Bo Dhachaigh, Kingsford Steadings, Alford, Aberdeenshire, AB33

Bo Dhachaigh Steading has an attractive but unassuming frontage, behind the courtyard entrance lies a comprehensive family home with accommodation spanning over two levels. The very distinct name comes from its agricultural origins and its meaning is roughly translated to ‘Cow House’. Alford is renowned as the home of Aberdeen Angus cattle breed and the area has a long agricultural history. Tucked away in a small cluster of homes, yet in very easy reach of Alford itself, this substantial steading was converted around 1996 to the beautiful family home it is today. The private garden grounds to the rear of the building offers an idyllic oasis of countryside lifestyle. Although deceptive from approach, Bo Dhachaigh is a sizeable property, with four double bedrooms, four public rooms and double garage with attic. The wonderful garden office cabin will remain as part of the sale and is a superb addition to the property. Measuring a commanding 205sm, the property is ideal for a growing family with ample space for home study/ office areas, versatile and sociable public rooms along with family and guest accommodation if required. The property equally has a practical nature both internally and externally with sizeable utility areas, storage space and could equally work well for those looking for a multi-generational home. Freshly decorated both internally and externally the steading has been well maintained and early viewing is highly recommended.

The theme and style throughout is contemporary with clean lines and light and fresh decor. Most of the Interior doors are timber framed and panelled with some incorporating glazed inserts. There are timber staircases leading from the ground floor to the upper floors. The windows are mainly of double-glazed timber and heating is oil fired with heating. The accommodation begins via an entrance vestibule which opens onto a lovely dining hall which the current owners have a table, and chairs and French doors provide the perfect frame for further garden views and access. The kitchen has been well appointed with a range of modern wall and base mounted units. These are complimented by decorative splash back tiling and co- ordinating work surfaces. Quality appliances include a five-ring gas hob, with extractor, dishwasher. Adjacent to the kitchen is a well-placed utility room, equally well appointed with wall and base cupboards. A spacious bedroom/ study can accommodate a variety of free-standing furniture. The lounge room is extensive and cleverly placed furniture sections dining space from the main sitting area. A mains focal point is a log burner which equally adds a warmth to the room, there is a high ingress of natural light and views to the garden. Completing the ground floor accommodation is the family bathroom and a further two double bedrooms, both of which benefit from a range of fitted wardrobe space. From the dining hallway a staircase leads to a superb space which is currently used as an informal sitting room but could be a bedroom if required with an en-suite shower room and further attic space has additional potential. A second staircase from the ground floor leads to a sizeable double bedroom and beautifully appointed en-suite shower room. It is worthy of note that the property has two floored/ powered attics. One above the garage and one in the main house.

ACCOMMODATION
Ground floor: vestibule, reception hall / living area, kitchen / dining room, utility room, bedroom, living room / dining room, bathroom, 2 bedrooms.
First floor: 1.5 storey part - principal


A beautiful addition to this family home is the attractive rear gardens that are an oasis of greenery. Landscaped lawn areas combine with well stocked borders leading onto a most natural woodland backdrop. Gravel paths lead to seating areas and there is a high degree of privacy and seclusion. The owner advised that ownership of the area of adjoining woodland at the rear is held in common by the Kingsford development properties. Attached to the house are a row of 4 garages, the first 2 of which are a double garage belonging to the property. They are within a wing that has concrete block walls roughcast externally except for the front wall which is faced with pointed stone and a pitched slated roof. Internally the floor is concrete, the walls are unlined, part of the roof space is floored and accessed from a fold-down timber ladder, it has lighting and sockets.

Water - Mains
Electricity - Mains
Drainage - Septic Tank
Tenure - Freehold
Heating - Oil CH
Council Tax - Band F
EPC - D

Bo Dhachaig is located just a 2-minute drive from the town of Alford The property lies in a semi-rural setting and is one of a cluster of around 15 houses, most of which were formerly farm buildings and converted into residential use 20-25 years ago. This property is at the eastern edge of the cluster. Access to the property is off a minor public road between Alford and Muir of Fowlis along 350 metres of private tarred road shared with the other Kingsford properties. Schooling is provided at Alford Primary School and then Alford Academy which is a very popular community campus with a secondary school, swimming pool, library and community café. Alford is a popular town with a wealth of amenities including a health centre, shops, bank, post office, petrol station, and hotels along with a dry ski slope and transport museum. On the edge of Alford is Haughton Country Park, a 200-acre park with an array of activities available including, a children’s play area, walks and trails along with a putting green and campsite. Regular bus services are available from Alford with links to Aberdeen, Westhill, Kintore and Kemnay. Aberdeen is some 26 miles away and provides a full range of leisure, recreational and entertainment facilities. It also provides good transport links with a railway station and the airport provides both domestic and international flights.

EPC Rating = D