Thornton House, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, AB51

Detached Georgian country house with fabulous contemporary extension.

Description

Thornton House is a fine, detached 18th century country home set in just under two acres of grounds and situated about three miles from the thriving Aberdeenshire market town of Inverurie.

Arranged over three floors and comprising two original reception rooms, a fabulous open plan kitchen/dining/lounge in a contemporary rear extension, five bedrooms and two bath/shower rooms along with excellent additional practical space, Thornton House has been beautifully refurbished and upgraded, and is now an ideal move-straight-in property for those seeking rural charm and privacy but with modern comforts and easy accessibility to facilities and indeed Aberdeen itself, which is only (17 miles) away.

Thornton House, which dates from the 1700s, is approached via its own private gravelled drive and entered through a welcoming hallway. Off here are the two original front facing reception rooms: the dining room (currently used as a games room) and sitting room. Both have lots of character with the astragal windows which are a feature throughout the house and beamed ceilings. The sitting room has a fireplace with woodburning stove and double doors into the fabulous rear extension which spans the entire width of the house.

This is the stand-out aspect of this lovely home, with its stylish farmhouse-style kitchen featuring beautiful painted cabinetry in the kitchen, Belfast sink, three-oven cream Everhot and pretty tiled splashback, integrated appliances and stone tiled floor with underfloor heating that flows throughout the space. There is plenty of room for dining and the seating area is filled with light from windows on three sides, and the French doors which open onto the garden.

Also on this level is the attractive utility room with cabinetry and includes laundry appliances and an additional boot room which has wall panelling to dado height and is ideal for storing outdoor clothing and equipment. There are also two pantries and a WC. The boot room and WC feature stunning original flagstone flooring and benefit from underfloor heating.

Upstairs, the first floor is home to the principal bedroom which is flooded with natural light with four dual aspect windows two of which have original working wooden shutters. The first floor is complete with bedroom two which has two excellent walk in wardrobes and a modern bathroom, while bedrooms three, four and five (any of which would also make the perfect home office) are found on the top floor along with a contemporary shower room.

Outside: The grassed grounds extend to about 1.9 acres and include a fenced paddock and mature trees along with a gravelled and paved terrace for sitting out in the warmer weather.

Outbuildings: Thornton House benefits from two detached single timber garages and storage shed.

Location

Thornton House sits in a rural location, approximately three miles from the town of Inverurie, a vibrant market town with a railway station, several supermarkets (including a Marks & Spencer), a library and retail park. Sporting opportunities include tennis, cricket, 18 hole golf course, fishing on the rivers Don and Urie, mountain biking and hill walking. The nearest primary school is Kellands Primary and secondary education is at Inverurie Academy.

Aberdeen lies approximately (17 miles) away, with the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route providing improved travel in and around Aberdeen and a quicker and more direct route south to Dundee. The international airport offers regular flights to London and other UK and European cities. 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, leisure and health 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 School as well as the International School at Pitfodels. There are two universities and two colleges of further education.

Square Footage: 2,605 sq ft


Acreage: 1.9 Acres

Additional Info

Viewings: Strictly by appointment with Savills on

Services: Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. LPG fired central heating to radiators.

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.