Broombrae House

A contemporary high spec family home with land

Broombrae House, Meikle Wartle, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire AB51 5BA

Gross internal area (approx)

1st Floor: 174 m2
2nd Floor: 174 m2
Garage: 42 m2
Total: 390 m2

SUMMARY

This impressive family home is located in a particularly private and scenic rural setting. Constructed by the sellers in 2008 on the site of a former farm cottage and steading, the architect and owners ensured the design took advantage of the fabulous views to Bennachie and surrounding countryside. At the time the property was built it was featured in Self Build and Design magazine. The dominant feature of this contemporary home is the open plan design of the ground floor which blends perfectly into more formal and informal spaces. The luxury open plan kitchen is the ‘wow factor’ hub of the home with a vaulted ceiling, dining and sitting area. Notable features throughout are the 2.7m high ceilings throughout the ground floor, 900mm wide doors, and the extensive use of beech door frames, doors, skirting boards, flooring and staircase. The cloakroom, shower rooms and bathrooms are all tiled floor to ceiling and have high quality sanitaryware with Keuco taps in the cloakroom and Grohe taps and fittings everywhere else. Flooring throughout is a combination of beech, tiles and carpets. The outside space and outbuildings offer great scope for outdoor pursuits.

ACCOMMODATION

Granite steps lead to the wooden double front door and onto the inviting entrance vestibule with feature stone wall tiles and floor tiles. A glazed inner door and surround opens to the hall and on to the superb kitchen/dining/sitting area. This stunning space has an abundance of natural light from the vaulted gable window and floor to ceiling corner windows which perfectly frame views to the pond, Bennachie and surrounding countryside. A delightful focal point is the modern woodburning stove which is central to the sitting/dining area. The high specification Kitchens International kitchen has ivory gloss units with a cream Quartz worktop and Tennessee walnut features. Siemens integrated appliances include double ovens, coffee machine, microwave and dishwasher. The island also has a cream Quartz worktop with a distinctive glass raised worktop/dining surface and an integrated wine fridge. Everyday domestic tasks take place in the spacious utility room.

Off the kitchen area, glazed double doors lead to the well proportioned sitting room. This comfortable relaxing room with its fitted illuminated bookcase with integral storage cupboards, fine views and an abundance of natural light also boasts a limestone mantlepiece around an open fire. This currently houses an electric stove, but has a lined flue and could accommodate an open fire or stove.

The inner hall leads past the understairs cupboard and a marble tiled cloakroom. Bedroom 4 is ideally suited to guests with a beautiful en suite shower room. The adjacent boot room is a useful room with a range of fitted cupboards, shelving and a door to the integral garage.

A fine beech staircase ascends to the galleried landing which has a large feature window. The landing is a versatile space which overlooks the downstairs living area. The current owners have created a library area at the far end of the landing next to corner floor to ceiling windows with views to Bennachie.

The spacious principal bedroom is an exceptional dual aspect room with a luxurious en suite bathroom with walk in shower, whirlpool bath and two glass wash basins in a vanity unit. The walk in dressing room is fitted with hanging space, drawers and shelving.

Bedroom 2 is another generously proportioned bedroom with an en suite shower room, walk in wardrobe and fine views of the surrounding countryside. Bedroom 3 has a walk in wardrobe and the adjacent bathroom is a sanctuary with a whirlpool bath and separate corner shower. Bedroom 5 is a versatile room which could be used as a gym or home office.

GROUNDS

Broombrae House is surrounded by nearly 4 acres of land divided between grazing paddocks, a pond and the garden. The property lies at the end of a 370m tarred drive which passes the two timber outbuildings and runs through entrance pillars with iron gates then culminates in a gravel turning and parking area adjacent to the house. Bordering the lawn are numerous varieties of trees including a mature ash, rowan and maple trees, conifers, laurel and dogwood. A gravel path leads to the cabin, while a decked terrace spans the southeasterly side of the house, creating an ideal space

OUTBUILDINGS

Integral double garage
With electric up and over doors, water and light, there is ample space for parking two cars. The garage also houses the central heating boiler.

Cabin
This charming timber constructed and fully insulated cabin has an illuminated bar and a woodburning stove making it an ideal space for relaxing or working. There is power and light and a floor lit decked area outside.

Garage/workshop
An L shaped timber building with space for three cars, the garage/workshop has a concrete floor, power, light, water and shelving. There is also a lean to wood store.

Stable block
Two stables with rubber flooring and a tack room with water.

SITUATION

Broombrae House is in a wonderfully private location at the end of a 370m tarred drive. The nearest hamlet, Drum of Wartle (0.5 miles) has a garage with fuel and a shop.

Oldmeldrum is the nearest town with a Co-op supermarket, two pubs, cafés and a selection of takeaway outlets. 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. Secondary schooling is at Meldrum Academy and primary education is at Daviot Primary; there is a bus service to both from the top of the drive. Only 8 miles away is the town of Inverurie.

Inverurie is an expanding and prosperous town situated in the valley of the River Don. Founded by David of Huntingdon, Earl of Garioch and great-great-grandfather of Robert the Bruce, the town is locally known as the Heart of the Garioch. Excellent road and rail links provide access to the north and south including Aberdeen, Dyce, Huntly and Elgin. Inverurie itself is a bustling market town centre with a good selection of speciality shops mixed with high street favourites, health centre, cottage hospital, library, community centre and recreational facilities which include the local swimming pool, sports centre, bowling, hill walking and golf course.

DISTANCE

Oldmeldrum 5.5 miles
Inverurie 8 miles
Aberdeen City Centre 26 miles

GENERAL REMARKS

Viewings

Strictly by appointment with Savills – 01224 971 110

Solicitor

Ledingham Chalmers
Johnstone House
52-54 Rose Street
Aberdeen
AB10 1HA

Local Authority & tax band

Aberdeenshire Council
Band G

Services

Oil central heating. Underfloor heating on the ground floor and in the first floor bathrooms, radiators in the first floor bedrooms.
Mains water and electricity.
Private drainage.

Fixtures & Fittings

Standard fixtures and fittings are included in the sale. The bar in the cabin is included in the sale; some items of furniture are available by separate negotiation.

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: January 2023
Brochure Code: 230127JMW

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.