Ferintosh Cottage, Banff, AB45
- Land size
- 3 acres
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 1
Description
Ferintosh Cottage is a charming and deceptively spacious detached home set within peaceful rural surroundings, offering generous accommodation across two levels and excellent flexibility for modern family living. With multiple reception rooms, up to four bedrooms, a large kitchen/diner and extensive outdoor space approx. 3 acres including outbuildings and a chicken coop, the property combines traditional character with practical everyday comfort. The setting is private, green and beautifully quiet, while still within easy reach of local amenities and transport links.
Ground Floor Accommodation
Lounge
A warm and welcoming main reception room centred around a traditional fireplace with decorative surround. Soft décor, patterned feature walls and a bright ceiling finish create a comfortable, homely atmosphere. A large window draws in natural light, and the room offers ample space for multiple seating arrangements.
Second Living Room / Snug
A versatile second reception room ideal as a snug, study or hobby space. Its proportions allow for flexible use, making it a valuable addition to the ground floor layout.
Large Kitchen/Diner
A generous, sociable kitchen/diner forming the heart of the home. Traditional timber cabinetry, extensive worktop space and a full range of appliances provide excellent practicality. The central dining area comfortably accommodates a family sized table, making this an ideal space for everyday meals and relaxed entertaining. The white goods (Grey) are to be considered part of the sale comprising of 2 undercounter freezers, Washing Machine, Tumble Drier and American Style Fridge Freezer. All items around 8 months old (as of May 26).
Pantry Area
Located off the kitchen, the pantry area offers additional storage for household essentials, small appliances and everyday items. It also accommodates a freestanding fridge freezer (not to be considered for sale) and benefits from practical flooring and neutral décor.
Downstairs Bedroom
A bright, well proportioned ground floor bedroom with a calm, coordinated décor theme. The room comfortably fits a double bed and freestanding furniture, with natural light enhancing the restful feel. Ideal for guests, multi generational living or flexible use such as a home office.
Second Downstairs Bedroom / Optional Reception Room
A spacious and characterful room featuring a large window with garden views, a feature fireplace and alcove storage. Suitable as a generous double bedroom or an additional reception room, offering excellent flexibility depending on the buyer’s needs.
Family Bathroom
A bright and well appointed family bathroom with a modern four piece suite, including a separate shower enclosure and full size bath. Fresh décor, white tiling and recessed lighting create a clean, contemporary feel, while the sink vanity provides excellent storage.
First Floor Accommodation
Upstairs Hall
A bright landing area with soft décor and a skylight that fills the space with natural light. Timber doors lead to the upper accommodation, with an attractive balustrade overlooking the staircase.
Upstairs Bedroom
A spacious and inviting upper floor bedroom with a distinctive finish, featuring striped wall coverings and a sloped ceiling that adds character. The layout accommodates a double bed and workspace, making it ideal for older children, guests or home working.
Second Upstairs Bedroom
A generous and adaptable room suitable as a double bedroom or dedicated home office. The sloped ceiling adds charm, while the floor area allows for both sleeping and working zones without compromise.
External Grounds
The property sits within beautifully mature grounds, approached by a long gravel driveway that winds through greenery and opens to a peaceful rural setting. The wooden outbuilding on the approach forms part of the property and adds valuable storage, hobby space or running as an existing business as the current owners have, while the traditional stone outbuilding to the rear houses the oil boiler and provides further practical use. Around the home, gravelled areas allow easy movement, softened by established planting, potted displays and natural countryside views. The garden itself offers generous open space with lawn, trees and a tranquil outlook, complemented by a neatly enclosed chicken coop for those interested in small scale poultry keeping or a more self sufficient lifestyle. Altogether, the grounds deliver privacy, charm and a strong sense of rural living.
Location
Ferintosh Cottage enjoys a quiet countryside position while remaining well connected to nearby towns and amenities. The surrounding area offers open farmland, woodland walks and a peaceful rural atmosphere, ideal for those seeking space and tranquillity without isolation. Local services, shops and schools are within easy reach, and road links provide straightforward access to Turriff, Banff, Huntly and wider Aberdeenshire. It’s a setting that balances privacy with practicality, making it an appealing choice for families, commuters or anyone looking to enjoy a relaxed rural lifestyle.
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.
Map Location
Property details
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- Council Tax Band
- D
- Date Posted
- 2026-04-29
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 430 Homes with Land listings in Scotland (1+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)
Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Mains
- Water
- Mains
- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
- Septic Tank / Private
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
6 Mbps
Under 10 Mbps here
Suitable for
- Basic browsing & email
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- King Edward School0.8 miles
- Pupils
- 24
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Macduff School3.2 miles
- Pupils
- 303
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Fintry School3.5 miles
- Pupils
- 24
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Banff Primary School3.5 miles
- Pupils
- 296
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Turriff Primary School5.1 miles
- Pupils
- 406
- Type
- Non-denominational
Secondary
- Banff Academy3.6 miles
- Pupils
- 970
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Turriff Academy5.7 miles
- Pupils
- 623
- Type
- Non-denominational
- The Gordon Schools16 miles
- Pupils
- 665
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Fraserburgh Academy18 miles
- Pupils
- 1,127
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Keith Grammar School18 miles
- Pupils
- 370
- Type
- Non-denominational
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: planning activity, heritage and any flood history here are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Walking trail
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
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Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
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