Location

From the house there is easy access to the extensive, well maintained forest walks and paths on Bennachie. Fabulous views over much of Aberdeenshire as far as the Cairngorms can be gained with around a 40 minute walk from the house.

Waterside Farmhouse is situated close to the village of Oyne, (23 miles) north west of Aberdeen.
Oyne is a thriving village with a primary school, coffee shop (dog friendly) and an equestrian centre. Oyne has excellent commuter links with railway stations at Insch (3 miles) and Inverurie (7 miles) and by the main A96 road to Aberdeen. A regular bus service passes through Oyne village and along the A96.

Inverurie provides a range of shops, banks, restaurants, churches, secondary schooling and leisure facilities, whilst Aberdeen provides all the cultural, recreational and educational facilities one expects of a university city.

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 which 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

Waterside Farmhouse dates from the 1850s and is set in an idyllic two acres of gardens which were previously part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme. The property consists of the main home and a U shaped steading building which has been converted into office space and a self-contained apartment. The farmhouse has lovely southerly views of the garden and the surrounding countryside toward Bennachie.

The main house offers well laid out living space on the ground floor including a generously sized conservatory from which to enjoy the garden views, whatever the weather. A wood burning stove in the living room makes for a cosy reception room while the bright study has built in shelves and could also be used as a third bedroom. True to its farmhouse roots, the dining kitchen is traditional in style and at its heart boasts both a warming scarlet AGA and central island with an induction hob. There is also a triple electric oven, so this is a kitchen that is excellently equipped, while the exposed stone wall provides character and there is plenty of space for a dining table and chairs. Completing the ground floor are a useful boot room/back porch and utility room along with a downstairs WC.

Upstairs there are two double bedrooms. The principal bedroom has a large wet room-style en suite bathroom with both bath and separate shower, along with wardrobe space, while the second bedroom is serviced by a shower room. There is also a versatile box room on this level.

The U shaped steading was converted by the owners into a working office space (at one time accommodating 12 staff members) with three WC's. There is a superb workshop space in this wing of the steading which offers great potential for at home businesses. The second wing of the steading contains a one bedroom self-contained apartment comprising a living room, bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom. There is still a section of steading ripe for further conversion, offering plenty of exciting scope for a new owner.

A double detached garage with a workshop. It also serves as a home office with a kitchenette and WC above.

The gardens extend to two acres and have been carefully maintained since the previous owners opened them to the public as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme. The grounds include a polytunnel, raised beds, children's play area, expanses of lawn and wooded areas.

Garage: Detached double garage with workshop and living space above.