Strathgyle House, Duris, Banchory, Kincardineshire, AB31

A detached family home renovated to a high standard.

Description

SUMMARY
Strathgyle House is a detached property built some 20 years ago in the grounds of the converted Durris Stables. The sellers have reconfigured the living accommodation to create a modern family home with fantastic entertaining space. The luxury open plan kitchen / dining / sitting room forms the superb hub of the home, with floor-to-ceiling bifold doors opening out to a sizeable wraparound balcony. Two further reception rooms offer flexible living space and there is a generous utility room. There are four spacious bedrooms with fitted wardrobes on the first floor including the principal bedroom with en suite bathroom with separate shower. The property is in a private position in mature grounds extending to 1 acre with magnificent trees and a large area of lawn. There is a private drive leading to the garaging in the basement of the house.


ACCOMMODATION
Steps rise up to a solid wood front door which leads to a vestibule and through a glazed inner door with glazed surround to the spacious reception hall. The hall has beautiful oak flooring which continues to the open plan kitchen and is flooded with natural light from the cupola over the staircase.

The incredible kitchen by Kitchens International is a most impressive family and entertaining space. Filled with natural light through three, dual aspect bifold doors, the space also benefits from an open fire with mantlepiece: a welcoming feature of the sitting area. There is ample room for a large dining table. The island unit has a contrasting Silestone and wood worktop, a breakfast bar and a stainless steel sink with Quooker boiling water tap. There is a range of fitted units with Siemens integrated appliances including double ovens and dishwasher and space for an American style fridge freezer. Glazed bifold doors open onto the deck/BBQ/hot tub area. A door in the dining area leads to steps down to the basement.

The cinema room/gym and playroom are both well proportioned and offer excellent flexible accommodation.

Also on the ground floor is a generously-sized utility room with a range of fitted units providing ample storage, and a door leading to the garden. A modern cloakroom/WC completes the ground floor.

From the entrance hall a double height staircase with cupola above leads to a beautiful galleried landing, off which are the bedrooms, family bathroom and an office. The principal bedroom has fitted wardrobes and a large en suite with a bath and separate shower. Bedrooms 2, 3 and 4 are similarly sized and all have fitted wardrobes. The family bathroom has a bath and separate shower as well as a sauna. There is also an office on the first floor.

OUTSIDE
Strathgyle House has magnificent private grounds extending to 1 acre. The large timber deck which wraps around the kitchen/living room is great for entertaining and relaxing with its covered BBQ area, fitted seating and a hot tub. Steps lead from the decked terrace to a large lawn to the west of the house where there are some splendid mature specimen trees. Much wildlife can be seen in the garden including red squirrels, deer and a variety of birds. There is plenty of parking available on a private tarred drive.

GARAGE
The basement of Strathgyle House provides useful garaging and storage and has room for three cars. It has French doors to the garden, power, light and houses the oil-fired boiler. There is also an integral games room.

Location

Strathgyle House is about 12 miles from the centre of Aberdeen and 6 miles from Banchory. It is set in beautiful policies in the attractive, wooded countryside to the south of the River Dee. The property is conveniently situated for the Aberdeen Bypass, improving access to Aberdeen Airport and to routes south. There are local primary schools at Crathes and Woodlands of Durris. The highly regarded Banchory Academy and The International School of Aberdeen at Pitfodels are both close by. Banchory has a good range of shops, sports centres, a swimming pool and a golf course. The Garthdee Retail Park at Bridge of Dee offers extensive retail facilities. Leisure activities available locally include fishing, shooting, skiing at Glenshee and the Lecht, equestrian activities and golf. Westhill Business Park, Prime 4 and Hill of Rubislaw are all within close commuting distance.

Square Footage: 3,132 sq ft



Directions

From the A90 at the roundabout on the south side of the Bridge of Dee on the outskirts of Aberdeen, take the B9007 (South Deeside Road) west for about 10 miles. Turn left at the Park crossroads, and follow the road round a sharp bend to the right. Continue for a short distance and Durris Stables is on the right through a pillared entrance. Bear right along the drive and Strathgyle House is at the rear of the Stables.