King Edward, Banff, Aberdeenshire

The Property
Built circa 1990, Howe of Auchmill is a striking and spacious modern family property offering over 2,100 sq. ft. of bright, flexible accommodation arranged over two floors. With its characterful arched doors and windows and impressive double-height glazing to the southerly aspect, it enjoys a wealth of warm natural light and wide views across its private gardens. The home also benefits from a detached and well-appointed studio and a sought-after rural position within easy reach of a wealth of amenities.

The roomy ground floor entrance hall and space with its galleried landing and elevated aspects opens to an attractive kitchen with a range of wooden base cabinetry, worksurfaces and appliances, including a range stove and separate oven and hob. Alongside is a useful utility with additional units and room for appliances. Completing the floor is a family bathroom and the generous 21 ft. principal bedroom, which enjoys a private balcony with far-reaching views.

The lower ground floor with its pillared arches provides ample space for entertaining and relaxing. The spacious sitting room, with its stairway, store cupboard and freestanding wood-burning stove opens via double doors onto the south-facing terrace. Further through bi-folding doors is a cosy family room and a tucked-away office, ideal for those working from home. A shower room well serves the trio of comfortable and well-proportioned bedrooms that complete the accommodation.

Outside
The home enjoys a private position in grounds of approx. 7.9 acres of Organically certified land. Divided and stepped lawned gardens surround the property, with a neat hedged border, a tranquil barked area with established shrubs, a polytunnel and a wealth of herbaceous and colourful planting throughout. Beyond the garden area current owners have planted around 1800 trees to create a wildlife conservation area. There is a paddock area to the front of the property with no-dig beds for growing vegetables and fruit trees. The detached timber-clad studio, currently used as an art space offers a versatile additional space for a home business, annexe or gymnasium and comes complete with a kitchenette and cloakroom. Alongside is a timber garden shed.

Location
The property occupies a scenic rural position around 4 miles from Turriff, which benefits from a wide range of amenities, including various independent shops, a supermarket, schooling, a dental centre, GP’s surgery and a small hospital. Additional recreational, educational and shopping facilities are available at the nearby coastal town of Banff. The A947 offers road links to the A90 and the thriving city of Aberdeen, with its wealth of cultural activities and eateries. Huntly and Inverurie Stations are both within easy reach and provide regular mainline rail links.