Arbeadie House, Station Road, Banchory, Aberdeenshire

Beautiful and modern family home close to the centre of Banchory and within easy walking distance to the school.

Arbeadie House is set in beautiful landscaped gardens with a southerly outlook. The original house was built in 1802 and has been modernised and extended by the current owner.

The property:
In recent years Arbeadie House has benefited from vast upgrading with a modern open plan kitchen and living space, a new extension offering double garaging and modern and well insulated bedroom and bathroom spaces above.

The former front door now leads to a beautifully light and bright sun room, and on to a hallway from where a staircase takes you to the first floor and on to the family kitchen/dining area. From the hallway there is also a door leading to the charming dual aspect family sitting room with modern décor offering a warm and cosy atmosphere. The sitting room offers a second doorway through to the new extension and what is the new and modern entrance hallway with various doors off. The entrance hallway offers extensive storage for the modern family with cloak and shoe cupboards. Arbeadie House offers a magnificent principal bedroom suite on the ground floor with a large picture window, his and hers dressing areas, a modern shower room and is accessed via the main entrance hallway. From the hallway there are doors to the integrated double garage and a door to the utility room, bedroom, shower room and W.C., which could easily be converted to a annexe or indeed a Granny Flat if required.

A staircase from the new front door and entrance hallway leads to the first floor, which is dominated by the heart of the home fabulously modern kitchen, dining room and family area which is 5.42m x 11.28m in size and runs the length of the house, this really is a lovely bright room. From the first floor landing doors take you to a study and a bathroom. A hallway from the landing leads on to three impressive double bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Outside
The garden has a southerly aspect and is screened from the Deeside road by a high garden wall and mature beech trees. Within the garden are a variety of broadleaved trees and there is a lawn to the west. The property is approached through an entrance gate with a tarred drive on to Arbeadie house. There is parking for several cars around the house.

Location
Arbeadie House is located close to the centre of Banchory, which is itself one of the most popular commuter towns to Aberdeen "The Granite City".

The expanding Deeside town of Banchory is a desirable location and offers a wide range of local amenities including a variety of shops, bank, restaurants, Garden centre, hotels, library, health centre, dentists and primary school and a secondary school within easy walking distance from the house. There are also two golf courses, a driving range and arts centre. The area is rich in local history and outdoor pursuits right at your doorstep. Walking and cycling along the Deeside Way, canoeing and fishing are available locally in the River Dee.

Nearby, Aboyne is an attractive small Victorian town in Royal Deeside with a good selection of day-to-day amenities. The area is renowned for its wide range of leisure pursuits: in addition to golf, horse riding, hunting and fishing on Clunie Water and along the River Dee, the area is renowned for its hill walking, mountain biking and winter sports all available within the Cairngorms National Park at both Glenshee and Aviemore.

The Cairngorm National Park and the parish of Braemar is one of the largest, highest and most remote in Scotland, with Craithie Kirk being the regular place of worship of the Royal Family when they are in residence at Balmoral Castle.

Braemar village, some 40 miles distance, is home to the Highland Games. The magnificent boutique Fife Arms Hotel in Braemar is a Victorian coaching inn that has been imaginatively restored to bring together Scottish heritage, craftsmanship and culture with world-class contemporary art and a strong sense of community. The Fife Arms also offers a fabulous fish shop celebrating the heritage and traditions of fishing in Scotland, the Fish Shop was created to enjoy freshly caught fish and ethically sourced seafood from Scotland and the British Isles.

Distances
Drumoak 12 miles
Aboyne 14 miles
Aberdeen 19 miles
Stonehaven 15 miles
Montrose 39 miles

Nearby Stations
Stonehaven 15 miles
Dyce 16 miles
Inverurie 17 miles
Aberdeen 19 miles
Montrose 39 miles

Key Locations
Scolty Hill
Falls of Feugh
Crathes Castle
Cairngorm National Park
Cairngorm Ski Resort
Balmoral Castle

Nearby Schools
Banchory 2 Primary Schools
Banchory Academy
International School Aberdeen
Robert Gordon's
St Margaret's
Lathallan Private prep school near Stonehaven.

Floorplans
House internal area 3,617 sq ft (336 sq m). For identification purposes only.


General
Local Authority: Aberdeenshire Council
Services: Water - mains, Electricity - mains, Drainage - mains, Heating - mains gas.

Mobile and Broadband checker: Information can be found here:

Council Tax: Band H

EPC Rating: Band C

Fixtures and Fittings: Fitted carpets are included in the sale.

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