Glen Tanar, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire

A unique and beautifully presented home with a self contained annexe, surrounded by the scenic Glen Tanar Estate in Royal Deeside.

Dalwhing Mill House is a handsome former mill house offering generous and versatile accommodation across three levels. Situated in the heart of Royal Deeside within the Cairngorms National Park, it combines spacious interiors with contemporary styling and enjoys multiple balconies that take full advantage of its scenic surroundings.

3 Reception rooms
4 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
Garage | Annexe
0.6 acres
Freehold
Rural
2,414 sq ft

The property
Dalwhing Mill House is an exceptional period property, which has been restored to a high standard and offers approximately 2,414 sq ft of living space in the main residence, supplemented by a separate detached annexe.

The ground floor is accessed via a modern porch extension with a feature glass roof and a boot room, with handmade bench and storage to one side. The oak floored hallway leads into a generous open-plan kitchen and dining area featuring sleek modern cabinetry and Madagascan granite worktops, an original splashback by Aberdeen glass artist Shelagh Swanson, a range cooker (gas hob/electric ovens), Belfast sink and Karndean flooring plus a utility room. French doors opening to an attractive south facing patio area and gardens. From the hall is a bright and spacious sitting room with a Morso wood-burning stove, and featuring further French doors opening to the gardens. A cloakroom completes this level.

On the first floor, the galleried landing leads to the principal bedroom, which benefits from a modern en-suite bathroom with heated towel rails, a walk-in wardrobe and a private balcony. An additional double bedroom also features its own en-suite bathroom and balcony. A further room, currently used as a home office, may serve as a fourth bedroom. A family bathroom with clawfoot bath and shower completes this level.

An artist designed stained glass window depicting the original mill is situated on the first floor landing.

The second floor features a grand 20ft triple aspect sitting room with a log burner, exposed timber eaves and two balconies – one with a seating area offering elevated views across the Tanar valley to Morven. A third large double bedroom is served by a second family bathroom on this level, which features a jacuzzi bath, contemporary tiling and high-quality fixtures. It also has his’n’hers walk in wardrobes.

The architect designed house features solid oak hardwood flooring throughout and ornate ironwork bannisters crafted locally.

The detached garage building includes double garage and a substantial store with a beautiful a self-contained annexe above which is a successful and popular holiday let ( annexe provides an open-plan kitchen and sitting area with a feature wood-burning stove and a distinctive map-mural wall. It includes two bedrooms and a shower room, offering excellent potential for multi-generational living, guest accommodation, or a holiday letting. Externally it has a double level deck with space for alfresco dining, a hot tub and firepit area.

Dalwhing Mill House has full fibre broadband connection provided by BT/EE.

Outside
Dalwhing Mill House is approached along a shared private lane that leads through woodland and provides access to the house, neighbouring properties and farmland. Wooden gates open to a private driveway, where ample space is available for parking and easy access to the house and garage. There is also a 7kw Zappi EV charger here.

The laid to lawn garden is mostly to the front of the house and benefits from a south-facing aspect, which welcomes plenty of sunlight throughout the day. There are established trees including apple, cherry, plum, Hawthorn and Rowans. It includes patio areas including a stone-built pizza oven, a firepit area and a wood-fired hot tub, sheltered by crescent-shaped stone walling and surrounded by flower beds. Beyond the patio area, lawns are separated from the surrounding fields by deer fencing. There is a gate from the garden into the meadow beyond which provides access to walks along the rivers Tanar and Dee. A vegetable garden provides raised beds for growing your own produce, as well as a large greenhouse, while a further garden area at the side of the house has an elevated timber deck beside it, providing a further splendid outside seating and dining space. A custom made dog kennel and log stores are also in the grounds.

Location
Dalwhing Mill House is situated within the beautiful countryside of Glen Tanar, part of the eastern reaches of the Cairngorms National Park, an area renowned for its outstanding natural beauty and extensive opportunities for walking, cycling, fishing and outdoor pursuits. The nearby village of Aboyne provides a range of day-to-day amenities including the popular Boat Inn on the bridge, COOP supermarket, award winning bakery, shops, cafés, post office, chemist, restaurants and a golf course. Aboyne also has excellent medical and dental facilities. In the other, direction the popular village of Ballater also has a delicatessen, specialist wine shop and excellent places to eat. The surrounding area offers a wealth of outdoor leisure activities, including skiing at nearby Glenshee and The Lecht during winter, gliding at the Aboyne gliding club and numerous renowned golf courses across Aberdeenshire. For commuters, road links connect to the wider regional network, while rail services from Aberdeen railway station provide direct connections to Scotland’s major cities and beyond.

Location section
Distances
Aboyne 2 miles
Ballater 12 miles
Banchory 14 miles
Alford 21.7 miles
Braemar 26 miles
Inverurie 32 miles
Aberdeen 32.9 miles
Huntly 35.9 miles

Nearby Stations/Airports
Aberdeen Station (mainline services, major transport hub)
Aberdeen International Airport

Key Locations
Aboyne Castle
Balmoral Castle & Estate
Glen Tanar pinewood / Glen Tanar Estate
Ballater
Crathes Castle
Braemar
Lochnagar (munro)
Mount Keen (munro)
Banchory
Strathdon

Nearby Schools
Aboyne Primary & Academy
Tarland Primary
Kincardine O’Neil Primary
Lumphanan Primary
Finzean Primary
Torphins Primary
Banchory Academy

Floorplans
Main House internal area 2,414 sq ft (224 sq m)
Garage internal area 467 sq ft (43 sq m)
Annexe internal area 693 sq ft (64 sq m)
Total internal area 3,574 sq ft (332 sq m)
For identification purposes only.

General

EPC rating: D

Local Authority: Aberdeenshire Council
Services: Electricity – Mains, Heating – Oil (house) and electric (Tanar View), Drainage – Dalwhing Mill House Septic Tank and Tanar View Septic Tank, Water - Mains. Bottled gas for range hob in the main property.

Council Tax: Band G

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

Tenure: Freehold