Detached house to rent in Lurg Lodge, Midmar, Inverurie AB51

Features
• Detached five double bedroom u-shaped stone and slate property, formerly utilised as a mill house and comprehensively converted during 1998, with lovely countryside views towards Bennachie

• Situated within attractive landscaped grounds including mature woodland, open green space, traditional dovecot and two former mill ponds fed by the Lurg Burn. The services of a gardener will be included.

• Enjoying an elevated position, the property is secluded yet close to neighbouring properties and easy access to Aberdeen to the east

• Lovely country retreat

• Spacious and versatile family accommodation

• Tasteful décor and contemporary fixtures and fittings including three wood burning stoves

• Fibreoptic broadband available

• Garden maintenance included

Appliances include: Gas aga with two ovens; Gas six ring hob. Dishwasher; fridge freezer; washing machine

Gas (lpg) central heating system and double glazing throughout.

Description
Lurg Lodge is ideally positioned for country living, yet lies only 16 miles from Aberdeen city. Situated within the beautiful countryside hamlet of Midmar, there is a thriving village community with primary school and village hall which is used for local events. The Treehouse home store with restaurant is popular with both locals and visitors alike, while the wider area of Midmar is well positioned to take advantage of a range of outdoor pursuits, including hillwalking, horse riding, fishing, golf and skiing. Secondary education is available at Alford Academy and various private schools in Aberdeen. Banchory is a 12 mile drive and Inverurie 15 miles.

The accommodation comprises:-

ground floor:-

Entrance Vestibule
Double doors lead into the entrance vestibule and the welcoming reception hall which includes a contemporary wood burning stove.

Dining Room Area
The hall is open plan giving access to the formal dining area, the main staircase leading to the north wing bedrooms, French windows leading out on to the rear courtyard and corridor to the south wing accommodation.

Sitting Room
Situated off the hallway, this delightful double aspect sitting room with a square bay window provides views across the garden. Wood burning stove sitting within a slate hearth. French windows allow access to the gardens.

WC Cloakroom
Fitted with a traditional two piece suite and situated off the reception hall.

Playroom
This nicely proportioned room would be suitable as a sixth bedroom. French windows leading out to the driveway.

South Wing
Corridor off dining hall leading to the south wing, including a staircase to first floor.

Utility Room
Fitted with plenty of storage and work surfaces including a sink. Washing machine and space for a tumble dryer. Fitted with a laundry pulley.

Family Room/Study
This room can also be used an informal dining space. It is fitted with a wood burning stove. Partially on open plan and off the family room is a study.

Rear Entrance Vestibule
This is a useful boot room and provides access to the garden

Shower Room
Fitted with a contemporary three piece suite.

Kitchen
Shaker style fitted kitchen with wall and base units; gas-fired lilac coloured two oven Aga with six ring hob; feature wooden worktop; Belfast sink; Bosch American style fridge/freezer, and dishwasher.

Upper floor:-

Access to the upper floor principal bedrooms is by the main staircase onto a bright landing. The large landing area would work well as a study/TV lounge.

North Wing – Principal Bedroom
With dual aspect views over the grounds. Fitted wardrobes. Stylish en suite bathroom with large walk-in shower. Small door connecting en-suite to south wing bedroom landing.

North Wing – Bedrooms x 2

Two well proportioned bedrooms with double doors leading out to wrought iron Juliet balconies. Far reaching views across open countryside towards Bennachie. Both carpeted and with fitted wardrobes. They are both close to the family bathroom.

Family Bathroom
Fitted with a white three piece suite and shower over the bath.

South Wing - Two Further Bedrooms
Both are well-proportioned rooms, one with French windows leading to raised rear terrace.

Family Shower-room
Fitted with white three piece suite

Outside

Outside, a gravelled circular driveway provides ample parking and turning space. An ornamental pond is fed by the Lurg Burn, while the landscaped garden areas feature a variety of shrub and plant beds, with a charming network of pathways passing underneath under the trees. The attractive courtyard is located at the heart of Lurg Lodge, and is laid with red paved slabs, timber decking and decorative stone chips. Behind the property is the former mill pond, while there are three pretty bridges providing passage across the burn, to either side of which are mature trees. Along the south eastern section of the grounds is an extensive lawn, lined with fruit and ornamental trees.

Further information

Within the nearby village of Echt, there is a well-stocked village store and post office, and an award winning Indian restaurant. Further afield, Westhill provides an excellent range of amenities and leisure facilities, including an 18 hole golf course, health centre, a bustling shopping complex with M&S Simply Food and Costa, while there is also Costco and Tesco superstores. With a range of subsea companies based within Westhill, there is also ease of access to the awpr, providing a quicker commute to areas north and south of the city centre, including Aberdeen International Airport. Within Aberdeen there are regular train services, 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 as well as the International school at Pitfodels. There are two universities and several colleges of further education.
Deposit: £2,200
Landlord registration: 1544977/110/16022