Drumblair LodgeForgue | by Huntly | Aberdeenshire

Drumblair LodgeForgue | by Huntly | Aberdeenshire | AB54 6EE Huntly 10 miles, Inverurie 18miles, Aberdeen Airport 32

miles, Aberdeen 34 miles

Ground floor: Entrance hall | Drawing room | Library | StudyDining room | Cloakroom | Dining kitchen | Utility roomFirst floor: Master bedroom with ensuite | Bedrooms 2 & 3Shower room

Second floor: Bedroom 4 | BathroomPartially converted steading building with considerabledevelopment potential

Woodshed

Mature country garden with Georgian style pool

Woodland grounds

About 3.17 acres (1.28ha)

A captivating and elegant periodcountry residence and steading in aprivate woodland setting

DescriptionDrumblair Lodge is an impressive B Listed country house of elegantproportions which has been enlarged over succeeding centuries. Theoldest part of the house is Georgian and dates from 1780 with 1845Victorian wing additions and a1902 Edwardian back wing which all givethe house a distinctive architectural quality and great character. Theproperty is constructed of stone under a slate roof and is traditionallyharled. The property faces west over the formal garden with Georgianpool. The property retains many of its original features includingpanelled doors, skirtings, cornicing and working window shutters.Drumblair Lodge is immaculately presented and has beensympathetically upgraded and maintained by the present owners. Theproperty offers a desirable mix of space, privacy and grandeur andrepresents a unique opportunity to purchase a highly desirable periodhouse in the Aberdeenshire countryside.

The property is approached through an iron gate flanked by stonepillars onto the drive which leads through the woodland grounds to agravel parking area to the front of the house.

Drumblair Lodge is entered through the front door into a stylish hallwaythat connects the two symmetrical Victorian twin advance wings to theGeorgian part of the house. One wing contains the fine drawing roomperfect for both relaxing and entertaining. The features in this roominclude deep skirting boards, cornicing, picture rail, and panelled westfacing bay window with working shutters and an open fire place withmarble mantel as a focal point.

The delightful library is within the other wing which echoes the sameperiod features as the drawing room but has an Adam style carvedwooden mantel with marble surround. A door leads to the dual aspectstudy with a half glazed door to the garden.

The dining room can be accessed from the central passageway and thestudy. Opposite the dining room is the inner hall off which is a cloakroomand separate WC. A half glazed door provides exit to the woodlands. Thecentral passageway contains excellent walk-in storage options including2 stores, a linen cupboard and a cold room now used as a china store. Asmall lobby provides yet another entrance to the house from the garden.

The luxury dining kitchen with original flagstone floor is dual aspect withstriking cream units with contrast dark worktops providing plenty ofstorage. There is a useful pantry. The kitchen also benefits fromintegrated appliances, an island unit and a beautiful pale blue Aga. Autility room with Edwardian twin deep porcelain sinks and Sheila’s Maidand a wood store completes the accommodation on the ground floor.

An attractive curved wooden staircase with ornamental balusters andpolished wooden handrail splits to front and rear landings on the firstfloor. The rear landing leads to the Edwardian wing which contains thespacious master bedroom with attractive fireplace and ensuitebathroom. There is also a family shower room with double shower. Thefront landing gives access to Bedroom 2 with double closet and

Georgian fireplace and Bedroom 3 with closet both rooms have workingshutters and face west over the garden.

Continuing up the hanging staircase to the second floor where Bedroom4 and a bathroom are situated. The bathroom contains a free standingbath in the centre of the room with views across the superb grounds.

The SteadingSituated to the rear (east) of the house is a charming traditional Ushaped steading. Partly converted with heating and its own boiler theproperty also has electricity and water. The steading has significantdevelopment potential, subject to obtaining the necessary planningconsents. The steading is currently used as storage, workshop and amusic room and has previously housed a recording studio. There arefine views of the surrounding countryside.

Adjacent to the steading is a further stone built building with a slate roof(5.1m x 2.9m), formerly a piggery now used as a wood store.

GroundsThe property is in a mature woodland setting and has an attractivecountry garden. The house is

sheltered by the trees on all sides, including copper beech, elm, ash,holly, sycamore, yew, willow and juniper. The beautifully maintainedformal garden is partly walled with attractive border with perennialbulbs, flowers and shrubs providing colour all year round. The lawn isextensive. A key feature of the garden is the formal Georgian style pool(75ft x 12ft) with stunning water lilies and fish.

At the bottom of the garden there is a low stone wall with wrought ironrailings and a gate giving access to a woodland area which is full ofbluebells and snowdrops and daffodils in spring and a pump house.

This garden attracts an abundance of wildlife from roe deer to red squirrelsand a plethora of birds including woodpeckers, pheasants, buzzards,magpies, starlings, chaffinches, blue tits and goldfinches to name but a few.

SituationDrumblair Lodge sits in a commanding yet very private country settinghowever Huntly, which has a railway station and good commuter linksto Aberdeen airport and city centre, is only 10 miles away. The propertyis within easy access to the Grampians, Cairngorms, Royal Deeside,Strathdon and the Moray Firth.

Aberdeenshire is a county of contrasting landscapes; the northernfringe of the Grampian mountains with heather-clad hills whilst theNorth Sea coast with its quaint fishing ports, high cliffs and pebblebeaches is 17 miles to the north.

