- 4 Bedrooms
- 1 Public Room
- 3 Bath/Shower Rooms
- Private Garden
- Driveway
- Detached Double Garage
- Oil Fired Heating
Description
Nethermill of Cruden is a Category 'B' listed former mill, circa 1820, which has been sympathetically restored under the guidance of Historic Scotland, using only the finest materials and expert craftsmanship. Situated on The Waters of Cruden, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a truly unique property in an idyllic pastoral setting, with a chic and sophisticated contemporary interior which harmonises beautifully with its traditional granite exterior under a slate and red tiled roof. Standing in grounds which extend to 0.33 acres or thereby, there is a romantic appeal to the property and its locale, particularly to the water wheel and its mechanism which are on display in the kitchen.
The area is also very popular for its coastal walks, one of which skirts Slains Castle, made famous by Bram Stoker's "Dracula". The original castle was build in 1597 and owned by the 9th Earl of Erroll. North of the Castle is the spectacular Bullars of Buchan, and immense sea cliff amphitheatre, easily accessible by foot.
The accomodation at the ground level comprises a luxury kitchen with an assortment of cabinets, solid oak worktops, fitted appliances and slate flooring, and is dominated by a glazed screen which extends the width of the room and displays the mill mechanism. The former kiln is now the utility room and has space for laundry equipment and storage. On the first level, there is a homely lounge, with beamed ceiling. It has a flood of light, with windows on all aspects, and there is a door which leads out to a balcony overlooking the garden. Continuing to the bedroom wing, there are two double rooms, one with an en-suite and a access to the rear garden, and there is a wc cloakroom. Upstairs, there are another two double bedrooms, one with en-suite facilities and disabled access, and there is a family bathroom. The adjacent self contained annex situated below the double garage, has fantastic potential. It could be used as an office, workshop, studio or games room, but because it has power, lights, plumbing and underfloor heating, it could easily be converted into a unit with living and bedroom space and therefore ideal for holiday accomodation or staff quarters.
Nethermill of Cruden is ideal for permanent living, but would be the perfect spot for a holiday home given its proximity to the Cruden Bay Championship Golf Course.
The original water wheel mechanism showcased behind a double glazed screen is a superb historic feature in the dining kitchen.
Garden Floor
Dining Kitchen (5.3m x 4.2m) (17.5 x 13.9)
A beautifully presented kitchen with a comprehensive range of cream base units, with solid oak countertops (1.5 bowl sink and drainer with mixer tap). Electric cooker with integrated hood. Integrated fridge and freezer. Slate floor tiles. Window on two aspects with deep sills. Downlights. TV point. Water wheel and mechanism of the original mill fronted by a glazed double screen.
Lobby
Slate flooring. Brick fireplace. Window and door to garden. Stairs to upper level
Utility (2.7m x 2.2m) (8.10 x 7.3)
The former kiln and nicely proportional for laundry and storage. Meter cupboard. Wall cupboards. Slate flooring.
Ground Floor
A welcoming hallway with a staircase up to the bedroom accomodation and down to the kitchen. Oak flooring. Sensor lights. Window. Wall lights.
Lounge (7.4m x 4.4m) (24.3 x 14.5)
A very spacious and elegant room with vaulted beamed ceiling and windows on three aspects. Door to rear garden. French doors to a balcony overlooking the garden and river. Oak flooring.
Bedroom (3.2m x 3.2m) (10.6 x 10.6)
A double room with deep silled window. Shelved cupboard. Fitted cupboard with rail. Telephone point. Television shelf.
Cloakroom
Fitted with a white wc and wall hung vanity basin. Slate flooring. Chrome heated towel rail. Downlights & extractor.
Bedroom (6.7m x 3.2m) (22 x 10.6)
A sizable double room with dual aspect windows. French doors to rear.
En-suite (2.2m x 2m) (7.3 x 6.7)
A luxury shower room with suite and vanity furniture. Tiled enclosure, mains shower and bi-folding door. Inset wash and wc. Ceramic floor tiles. Heated towel rail. Extractor fan. Shaver point.
UPPER FLOOR
The staircase has light and window ventilation. The landling has a velux window with blinds.
