Backhill Of Drumblair, Forgue, Huntly, Aberdeenshire, AB54

Currently under construction, a five-bedroom family home with a stunning panoramic view out over the surrounding countryside, with large garage and 6.3 acres. Completion in early 2025.

Backhill of Drumblair is located just over a mile from South Balnoon Farm. Its position provides a stunning panoramic view out over the surrounding countryside, across the Glens of Foundland and beyond to the distinctive peaks of Bennachie.

No. 2 Backhill of Drumblair will be a detached, one and a half storey, five-bedroom home built on the footprint of older stone ruins. The surrounding land being offered with No. 2 extends to about 7 acres. The boundary and access has yet to be defined on the ground.

Completion is anticipated in the first quarter of 2025.

To summarise the accommodation, on the ground floor will be a hallway, lounge, dining kitchen/family room, utilty/bootroom, the fifth bedroom and the family bathroom.

On the first floor will be the master bedroom which will have access to a balcony, a dressing room and en suite shower room. There will be three further double bedrooms (one with a Juliette balcony) and a family bathroom.

Additionally, there will be a garage/agricultural outbuilding extending to 135 sqm.

Structural Guarantee
The properties will be overseen by Ferguson Architecture of Inverurie, and will be covered by a six-year Professional Consultant’s Certificate which will commence from the date of settlement and ownership.

Access track
The homes will have a right of access across a track from the main road which is in the ownership of Forestry and Land Scotland.

INTERNAL specifications will include:
Oak doors
White skirtings and facings
Built in wardrobes
White radiators on the upper floor
Central comms hub for TV/Satellite
Cat 5 cabling
Kitchen units (purchasers choice depending on build stage)
Integral appliances (purchasers choice depending on build stage)

EXTERNAL specifications will include:
Dry dash and abodo timber lined walls
Slated roof
Double glazed windows
Seeded garden areas, gravelled areas and patio paving
Boundary fenced
Chipped driveway with external lighting

Deposit
£5,000 non-refundable reservation fee, which shall only be accepted to hold a property for six weeks to achieve a concluded missive. A further 5% deposit will become payable on the conclusion of missives. Bespoke choices will only be possible after a concluded missive. The balance of the purchase price will be payable on completion of the transaction.

Surrounded by farmland and rolling hills, the properties are located on the edge of the village of Forgue and close to the historic Glen Dronach Distillery, founded in 1826 and still using the soft Highland waters of the Balnoon hills. Primary schooling is available at Forgue with further primary and secondary schooling at Huntly

The village of Forgue is situated around 10 miles from the town of Huntly, an historic town which prospered during the 18th century through the expanding linen industry. Today, there is a swimming pool, sports grounds, golf course, play park and river walks. There are many lovely walks nearby as well as excellent fishing and golf opportunities. Huntly is well known for the beautiful Huntly Castle overlooking the Gordon Schools. There are a variety of leisure amenities as well as shopping facilities, including two supermarkets. The town also has a Health Centre and hospital.

While the surrounding area comprises rolling farmland and open countryside, this part of the northeast of Scotland is also famed for its outdoor pursuits, including walking, mountain biking and golf. Salmon fishing is available on the rivers Deveron, Don, Dee and Spey, while game shooting is another popular sport. The nearby coast offers sailing and sandy beaches. Apart from its rich agricultural heritage, the area is steeped in historical interest, being in the heart of Castle Country.

8 miles to the north-east, Turriff also offers a wide range of shopping, business and leisure facilities, together with a sports centre with swimming pool, community centre, cottage hospital, primary and secondary schooling.

Approximately 35 miles distant lies the city of Aberdeen. The international airport provides excellent transport links by air to London and other UK and European cities. The Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route has greatly improved travel in and around Aberdeen, with a quicker and more direct route south. There are regular rail services from Aberdeen, including a sleeper service. Aberdeen provides all the services expected of a major city, including business and leisure facilities, theatres, restaurants and a wide range of shopping. There is private schooling in Aberdeen including Robert Gordon’s College, St Margaret’s and Albyn, as well as the International School at Pitfodels. There are two universities and two colleges of further education.

The property will be connected to mains water and electricity, with drainage to a private septic tank and soakaway. Space heating is to be provided via air source heat pumps supplying underfloor pipes on the ground floor and thermostatically controlled radiators on the upper floor.



Travel north on the B9001. After passing the Thorneybank Farm Shop on the left, continue for a further 2.25 miles and take the road to the right signposted for Haremoss. After 1.2 miles turn left and after a further 650 metres, the gates to Forestry and Land access track to the plots are on the left.

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