Old Rayne, Insch, Aberdeenshire, AB52

Two spectacular 4 bedroomed houses which can be used as one stunning property, as two houses or a holiday let. 10 acres.

Old Rayne 2 miles, Inverurie 9 miles, Aberdeen 25 miles

Main House - Entrance lobby | Reception hall | Drawing room | Sitting room Dining room | Cinema Room | Kitchen/breakfast room | Laundry room | Cloakroom | Principal bedroom with en suite shower room | 3 Further bedrooms | Family bathroom | Family shower room |    Self-contained annexe steading house with entrance hall, open plan kitchen/breakfast/sitting room, family area, utility room, bedroom with en suite shower room, 3 further bedrooms, family bathroom and family shower room | Extensive 69 ft. garage/barn with first floor over | Large store room | Garden | Wood burning hot tub | Veranda | Paddock | 10 acres | EPC Rating D

The property
Newlands is an amazing family home offering almost 4,900 sq. ft. of flexible accommodation arranged over two floors and also benefits from an extensive detached outbuilding incorporating a self-contained annexe providing an additional 2,170 sq. ft. of space. The two houses are linked by an underground cinema room accessed by both properties.

The Main House ground floor accommodation flows from a turreted entrance lobby and welcoming reception hall and comprises a generous drawing room, a large sitting room and a well-proportioned double-height dining room with French doors to the terrace. There is also a fitted laundry room and a generous kitchen/breakfast room with a range of wall and base units, a Range cooker, modern integrated appliances, space for a table for more informal meals and a door back to the reception hall. The ground floor accommodation is completed by a bedroom wing with a double bedroom with neighbouring family bathroom. The property also benefits from a wonderful cinema room/study but suitable for a variety of uses, linking the main house to the self-contained annexe.

On the first floor the property offers a spacious principal bedroom with feature turreted area, built-in storage and en suite shower room, two further bedrooms, both with built-in storage, and a modern family shower room.

Steading House
Linked to the main house via the underground cinema room, but self-contained if required, the Steading House has bright airy accommodation comprising entrance hall, beautiful open plan kitchen/living room, family area, utility room, principal bedroom with en suite, 3 further bedrooms and bathroom.

General
Local Authority:   Aberdeenshire Council - 0345 6081208

Services:
Electricity:   Mains
Water:    Mains
Drainage:   Private
Heating:   Oil fired
Council Tax: Band G and Band E
Tenure:    Freehold
Fixtures and Fittings: The fitted carpets are included in the sale.

Newlands is located near to the small village of Old Rayne, which lies on the banks of the River Urie. Inverurie is a thriving market town offering a wide range of day-to-day amenities including a good range of local shops and supermarkets.

More extensive shopping, service, leisure and recreational amenities are available in Aberdeen city centre. Also nearby is the village of Insch which offers a good range of day-to-day amenities including general and specialist shops. The general area is renowned for its wide range of outdoor leisure pursuits: in addition to golf, horse riding, hunting and fishing, winter sports are available within the Cairngorms National Park at both Glenshee and Aviemore.
Communications links are excellent: the property lies close to the A96, which offers easy access to Aberdeen, and major regional towns, Inverurie station provides regular services to Aberdeen, with connections to the rest of the UK via Aberdeen train station and airport.

The area offers a good range of state primary and secondary schooling together with a selection of independent schools including Albyn, St. Margaret’s School for Girls, Robert Gordon’s College and Gordonstoun.

Newlands is approached over a sweeping gravel driveway and forecourt providing parking for multiple vehicles and giving access to an extensive U-shaped stone-built outbuilding incorporating the annex/Steading House and an extensive 69 ft. garage/barn with first floor over and a large 30 ft. store room. The well maintained garden surrounding the property is laid mainly to level lawn interspersed with mature shrubs and trees and features a large wraparound paved terrace connecting the two properties, ideal for entertaining and al fresco dining, the whole enjoying stunning views over surrounding countryside. The Steading House has cascading balconies with panoramic views of the local area and includes a wood burning hot tub. Adjoining the property is a large paddock and the grounds in total extend to approximately 10 acres.