Link-detached house for sale in Tower Wing, Durris Stables, Durris, Kincardineshire AB31

Magnificent family home in a peaceful rural location.

Description

Summary

Tower Wing is a magnificent family home in a peaceful rural location, 12 miles from the centre of Aberdeen. This is the first time the property has come to the market since the building was converted in the early 1990s. It is believed that the imposing pink granite and slate building was designed by renowned architect Archibald Simpson and built as the stable block in 1830 to nearby Durris House. The H shape building comprises four properties in total, with a detached modern home at the rear. Tower Wing has numerous charming features including high ceilings, an open fire and multi aspect rooms with an abundance of natural light. Peaceful, mature grounds surround the property with majestic mature specimen trees and woodland.

Accommodation

An impressive granite arched porch and substantial front door leads to a vestibule and on to the wide, welcoming hall. At the far end of the hall is the elegant sitting room and connecting dining room. A bright room with dual aspect and French doors to the garden, the large sitting room has an inviting open fire with oak mantlepiece to gather around as well as space to accommodate a piano and reading areas. Double doors lead to the triple aspect, characterful dining room. These connecting rooms make a fine entertaining space.

The homely kitchen is the heart of the home with limed oak units, a two oven aga in Racing Green, integral Miele appliances, slate flooring and ample space for dining. The adjacent utility room has a range of fitted units, clothes pulley and a door to the courtyard.

A relaxing atmosphere pervades through the snug where there is space for a desk and soft seating for watching television. An exposed granite wall and stone steps lead to the tower and there is a useful large cupboard. A cloakroom and understairs coat cupboard complete the ground floor accommodation.

The first floor has a spacious landing and L shaped corridor leading to five bedrooms and the family bathroom which has a bath and separate shower. Bedroom 2 has an en suite shower room and bedroom 3 has extensive fitted wardrobes with a central dressing table. The principal bedroom has steps and a granite arch leading to a dressing area and the en suite bathroom. A door leads from the dressing area to steps leading to the octagonal tower. The tower has exposed granite walls and windows to every aspect. A further iron staircase leads to the former dovecot.

Garden
Tower Wing has a private garden extending to 1.13 acres as well as shared use of the tennis court. There is a large area of lawn with splendid mature specimen trees including rare conifers from China, Japan and Korea. Much wildlife can be seen in the garden including red squirrels, deer and a variety of birds. There is plenty of parking available on a tarred drive.

Garage

Double garage with an electric up and over door, store and kennel with dog run.

Location
Tower Wing, Durris Stables is about 10 miles from the centre of Aberdeen and 6 miles from Banchory. It is set in beautiful policies in the attractive, wooded countryside to the south of the River Dee. The property is conveniently situated for the Aberdeen Bypass, improving access to Aberdeen Airport and to routes south. There are local primary schools at Crathes and Woodlands of Durris. The highly regarded Banchory Academy and The International School of Aberdeen at Pitfodels are both close by. Banchory has a good range of shops, sports centres, a swimming pool and a golf course. The Garthdee Retail Park at Bridge of Dee offers extensive retail facilities. Leisure activities available locally include fishing, shooting, ski-ing at Glenshee and the Lecht, equestrian activities and golf. Westhill Business Park, Prime 4 and Hill of Rubislaw are all within close commuting distance.

Square Footage: 3,261 sq ft

Acreage:
1.1 Acres

Directions
From the A92 at the roundabout on the south side of the Bridge of Dee on the outskirts of Aberdeen, take the B9007 (South Deeside Road) west for about 10 miles. Turn left at the Park crossroads, and follow the road round a sharp bend to the right. Continue for a short distance and Durris Stables is on the right through a pillared entrance.

Additional Info
Tree Preservation Orders
There are tree preservation orders on some of the trees.