3 bed detached house for sale

Dryburn, Ordhead, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire AB51

Versatile traditional country home in beautiful rural setting.

Description
Built around 1850, Dryburn is a former farmhouse and steading which was completely renovated and extended in 1990. Set in about 1.16 acres, it is surrounded by fields and countryside formed by the Cluny Estate and therefore enjoys a lovely, rural setting. The house is arranged over 1.5 storeys and at present has three bedrooms plus a spacious home office. An attached former wing has been converted into an annex providing ancillary accommodation. There may be potential to further develop the garage/workshop (with loft) subject to the necessary consents.

Step inside through the welcoming vestibule and into a gracious hallway that immediately sets the tone for this charming home. From here, the heart of the house unfolds in the form of a bright and inviting dining kitchen, thoughtfully designed in a traditional style. At its centre stands a striking British Racing Green Rayburn range, lending both character and warmth, while ample space ensures the room effortlessly accommodates a family dining table, perfect for everyday living as well as relaxed entertaining.

The generous ground floor living spaces are both versatile and full of charm. The dining room enjoys a seamless connection to the garden through patio doors, allowing natural light to pour in and offering an ideal setting for indoor-outdoor living. The sitting room is equally appealing, boasting attractive views and centred around a delightful fireplace, creating a cosy yet elegant retreat. A further reception room, currently arranged as a snug home office, provides a peaceful haven complete with its own fireplace, ideal for quiet work or relaxation.

Also on this level is a well-proportioned double bedroom, presently used as a study/workroom, with the added benefit of an adjoining bathroom and walk-in wardrobe (this room could be used as a nursery – and was by the previous owners), offering excellent flexibility for guests or multi-generational living. Practicality is well catered for with a pantry, utility room, and an additional bathroom featuring a separate shower. Completing the ground floor is a charming conservatory, perfectly positioned to enjoy the garden outlook throughout the seasons.

Upstairs, two comfortable bedrooms are complemented by a useful boxroom for additional storage. Adding further appeal is the annexe wing, which offers a self-contained bedroom with en suite facilities and its own external access. This thoughtful arrangement provides the perfect solution for independent guests, visiting family, or potential income opportunities, ensuring privacy and versatility within this delightful home.

Outside: The fully enclosed garden offers a wonderfully private and versatile outdoor space, generous in scale yet thoughtfully manageable. A tranquil pond nestles in one corner, adding a peaceful focal point, while the surrounding grounds have been carefully landscaped with sweeping lawns, established shrub beds and a productive fruit and vegetable area. A charming rose garden and mature apple trees bring seasonal colour and interest, complemented by thoughtfully planted deciduous trees, predominantly Aspen, with a picturesque row of willow lining the southern boundary. The garage and workshop provide excellent practical space, complete with power and light, and feature an external staircase leading to the original hayloft above, where a skylights floods the area with natural light, making it ideal for storage or further potential use. A gravel driveway offers ample parking, and a series of concrete patios, positioned at the front, off the conservatory, and from the dining room, create inviting spots for outdoor seating and entertaining, all framed by post and wire fencing with soft hedging enhancing the sense of seclusion.

Garage: Double garage with power and light. Two up and over vehicular doors.

Location
The property is located (2.75 miles) from the village of Sauchen, which has a primary School (Cluny School).
Now a large thriving village, Alford includes a health centre, independent shops, banking, post office, filling station and hotels, while there is also a regular bus route to Aberdeen city. Nursery, primary and secondary education are well catered for as part of the Community Campus, which provides an array of sporting facilities, theatre and 25m swimming pool. Within Alford there is also a dry ski slope and an 18 hole golf course. Haughton Country Park spans 200 acres, with children’s play area, walks and trails, putting green and campsite. For those interested in walking, fishing, shooting and horse riding, there is a myriad of leisure activities available within the rolling Aberdeenshire countryside.

Inverurie is an expanding and prosperous town situated in the valley of the River Don with good road and rail links to the north and south including to Aberdeen, Dyce, Huntly and Inverness. There is a health centre, which is integral to the local hospital, several large supermarkets, a Marks & Spencer food store, a swimming pool and community centre nearby as well as golf, tennis and bowling. Hillwalking is a popular activity, with many routes available including at the popular Hill of Bennachie.

Westhill provides an excellent range of amenities and leisure facilities, including an 18 hole golf course, health centre, a bustling shopping complex with Marks & Spencer Food Hall and Costa, while there are also costco and Tesco superstores.

Aberdeen lies just under (19 miles) away, with the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route providing improved travel in and around Aberdeen and a quicker and more direct route south to Dundee. The international airport offers regular flights to London and other UK and European cities. There are regular train services from Aberdeen, including a sleeper to King’s Cross, London. Aberdeen provides all the services of a major city, including business, leisure and health facilities, theatres and cinemas, restaurants and a wide range of shopping. There is private schooling including Robert Gordon’s School, St Margaret’s, and Albyn School as well as the International School at Pitfodels. There are two universities and two colleges of further education.

Distances:
Inverurie (12 miles)
Westhill (13 miles)
Aberdeen City (19 miles)*
*All distances are approximate from google maps.

Square Footage: 2,551 sq ft

Acreage:
1.1 Acres



Additional Info
General: The property lies on its own in a rural setting. It is wholly adjoined by agricultural land. Access is off a minor public road between Sauchen and Midmar, along approximately 230 metres of stone track the first 160 metres of which is shared with other users and the second 160 metres is exclusive and lies within the property.

Viewings: Strictly by appointment with Savills on Services: Mains electricity. Private water and drainage. Oil central heating. Yeoman multi-fuel stove. The majority of the windows are timber framed double glazed windows. Five windows have been renewed with UPVC double glazed casement windows.

Miscellaneous: Shared access over farm track to public road.

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.