Property Schedule

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:  

GROUND FLOOR, MAIN BUILDING:  

ENTRANCE HALL:
Providing a truly impressive entrance to the property, the entrance hallway is accessed by way of a solid mahogany door with original bell pull. Harlequin pattern Fired Earth Algarve Portuguese terracotta tiled floor in cherry and chestnut shades. Original grate soakaway. Terracotta emulsioned walls with white gloss woodwork. Panelled door with glazed upper and side screens connecting through to the hall.

HALL:
A warm and welcoming hall, off-set by the solid Junkers Danish beech polished floor. Three Danfoss controlled radiators. Useful storage accommodation is provided by a built-in under-stair cupboard fitted with a light and housing the electric meter. Storm windows fitted with blinds. White emulsioned walls with white gloss woodwork.

FAMILY LOUNGE:
16’ x 15’ ( 4.92m x 44.61m ) approx.
A charming room in which the original exposed brick wall and chimney breast and original local red sandstone fireplace with Morso Squirrel multi-fuel stove set on a 2” slate bed combine with the polished hardwood floor to enhance the character of the room. The chimney is lined with Thermocrete monolithic refractory castable concrete lining. Solid oak multi panelled double glazed exterior door leading out to garden/barbecue area. Two telephone lines. Television point. White emulsioned walls with white gloss woodwork.

GUEST BEDROOM :
17’ x 12’ ( 5.23m x 3.69m ) approx.
A generously proportioned double bedroom presented in soft tones, in keeping with the rest of the property. A traditional, tiled, open fireplace with wood surround adding to its charm. Hardwood floor. Telephone point. Royal Doulton wash-hand basin. Picture rail. Storm windows.

GROUND FLOOR WEST WING:

DINING KITCHEN:
16’ x 15’ ( 4.92m x 4.61m ) approx.
A superb kitchen of superior quality in which the Burbridge solid Brazilian Mahogany units with Junkers 2” thick solid beech worktops are off-set by the stripped and polished pine floor. A further enhancing feature of the kitchen is the stainless steel appliances including a Neff double ceramic halogen and gas cooking hobs, a Neff Circotherm oven and a Neff re-circulating canopy hood. Franke one and a half bowl stainless steel sink. Low voltage down-lighters above work areas. Space for fridge. Television and telephone points. Storage cupboards under the window sill. Storm windows.

UTILITY ROOM:
15’ x 9’ ( 4.61m x 2.77m ) approx.
A generously proportioned utility room featuring a Wellington Tile Company Lionheart Terracotta tiled floor with matching terracotta tiled worktop. Belfast shelf sink with brass pillar taps and solid beech draining board. Plumbing for dishwasher and washing machine. Space for deep freeze and tumble drier. Built-in airing cupboard housing the hot water tank which was renewed in 2002. White half tiled/rough texture with white walls featuring hand painted Portuguese tile scene with white gloss woodwork. Solid pine storage cupboards. Danfoss controlled radiator.

PANTRY:
Walk-in shelved pantry. Wellington Tile Company Lionheart terracotta tiled floor. White emulsion walls with white gloss woodwork. Access to west wing loft.

WEST VESTIBULE:
Wellington Tile Company Lionheart Terracotta tiled floor. Storage shelves. Exterior door with leaded window and solid mahogany door frame. Original grate soakway. Terracotta emulsion walls with white gloss woodwork.

GROUND FLOOR EAST WING:

REAR VESTIBULE:
Parquet floor. Solid local sycamore wood shelving. Exterior glass panelled door. Acrylic roof. Original grate soakaway. White emulsion décor with white gloss finished woodwork.

BEDROOM THREE :
15’ x 9’ ( 4.61m x 2.77m ) approx.
A generously proportioned double bedroom in which the subtle décor is complemented by the hardwood flooring. Storage space is provided by way of a built-in wardrobe fitted with hanging rail and shelving and fronted with mirror doors. Rough texture white walls with gloss finished woodwork in white. Danfoss controlled radiator. Open fire which has been blanked off.

SHOWER ROOM:
Of fresh appearance the shower room comprises a Heritage low level w.c. with mahogany seat, Royal Doulton wash-hand basin with bespoke cupboard and a walk-in shower cubicle with Mira shower and Portuguese hand painted tile feature. Three quarter white tiled/white emulsion walls. One Danfoss controlled radiator. Access to east wing loft space.

