Lot 1 - Coniecleugh Farm, Cairnie, Huntly, AB54 4SL

LOT 1 (RED) - 8.31 HECTARES (20.53 ACRES)

CONIECLEUGH FARMHOUSE
The farmhouse is very attractive traditional stone built family house set in a magnificent south facing position, looking down toward the River Deveron. Far reaching views across the farmland are enjoyed from the front of the house and all the south facing rooms; because of its open aspect, the house benefits from a wonderfully light and bright atmosphere and provides adaptable family accommodation in well-proportioned rooms. The house could benefit from some modernisation but is has been well maintained by the current owners who have retained so many of the original features including the fireplaces, deep skirtings, ornate cornicing, and wood panelling. Most notably the oil fired central heating boiler and storage tank has been replaced in recent months.
The accommodation over two floor comprises: Ground floor: spacious entrance hall; main hallway with access to all ground floor accommodation and sweeping staircase rising to first floor; drawing room with features including open fire with hardwood mantle, bay window with built in window seat, raised wainscotting, cornice and picture rail; Lounge/dining room with bay window, open fire with hardwood mantle and tile surround, ceiling cornice and picture rail; Study/snug with solid fuel stove and picture rail, Bathroom with feature rolltop bath, wc, wash hand basin and shower; Store cupboard/larder; Kitchen with Rayburn Royal, modern floor and wall units including central island unit, two ovens, integrated fridge and 4 hob gas stove; cupboard housing new oil central heating boiler, door to courtyard. 2 understairs cupboards; Stairs from kitchen to: Office/bedroom/playroom with lots of light via velux windows to the east and west.
First floor: Spacious landing; Master bedroom with views to south and east; Bedroom 2 with views to south; Bedroom 3 with views to east; Bedroom 4 looking over rear courtyard; Bedroom 5/nursery with wonderful views across the Deveron; Cloakroom with wash hand basin and WC. In total the property extends to approximately 273sq.m (See floor plans for room layout and dimensions).

EXTERNAL
The house is set in extensive garden grounds which are mainly to the north and east and laid to lawn with interspersed trees. Boundary hedging and stone dykes add shelter and interest to the garden whist there is a large gravel parking area to the south providing ample parking for several cars. The River walk along the privately owned track is extremely picturesque and peaceful. There is a fantastic range of traditional outbuildings to the rear of the house including: Workshop; Old laundry with original laundry sinks; Store; Tack room and Woodshed with feature fireplaces and affording scope for a variety of uses including home office, gym or ancillary guest accommodation. To the west of the farmhouse is an attractive double garage (6.34m x 6.14m) built of concrete blocks, timber clad under a slate roof with a concrete floor.

LAND
The sale of Lot 1 includes approximately 0.69 hectares (1.70 acres) of woodland and two fields which extend to 6.69 hectares (16.53 acres) in total. Both fields are classified as Grade 3.2 and are currently sown to grass albeit that the larger field has been cropped in the past. The strips of woodland around the house provide wonderful amenity and shelter for the property whilst the fields are ideal for grazing of horses and other livestock especially as they are overlooked by the Farmhouse.