Bedroom (4.4m x 2.7m) (14.5 x 8.8)
With 2 velux window. TV and telephone points. Cupboard with bi-fold and hanging rail.
Bathroom (2.9m x 2.5m) (9.6 x 8.2)
Featuring a white suite and vanity furiniture. Inset basin and wc. Ceramic floor tiles. Heated towel rail. Electric shower over bath. Shaver point. Extractor fan. Downlights. Velux window.
Bedroom (7m x 3.2m) (23 x 10.6)
A sizeable double room with windows on two aspects. Disabled door access.
En-suite (2.5 m 1.3m) (8.2 x 4.3)
Fitted with a corner wc. Wall hung whb. Tiled enclosure with bi-fold door and mains shower. Heated towel rail. Ceramic floor tiles.
ANNEXE
Self contained studio (9m x 5.6m) (29.6 x 18.4)
An ideal office, studio, workshoop, games room or entertainments area. Slate flooring. French doors and full length windows overlooking the garden and the river. Power. Water. Light. TV and telephone points. This room has full underfloor heating.
The double garage sits above the annexe and has two double doors, power, light, and a window with river view.
Location
This historic gem, nestles prominently in Nethermill, a small leafy Hamlet, through which the waters of Cruden roll gently to the sea.
Nethermill sits on the shoulder of Cruden Bay, a picturesque coastal village situated some 20 miles north of Aberdeen. Cruden bay has a fine fishing harbour and beautiful beaches backdropped by rolling golden sand dunes, that stretch for miles - "a walker's paradise".
Alongside the dunes lies the magnificent world renowned Cruden Bay Championship Golf Course.
Cruden Bay boasts one of the top 100 golf courses of the world. This stretch of coastline is famed for its choice of superb links golf courses, such as Royal Aberdeen and Murcar, and soon will be the home of Donald Trump's multi million championship courses and resort, now under construction at nearby Mennie Estate.
The Village of Cruden Bay has a bowling green, tennis courts, a primary school, and a choice of restaurants, pubs, hotels and local shops.
Directions
Located opposite the entrance to Cruden Bay Golf Club is Golf Road, and a 1/2 mile along that road is the hamlet of Nethermill.
Garden
The thoughtfully landscaped grounds are on split level and comprise pathways, gravel cover, paved patios, wooden decks and balustrades, outsides lights, and low maintenance natural meadow which extends to the river. At the side of the property is a water wheel which has potential for further restoration by any potential buyer. The boundry extands to the middle of the river on which there is fishing rights.
Parking
Driveway parking for several cars. Further parking at high level on roadside at rear garden.
Fixtures and Fittings
All carpets, windows, blinds, light fittings, and white goods are included in the sale. The furniture and contents are available by separate contract.
Services
Oil fired central heating with antique radiators. Double glazed traditonal sash and case widows. Mains water and power. Septic tank soakaway. Underfloor heating on ground floor and bathrooms. Sky and terrestrial TV. The self contained annexe has full underfloor heating.
BONNIE CRUDEN WATER
Come sing a song O'Cruden Burn,
there's music in the name.
There's some that sing aboot the Don
Some sing aboot the Dee
Just let them sing, I dinna care
It's a' the same to me
Altho it's course it may be short
that faet it winna hide
but oft in artificial lade
i've watched the water glide.
Until it turned the Millers wheel
wie eident rush and splatter
than races on once mair to join
the Bonnie Cruden Water.
An when we pass the Millers door
we hear the happer clatter
O woe betide the Miller if
there wisna Cruden Water.
An when I chance to view the scene
It aye brings to my mine
When I used to paddle in the stream
When summer days were fine
When toddling ower the Hatton Brig
The bairnies feet fair patter
What time the skweel is scaling near
The Bonnie Cruden Water
Then doon the Haughes 'O' Nethermill
the water gently flows
the Scots here made their find stand
againts their Danish foes.
So here on Cruden's sandy beach
she meets the rollin tide
to get lost within the Ocean
an get scattered far and wide.
When my sonnets in a tatter
ye'll still be flowing to the sea
ye Bonnie Cruden Water.
Sonnet by
Unknown Buchan Bard
"An' many a wheel to grind our meal
is turned by Cruden Water"