Location

Cruden Bay is a small village on the north coast of the Bay of Cruden, Aberdeenshire, just west of Slains Castle. It is a firm favourite with both visitors and local inhabitants thanks to its big skies and wide horizons, sandy white beach, crystal clear waters and quaint fishing harbour. One of Aberdeenshire's finest sandscapes can be seen at the 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. The panoramic views across the coast and of Slains Castle in the distance are breathtaking. Cruden Bay has a medium-sized primary school, while secondary schooling is available at Peterhead Academy. There are a few small shops, a chemist/newsagent, a post office, a craft shop and a general store. There is also a medical practice and library. There are good sports facilities, with tennis courts and two football pitches. The school and public hall house a number of youth groups such as Girlguiding UK.

To the north, there is the town of Peterhead, which was founded by fishermen and developed as a planned settlement. In 1593 the construction of Peterhead's first harbour, Port Henry, encouraged the growth of Peterhead as a fishing port and established a base for trade. A lifeboat station was first established in 1865. A new phase of growth was initiated in the 1970s with Peterhead becoming a major oil industry service centre, and the completion of the nearby St Fergus gas terminal. At this time, considerable land holdings were allocated for industrial development. It retains a relatively diverse economy, including food processing, textiles, service industries and, still importantly, fishing.
To the south lies Newburgh, where you can find a village shop, as well as an 18-hole golf course. Trump International Golf Links, a world renowned course, is located along the road from Newburgh. Ellon is a picturesque town positioned by the River Ythan. The areas surrounding Ellon have a rich agricultural heritage while facilities there include hotels, restaurants, specialist shops and a Tesco superstore. Leisure and sporting facilities are available at the community swimming pool and sports complex, rugby, football and hockey pitches at The Meadows Sports Complex, and golf at the McDonald Golf Club.
Approximately (24 miles) away from Cruden Bay lies the city of Aberdeen. The international airport offers regular flights to London and other UK and European cities. The Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route provides improved travel in and around Aberdeen and a quicker and more direct route south. There are regular train services from Aberdeen, including a sleeper to King's Cross, London. Aberdeen provides all the services of a major city, including business and leisure facilities, theatres and cinemas, restaurants and a wide range of shopping. There is private schooling including Robert Gordon's School, St Margaret's, and Albyn School as well as the International School at Pitfodels. There are two universities and several colleges of further education.

Description

This inviting coastal property, known as The Salmon Bothy, originally built in the 1840's by the then Earl of Erroll as accommodation for the Salmon fishers on his estate, by mid 20th Century it had become a commercial salmon station. The building was purchased in 2008 for conversion back into a traditional home and completely renovated and extended in 2008 and 2009, being modernised but with many original features, thereby maintaining it's iconic standing the in the local conservation area.

The thoughtful design seamlessly blends modern amenities with traditional coastal charm, making it an ideal retreat or peaceful, permanent home. A common interior theme is the extensive use of luxury floor tiles and oak flooring along with wood panelling to dado height, enhancing a nautical feel along with neutral tones. Large windows and patio doors throughout the property frame stunning sea views, sit back and watch seals and seabirds at play as tide flows in over the rocks filling the estuary, or the occasional dolphin pod visiting the bay, sometimes putting on a display. The main living area is an open plan sitting room/dining room/dining kitchen, is a superb space. Positioned at the heart of the home, this room features a Clearview freestanding multi-fuel stove; cream coloured kitchen cabinets complemented by polished granite worksurfaces; and high quality integrated appliances. The principal bedroom has a delightful sea view and a well appointed en suite bathroom. Two further bedrooms are serviced by a modern shower room. In addition, there is a floored and lined loft accessed from a timber ladder from the hall. This room has low ceiling height and is divided into a study and a sleeping area. The floored loft study area has a glazed balustrade across the vaulted main living space.

Outside: The grounds include a gravel driveway, turning and parking area. The boundary with the foreshore includes a high sea wall. There is a large decked terrace which leads to a sunken patio, which has a concrete flagged floor and is bounded by stone faced walls and banking, creating a fabulous sheltered alfresco spot. At one side of the house is a small area of lawn, bounded on two sides by upright stone flags with a hedge on the inside and supported by a concealed retaining wall to the front.