Gardeners Cottage, Skene, Westhill, Aberdeenshire, AB32

This truly charming property is situated within the grounds of an impressive Victorian country house, offering a rare and special opportunity. Tucked away within established grounds & woodland, this home enjoys a peaceful and exclusive setting and sits in around 0.60 of an acre of its own private garden grounds. A very attractive stone cottage with pretty arched windows, this cottage has accommodation extending over two floors and has an abundance of potential. Entering from the front door, you have a vestibule which in turn leads to the entrance hall with stairs to the first floor. To the right is the dining room, which could also be the third bedroom. To the left is the sitting room which continues through to the kitchen. Upstairs, there are two double bedrooms and a centrally position bathroom. The garden grounds are surrounded by mature woodland and open fields, and there is a detached single garage, timber shed & dog run & kennel.

Additional Information
Gardeners Cottage does require considerable work and modernisation. The property is sold in its present condition and sold as seen. No guarantees will be given. Please note the outbuilding immediately behind the property, and adjacent to the oil tank, has since been removed. All photos are from September 2023. Further internal images are available on request from the agent.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment with the Selling Agents. Please do not visit the property without prior arrangement. The property has gated access, and unauthorised access will not be permitted. We welcome accompanied appointments, so please do get in touch to arrange an appointment.

Appropriate caution should be always exercised during inspection, particularly as the property does require extensive work.

Accommodation
Ground Floor: Vestibule, Hall, Sitting Room, Kitchen, Dining Room/Bedroom 3.
First Floor: Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2 & Bathroom.

Garden Grounds
Extensive garden grounds surround the cottage. Detached single garage. Timber shed. Timber dog kennel & run.

Tenure Freehold
Council Tax Band D
EPC Band F

Services
Mains water and electricity | Septic tank | Oil heating

Situation
Gardeners Cottage enjoys a peaceful & secluded location near Kirkton of Skene, by Westhill. The desirable location allows you to easily access Aberdeen city and the beautiful coastline to the east within 10 miles, or equally you can head west through the world renowned Royal Deeside and into the Cairngorms National Park in a 40 minute drive. Positioned on the edge of Kirkton of Skene, this charming village is only a short walk and has a lovely coffee shop selling local produce. The larger town of Westhill is only 3 miles away and offers an excellent range of amenities including Tesco, Marks and Spencer and Costco and further quality retail units. There are highly regarded primary and secondary schools and a range of restaurants, along with your everyday requirements of a dentist, doctor’s surgery, library, sports centre, swimming pool and 18 hole golf course. Westhill is also well placed for easy access to the business parks in Westhill, Kingswells and Dyce.

The city of Aberdeen offers endless art, culture and events including His Majesty’s Theatre and the highly popular new Aberdeen Art Gallery, which has undergone a once-in-a-life-time £30m transformation. There are restaurants, bars, coffee shops and major national retailers together with a railway and bus station. Private education is available in Aberdeen at Robert Gordon’s College, St. Margaret’s School for Girls, Albyn School and the International School of Aberdeen. Gardeners Cottage is well connected with Aberdeen International Airport located only 7 miles away with regular domestic flights within the UK, particularly to London Heathrow.

EPC Rating = F