Location

Birse is a picturesque hamlet which sits on the south bank of the River Dee, close to the small village of Aboyne, in the heart of Royal Deeside. Aboyne is an attractive small Victorian village in Royal Deeside and the main centre for this rural district. There is a supermarket, academy and primary school and an excellent community centre providing theatre/cinema, swimming pool, badminton courts, library, and gym. The village also has a health centre with five resident doctors, weekly optometrist and audiometric clinics and a cottage hospital.

Deeside, through which the River Dee flows, attracts visitors from far and wide. Nearby Balmoral Castle has been the Scottish home of the Royal Family since it was purchased for Queen Victoria by Prince Albert in 1852. There is a wealth of sport on offer for which Scotland is famed: salmon fishing on the rivers Dee, Don and Deveron, pheasant and partridge shooting on many of the low ground estates, red and roe deer stalking and the opportunity for grouse on the rolling heath hills. The area boasts numerous golf courses. To the east lie Royal Aberdeen and Trump International, both well regarded links courses.

Description

Set in about three acres of beautifully elevated grounds, this delightful detached house offers an opportunity to acquire a substantial family home. Accessed via a private driveway, the property enjoys a commanding position south of the River Dee.    Honey coloured floorboards and classic parquet flooring are evident in some spaces. Three reception rooms feature fireplaces to enhance the ambience.

The ground floor welcomes you with a covered entrance porch of timber and stone construction, featuring folding doors that open to the garden. Internally a spacious reception hallway leads to a cloakroom with white WC and corner wash basin.

The elegant sitting room boasts a curved bay side window and additional aspect windows. The formal dining room creates a warm and inviting space for entertaining.   

The dining kitchen is fitted with a range of base, drawer and wall units with contrasting worksurfaces. A utility room with dual access from the hallway and kitchen has a large window and offers plenty of space to double as a boot room. There is plumbing for a washing machine along with space for a tumble dryer and other appliances. The cosy snug is versatile as further reception space or bedroom four.

Ascending to the first floor is a turned staircase with attractive spindles and balustrade which leads to a bright landing, illuminated by a large window. The principal bedroom includes an en suite shower room with white WC and wash basin along with a mains shower. Bedroom two features built wardrobes and wash basin. Two further bedrooms are at the front and rear. There is a shower room fitted with white WC and wash basin and a shower enclosure with a Mira mains shower.

The East Wing, attached to the main house, offers self-contained accommodation ideal for multi-generational living or holiday letting. Accessible both internally and externally it comprises a ground floor entrance porch and spacious dining kitchen; a first floor sitting area within a spacious dual aspect landing; and a bedroom (five) and bathroom with white WC, wash basin and bath.

Outside: Dorevay is set in about three acres of enchanting grounds which include wooded areas and formal front gardens, creating a picturesque setting. A generous parking and turning area to the side can accommodate multiple vehicles. The grounds include a charming timber summerhouse and a fascinating old quarry. Boundaries are defined by traditional drystone dykes and post and wire fencing. A basement cellar is accessed from the side of the property.

Garage: Large detached double garage with a pitched and tiled roof. To the rear of this are a number of stores, including a wood store and coal cellar.