Location

Old Deer is a parish lying (10 miles) west from Peterhead, partly in the district of Deer, county of Aberdeenshire. The name appears to be derived from a Gaelic word signifying the worship of God, perhaps applied because the first Christian church in the district of Buchan was erected here. The surrounding area offers an array of scenic outdoor pursuits. Aden Country Park in Mintlaw, Aberdeenshire, is a 230 acre country park in the heart of Buchan. Aden (pronounced Aa-den), meaning "bonnie burn" or "brae", offers beautiful surroundings and a wide range of opportunities for relaxation and recreation. Mintlaw itself has a library, dental surgery, medical practice and a police station. Also located here is Aberdeenshire Farming Museum, along with a café/restaurant, garden centre, gift shop and play area. Mintlaw has both primary and secondary schooling.

Description

Nestled in a charming and historic setting, this exceptional property comprises three distinctive dwellings: Mavisbank, a substantial two-storey detached house, and The Hayloft, a characterful 1.5-storey detached building within its grounds. Both have been successfully operated as holiday lets. Gardener's Cottage, a delightful cottage set apart from Mavisbank and Hayloft in its own private garden grounds. Collectively, these properties offer a rare opportunity for rural lifestyle living with income potential.

Mavisbank: Dating back approximately 150 years, Mavisbank is a beautifully presented period home that blends traditional charm with modern comforts. The property is arranged over two and a half floors and offers generous, flexible accommodation ideal for family living or continued holiday letting.

The house begins with a vestibule leading into the entrance hall. An elegant sitting room has a fireplace with electric wood burning effect stove and plenty of natural light from the double aspect windows. At the heart of Mavisbank is a fabulous, spacious open plan kitchen/dining/living room. The kitchen was refitted just three years ago and features polished granite worktops and appliances which include Neff integrated double oven and microwave, fridge, induction hob and dishwasher. Completing the ground floor is a utility room with two oven AGA, electric single oven and built in deep fat fryer and WC with cloakroom.

An attractive staircase leads up to the mezzanine floor where there are two double bedrooms and shower room and continues up to the first floor where there a further three bedrooms and bathroom with roll top bath and separate shower.

Mavisbank benefits from central heating and underfloor heating in the open plan kitchen/dining/living room and in the main bathroom.

A suite of well-designed outbuildings include two sheds (one housing the biomass boiler) and a log store with underfloor heating.

The thoughtfully landscaped rear garden includes a lovely timber-framed pagoda which is ideal for outdoor entertaining, and a granite paved patio for sitting out in the sun. A wooden barrel shaped sauna is a relaxing addition to the garden.

The Hayloft: Constructed around 125 years ago, The Hayloft is a charming detached building set within the grounds of Mavisbank. A portion of the ground floor and the entire first floor have been converted into comfortable living accommodation, currently used as a holiday let.

This versatile space offers potential for continued letting, guest accommodation, or even a home office or studio, subject to any necessary consents.

The main living space is on the first floor where there is an open plan living/dining/kitchen with fitted cabinets, integrated appliances and a bright, airy feel to the living area. There are also two bedrooms and a shower room on this level. The ground floor is home to a utility room: this is where the pressurised water system controls are housed.

Included with the Hayloft is a garage and former stables.

Gardener's Cottage: Nestled in a peaceful setting, single-storey Gardener's Cottage was built around 150 years ago and was renovated and extended in 2018. Today it is a most attractive home that blends traditional charm with modern style, featuring cedar cladding and a renewed pitched slate roof.

Inside, Gardener's Cottage is centred around a welcoming open plan living space where the kitchen, dining and lounge areas flow seamlessly. The kitchen has glossy contemporary cream cabinetry, and appliances include an induction hob, two ovens, one with integrated microwave, dishwasher and fridge, while a peninsula unit creates a stylish division between the kitchen and living area. The utility room mirrors the kitchen's design, offering additional storage including a walk in larder cupboard.

The property offers two spacious double bedrooms plus a comfortable single bedroom, ideal for guests, a home office, or a nursery. Completing the accommodation is a contemporary shower room.

Gardener's Cottage comes with a single garage and outbuilding, a glasshouse and lawned gardens which include a decked terrace off the lounge.