Osprey View, Lower Woodend, Monymusk, Aberdeenshire, AB51

Local Information
Osprey View is set in a peaceful location by the banks of the River Don north of the quaint village of Monymusk, which is host to the Grant Arms serving up excellent local food and the local primary school and village hall. Secondary education at Inverurie (8 miles) or the Alford Community Campus (9.9 miles).

The thriving market town of Inverurie is found roughly 8 miles east of Osprey View. Inverurie has a strong sense of community, supported by a vibrant town centre full of independent shops, cafés, and restaurants. Regular events such as farmers' markets, seasonal festivals, and agricultural shows contribute to the town’s warm and welcoming atmosphere. There is a modern health centre with maternity ward, hospital, several supermarkets, retail park, trade counters, a swimming pool and community centre as well as golf, tennis and bowling for those recreational sporting enthusiasts.

With excellent rail and road links - including train station and easy access to the A96 - commuting to Aberdeen and the surrounding areas is fast and convenient.

Aberdeen City is approximately 20 miles from Monymusk and provides retail, leisure and recreational facilities in the acknowledged Oil (and transitioning to Energy) Capital of Europe. Aberdeen International Airport is located just north of the city (c. 30-minute commute from the property) and is also the location of P & J Live, the largest event complex in the North of Scotland. The nearby Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR) has greatly improved access and travelling time throughout the area and beyond.

There are a wealth of recreational and leisure opportunities to be found in the local and wider Aberdeenshire area including hillwalking nearby at Bennachie, shooting/stalking, fishing, skiing at The Lecht, the Nordic Ski and Outdoor Centre in Huntly, water sports, scenic coastal trails, exploration of the Cairngorms National Park and the Castle and Whisky trails. In addition to this, for the golf enthusiast there are a plethora of well known and respected courses nearby, including Meldrum House Golf Course, Cruden Bay, Trump International Golf Links, Menie & Royal Aberdeen.

Accommodation
Osprey View is a bright, spacious and attractive steading conversion which has been finished to a very high standard throughout with intricate and charming features including masses of natural light via large glazed openings - most of which are south-facing - beautiful dressed granite fireplace in the luxurious lounge, solid wood flooring throughout and the lush and inviting garden grounds that wrap around the house.

Entering the property into the spacious and welcoming hall, you have the south-facing lounge boasting triple-aspect glazing and patio doors onto the garden decking; modern fitted family bathroom with separate bath and raised shower, study/fifth bedroom and ground floor bedroom which has a set of patio doors that open up into the beautiful garden grounds. In the eastern wing of this stunning steading conversion and on a slightly raised level, is a very generous and bright open plan kitchen and dining area which, with it's vaulted ceilings and large skylights, is a truly special place to spend time with family or friends - perfect for entertaining with a glazed door onto the south-facing courtyard-style garden.

A utility room with 'back door', WC and very spacious garage complements the kitchen, keeping the noisier and working parts of the house away from the sleeping accommodation.

The first floor comprises large master bedroom with built-in wardrobe and en-suite shower room, two further double bedrooms and family shower room along with ample built-in storage.

Osprey View is excellently laid out to provide ample family space and entertaining areas for dinner parties or relaxing. The large kitchen and dining area with excellent breakfast bar is ideal for family time and relaxing with a brew beside the range stove. The wrap-around decking and garden grounds are excellent sun-traps and are perfect for relaxing, BBQ receptions and alfresco dining and sunset drinks.

Property Details
Home Report:
Home Report is available to view or download on our website.

EPC:
Band C (76), potential Band B (61).

Council Tax:
Band G

Services:
Private Water (borehole in garden). Mains and Solar PV Electricity (15no Solar PV panels). Private drainage to septic tank. Ground Source Heat Pump. Wood-burning stove. Electric Aga range.

Included in Sale:
All floor coverings, fitted blinds, curtain rails/poles/tracks, light fittings and shades, integrated or fixed appliances (excludes free-standing appliances).

Outside
Secluded garden grounds and lush garden lawns envelope this outstanding property, nurtured by hand for many years providing peaceful retreats and a safe haven for family and pets. As well as the extensive and well-maintained garden grounds, there is included 4.45 acres of IACS-registered land, divided into two useful paddocks to either side of the property. Whilst in need of re-fencing, the land offers any purchaser the perfect opportunity to establish a smallholding/hobby farm or would also be suited for equestrian purposes. The land is classified as being Grade 4(2) by the James Hutton Institute and has a southerly aspect.

Also included is a useful steel portal framed and metal-clad GP shed, constructed c.2010, measuring c.18m x 6m. The shed boasts concrete floor, roller shutter vehicular door and timber pedestrian door, power outlets and lighting. The outbuilding make for excellent general storage but would also suit the budding craftsperson, mechanic or as a workshop.

Date of Entry
Date of entry to be mutually agreed but in any case will be from 31st March 2027.

Directions:
From Inverurie, head west on Blackhall Road passing Highclere Way and Corsmanhill Drive and follow the road for Burnhervie. Continue for about 4.5 miles and take a right at the junction signposted for Monymusk (3) and then turn right where signposted to Chapel of Garioch. Continue for 0.2 miles and then take a left and at the next junction. Travel on this road for 0.5 miles then turn right signposted Keig via My Lord’s Throat (6) for 1.6 Miles.

Viewings:
To arrange a viewing contact Aberdeen & Northern Estates

Local Authority:
Aberdeenshire Council, Woodhill House, Westburn Road, Aberdeen, AB16 5GB

BPS:
Available by separate negotiation.

Mineral Rights & Sporting Rights:
Included in the sale, insofar as they are owned.

Note:
Prospective purchasers should note that unless their interest in the property is formally intimated to the selling agents following inspection, the agents cannot guarantee that notice of a closing date for offers will be advised and consequently the property may be sold without notice.

Anti Money Laundering Compliance:
In accordance with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017, we are required to carry out checks and due diligence on property purchasers. If an offer has been accepted, the purchaser(s) will need to provide proof of identity, residence and proof of funds, as a minimum, prior to any transaction proceeding.

Offers:
Formal offers, in the acceptable Scottish form should be submitted, along with the relevant anti-money laundering paperwork in accordance with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017, through a Scottish Solicitor, to the Selling Agent.

Servitude Rights, Burdens and Wayleaves:
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private. The buyer(s) will be held to have satisfied himself/themselves as to the nature of all such servitude rights and others.

Title:
The buyer(s) shall be bound to accept the title as it presently stands in the name of the seller(s) and the conveyance in favour of the buyer(s) shall be subject to all the exceptions, reservations, burdens and conditions presently contained in the title deeds. There shall be excepted from warrandice in the conveyance in favour of the buyer(s) any leases, tenancies, tenants' rights, missives, agreements, rights of possession, rights of way, access rights, and sewerage and drainage facilities, and all other servitudes and other rights without prejudice to the right of the buyer(s) to quarrel or impugn the same on any ground not inferring warrandice against the seller(s).