Location

About four miles away, Ellon is a picturesque town situated by the River Ythan in the beautiful Aberdeenshire countryside. The town is conveniently located on the A90, approximately (16 miles) north of Aberdeen and only (17 miles) from Aberdeen International Airport. The areas surrounding Ellon have a rich agricultural heritage that is told in the words of the bothy ballads, traditional songs that were originally sung by farm workers in the northeast of Scotland. The shopping facilities available in Ellon cater for everyday needs and other amenities include hotels, restaurants and specialist shops. Leisure and sporting facilities are available at the new community swimming pool and sports complex; rugby, football and hockey pitches at The Meadows Sports Complex; and golf at the McDonald Golf Club and Trump International which is a mere (6 miles away). Nursery and primary schooling are provided by Auchterellon Primary, with secondary education at Ellon Academy.

Located about four miles away, Collieston is a charming former fishing village, located on the northeast coast of Scotland, between Cruden Bay and Newburgh. The village is nestled between the Forvie National Nature Reserve and the coastal cliffs of Aberdeenshire. The Forvie reserve covers almost 1,000 hectares of sand dunes and dune heath between the North Sea and the estuary of the River Ythan. It is home to a rich variety of wildlife and renowned for its bird breeding and seal colony. The cliff tops, with outstanding views over the coastline and North Sea, are part of the Aberdeenshire Coastal Trail leading to Cruden Bay and beyond. Within Collieston itself there is a lovely sandy beach, sheltered from the North Sea by the harbour wall, making it a perfect destination for families and children. With its own primary school, the village lies within the Ellon Academy catchment area. Independent schooling is available in Aberdeen. Collieston is a thriving coastal community, with several active community groups, including coastal rowing, walking, the WRI and others. The community centre hosts weekly sessions including yoga as well as coffee mornings and other village events.
About five miles away lies the village of Newburgh, where you can find a village shop and butcher, as well as an 18-hole golf course. Cruden Bay, eight miles to the north, is home to Cruden Bay Golf Club, a traditional Scottish links course originally designed by Tom Morris of St Andrews and re-designed in the 1920s by Tom Simpson and Herbert Fowler. Trump International Golf Links, a world renowned course, is located along the road from Newburgh. All lie on the North East 250 tourist route.*

*All distances are approximate

Description

The Old Stables is a generously proportioned semi-detached converted stable building. The heart of the home is a versatile open-plan area combining the kitchen/dining room/sitting room, creating a spacious and social environment. There is plenty of rustic charm with exposed natural wood beams, flagstone floors and wood burning stove. This space is flooded with natural light from two sides with windows and French doors accessing the courtyard along with Velux windows in the vaulted ceiling. A stylish kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of Ashley Ann timber units complemented by stone effect worksurfaces. Integrated appliances include an electric hob, dishwasher, electric oven and fridge. The centrepiece is the electric AGA and gas hob. Everyday domestic tasks are catered for in the utility room which is fitted with base and wall cabinets with worksurface space and sinks. An external door provides access to the large garden. The spacious principal bedroom has an ensuite shower room as does bedroom two. Three further bedrooms are serviced by a main bathroom. The bathroom and shower rooms are contemporary, featuring glass shower enclosures, modern fixtures and ample storage.

Outside: The land extends to 6 acres. There is a water supply to the field should the owners wish to erect stables. The garden areas to the front and side and rear provide day round areas to catch the sun at different times of the day. A substantial (10x18 ft) Robertsons Redoubtable greenhouse and a large area for vegetables provide ample opportunity for home-grown vegetables. A lovely feature is the exclusive courtyard which has been laid to flagstones. The surrounding garden includes mature foliage and areas of lawn.

Garage: Detached from the property is a single car garage of stone walls with a pitched and slated roof and further car port. A substantial staircase leads to a floored and lined multi-purpose room above. This is an ideal space for someone seeking to run a business from home. It is connected to the heating system for the house and has Velux windows, kitchenette plumbing and a shower enclosure with WC and wash basin.