Abercraig, Tullochvenus, Lumphanan, AB31

Local Information

Located in Upper Deeside and Donside, Abercraig is situated in an area rich in history and offers a plethora of natural and scenic walking routes to complement this superb rural retreat.

The surrounding area has an array of recreational opportunities including fishing, walking, trekking, horse-riding and other rural sporting pursuits. The Lumphanan Circular is a popular walking route, following Old Military Road, which would make for a delightful walk from the property into Lumphanan village.

The charming village of Lumphanan is steeped in history and character, which hosts the local primary school, shop, post office and tea room. Slightly further away but still within the local area are picturesque Aboyne and Banchory, where you can find a wider array of services for everyday living.

The bustling Royal Deeside town of Banchory is only a 20-minute drive from the property and provides a wide range of local shops, facilities and services including a Tesco and Morrisons supermarket, garden centre, swimming pool, petrol stations, an 18 hole golf course, Banchory sports village and is home to Banchory St.Ternan FC and Banchory Community FC. The town is also host to the annual Banchory Show, run by the Deeside Agricultural Association, founded in 1820.

The city of Aberdeen is approx. 24 miles east, accessed on the B9119 via Echt and Westhill. The city has a plethora of retail, hospitality and events offerings as well as national and international connections via air, road and rail. The Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR) allows easy connection to the A90 to Dundee then onwards to Edinburgh, Glasgow and further afield. Aberdeen International Airport offers a range of flight connections for domestic or business commuting.

House

Gross Internal Floor Area - approx. 197sq. m
This deceptively spacious family home was constructed by the current owners around 42 years ago with space and natural daylight in mind. Abercraig boasts stunning countryside views including Craigievar Castle and out to Pressendye Hill. As well as being an excellent family home, it would also suit those working from home and for multi-generational living.

Upon entering the entrance vestibule you are lead into the large hallway. The lounge is bright and well proportioned, featuring double-aspect windows looking west and north. Through double glazed doors you enter the formal dining room which also has a door onto the hall.

The practical kitchen is fitted with floor and wall units with laminate doors and worktops incorporating a useful breakfast bar with appliances including freestanding cooker, fridge and dishwasher. The room has a sitting area complete with wood burning stove and sliding patio doors into the conservatory. The utility room, accessed via the dining kitchen, is fitted with base units under sink, under-counter fridge and washing machine. Access to the large garage and rear entrance door is taken from the utility room.

From the hall there is ample built-in storage, WC, shower room, Bedroom 6 / Study along with four bedrooms each with built-in wardrobes. The master bedroom, to the end of the house, includes exceptional built-in wardrobes, modest dressing area and en-suite.

"The bungalow at Abercraig offers the potential to turn into a beautiful family country home and putting one's stamp on, with the option available of opening up the living room into the dining area and through to the kitchen to maximise the flood of natural daylight and views."

The house is surrounded by lush garden grounds and enchanting woodland, with access directly in the paddocks. A detached outbuilding is included, formerly a garage, but would be useful for a variety of purposes. The patio area offers excellent panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Property Details

Home Report:
The Home Report is available on our website.

EPC:
Band E

Council Tax:
Band G

Windows & Doors:
Timber framed & uPVC, double glazed

Heating & Hot Water:
Electric storage and point of use heating. Hot water storage tank with immersion. Wood burning stove.

Included in Sale:
All carpets, curtains, blinds, light fittings and bathroom fittings included.

Directions
From Aberdeen, head west from the city on the A944 via Westhill and onto the B9119 through Echt. Continue on this road for approximately 10 miles where you will see our sale board marking the entrance to Abercraig. From Banchory, head north on Raemoir Road onto A980, turning left for 'Torphins'. Continue through Torphins for around 1 mile and turn right for 'Tornaveen'. Continue to meet the B9119 and turn left, heading west and continue for around 2 miles to Abercraig.

Land at Abercraig
The IACS registered land at Abercraig comprises of 3no fields extending to approximately 2.15 hectares (5.3 acres) or thereby and is classified as Grade 4(2) by the James Hutton Institute and has a north-westerly aspect. The field benefits from a right of access over neighbouring land from the public road as well as gated internal accesses.

The land has previously been used for a variety of purposes but would work well for equine or smallholding use or perhaps for those with an interest in market gardening or production of fruit and vegetables.

Field Sizes
Field 1: 1.53 hectares (3.8 acres)
Field 2: 0.36 hectares (0.9 acres)
Field 3: 0.24 hectares (0.6 acres)

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).