring and window ventilation.
Viewers will undoubtedly be impressed by the farmhouse style family dining kitchen which is fitted with an extensive range of wall and base storage units with feature dresser style unit, Aga and French doors leading to the conservatory with granite wall, translucent pitched roof and laminate flooring. Leading off the kitchen is the inner hall which has a staircase leading to the north wing accommodation. The inner hall gives access to the family room with wood burning stove and laminate flooring. The utility room provides ample room for laundry tasks and storage and gives access to the boot room leading to the side garden. Completing the ground floor accommodation is a bathroom fitted with a modern white suite with shower over the bath.
The first floor accommodation on the North Wing comprises two double bedrooms, both with velux windows- one having a range of fitted cupboards.
The South Wing accommodation is on two levels - a mezzanine and first floor. The mezzanine level has a bright and spacious family bathroom with separate shower cubicle and two velux windows and a large double bedroom with east facing window.
The master bedroom is located on the first floor and has a range of fitted wardrobes and far reaching south facing views. There are two further double bedrooms on this floor and a shower room with three piece suite and velux window.
This impressive home is sure to meet the demands of the discerning house purchaser looking for a grand family home in a rural location with extensive grounds and the opportunity to develop the unconverted steading.
On an historical note in the late 19th and early 20th centuries `Collynie`was made famous by the then tenant farmer William Duthie who was one of the greatest breeders of shorthorn cattle in the world. His cows and bulls sold for huge sums with individual animals selling well in excess of the value of the whole farm! The herd was sold in 1938 but the `Collynie` name lives on in shorthorn cattle worldwide.
Location
Collynie is located on the outskirts of the village of Methlick which is approx 22 miles north of Aberdeen. The village has local shops, a hotel, primary school and doctors surgery. Nearby Ellon, approx 9 miles away offers all the amenities and facilities required for family living. The property is within Meldrum Academy catchment.
Directions
From Aberdeen travel north along the B999 passing through Potterton, Udny station, Pitmedden and Tarves. Turn right at the end of Tarves on to the B9170 Oldmeldrum/Methlick Road Proceed for approx three miles and after passing the sign for Braikllay there is a farm road on the left between two beech hedges. Turn in here and Collynie is at the end of the road.
Garden
Collynie is set within extensive walled garden grounds with two separate areas of manicured lawn with deep herbaceous borders stocked with a wide variety of plants and beautiful blossom cherry trees and stone chipped pathways. There is beech hedging along the edge of the garden.
There is an enclosed area of ground to the rear which is laid in stone chippings and has a drying area and oil tank.
The side garden is a secluded ornamental garden laid in stone chippings with flower beds and patio area enjoying superb views over the surrounding countryside. This area would be ideal for relaxing and entertaining.
There is a 3 acre field included in the sale of the property.
Collynie has an unconverted L shaped steading building with full planning permission for conversion to a holiday let. Details of the planning permission can be viewed on the Aberdeenshire Council website, Reference F/APP/2007/3191.
Two adjacent barns and paddock owned by the Haddo Estate may be available for sale by separate negotiation.
Parking
There is a stone chipped driveway to the front and side of the property with parking for a number of vehicles.
Fixtures and Fittings
All carpets and most light fittings included. Most of the curtains and blinds can be included in the sale on agreement with the seller.
Nb the dining room and landing curtains will be removed.
The hall and landing light fittings will be removed.
Aga, dishwasher, fridge freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer and separate freezer in utility room included.
Services
The property has full oil fired central heating and double glazing.