Ardlogie House, Fyvie, Turriff, Aberdeenshire, AB53

A beautifully refurbished historic country house with outbuildings, set in about one acre.

Description

Nestled within mature grounds, this exceptional detached former manse is a Listed building of historical and architectural interest, embodying the splendour of a grand country residence, with the warm welcome of a family home. The original structure dates back to about 1830, with a sympathetically designed side wing and bay windows added by renowned architect James Duncan in 1906. A remarkable feature of the garden is a 201 year old sun dial, predating the house itself and offering a tangible link to the past. The property also has the distinction of being the birthplace of Dr Cosmo Gordon Lang, Baron of Lambeth in 1864, who would go on to become the Archbishop of Canterbury (1928-1942) adding a layer of cultural significance to its already rich heritage. This is only the second time in 50 years - and just the third time in nearly 200 years -that this remarkable home has been offered for sale. This is only the second time in 50 year s- and just the third time in nearly 200 years—that this remarkable home has been offered for sale

Ardlogie House has been comprehensively refurbished and modernised in recent years and is now a beautifully presented home in turnkey condition. Throughout the home, period style features are in abundance: high ceilings, plasterwork, dado rails, and column style radiators evoke a sense of grandeur. Large bay windows flood the interiors with natural light whilst framing picturesque views of the surrounding landscape. Many windows are enhanced with charming window seats, while the majority of internal doors are traditional timber panel designs, with the vestibule door showcasing a stained and leaded glazed upper panel.

At the heart of the home lies a spacious dining kitchen, thoughtfully designed with a comprehensive range of sleek white cabinetry including floor, wall, drawer and larder units. Rich dark wooden worksurfaces provide a striking contrast. The central island, complete with integrated oven, downdraft extractor fan and induction hob, serves as a stylish focal point. Additional appliances include a microwave oven, wine cooler, and dishwasher. Opposite the kitchen, the sitting room offers a relaxing space, feature a multi-fuel Aarrow stove set on a polished stone hearth within a recess framed by a white marble mantelpiece. For more formal entertaining the elegant dining/family room separated by a wide open arch, boasts an off white painted wood burning stove, also set on a polished stone hearth with a marble surround creating a cosy atmosphere. The ground floor also includes a boot room with extensive cabinetry and both internal and external access. A dedicated office with views over the rear garden provides a peaceful working environment. A beautifully tiled WC completes the ground floor accommodation.

The first floor is home to four bedrooms. The principal bedroom features a luxury en suite bathroom with freestanding roll top bath, twin basins and oversized shower enclosure along with wood panelling. A further three bedrooms are served by a stylish family bathroom, with a freestanding roll top bath with ornate claw feet and vanity wash stand. The second floor offers two additional bedrooms, one of which benefits from an en suite dressing room, making it ideal for guests or older children. The lower level is a haven for recreation and utility. The cinema/games room is full of character with exposed beams, stone walls and an open fire set on a raised hearth providing a perfect space for entertaining and relaxing. This leads into the well-equipped gym, whilst a spacious laundry room caters to everyday needs. Two interconnected wine cellars, a WC and two large store rooms, currently used as a workshop and woodstore complete this highly versatile level.

Outside: A gated entrance, flanked by stone gate posts, opens onto a looped tarred driveway that gracefully curves through the grounds. Extending to about one acre, the grounds offers a sense of privacy and space, with external boundaries defined by a charming mix of traditional stone walls and timber fencing. A mature hedge lines the inside of the stone boundary wall, framing expansive lawns dotted with deciduous trees that add seasonal interest and shade. To the rear of the property, the garden is predominantly laid in lawn, interspersed with perimeter beds that offer scope for further landscaping. Along the rear elevation of the house, the ground has been cleverly excavated to basement level, creating a practical concrete pathway accessed via a stone stairway. A substantial stone retaining wall borders this area, with sections topped by metal railings for safety. Adjacent to the side wing of the house is a useful external store, ideal for garden tools or seasonal storage.

The property benefits from several outbuildings, each offering its own potential. A summer house within the rear garden complete with electricity and an extensive raised deck is perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Nearby a dilapidated timber stable block remains, offering scope for restoration or redevelopment.

