- 6 Bedrooms
- 6 Public Rooms
- 3 Bath/Shower Rooms
- Private Garden
- Driveway
- Oil Fired Heating
- Approx two acres. One further acre may be available by seperate contract
Quadruple Detached Garage
Description
Inchmarlo Cottage is a supremely impressive period dwelling, with the original buildings constructed circa 1888, and subsequently extended to create the beautiful home it now is. Situated in a prime spot on the edge of the eighth fairway of the prestigious Banchory Golf Course on Royal Deeside, the property basks in idyllic surroundings which enjoy a wonderful degree of privacy especially during the summer months when the mature woodlands are in full bloom.
Over the years the cottage has been extended, and the current owner has also significantly upgraded the internal fixtures and fittings to the highest degree using only the finest materials combined with expert craftsmanship. Particular mention should be made of the roof which has been completely renewed in the last year with Welsh slates, to the flat sections which are finished in lead, and to the solar panels, which augment the heating system. Guttering is low maintenance cast aluminium. Windows have been replaced with look-alike sash and case double glazed units, and internal decoration is tasteful and appealing. The office units and dressing room furniture are by Neville Johnson, and internal doors are Douglas Fir. Ground level flooring is by Karndean. This now presents as a stylish modern family home with a complement of attractive period features throughout.
The accommodation includes very well proportioned accommodation on two levels, with versatile public rooms which flow together, and spacious bedrooms at ground and upper level, and a layout which is therefore ideal for all ages. There is an elegant sitting room with a wood burning stove, and an outlook over the golf course. Another lounge is accessed from the sitting room and it also features an open fire. A conservatory has French doors which open to the garden, affording superb natural light as well as easy garden access. There is an orangery which also overlooks the garden and it provides a comfortable and informal family living area. From here there is access to a games room or study, and also to a guest bedroom with built in wardrobes, and an en-suite bathroom with rolled edge bath and separate shower enclosure. The dining room is adjacent to the luxury kitchen and offers ample space for formal dining or relaxed family meals. The kitchen comes complete with quality cabinets, and integrated Miele appliances and is entered from a rear lobby which leads to the utility room and rear garden. On the upper floor the master suite has a superbly proportioned bedroom with open aspect, again over the golf course. It leads through to a dressing room with a generous degree of storage, and through again to a luxury wet room with contemporary fittings including top of the range wash basin and tapware. There are another four bedrooms on this level, a family bathroom, and a separate cloakroom with wc and wash hand basin.
Vestibule
Double entrance doors with glazed top screen. Part glazed door to hallway.
Reception Hallway
A welcoming hallway with an impressive staircase with wooden balustrade to the upper floor. Ceiling downlights. 2 antique radiators.
Sitting Room (25'3x16'5)
A spacious and elegant room with south and west facing windows, overlooking the golf course and affording superb natural light. 3 antique radiators. Inglenook fireplace with granite hearth and cast iron multi fuel stove. Doors to conservatory and sitting room.
Conservatory (24'7x19')
A superb garden room with French doors on 4 aspects, opening to the terrace garden. Pitched ceiling and skylights. 5 wall sconces. Solid external door to sitting room.
Lounge (25'7x17'9)
A comfortable and informal sitting room with entry to the hallway, conservatory and lounge. 2 west facing side windows with roller blinds. Granite fireplace with wooden surround and open fire. Shelved cupboard. 2 wall lights. 3 antique radiators.
Rear Hall and Lobby
With access to the reception hallway, kitchen, utility room and cloakroom. Door to rear garden. Antique radiator.
Cloakroom (15'1x5'11)
A very spacious room with window to rear. White wc and pedestal basin. Cupboard housing hot water tank. Shelved cupboard. Karndean flooring.
Utility Room (14'1x11'6)
A generous utility area with windows on two walls. Central heating boiler. Wall and base cabinets. Black laminate worktops. Stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap. Splashback tiling. Washing machine. Tumble dryer. Karndean flooring.
Breakfast Kitchen (13'9x12'2)
A luxury kitchen, fitted with a wide range of cherry wall and base cabinets, with granite work surfaces, including a large breakfast counter and stools. Inset stainless steel sink with mixer tap. Boiling/chilled water zip tap. Miele appliances including 5 burner gas hob, integrated fridge and freezer, drinks cabinet, steamer, coffee machine, heated drawer, oven, grill and dishwasher. Contemporary elica cooker hood. 2 windows with roller blinds. Upright wall heater. Ceiling downlights. Karndean flooring.
Dining Room (15'9x14'1)
A well proportioned room, ideal for formal dining or relaxed family meals. Square bay window and garden outlook. Antique radiator. 2 wall lights. Karndean flooring.
