Cushnie, Alford, Aberdeenshire

A wonderful B Listed former Laird’s House in a stunning setting overlooking water, woodlands and countryside.

Beautifully maintained and appointed accommodation with 8 acres located 10 miles north of Aboyne in Aberdeenshire. The property originally dates from 1688 and is surrounded by a lovely garden and 5 large ponds and includes a garage and stable block.

Room description
4 Reception rooms
5 Bedrooms | 3 En suite
3 Bathrooms
Garage
8 acres
Additional ground available by separate negotiation
Freehold
Rural
4,537 sq ft

The property
Cushnie House originally dates from 1688 but was extensively modernised in more recent periods. It is an attractive B Listed former Laird’s House with well proportioned main rooms and bedrooms. This highly attractive five-bedroom home offers 4,537 sq. ft of accommodation arranged over three floors. The property has been in the same family for the past 20 years and not been on the open market for at least 40 years.

Cushnie House provides three well-presented reception rooms on the ground floor, including the bright and spacious drawing room with its triple aspect windows to the front, side and rear, solid oak wooden flooring and fireplace with intricate wooden
surround. The main hall acts as a meeting space and includes a large and welcoming wood burning stove and classic granite and marble stone floor. The dining room, with access to the drawing room and kitchen provides further space in which to relax or dine, with wooden flooring, while the ground floor also features a beautifully presented kitchen with space for a dining table. The kitchen is fitted with an island unit incorporating the AGA cooker with a large sitting room off. There are 2 WC’s on the ground floor, a large pantry and a boiler/boot room. Cushnie House is a well presented smoker free and pet free home.

On the first floor there are 3 double en suite bedrooms and a comfortable sitting room/study with high ceiling, which could be turned into a bedroom if required. On the second floor there are two further double bedrooms. The principal bedroom is of generous proportions, high ceiling, triple aspect windows and exceptional views overlooking the main pond.

Outside
The gardens and grounds at Cushnie House are a particular feature of the property and 8 acres. They include beautifully maintained lawns and hedges, sweeping driveway with parking beside the house, terrace to the front of the house, vegetable garden, 5 large ponds and mature trees and shrubs giving shelter and protection to the house.

There are lovely pathways running through the grounds with stunning views over the water to the house.

Within the gardens is a double garage (which won an architectural award for its design) and a stable block with 2 loose boxes and 4 stores. The stable block has water and electricity.

NOTE- Additional land, extending to approximately 28 acres and lying to the south of the house, maybe available to purchase by separate negotiation.

Location
The home is located within a picturesque rural setting within Aberdeenshire in the hamlet of Milton of Cushnie. Aboyne, in Royal Deeside, is 10 miles to the south on the meandering River Dee, with its range of amenities including shops, schools, supermarket, eateries, cafes, a swimming pool, hospital and weekly theatre offering. Alford provides further additional
shops and services. Furthermore, the area offers many outdoor pursuits including hiking, gliding, golf, mountain-biking, canoeing and fishing. The city of Aberdeen - the Energy capital of Europe - is within an hour’s drive which offers a full range of services and offers the closest commercial airport.

Distances
• Alford 6 miles
• Aboyne 10 miles
• Aberdeen 26 miles

Transport Hubs
• Insch Train Station 17 miles
• Aberdeen Train Station 30 miles
• Aberdeen International airport 26 miles

Key Locations
• Craigievar Castle
• Royal Deeside
• Lecht and Glenshee Ski Centres
• Aboyne Gliding Club
• Corgarff Castle
• Balmoral Castle

Nearby Schools
• Albyn School Aberdeen
• Robert Gordon Aberdeen
• Gordonstoun School Elgin

Floorplans
House internal area 4,537 sq ft (421 sq m)
For identification purposes only.


General

Local Authority: Aberdeenshire Council

Services: Electricity - mains, Water - private, Drainage - private, Heating - oil fired. (Please note discussions
are underway to potentially bring mains water to Milton of Cushnie.)

Mobile and Broadband checker: Information can be found here

Council Tax: Band G

EPC Rating: Rating E

Fixtures and Fittings: All curtains and curtain fittings are included, except the antique curtain rails in the
hallway. All antique light fittings are excluded.

Wayleaves and easements: The property is sold subject to any wayleaves or easements,