Drumblair Lodge is 34 miles northwest of Aberdeen and about 18 milesnorthwest of Inverurie in the parish of Forgue which is one of the mostattractive parts of Aberdeenshire and close to the heart of whisky

country. The area combines an excellent variety of sport, varied leisurepursuits and productive farms and woodlands.

The range of amenities available in the area is considerable. Forsportsmen the River Deveron is one of the most popular rivers inScotland, already considered in the top 5 trout rivers in the UK, theRiver Deveron’s reputation as one of Scotland’s finest salmon waters isfast growing. The Dee, Don and Spey can be easily reached. Stalkingand shooting is also available to be taken locally. A number of golfcourses, hill walking and sailing are available nearby.

The Lecht and Cairngorm ski centres are readily accessible and theMoray coastline is also within easy reach.

This is traditional castle country, with famous Fyvie and Craigievar close by.

Primary schooling is available at nearby Largue and Forgue, whilstsecondary schooling is in Huntly at the renowned Gordon Schools.Aberlour Preparatory School and Gordonstoun are 42 miles away.Huntly is the local town serving Drumblair Lodge and has a populationof around 4,460. The area is the centre of a thriving rural communityand provides a range of services including library, post office, healthcentre, leisure centre including swimming pool, tennis courts, bowlinggreen, cricket, football, rugby, Nordic ski club and golf clubs. Ponytrekking and falconry are also available in the area. There is an activemusic and arts scene. Huntly has both an Asda and Tescosupermarket. A historic town, Huntly boosts some impressivearchitecture and there are many National Trust and Scottish Heritagesites nearby.

With the sobriquet of The Granite City, Aberdeen is both an economicand educational centre boasting two universities and furthereducational colleges and research institutes. There are a number ofprivate schools in Aberdeen including Robert Gordon’s College, AlbynSchool, St Margaret’s School for Girls and The Hamilton School.Aberdeen is a cosmopolitan port and the ‘Oil Capital of Europe’. Thecity provides all the ancillary leisure, recreational, shopping,entertainment and cultural facilities one would expect of a vibrant city.The Exhibition and Conference Centre, His Majesty’s Theatre, andvarious art galleries in the city are renowned. Aberdeen’s status as the‘Oil Capital’ provides the city and an international airport and an everexpanding range of flights. There are also regular inter-city servicesfrom the city’s railway station.

GeneralEntry Entry by arrangement.

Services Oil central heating, private water and drainage. Mains electricity.

Household contents All blinds and some light fittings and white goodsare to remain. Garden ornaments are available by separate negotiation.

Local Authority Aberdeenshire Council, Gordon House, Blackhall RoadInverurie, AB51 9WA. Tel: 01467 620981

Council Tax Drumblair Lodge has been assessed for Council Tax asBand F.

Solicitors Aberdein Considine, Unit 14, Westhill Shopping Centre, OldSkene Road, Westhill, AB32 6RL. Tel: 01224 749444

Offers Offers should be submitted in Scottish Legal form to Strutt &Parker, St Nicholas House, 68 Station Road, Banchory, Kincardineshire,AB31 5YJ. A closing date for offers will probably be fixed andprospective purchasers are advised to register their interest with theselling agents following inspection.

Rights of way, wayleaves & easements The sale is subject to all rights ofsupport, public and private rights of way, water, light, drainage andother easements, quasi-easements and wayleaves, all or any other likerights, whether mentioned in these particulars or not.

Special Conditions of SaleThe purchaser(s) shall within five days of conclusion of missives makepayment as a guarantee for due performance of a sum equal to tenper cent of the purchase price on which sum no interest will beallowed. Timeous payment of said sum shall be a material condition ofthe contract. In the event that such payment is not made timeouslythe seller(s) reserves the right to resile without further notice. Thebalance of the purchase price will be paid by Bankers Draft at thedate of entry and interest at five per cent above the Royal Bank ofScotland base rate current from time to time will be charged thereonfrom the term of entry until payment. Consignation shall not avoidpayment of foregoing rate of interest. In the event of the purchaser(s)failing to make payment of the balance of the purchase price on thedue date being of the essence of the contract, the seller(s) shall beentitled to resile from the contract. The seller(s), in that event reservesthe right to resell or deal otherwise with the subjects of sale as hethinks fit. Furthermore he shall be entitled to retain in his hands theinitial payment of ten per cent herein before referred to which shall beset off to account of any loss occasioned to him by the purchaser’sfailure and in the event of the loss being less than the amount of thesaid deposit the seller(s) shall account to the purchaser(s) for anybalance thereof remaining in his hand.

The Property will be sold subject to all rights of way, rights of access,wayleave, servitude, water rights, drainage and sewage rights,restrictions and burdens of whatever kind at present existing andwhether formally constituted or not affecting the subject of sale.

The seller(s) shall be responsible for any rates, taxes and other burdensand for the possession and for collection of income prior to the saiddate of entry. Where necessary, all rates, taxes and other burdens andincome will be apportioned between the seller(s) and the purchaser(s)as at the said date of entry.

The minerals will be included in the sale of the property only insofar asthe seller(s) has rights thereto.

DirectionsFrom Aberdeen take the A96 north to Inverurie. At the Blackhallroundabout, turn right onto the B9001 signposted to Rothienorman.Proceed on this road for 18 miles, passing through the village ofRothienorman and Largue, and the entrance to Drumblair Lodge will befound in the trees on the right, about 1 mile from Largue.

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