Crathie, Ballater, Aberdeenshire

A charming four bedroom former mission house located in a stunning rural location close to Balmoral Castle.

A unique family home with historical links, light, airy accommodation of stylish contemporary design, set in a magnificent location in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park. The property lends itself to self catering holiday accommodation, bolthole or a family home.

2 Reception rooms
4 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Summer House
0.47 acres
Freehold
Rural
175 sq.m

The property
Aberarder House is a unique property built in 1843 and converted in 2000 with historic links to Braemar. The property is believed to have been originally located in Braemar and moved stone by stone by the congregation following the Disruption in 1843 in accordance with Free Church tradition.

Offering a wealth of opportunities, Aberarder House could continue its use as self-catering holiday accommodation, or for peace and tranquillity; the property offers perfect bolthole/second home or there is the opportunity to utilise the property as a stunning family home. Sensitively modernised to combine the amenities of modern living, Aberarder House features cathedral windows offering light throughout the property and a wood burning stove located in the sitting room, which creates warmth and charm. The sitting room has a triple aspect with vaulted ceilings and provides ideal family entertaining space maximising the wonderful countryside views. From the sitting room there is a generous kitchen and dining area. There are two bedrooms completing this floor both with mezzanines areas above. A staircase leads from the sitting room to a substantial second lounge/bedroom 5 area above with balcony. The ground floor offers bedroom three/pool room, bedroom four, utility room, family bathroom and a shower room.

Outside
Occupying a sizeable plot, Aberarder House is approached down a private track. The property enjoys private parking with space for multiple vehicles and a detached outbuilding. The enclosed garden surround the property and offers a lawn area, log store and features a sheltered stone-built seating area, the whole enjoying uninterrupted views over Felagie and Feardar Burns and surrounding rolling countryside.

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

Braemar village, home to the Highland Games, offers a range of day-to-day amenities including a village store with a Post Office, a small supermarket, independent shopping, numerous hotels and eateries and a golf course. 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.

Ballater offers a wide range of coffee shops, restaurants and specialist stores, many bearing the Royal Warrant, the Royal Family being behind the development of many of Ballater’s top retail and dining attractions including the renowned Rothesay Rooms restaurant, The Carriage Restaurant in the refurbished Station and the Highgrove Shop, 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.

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.

Distances
A93 (Old Military Road) 0.2 mile
Balmoral 11.7 miles
Ballater 17.0 miles
Aboyne 27.0 miles
Perth 47.8 miles

Key Locations
Kindrochit Castle
Highland Games Centre
Braemar Castle
Linn of Dee
Mar Lodge Estate
The Fife Arms Hotel
Glenshee Ski Centre
Balmoral Castle
Royal Lochnagar Distillery Ballater

Nearby Schools
Braemar Primary School
Aboyne Academy

Floorplans
House internal area 175 sq.m
For identification purposes only.

General
Local Authority: Aberdeenshire Council

Services: Electricity - mains; water - private; drainage - septic tank; heating - electric and log burning stove

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Council Tax: Band F

EPC Rating: Band E

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.