LOUNGE:
16’ x 15’ ( 4.92m x 4.61m ) approx.
A delightful room, of generous proportions, which is presented in a fresh white theme, It has as its focal point an open fire with brick surround which adds to the comfort of the room. Polished hardwood floor. Picture rail. Storm windows. Telephone and television points. Two Danfoss controlled radiators. Polished hardwood floor corridor leading to bedroom two.

MEZZANINE FLOOR MAIN BUILDING :
A polished pine staircase with mahogany banister and bespoke blue wool stair carpet with stair rails leads to the mezzanine floor.

UPPER FLOOR MAIN BUILDING :  

MEZZANINE AND UPPER LANDING:
Polished pine floor. High ceiling with built-in cornicing and ceiling rose. South facing high level window.

MASTER BEDROOM:
21’ x 12’ (6.46m x 3.69m) approx.
Benefiting from superb views both to the North over Cullykhan Bay and to the South towards Tor of Troop, this unusually spacious double bedroom also has a West facing keyhole window. Enhancing features include the original Regency wood and brass open fireplace and surround, the polished hardwood floor, picture rail and ceiling cornicing. Storage space is provided by a built-in wardrobe fronted with mirror doors along with two built-in cupboards. Television and telephone points. Radiator.

BEDROOM FOUR:
12’ x 11’ ( 3.69m x 3.38m ) approx.
A good sized double bedroom in which the natural light is enhanced by the North facing storm window and East facing keyhole window. Original pine door, skirting and picture rail. Fitted carpet. Television point. Radiator.

BEDROOM FIVE:
12’ x 11’ ( 3.69m x 3.38m ) approx.
Overlooking the south facing rear garden, this fifth double bedroom, decorated in pleasing tones of pastel green and white, features an open fire with ceramic surround. Picture rail. A Danfoss controlled radiator. Fitted carpet. Television point.

STUDY/NURSERY:
9’ x 5’ ( 2.77m x 1.54m ) approx.
Presently utilised as a single bedroom, this room would also serve as an ideal nursery or study. North facing storm window. Television point. Danfoss controlled radiator. Access to main roof loft space.

EXTERIOR:
Wet harled exterior, painted black on white.

Adjoining the property is a Boiler House with storage cupboards. The oil fired central heating boiler and pumps have been recently upgraded. Space for coal storage.

Outside secure storage under the mezzanine floor.

DOUBLE GARAGE :
Substantial double garage with two single roller doors. Wet harled exterior, painted black on white. Exit to garden. East facing window. Fitted with power.

GARDEN GROUNDS:
Tarmac entrance with double gates of Larch and gravel drive. There is exterior lighting on the main entrance gateposts, the drive and at property entrances.

FRONT GARDEN :
Front lawn with small garden area planted out in Berberis, Kilmarnock Willow, Swedish Whitebeam and two mature evergreen trees which are around fifty years old. The property is screened from the road by a nine foot Privet hedge.

REAR GARDEN :
The property benefits from a lovely, mature, landscaped garden to the rear, extending to around one acre. Principally laid to grass, it includes the following mature trees: Apple, Plum, Pear, Cherry, Flowering Cherry, Sycamore, Rowan, Silver Birch and Swedish Whitebeam. The garden offers a high degree of privacy and shelter, being bordered to the South and West by mature evergreen trees and to the east by Swedish Whitebeam. The garden is particularly attractive in Spring when it provides a stunning display of snowdrops, bluebells, crocus and daffodils. It is entered by way of double gates of Silver Fir.

In addition to the main garden area there is a tarmac drying area with rotary clothes dryer and a vegetable plot which is fenced with Silver Fir boards and walled with red sandstone from the original Troup House. Paved barbecue area outside the family lounge. 

SERVICES:
Mains water.

Private drainage to septic tank which is located to the west of the boiler house. Oil central heating.

LOCATION:
The property is set within its own extensive landscaped gardens, enjoying a favoured, elevated scenic location on the B9031 coastal road between the picturesque village of Pennan ( the cult film Local Hero being filmed on location there ) and the fishing village of Gardenstown, overlooking Cullykhan Bay and with easy access to the extensive Tor of Troup. It is within a fifteen minute drive of both Macduff / Banff and Fraserburgh. Aberdeen Airport is around a fifty minute drive away.

NOTE 1:
Whilst these particulars are believed to be correct, they are not guaranteed and are not to form part of any contract.

NOTE 2:
The photographs appearing in this brochure show only certain parts and aspects of the property at the time when the photographs were taken. Certain aspects may have changed since the photographs were taken and it should not be assumed that the property remains as displayed in the photographs. Furthermore, no assumption should be made in respect of particulars of the property which are not shown in the photographs.

Any areas, measurements or distances referred to herein are approximate only.