Ruach Cottage Netherdale, Turriff, Aberdeenshire, AB53

Ruach Cottage is an idyllically situated traditional single level cottage, with attic rooms dating originally from around 1925. With panoramic country views and is easily accessed via a small unmade track to the gated driveway. The site extends to around 2.75 acres as well as garden grounds, ample parking, a large paddock and mature woodlands. the location for the cottage is one of peace and tranquillity with stunning views over existing farmland and beyond. The garden grounds for the cottage offer a generous amount of outdoor space and a wealth of opportunities. Ruach Cottage has been enjoyed by many visitors as a holiday home, with the current owners having recently applied to full planning for a large extension if desired. The cottage is stone built with a slate roof and whitewashed exterior. Windows within the property are of secondary glazed timber sash and casement type. The internal joinery finishes are in softwood throughout, and the kitchen has been fitted with wall and base units. Internal doors are of a timber panel type. Currently the cottage benefits from a wood burning stove in the lounge and electric radiators (wifi controllable). The accommodation comprises of entrance hallway, living room, kitchen, bedroom and a further two bedrooms are located on the upper level. Early viewing is essential to appreciate the potential at Ruach Cottage and its wonderful setting.

PLANNING PERMISSION
The approved planning proposal is for a change of use of the agricultural land to the west and south of the existing cottage, measuring 1470m2 , to form domestic curtilage to accommodate an extension to the original dwellinghouse, the erection of a domestic outbuilding and to provide additional private garden space. The proposed extension and outbuilding would be sited to the rear and west of the existing cottage in a linear layout form, set back on the plot with the existing strip of mature trees to the north of the development. The proposed extension and outbuilding would be single storey with south facing principal elevations and two gabled features on the north and south elevations of the extension. The original cottage would be internally re-configured to form two bedrooms. A third bedroom, being the master bedroom en suite, would be provided in the extended section to the cottage along with a living area and a kitchen/ dining space. Planning application – Aberdeenshire Council APP/2024/0936
The outbuilding would measure 21m by 9.75m with a ridge and eaves height to match that of the extension front section. It would comprise a double garage, a boat shed, a woodworking workshop and a home office. The proposed development includes the provision of PV solar panels on the principal south facing elevation roofs of both the extension and the outbuilding an air source heat pump on the north rear elevation of the extension. The proposed extension and ancillary outbuilding would be finished in a part off[1]white render and part dark grey stained larch timber cladding for the walls, blue grey slate tiles and poppy red aluminium corrugated profile roofing, dark grey aluminium clad timber frame windows, timber composite doors, black painted timber fascia boards and black aluminium RWG’s. The garage, boat shed and plant room shed doors would be red coloured timber panelled doors.

Ground floor: Hall, living room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom.
First floor: Landing and 2 bedrooms

The garden grounds surround Ruach Cottage and are mainly set to lawn with fenced borders and a gated gravel driveway. Open views to the countryside and beyond are an attractive feature. To the rear of the cottage a detached stone workshop is located and there is ample parking for several cars. In addition to the immediate garden there are 2 acres of fields laid out as grass along with 0.75 acres of woodland. The garden grounds are equally a haven for wildlife and offer a high degree of privacy.

Water - Mains
Electricity -
Drainage - Septic Tank
Tenure - Freehold
Heating- Electric Panel Heating
Council Tax - Band A
EPC - G

EPC Rating = G