Property, Houses and Flats for Sale in Ballater, Aberdeenshire

Property for sale in Ballater

Ballater lies on the River Dee in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty at the foot of the Grampian Mountains. In 1852, Queen Victoria bought Balmoral Castle, which is 8 miles west of Ballater, and in 1866 the Deeside railway was built. Many dignitaries and European Royalty, including the Czar of Russia, stepped off the train in Ballater on the way to visiting Queen Victoria. The Royal connection and the rugged landscape with its hills, glens and lochs continue to ensure the popularity of Ballater as a tourist destination and as a home village; consequently, there is a limited number of cottages and houses for sale in Ballater. For a current list of available property, including any flats for sale in Ballater, please contact Ballater estate agents.

Amenities for Ballater properties

Ballater has a wide and majestic Main Street that is lined with substantial stone-built houses, and offers a clear view of forested hills and snow-capped mountains. There is a diverse range of shops and services in Ballater, with many shop windows proudly boasting: 'By Royal Appointment'. A tourist information centre is housed in Old Royal Station, which has been beautifully restored and was where Queen Victoria arrived when visiting Balmoral Castle. Ballater has a plentiful choice of restaurants and at least 9 hotels. It also has a magnificent, stone-built church with an intricately carved clocktower capped with a steeple. There is a primary school in Ballater and, for secondary education, children take the bus to Aboyne Academy, about 12 miles to the east. Ballater has its own golf course, and there are many monuments and natural attractions close to the village including the Pass of Ballater, a popular area for rock climbers, and Muir of Dinnet Nature Reserve.

Transport in Ballater

The railway line to Ballater closed many years ago and the railway station in Ballater is simply a very pretty tourist attraction. By road, Ballater is off the A93 and there is an hourly bus service to and from Aberdeen.

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Ballater, which is covered by postcode, AB35, you may also like to consider Strathdon, Aboyne, Alford, Peterculter, Milltimber, Westhill, Aberdeen, Inverurie, Insch, and Ellon.