An internal stone wall separates the manse garden from the site of the two principal outbuildings, defining the space whilst maintaining cohesion across the grounds. A former coach house, now divided into four sections features three areas with traditional sliding doors. Additionally, the building formerly used as scout premises has been converted and extended to include a two storey section with pitched slate roof. The ground floor comprises a general purpose area, kitchen and WC, whilst the upper level houses two rooms with electric installation. This building would be ideal as a studio, office or ancillary accommodation.

Garage: There is a double garage/workshop. Electric double door. Power and light.

Location

Ardlogie House is located at the edge of Fyvie, which is situated along the River Ythan and within the Formartine area of Aberdeenshire. Enjoying an attractive rural setting with rolling fields and countryside, Fyvie benefits from a range of facilities, including a Co-op supermarket for everyday essentials, a health centre, modern primary school, church and bowling green. Well situated for access to neighbouring towns, Fyvie is convenient for commuting to Aberdeen city, as well as the industrial centres at both Bridge of Don and Dyce.

This part of the northeast of Scotland is famed for its outdoor pursuits. Salmon fishing is available on the rivers Deveron, Don, Dee and Spey. There are golf courses at Oldmeldrum, Ellon and Turriff, together with famous links courses at Royal Aberdeen, Trump International and Cruden Bay. Game shooting on neighbouring estates is another popular activity. 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, with Fyvie Castle located around a mile to the north of the village.

Turriff 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. A regular bus service runs from Turriff to Dyce and Aberdeen city centre and there are also connections to Inverurie, Elgin and Banff.

Inverurie is a prosperous and expanding market town, situated in the valley of the River Don with good road and rail links to Aberdeen, Dyce, Huntly and Inverness. There is a wide range of amenities and services, including several large supermarkets.

The A947 provides good access to Aberdeen and its international airport, which offers regular flights to London and other UK and European cities. The Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route provides improved travel in and around Aberdeen and a quicker and more direct route south. There are regular train services from Aberdeen, including a sleeper to King’s Cross, London. Aberdeen provides all the services of a major city, including business and leisure facilities, theatres and cinemas, restaurants and a wide range of shopping. There is private schooling including Robert Gordon’s school, St Margaret’s and Albyn as well as the International School at Pitfodels. There are also two universities and several colleges of further education.

Square Footage: 4,607 sq ft



Additional Info

General: Category C Listed.

Viewings: Strictly by appointment with Savills-

Services: There are separate mains electricity supplies to the house and former scout hut building. The property benefits from mains water and drainage and the majority of the house is heated by oil central heating. There are electric convector heaters in the basement hall and games room. The principal bedroom en suite bathroom has electric underfloor heating. Most of the windows are timber framed single glazed sash and casement windows. The windows have been refurbished in the past with draught excluders fitted. The exceptions are the two second floor bay windows, which were renewed by the present owner in 2014 with timber framed high performance thin double glazed sash and casement windows. There are operating working timber shutters to the first floor bedroom windows.

Miscellaneous: The property lies at the edge of the village of Fyvie. It is adjoined on its northwest side by Peterwell Road, along its northeast side by the current church manse and an agricultural field, and along its southwest side by a spur road providing access to the property and a footpath.

Fixtures & Fittings: Standard fixtures and fittings are included in the sale.

Servitude rights, burdens and wayleaves: The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves, including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes, whether contained in the Title Deeds or informally constituted and whether referred to in the General Remarks and Stipulations or not. The Purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied himself as to the nature of all such servitude rights and others.

Possession: Vacant possession and entry will be given on completion.

Offers: Offers, in Scottish legal form, must be submitted by your solicitor to the Selling Agents. It is intended to set a closing date but the seller reserves the right to negotiate a sale with a single party. All genuinely interested parties are advised to instruct their solicitor to note their interest with the Selling Agents immediately after inspection.

Deposit: A deposit of 10% of the purchase price may be required. It will be paid within 7 days of the conclusion of Missives. The deposit will be non-returnable in the event of the Purchaser(s) failing to complete the sale for reasons not attributable to the Seller or his agents.