Property overview

Enter the property through the main door into the entrance hallway which leads to most of the accommodation. The bright and inviting hallway benefits from lots of natural light, a hatch gives access to an attic and there is a walk-in boiler cupboard housing the boiler, water tank, electricity circuit breaker and under floor heating manifold.

The lounge is semi-open plan with the dining kitchen. The partial connection of the lounge and the dining kitchen cleverly creates both flow and division of the two zones.

The stunning lounge has been designed to connect the original cottage with the rest of the house. It’s round design with full height ceiling provide instant appeal upon entry. In addition, the room features tall windows, double doors to the deck and a stove set on a polished stone hearth.

Another striking room, the dining kitchen fills the original part of the house. Traditional and modern features are perfectly combined, and the room provides a generous open plan living space conducive to modern living. A vaulted ceiling with exposed wooden beams allows natural light in via Velux windows. In addition, there are windows to both sides of the room and a door gives access to the garden.

The kitchen is fitted with a range of cream base and wall units with coordinating marble effect work tops and tiled splashbacks. Integrated appliances comprise electric hob with extractor fan above, eye level microwave with oven and grill below, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. There is a free-standing washing machine and a one and half bowl sink with draining board.

Returning to the entrance hallway, adjacent to the boiler cupboard is a cloakroom WC with wash hand basin, WC, extractor fan and a window.
Perkhill Cottage boasts two good sized double bedrooms with ample space for free standing storage and furniture.
The principal bedroom occupies the end of the extended part of the property, and it benefits from excellent fitted storage facilities.

Completing the accommodation is the bathroom comprising bath with a shower attachment above the taps, separate shower cubicle, wash hand basin and WC set in a white gloss vanity unit incorporating storage. Above the sink is an illuminated mirror with charging point and separate wall mounted charging point. There is an extractor fan and a window.

Fixtures and fittings
All fitted floor coverings, curtains, blinds, light fittings, the oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine are included in the sale price.

Outside
A stone chip parking area provides parking for several cars. From the parking area, a pathway leads to the front door. The oil tank is conveniently positioned next to the parking area. There are two areas of lawn, one of which benefits from a rotary clothes dryer with a pathway to the kitchen door. The deck is accessible from the double doors in the lounge, and it is ideally positioned to enjoy the afternoon sun.

Directions

From Lumphanan take the Alford road for approximately one mile. The property is located on the right hand side as indicated by our Mackinnons For Sale Board. Please note that the property bears a plaque showing the name "Macbeth's Retreat".

Location
Perkhill Cottage lies approximately one mile outside the village of Lumphanan. Lumphanan is 23 miles west of Aberdeen and within easy access to the nearby towns of Banchory and Aboyne, where there are a comprehensive range of amenities, including secondary schooling at Aboyne Academy with a school bus service in operation. Primary schooling is provided for in the village, and there is also a community owned childcare and pre-school facility, ‘The Hut’. The scenery in this part of the country is idyllic, with a wide range of outdoor winter and summer pursuits on the doorstep.