Barleywood

Gross internal area (approx)

Floor 1: 283 m2
Total: 283 m2

SUMMARY

This delightful bungalow is located in a picture-perfect rural setting. Due to the site being elevated, there are commanding countryside views. Constructed around 2009, the architect and owners ensured the design was sympathetic to the landscape with the front elevation clad in larch. Of timber frame construction the roof is finished in Spanish slate. A theme throughout is the extensive use of oak door frames, doors, skirting boards and chrome finish power plates and sockets. The luxury kitchen is from More Than Kitchens. The shower and bathrooms were from William Wilson. All showers are Grohe mixer showers and have fully tiled walls and floors. The Charles York fitted luxury en suite shower room to the principal bedroom was fitted by Laings of Inverurie. Flooring throughout is a combination of oak engineered flooring, slate flooring, tiles and high quality carpeting.

ACCOMMODATION

A sheltered courtyard leads to the entrance vestibule with French doors opening into the dining hallway. Triple pane floor to ceiling windows provide a lovely outlook over the rear courtyard and patios. A third entry to the house is the courtyard vestibule with sliding patio doors and hatch access to the floored loft space. An inner hallway provides cupboards with good storage space and gives access to a more self contained guest wing. A modern shower room is adjacent to the guest bedroom which has an extensive range of high gloss fronted wardrobes. With French doors from the hall is the simply stunning sitting room with a vaulted ceiling and triangular window perfectly framing the beautiful countryside views. There is a marble fireplace housing a gas fire. A wonderful informal and casual relaxation space is the superb open plan dining kitchen/lounge. high gloss cappuccino base and wall cabinets are complemented by Galaxy granite worksurfaces and include a central island. The island incorporates further drawers and storage along with a wine chiller. Appliances include a Falcon range cooker and induction hob, Hotpoint double extractor hood, Neff microwave and two Hotpoint integrated and concealed refrigerators and freezers along with a built in Zanussi coffee machine. A very useful walk in pantry acts as ancillary space to the kitchen. A hand crafted curved oak dining table creates the natural division area from the lounge. As with the sitting room, the outdoors is brought in with patio doors opening onto the terrace. Completing this area is an oak fireplace housing an electric fire. For everyday domestic tasks there is the utility room with space for a washing machine and tumble dryer. A carpeted elongated corridor leads to the bedroom accommodation. At the far end is the delightful principal bedroom with patio and French door opening on to the terrace. Two double built in wardrobes provide extensive hanging and shelf space. A real luxury is the Charles York shower room fitted with hand made cabinetry and complemented by Silestone surfaces. It includes a concealed Villeroy and Boch WC and over sized shower compartment with Matki shower. This lovely room is finished with Goliath floor tiles. Adjacent is bedroom three, currently used as a dressing room, with built in wardrobes fronted with gloss finish doors, dressing table and patio door. En suite is a fully tiled shower room. Bedroom two has patio doors opening onto the decked terrace area and is currently a home office. En suite is a twin aspect bathroom with separate shower enclosure and double end hydrotherapy bath.

GARAGES

Electric garage door. Power and light. Attached to the garage are four sheds of various sizes with power and light. One houses bin stores and another has a workbench.

OUTSIDE

A tarmacadam driveway with carriage style lamp lighting leads to a turning and parking area for numerous vehicles. The top turning area of the driveway has a hardcore surface for vehicular access. One side of the driveway is lined with mature Cypress hedgings. The other boundaries are finished with timber and wire fencing. An ultimate retreat space is the elevated summer house by Deeside Log Cabins. To enjoy the space all year round the walls and roof space are insulated and there is power and light. A lower rear courtyard is a fantastic sheltered space with a greenhouse, extensive gravelled area, stone caged wall, and barbecue area. Overlooking this space in the spring/summer time is a wild garden. The grounds have extensive areas of lawn, but are sprinkled with rowan, fir, holly and oak trees. A tranquil spot is the pond with water lilies and an edged rockery. An area of decking incorporates a putting space.

SITUATION

Oldmeldrum is a small market town known as the ‘Granary of Aberdeen’ for its production of high quality barley. One of the oldest distilleries in Scotland, Glen Garioch Distillery was founded in 1797 and today boasts a visitor centre and gift shop. Meldrum House Country Hotel and Golf Club was voted as one of the best places to stay in 2021 by The Sunday Times. The town is also home to the historic Oldmeldrum Golf Club, where golf has been played for 125 years. There are a range of local shops and restaurants. Schooling is available at Meldrum Academy. Only 9 miles away is the town of Inverurie with a host of shopping and recreational facilities plus a railway station.

DIRECTIONS

Inverurie – 9 miles
Aberdeen – 21 miles
Aberdeen International Airport – 17 miles
ABZ Business Park – 17 miles
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary – 20 miles

*Please note that all distances are approximate

GENERAL REMARKS

Viewings

Strictly by appointment with Savills – 01224 971110

Solicitor

Balfour Manson
42 Carden Place
Aberdeen
AB10 1U

Local Authority & tax band

Aberdeenshire Band G

Services

Solar panels generate an average annual income from the feed-in tariff scheme of about £1,100. Nordan Double glazing and external doors. Mains water. Mains electricity. Private drainage. Ground source under floor heating system.

Miscellaneous

The top rear area of the garden give access for extensive countryside walks. The long tarred private access road leading to the property is shared with other residential and farm properties.

Fixtures & Fittings

Standard fixtures and fittings are included in the sale.

Servitude rights, burdens and wayleaves

The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves, including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes, whether contained in the Title Deeds or informally constituted and whether referred to in the General Remarks and Stipulations or not. The Purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied himself as to the nature of all such servitude rights and others.

Possession 

Vacant possession and entry will be given on completion.

Offers

Offers, in Scottish legal form, must be submitted by your solicitor to the Selling Agents. It is intended to set a closing date but the seller reserves the right to negotiate a sale with a single party. All genuinely interested parties are advised to instruct their solicitor to note their interest with the Selling Agents immediately after inspection.

Deposit

A deposit of 10% of the purchase price may be required. It will be paid within 7 days of the conclusion of Missives. The deposit will be non-returnable in the event of the Purchaser(s) failing to complete the sale for reasons not attributable to the Seller or his agents.

Photographs: November 2022

Brochure Code: 221118

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:

1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise.  They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars.  These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.

2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.