Coull, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire

A beautiful house with landscaped garden and views of Morven in a gorgeous setting close to Aboyne.

Aboyne 2.8 miles, Tarland 2.8 miles, Inverurie 27 miles, Aberdeen Airport 29 miles, Aberdeen 31 miles

Porch | Entrance hall | Sitting room | Conservatory | Study/bedroom 4 | Kitchen/dining room | Utility | Shower room | 3 Bedrooms | Family bathroom | Garden | Approximately 3.7 acres of land | Summer house | Covered garage | Workshop | Kennel | Greenhouse | EPC Rating E

The property
Mill of Gellan is a charming stone-built property with lovely views towards Morven in the distance. The house, nestled beside the Tarland Burn, has characterful accommodation with features including the original wood panelling in many of the rooms and lovely bright well-proportioned accommodation. The bright porch opens to an entrance hallway with direct access to a useful utility room and shower room. Further the sitting room features a fireplace and stove, adjacent to which is a quiet dual-aspect study/bedroom 4. The generous triple aspect kitchen/dining room is filled with natural light via the arched double doors opening to the elegant vaulted conservatory adjacent, with its panoramic views and access to the attractive garden and dramatic landscapes surrounding. The multi-aspect kitchen features a range of wooden wall and base cabinetry and worksurfaces and a cream AGA range, with ample space for dining.

Accessed via a returned staircase from the hallway, the roomy skylit first-floor landing with its bespoke fitted curved workstation opens to a family bathroom with a colourful stained glass door freestanding bathtub and separate walk-in shower. Completing the floor are three well-proportioned and handsome bedrooms with a wealth of built-in cabinetry and fine features, enjoying elevated aspects.

Mill of Gellan offers a fabulous study offering a ready made office ideal for a home working environment.

Outside
The sizeable grounds are a particular feature of the property, which is approached via a substantial tarmac driveway off the Tarland Road. Tall mature trees intersperse the mature plot, which amounts to approximately 3.7 acres of land in total and benefits from a large, tarmac forecourt beside the home, leading to a detached workshop block with a dual covered garage, kennel and greenhouse. An attractive summer house is positioned within the rear garden area and is included in the sale. The garden surrounding the property is stunning and enjoys far-reaching views, various paved and gravelled sun terraces, well maintained lawns, low stone walls with a wealth of established interesting trees and shrubs adding much colour and interest. Beyond the main garden is an area created for the benefit of wildlife with stunning pond, pathways and open spaces. The Tarland Burn runs along the south side of the property. A gate to the rear of the house takes one to a path which leads onto the Tarland Way offering extensive walks immediately from the house.

Location
The home is located within a picturesque rural setting within the Royal Deeside in the hamlet of Coull under 3 miles from Aboyne on the meandering River Dee, with its range of amenities including shops, schools, supermarket, eateries, cafes, a swimming pool hospital and weekly theatre offering. Furthermore, the area offer may outdoor pursuits including hiking, gliding, golf, mountain-biking, canoeing and fishing. Ballater is only a 15 minute drive to the west offering further pursuits and amenities including Balmoral Castle where the King resides periodically. The city of Aberdeen - the Energy capital of Europe - is within an hour’s drive which offers a full range of services and the offers the closest commercial airport.

General

Local Authority: Aberdeenshire Council

Services: Water – private, Drainage – private, Heating – electric with oil fired Aga and Stove.

There is a piped mains water supply to the property although not connected.

Council Tax: Band G

Tenure: Freehold

Wayleaves and easements: The property is sold subject to any wayleaves or easements, whether mentioned in these particulars or not.