Orangery (17'1x10'2)
A sunny addition to the property, with views and access to the garden. Ceiling cupola. Modern radiator. Ceiling downlights. Karndean flooring. French doors to study/games room.
Study/Games Room (19'4x14'9)
Window to rear, with roller blind. Antique radiator. Glazed French doors and side panel draws natural light from the orangery. Solid oak flooring.
Guest Bedroom (17'5x15'1)
A lovely bright room with windows on two aspects. French doors to garden. 2 antique radiators. Fitted wardrobes with storage above.
En-suite Bathroom (13'5x8'6)
A roomy en-suite with white fittings. Tiled corner enclosure with mains shower. Slipper bath with mixer taps. Wc. Pedestal basin. Heated towel rail. Ceramic floor tiles. Ceiling downlights. Floor to ceiling wooden storage cabinets. Mirror and wall lights. Antique radiator. Side window with Venetian and Roman blinds.
First Floor
A wide sweeping staircase leads from the reception hallway. The area is flooded in natural light from a glazed cupola. Storage cupboard with light in main hallway. Deep shelved cupboard with light in master lobby.
Master Bedroom (17'9x16'1)
A very spacious room with windows on three aspects, flooding the whole area in light. 3 radiators. Shelved cupboard.
Dressing Room (13'9x6'3)
With entry from the master bedroom or lobby. Window with Venetian blind. Full height wall to wall wardrobes, dressing table and storage. Door to en-suite.
En-suite Wet Room (17'9x8'10)
A luxurious en-suite facility with modern fittings and striking decoration. WC. Stand with contemporary moveable wash bowl, high-tech tap, and cabinet below. Under floor heating. Temperature controlled wet room with Kohler shower. Heated towel rail. Antique radiator. Tiling in wet area and to dado height on remaining walls. Window with Venetian blind.
Bedroom (19'8x11'6)
A spacious double room with bay window and garden aspect, and further side window with shelved storage below. Decorative fireplace. Built in wardrobe with shelves and rail storage. Radiator. Laminate wood flooring.
Bedroom (9'10x8'2))
A double room with window and roller blind. Fitted wardrobe with shelves, hanging space and mirrored doors. Wooden flooring. Radiator.
Bedroom (15'9x15'5)
A double room with window and garden outlook. Decorative fireplace. Radiator.
Bedroom (17'1x14'9)
A sizeable double room with window and roller blind, bay window and further skylight, all drawing light into the room. Wood laminate flooring. Deep cupboard with shelves and rail. Radiator.
Bathroom (13'5x8'6)
A luxury bathroom with white suite. Double ended bath with claw feet and central taps. Wooden vanity cabinet with twin basins, wall mirrors and lights. Large walk in shower enclosure with fixed and moveable heads. Tiling to dado height. Laminate flooring. Heated towel rail. Downlights and extractor fan. Double window.
WC
Featuring a wc with concealed cistern and wooden cabinet with inset basin. Chrome towel rail. Laminate flooring. East facing window.
Location
Inchmarlo is a small hamlet which lies to the west of Banchory, and within walking distance of its centre. Banchory is a picturesque town which lies at the gate to Royal Deeside, and situated some 18 miles west of Aberdeen, within commuting distance of the city and the airport. The town provides a range of facilities including 2 primary schools and a reputable secondary school. There is a selection of shops, hotels, restaurants, health and community facilities, and a number of parks and golf courses, and there is fishing, ski-ing and leisurely or demanding walks nearby.
Directions
From Aberdeen travel through Cults, Bieldside, Milltimber and Peterculter and continue to the far end of Banchory. Inchmarlo Cottage is on the left hand side, immediately after the maximum speed limit sign.
Garden
The gardens extend to approximately 2 acres and comprise mature woodlands and fruit trees, lawns and shrubbery, there is a driveway which encircles the house and within the gardens there is a barbecue hut and an old bothy. There are several patio areas, a hot tub, and an outside shed with a toilet. To the rear of the garages there are two large sheds, and in the far corner of the garden overlooking the golf course, there is a tennis court with en-tout cas all weather cover.
An additional one acre of ground adjoins the policies and this may be made available by separate contract.
Parking
There are four garages with electric doors, all with power and light and a separate central heating system. It has a rain water collector which is used for recycling rainwater. Above the garage block, there is an enormous room (approx 56'x16') with shower room, and kitchen, and it has a partially floored attic with loft ladder.
Fixtures and Fittings
All carpets, curtains, window blinds, light fittings and white goods included in the sale.
Services
Sash and case look-alike tilt and turn double glazing. Solar roof panels. Oil fired central heating. Underfloor heating in the kitchen and dining room, wet underfloor heating in the conservatory, radiators elsewhere. Septic tank.