Property overview

Bankhead is a delightful property incorporating a thoughtfully extended traditional, detached, four-bedroom cottage and a detached two-bedroom, single storey, converted steading annex which has previously been used as a holiday let. Enjoying an elevated, tranquil setting in the heart of Royal Deeside, the cottage and steading are set within a generous plot at the end of a track.  The whole property offers seclusion and privacy just a short drive from the Village of Lumphanan.  Each of the two houses benefit from their own garden, parking and outbuildings.

Tastefully developed, the two houses are presented in walk-in condition. They each offer versatile accommodation conducive to modern living and may be suitable for extended family/friend occupancy or holiday accommodation.

Viewing is absolutely essential for full appreciation of the setting, accommodation and striking views on offer at Bankhead.

Full Description

Cottage:

The cottage has two entrances, one to the front and one to the rear.  You enter the property at the rear into a vestibule with a fitted cupboard housing the electrical apparatus.

Adjacent to the vestibule is a generously proportioned utility room where the oil boiler is located. The utility room has space for a free-standing washing machine and tumble dryer, fitted base and wall units, a sink and draining board.

Beyond the utility room is a two-piece cloakroom WC which may be suitable for conversion to a shower room subject to any necessary consents being granted. Please note that some materials for such a conversion are available by separate negotiation if required. 

From the hallway a door opens to the kitchen, dining area and lounge. This double aspect multi-purpose area has been thoughtfully designed and laid out to provide accommodation to suit modern living, whilst still retaining the traditional charm of the original cottage.  The well-appointed kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of base and wall units in modern tones.  Integrated appliances comprise side by side Neff ovens below a central island incorporating storage, seating and work surface. Other integrated appliances comprise gas hob and Neff dishwasher.  The American style fridge freezer is to remain and is included in the sale price. Central to the whole room is a dining area which is sufficiently proportioned for the placement of a large table and chairs.  French doors lead from the dining kitchen to the side garden.  The cosy lounge features a stove set on a slate hearth with an exposed granite surround and wooden mantel piece.

From the lounge area, a door gives access to the front hallway.  Benefiting from under stair storage and housing the staircase to the upper floor, the cottage’s front hallway has a door providing access to the garden 

Completing the ground floor is a second lounge/ground floor double bedroom.  This versatile tranquil room with a window to the front features a traditional cast iron fireplace set in a tiled surround with mantel piece above.

Returning to the entrance hallway, the carpeted staircase rises to the upper floor to a landing with fitted storage.  The landing and upper hallway both benefit from natural light.  There are three double bedrooms and a family bathroom on the upper floor.  All of the upper floor bedrooms have space for free standing storage, with two of the bedrooms benefitting from fitted wardrobes (please note that neither of the fitted wardrobes have doors).

Completing the cottage’s accommodation is a modern three-piece family bathroom comprising a bath with shower and separate shower attachment above, wash hand basin set in a white gloss vanity unit incorporating storage with a heated, illuminated, blue tooth mirror above and a WC.  There is a window, an extractor fan and a heated towel radiator. 

Steading:

Formerly used as holiday accommodation, the steading has been set up and furnished with holiday let functionality in mind.  The sellers are happy for items of furniture and other items relating to the former holiday accommodation to be sold by separate negotiation.  Full details of the items can be provided on request.  The steading’s main door opens to a hallway with fitted cupboard housing the LPG boiler, water tank and electricity circuit breaker.  A corner of the hallway is used for utility purposes providing plumbing for a washing machine with work surface above.

Off the vestibule is a large, full ceiling height bedroom with a door giving access to the front garden.  Previously used as a family bedroom for holiday let purposes, there is enough room for a double and two single beds in this room.  The bedroom is served by a three-piece en-suite shower room comprising shower cubicle, wash hand basin and WC.  It has a heated towel radiator, an extractor fan, a wall mounted mirrored medicine cabinet and a mirror.

Also from the entrance hall, a door leads to the open plan dining kitchen and  lounge.  With a door to the outside, this centrally placed dual aspect room features a full height ceiling.    The glazed door, low level windows and Velux windows in the ceiling allow for an abundance of natural light.  There is ample room for a table and chairs and other items of furniture.  The kitchen is fitted with a good range of units. Integrated appliances comprise a gas hob with extractor fan above and oven below, fridge and freezer.  There is a free-standing dishwasher and a stainless steel sink and draining board.

A small hallway links the living space to the second bedroom and a door in the hallway allows access to the garden.  Off the hallway is a three-piece shower room ideally located for use from the public rooms and the second bedroom.  The shower room offers storage; there is a heated towel radiator, an extractor fan and a light with charging point above the wash hand basin.

Completing the steading’s accommodation is a generous second bedroom with excellent fitted storage.

Outside

Enjoying a sunny aspect, surrounded by farmland and woodland, the whole property is set within a generous plot with the cottage and the steading each having separate gardens at present.

Cottage:

The garden to the front of the cottage is mainly laid to lawn, bordered by mature shrubs and trees.  It also features productive vegetable and berry/fruit plots, an orchard, a stone-built outbuilding with power and light, a wooden stable block comprising two stables and a tack room, a hay store, a deck with raised beds a log store and a compost store.  There is ample space to park several cars on the concrete parking area, and the rotary clothes dryer is to remain.  The oil tank is positioned at the rear of the cottage’s stone-built outbuilding.

Steading:

Also set within its own garden, the steading benefits from a garage/storage room, a versatile second storeroom currently utilised as a gym with floored storage space in the eaves. Both external storage areas have power and light.  The fully enclosed garden to the front of the steading is laid to lawn, bordered in some parts by shrubs and bushes.  A pathway allows for ease of access along the front of the property and gates allow for foot access at either end of the steading garden.  There is a parking area next to the garage.  Completing the steading’s garden is a concealed bin storage area to the side and the LPG tank is located at the rear of the steading.

Fixtures and fittings

Cottage:

All fitted floor coverings, curtains, blinds and light fittings are included in the sale price along with the American style fridge freezer, the rotary clothes dryer.

Garden benches and unfitted shower room equipment are available by separate negotiation if required.

Steading:

All fitted floor coverings, curtains, blinds and light fittings are included in the sale price. 

Items of the steading’s furniture and some items bought specifically for the purpose of holiday letting are available by separate negotiation if required.  As mentioned, details of these items are available on request.

Location

Bankhead 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.

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 and the name plaque bearing its name.

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