An Executive Property With Livery & Riding School, Plus Annexe/Holiday Let

 

This luxury detached property is situated about 5 miles to the east of Macduff, a small fishing port located on the Moray Firth at the mouth of the River Deveron. Banff is close by and provides good local facilities, with Aberdeen or Elgin providing all main facilities. Airports can be found at Aberdeen (just over 30 miles) and Inverness. Highfield House overlooks the small coastal village of Gardenstown from an elevated position and was completed around 2½ years ago to a very high standard with oak staircase and doors. The house is well positioned to overlook the 33 acres and beyond to the Moray Firth. In brief, the property comprises 5 bedrooms, principle with en-suite, a family bathroom, spacious landing, stairs and entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, sun lounge, kitchen/family room with an extensive range of fitted units, office and cloakroom. There is also a separate self-contained one bedroom ANNEXE which is currently used as a Holiday Let. Outside the property sits back off the road having gardens and private driveway leading to the property and equestrian facilities which currently provide a LIVERY & RIDING SCHOOL (trekking potential). There are two large agricultural buildings, one housing 8 stables, tack room and store, the other providing ample storage. Between the two buildings there is a fenced and sheltered manege area. In addition there is a double garage, 2 field shelters and a timber workshop.

 

 

Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the property and its splendid location.

ACCOMMODATION

 

VESTIBULE

2.78m x 1.22m (9’1” x 4’0”)

Entered via a solid oak door with glazed side panels, slate floor, coat hooks and twin oak half glazed doors opening to;

 

HALLWAY

6.04m x 3.60m (19’9” x 11’9”)

Three large Velux windows set in a vaulted ceiling. Door leading to the annexe, large split stairway to first floor, two radiators, matching oak doors to the sitting room, office, cloakroom and kitchen with an inner hall leading to the utility room and rear entrance.

 

CLOAKROOM

1.92m x 1.46m (6’3” x 4’9”)

Window to front, slate floor, wall tiles to dado level, WC, wash hand basin and a heated towel rail.

 

OFFICE

1.92m x 1.48m (6’3” x 4’10”)

Window to front.

 

SITTING ROOM

6.57m x 5.03m (21’6” x 16’6”)

Window to side, three radiators, wall and ceiling lights, open plan through to the sun room and double doors to dining room.

 

SUN LOUNGE

3.74m x 3.49m (12’3” x 11’5”)

Bow effect windows to the front having magnificent views over the 28 acres and beyond to the Moray Firth and North Sea. Two radiators.

 

DINING ROOM

4.48m x 3.38m (14’8” x 11’1”)

Window to the rear, radiator and door to;

 

KITCHEN/FAMILY ROOM

7.92m x 3.52m (25’11” x 11’6”)

Window to the rear, Italian slate floor, radiator, central island with marble top having an inset preparation sink and incorporating a breakfast bar. Fitted with a range of base, eye level and glazed display units with feature ‘Rangemaster’ electric cooker having a remote controlled extractor above, carved wood surround, hand painted wall tiles, Belfast sink, hardwood worktops, integrated dishwasher, fridge and microwave. The kitchen leads into a family area having a radiator and two sliding doors leading to the rear patio and decking area with timber railings.

 

 

 

 

UTILITY ROOM

3.46m x 2.33m (11’4” x 7’7”)

Window to the rear, Italian slate floor, radiator, large cupboard with sliding doors, shelves, sink and drainer with worktop and cupboards below with space and  plumbing for washing machine and a dryer.

 

FIRST FLOOR LANDING

8.47m x 3.09m (27’9” x 10’1”)

Split stairway with oak hand rail leading to the large galleried landing with room for furniture or office space, two radiators, airing cupboard with hot water tank, and a shelved linen cupboard.

 

PRINCIPLE BEDROOM

4.55m x 4.18m (14’11” x 13’8”)

Sliding door to balcony with views to the front over land and Moray Firth, two radiators and two large built in wardrobes with sliding mirrored doors. Door to;

 

EN-SUITE

1.99m x 2.26m (6’6” x 7’5”)

Window to side, slate flooring, wall tiles, heated towel rail, under floor heating, shower with sauna jets and radio, WC, wash hand basin unit with mirror over, oak units below and recessed ceiling lights.

 

BEDROOM TWO

3.44 x 3.13m (11’3” x 10’3”)

Window to rear over looking the garden, radiator, built in wardrobes with sliding mirror doors.

 

FAMILY BATHROOM

3.48m x 2.40m (11’5” x 7’10”)

Two windows to rear, slate floor and wall tiles throughout, recessed ceiling lights, Spa bath, large shower, WC, wash hand basin with mirror above and oak units with storage and laundry basket. Heated towel rail,  extractor and under floor heating.

 

BEDROOM THREE

3.48m x 2.92m (11’5” x 9’7”)

Window to the rear, radiator, built in wardrobes with sliding mirror doors.

 

BEDROOM FOUR

3.01m x 2.72m (9’10” x 8’11”)

Large Velux window to side and a radiator.

 

BEDROOM FIVE

4.18m x 4.08m (13’8” x 13’4”)

Window to the front over looking the Moray Firth radiator and two built in wardrobes with mirror sliding doors.

 

ANNEXE - Furnished HOLIDAY LET
Entered via a side LOBBY 1.27m x 1.15m (4’2” x 3’9”).

 

 

KITCHEN/LOUNGE

6.57m x 3.57m (21’6” x 11’8”)

Two windows to the front with views, fitted units with  oven, hob with  extractor over, breakfast bar, radiator, connecting door through to main house hallway. Door to;

 

SUNROOM

2.89m x 2.52m (9’5” x 8’3”)

French doors with sea views and a radiator.

BEDROOM

5.03m x 2.91m (16’6” x 9’6”)

Window to side, fitted wardrobes, radiator and door to;

 

EN-SUITE

2.89m x 1.45m (9’5” x 4’9”)

Shower, WC, wash hand basin and a radiator.

 

BOILER ROOM

Entered from outside having a WC and sink, boiler, and water cylinder.

 

OUTSIDE

The property sits back off the road and has its own private driveway leading to the house and equestrian facilities. There are large gardens laid to lawn with feature pond with fountain. Within the grounds is a DOUBLE GARAGE, POULTRY AREA & DOG KENNEL

 

AMERICAN BARN

Approx 18.3m x 12.2m (60’ x 40’)

Purpose built, comprising eight steel and timber stables:

1          @ 4.6m x 3.7m (15’ x 12’) Foaling box

2          @ 3.7m x 3.0m (12’ x 10’)

4          @ 3.7m x 3.7m (12’ x 12’)

1          @ 4.3m x 3.0m (14’ x 10’)

Tack/feed room approx 4.6m x 4.3m (15’ x 14’) with rug dryer, saddle racks and mains fencer unit.

 

MACHINERY STORE

Approx 18.3m x 9.1m (60’ x 30’)

Extra large 4.6m x 3.7m (15’ x 12’) sliding door. Half concrete floor being used as WORKSHOP Approx 6.1m x 3.7m (20’ x 12’) and the rest for machinery storage. All with electric light and power. Lean-to to wood store.

 

MANEGE

18.3m x 18.3m (60’ x 60’)

Fenced and set between the two outbuildings.

 

PADDOCKS & LAND

The land is split into 12 paddocks, all with electric fencing. Within the paddocks are two field shelters. The vendor informs us that all paddocks are on a ragwort spray programme.

 

The vendors inform us that in all the land extends to approximately 33 ACRES (stms), and they are currently running as a LIVERY & RIDING SCHOOL.