Location

Oyne is located north of Bennachie, a well-known Aberdeenshire landmark with easy access to both Aberdeen and its airport, on the A96.   Locally there is salmon fishing on the nearby Deveron, Don and Spey, together with golf courses at Insch, Alford, Huntly, Inverurie, Royal Aberdeen, Cruden Bay, and the Trump International Golf Links.

There is a primary school and local shopping in the nearby village of Insch. Insch also has a post office, health centre, library and two hotels. Secondary schooling is in Huntly and Inverurie. There is private schooling in Aberdeen including Robert Gordon's College, the Hamilton School, St Margaret's and Albyn as well as the International School of Aberdeen. There are two universities and several colleges of further education. Gordonstoun is also easily reached.

The nearby A96 provides ease of access to Aberdeen and its airport which provides excellent links to London and other UK and European cities.   The Western Peripheral route has improved travel in an around Aberdeen, and provides a quicker and more direct route south. Insch railway station, on the Aberdeen – Inverness line, is easily reached and there are regular mainline services from Aberdeen, including a sleeper. Aberdeen provides all the services expected of a major city including business and leisure facilities, theatres, restaurants and a wide range of shopping.

Description

Bridge End House is a much-loved detached country cottage which sits amidst its own good sized mature garden just above the Gadie Burn. The house has been cleverly extended with the addition of a wonderful architect-designed kitchen/dining area and is now a very attractive and characterful home which combines a cosy atmosphere in the original rooms with a light and airy feel in the contemporary wing.

The original front door sits by the charming bridge that spans the burn but the everyday entrance is through the porch in the newer section which leads into the dining kitchen, the real highlight of this property. Features include a beamed, vaulted ceiling with skylights flooding the space with natural light, and plenty of fine cabinetry along with a red Rayburn and central island. Sliding glazed patio doors let the outside in and there is a utility room also with access into the garden. A concealed staircase leads up to a versatile room which would make an ideal home office.

In addition to the dining kitchen, there are two main reception rooms which sit either side of a hallway. The sitting room has a log burner and garden views while the living room offers a charming open fireplace. Completing the ground floor is an accessible bathroom. Upstairs are two double bedrooms, one with an en suite bathroom with separate shower.

Outside: The property is bounded on its west and south sides by stone walls, on its east side by a timber fence, in which there are a pair of timber entrance gates. The north side stretches down to the banks of the Gadie Burn. There is a blocked paved driveway and the pathways around house are a mix of gravel, decking and flags. The house sits in a good sized garden with some fine mature trees and shrubs, gravelled walkways and a delightful arched trellis. The garden has been managed with he objectives of encouraging biodiversity and wildlife. Greenhouse/potting shed.

Garage: At the rear of the property is a single garage/workshop. Up and over vehicular door. Two windows. Power and light.