Muiryhaugh, Strachan, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31

Muiryhaugh has an idyllic countryside location in Royal Deeside, close to the popular town of Banchory, with beautiful open views and a feeling of space and privacy. Muiryhaugh is approached by the private track and there is a traditional detached 4 bedroom farmhouse with charming garden grounds. The land surrounds the property entirely, creating the perfect package, and extends to around 46 acres of fenced grass paddocks and an area of woodland park land. The two traditional stone steadings with slate roofs are in excellent condition with a central courtyard area and for those with equestrian interests, Muiryhaugh would work exceptionally well given the stabling for 6 horses, tack room and outdoor 60m x 40m arena. Endless countryside hacks and mountain biking can be enjoyed from your own doorstep and Muiryhaugh is presently run as a very successful livery, giving any potential buyer the chance of considering this opportunity. For those looking for privacy and fantastic outdoor space & land, Muiryhaugh offers the perfect opportunity to have your horses at home around you in the peace & quiet of Royal Deeside. The entire offerings at Muiryhaugh really do create endless opportunities and flexibility for any potential buyer to create their own wonderful countryside lifestyle.

The farmhouse is a traditional stone-built farmhouse with a southerly aspect and a charming area of garden. The property has been exceptionally well maintained by the present owners including a considerable two storey extension in 2002, to increase the size of the house including an impressive modern open plan family living space & kitchen. The accommodation over two floors comprises an entrance hall to the front with stairs to the first floor. Continue to the left in original farmhouse where you will find the main lounge & dining room. A charming room with wood burning fire. Continue again into the impressive open plan kitchen, family & dining room. This is a fantastic open plan family living space with larger windows and doors opening out to the garden. The kitchen has an island area and quality units and work tops, whilst a walk-in pantry is a useful space. To the side there is a vestibule which leads outside and gives access to the utility room and a cloak room. Also overlooking the front is the fourth double bedroom, which is generous in size and used as a home office.

On the first floor there is a bright open landing with great built in storage cupboards. There are two equally spacious double bedrooms with built in storage, both enjoying an outlook to the front overlooking the surrounding countryside. Further down the hall is the main family bathroom with bath and overhead shower. Completing the accommodation is the principal bedroom with walk in wardrobe and generous ensuite shower room.

Accommodation
Ground Floor: Entrance hall, lounge/dining room, bedroom 4/office, open plan kitchen, dining & family room. Vestibule, utility room & cloakroom.
First Floor: Master bedroom with walk in wardrobe and ensuite shower room, bedroom 2, bedroom 3 & bathroom.

Garden Grounds
The formal garden grounds are bound by a traditional stone dyke wall and mainly laid to lawn provide a charming outdoor space for children & families. The raised beds are ideal for planting vegetables and there are various fruit trees.

Land & Outbuildings
The land extends to around 46 acres in total, mostly fenced grass paddocks, whilst a charming woodland park area in bordered by the ‘Water of Dye’. There is a 60m x 40m outdoor arena.
There are two separate detached traditional steading buildings, both in exceptionally good condition with a slate roof, pedestrian door access points & double doors. The first steading has a tack room and separate workshop, whilst the second steading has three stables and a floored upper level. Between the two adjacent steading buildings is a useful central courtyard area laid with lock block. Furthermore, there is a separate timber building offering 3 additional stables and a metal clad field shelter, currently used to store machinery & equipment. A traditional stone bothy to the right side of the drive houses the oil tank.

Livery Potential
The present owners have successfully operated a popular livery business at Muiryhaugh for many years, demonstrating strong demand and offering excellent potential for any future owner to consider this opportunity.

General Remarks and Information
Tenure Freehold
Local Authority Aberdeenshire
Council Tax Band E
EPC Band E

Services
Mains electricity | Private water supply & drainage to septic tank | Oil fired central heating |

Flood Risk
Flood maps of the area can be viewed at

Access
Muiryhaugh is accessed from the main road by a private track.

Situation
Strachan lies on the south side of the River Dee and is located within the heart of Royal Deeside only a short drive from the very popular town of Banchory, This idyllic location in Deeside provides an array of outdoor leisure activities including salmon fishing on the River Dee, horse riding, mountain biking, forest and hill walking, good local and international golf courses, gliding, canoeing, shooting and snowboarding. The Cairngorms National Park is also only a 30-minute drive away offering beautiful scenery and further outdoor pursuits.

Strachan itself sits in desirable Feughside just outside the town of Banchory. Strachan has a lovely community spirit, and the Feughside Community Council facilitates a wide range of activities which promote the well-being of the area. The Feughside community website is a very useful place to learn about the local community.

Schooling is provided at the primary schools in Banchory whilst secondary education is catered for at the very popular Banchory Academy in the town. Private education is available in Aberdeen at Robert Gordon’s, St. Margaret’s school for Girls, Albyn School and the International School of Aberdeen.

Strachan is a desirable location, either for those working in and around Aberdeen or for those wanting countryside living in a beautiful area. Aberdeen is a 40 minute drive and provides all the leisure, recreational and entertainment facilities expected from the oil capital of Europe. It also provides good transport links with a mainline railway station to Edinburgh and beyond and is host to Aberdeen International Airport, providing both domestic and international flights. The airport can be reached by car comfortably within 40 minutes from Muiryhaugh.

EPC Rating = E