Craigearn Croft House, Kemnay, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, AB51

Delightful south facing detached home.

Description

Originally built in about 1850 as a croft, Craigearn Crofthouse has been developed over the years, with the last extension added in 2015. The property is located at the edge of a particularly friendly and sociable hamlet.

This delightful south facing detached home has a very versatile configuration. A fully glazed porch leads into the welcoming hallway. For those with a hybrid or home working arrangement there is an excellent home office with front facing aspect. The open plan dining kitchen and family room is a superb space for informal everyday living. The kitchen area is fitted with a comprehensive range of base and wall cabinets from Patersons of Oldmeldrum. Appliances include a Hotpoint dishwasher, two Miele refrigerators, Stanley range which heats the hot water and central heating, hob and Miele double oven/ grill. An open archway leads to the family room as an extension of the kitchen space. The rear garden can be accessed from an inner hall with half glazed door. Directly accessible from the hallway are the more formal reception rooms including a sitting room with open fire, from where there are patio doors opening onto a lock block patio area. A shower room is fitted with a back up electric shower, WC and wash basin with fully tiled walls. Accessed via French doors is the elegant drawing room with a Clearview wood burning stove and green granite hearth providing a cosy focal point. The stove is a secondary heating system supplying seven separate radiators. Patio doors and picture windows frame the views of open countryside. An elongated hallway creates a passage with access to the bedroom accommodation. The principal bedroom has lovely views out to rolling farmland and an en suite bathroom comprising white bath, WC, separate corner shower enclosure with waterfall shower and washbasin within a bespoke vanity unit with marble top and large mirror above. Bedroom two again takes advantage of the rural outlook with patio doors into the rear garden. Opposite are two/three further bedrooms. Well appointed is a fully tiled large bathroom with three piece white suite and separate corner shower enclosure with waterfall shower. For everyday domestic tasks is the utility room which is plumbed for a washing machine and has fitted metal shelving. Plumbing is also in place for a sink if required. Particularly versatile is the large integral double garage. This once has an abundance of storage space. There is a concrete floor and Ramsay ladder access to the large floored attic space above. Externally is an up and over door.

With a south facing aspect is an enclosed rear garden mostly laid in lawn with views across the rolling countryside.

Directly opposite the front of the property is a detached workshop with corrugated metal roof. There is a workbench, timber doors, two windows, power and light. Driveway parking for five vehicles.

A wonderful alfresco spot is the walled garden which has a paved and sheltered area. A range of three outbuildings includes an insulated timber workshop with work bench power and light. Adjacent is a lean-to Elite greenhouse. There is a further insulated workshop which has a wood burning stove and could easily be adapted further as a home office. The last outbuilding is again insulated and has power and light and is currently used as a gym. Behind the walled garden is a large lean-to log store. The surrounding garden area is mainly to laid to lawn with many trees.

Location

The nearby village of Kemnay benefits from a wonderful countryside setting and a range of amenities including small shops catering for everyday essentials, a post office, library, doctor’s surgery, restaurant and two hotels. Primary and secondary schooling are also available within the village. Sporting facilities include a gym, tennis courts, a bowling green, skate park and an 18-hole golf course, in addition to both riverside and country walks. Aberdeenshire is famed for its outdoor pursuits, including salmon fishing, golf and game shooting. The nearby coast offers sailing and sandy beaches. Apart from its rich agricultural heritage, the area is steeped in historical interest, being in the heart of castle country. A number of stunning National Trust properties are within easy reach, while the nearest distillery is Glen Garioch in Oldmeldrum, just under 11 miles away.

Inverurie (around 6 miles away), an expanding and prosperous town situated in the valley of the River Don, has good road and rail links to the north and south including to Aberdeen, Dyce, Huntly and Inverness. There is an excellent health centre, which is integral to the local hospital, several large supermarkets, an M&S Simply 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.

Aberdeen lies approximately 16 miles distant, with the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route providing improved travel in and around Aberdeen and a quicker and more direct route south to Dundee and beyond. The international airport is approximately 20 minutes away and 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. The recently opened Kintore railway station incorporating numerous EV charging points is approximately 15 minutes away and offers a convenient park and ride option for the city centre. 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.

Square Footage: 2,895 sq ft



Directions

Kemnay 1 mile
Inverurie 7 miles
Aberdeen 17 miles
Aberdeen International Airport 12 miles
ABZ Business Park 12 miles
Arnhall Business Park 10 miles
Prime4 Business Park 12 miles
*Please note that all distances are approximate