£475,000

6 Bedroom Property

Mintlaw, Peterhead, AB42

First listed on: 27th June 2023

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Property Description

Tenure: Freehold

BEAUTIFUL TRADITIONAL STONE WATER MILL WITH A POTENTIAL HOLIDAY LET BUSINESS ATTACHED.

This is a stunning water mill conversion, easily split into two homes offering versatile accommodation for a large family, multigenerational living or an opportunity for holiday letting. Set within around 5.3 acres of tranquil grounds. A high volume spring provides the water supply, also feeding the mill pond. The house & lawns are secluded by mature woodland. A stone wall encloses a sheltered granite patio with water feature. The property has a paddock, with further open land which could be used for a second paddock. Over 2 acres of mixed woodland provide recreational space, shelter and fuel for the two wood burners. A large polytunnel, gardens sheds and a static caravan complete the property.

Completed in 2012 to exacting standards this large, 6 bed room 283sqm, family home has previously been separated by a partition wall to provide two spacious homes, one with five bedrooms and the other a large one bedroomed luxury home. The property is equipped with a ground sourced heat pump and underfloor heating with potential for hydro and solar power generation and has lapsed planning permission for a 6kW wind turbine.

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Location
Mill of Skelmuir is located close to the desirable village of Stuartfield, and Mintlaw, a village which is the central crossroads for the Buchan area. Pimary schooling is provided at the village schools at Stuartfield or Ardallie with secondary level schooling available at Mintlaw or Ellon. The location provides easy commuting to Peterhead, Ellon, Fraserburgh and Aberdeen. The latter is only three quarters of an hour away with station, airport, theatres, museums, large exhibition venue, shopping centres and numerous gastronomic opportunities. The property has easy access to all outdoor pursuits and leisure activities, including hill walking, climbing, cycling, golfing, fishing canoeing, surfing, diving and more. With numerous parks, gardens and castles within easy reach, . The property is only a short drive of the Moray and East Aberdeenshire coasts, with their long sandy beaches and quite sheltered coves and with good access to the Cairgorms National Park. This converted water mill has been wonderfully transformed to provide you and your family a special base to call home as you enjoy the many wonders of this part of Scotland.
Regular bus services are available from Mintlaw with links to Aberdeen, Ellon, Peterhead and Fraserburgh.

Andrea Mair & Lee-Ann Low of RE/MAX Coast & Country are delighted to present to market this unique and extremely spacious 4 public 6 bedroomed detached family home with holiday let potential set in approx. 5.3 acres

General
Forming the western wing of the property is a stunning and exceptionally spacious one bedroomed home. This could make an ideal Granny wing or indeed a rental opportunity. This part of the property enjoys a slightly elevated position, overlooking the large pond through the solid oak French doors from the gallery. 

This wing of the property is accessed by an impressive split level entrance courtyard and entered via a wooden exterior door with glazed panel. The entrance hallway has Travertine stone flooring with access to the living/dining room, kitchen and a cloakroom which is fitted with a two piece suite. The kitchen suite is complete with everything the chef of the family could possibly need to cater family-favourite dishes.  A lockable door from the kitchen gives access to the larger eastern wing of the property. A beautiful, bright and expansive main living area enjoys Travertine stone flooring, with dual aspect solid oak windows, with full height windows and double glass doors to the patio on the South West aspect. A wood burning stove set on a granite stone hearth and surround provide a lovely focal point. A solid oak hatch leads to the wine cellar which was originally the site of the mill wheel. Solid Oak stairs lead up to the oak floored gallery with French doors leading to a decking area by the pond. The gallery leads to the master bed room with luxury en-suite bath room. 

The larger eastern part of the property can also be accessed from the lower courtyard. The farmhouse style door leads into the spacious boot room/ utility/ second kitchen with wooded kitchen units and solid Walnut worktops. A small anti-room houses the ground sourced heat pump heating system. A door from the kitchen opens into the main hall, from which the lower sitting/family room, bath room, shower room and three double bedrooms can be accessed. Stairs from this hall also lead to the two further double bed rooms. A short flight of stairs from the main hall lead to the lockable oak door leading to the western wing of this property.
The gardens at Mill of Skelmuir have been designed as an extension of the house itself, with large, sunny, sheltered, seating areas to relax in, with the gentle sound of running water from the stone water feature.


Accommodation
The accommodation of Mill of Skelmuir comprises:-

Western wing:- • Large living / dining room • Galleried public room • Double bedroom with en suite • Main Kitchen • Cloakroom • Wine cellar

Eastern wing:- • Large living room • Dining kitchen/Boot room • 5 Double bedrooms • 2 bathrooms.

Western wing:
Lower Floor:
Entrance Hall:
-1.87m x 1.77m approx.
The traditional farm style part glazed security front door, leads into the impressive hallway. The hallway incorporates many traditional features including, solid oak doors, skirtings and door facings. Access to the living / dining room,  kitchen, galleried family room / study, master bedroom and cloaks/w.c. Plenty of room for coats, jackets, shoes etc. Freshly decorated. Ceiling light fitting. Travertine stone tiles. Under floor heating.

Dining/Family Room: -8.74m x 6.73m approx.
Entered via part glazed solid oak double doors, this is a very spacious reception room, freshly decorated bright and welcoming with three front facing windows along with full height windows and double glass doors to the rear. Wood burning stove set on a stone hearth and surround provide a relaxing focal point along with the stunning solid oak staircase with balustrades and open treads. This room provides the option for a second sitting room or family room. A floor hatch with fitted steps leads down to a wine cellar with light. The spacious galleried landing and hallway has double glass doors leading to a decked open balcony area and has ample space for additional entertaining. Matt ceiling with integrated spotlights. Television aerial point with satellite connection. Travertine stone tiles. Under floor heating.

Kitchen: - 4.46m x 4.69m  approx.
This beautifully designed dual aspect farmhouse styled kitchen with underfloor heating borrows high functionality and streamlined surfaces from the traditional design. A very high specification kitchen fitted with a wide range of “Ferro Shaker” wall and base units in white ivory with solid oak work surfaces and tiled splash backs. Convenient central island with solid oak work surface and breakfast bar. The stainless steel 1.5 bowl sink and drainer has a chrome mixer. Appliances include a feature recessed "Stoves" range cooker with fan assisted oven and grill inlayed. Fitted extractor hood above.  Completing the appliances are fridge and dishwasher, Large windows overlooking the kitchen garden on one side and the courtyard on the other. The floor is perfectly finished with contrasting tiled flooring. Matt ceiling with integrated spotlights. TV and telephone connections. Smoke detector. Under floor heating. Stable style door to the kitchen garden and rear patio area.

Cloakroom - 1.17m x 2.64m approx.
Fitted with a white closed coupled WC and vanity unit with wash basin and chrome mono-bloc tap. Mirrored splashbacks above the wash basin. Matt ceiling with light fitting. Travertine stone tiled flooring. Underfloor heating. Extractor fan.

Upper Floor:
Upper Gallery:
-8.64m x 4.54m approx.
The spacious gallery has double glass doors leading to a decked open terrace area overlooking the pond. High ceilings with six dual aspect Velux windows and double French doors fill the gallery with natural light. Bright and freshly decorated, this unique space lends itself to many applications, and leads to the master bedroom. Solid oak flooring. Curtain pole above the French doors.

Master Bedroom : -  3.72m x 4.57m
A large dual aspect bedroom flooded with natural light from Velux windows overlooking either side of the property. The room has space for a variety of bedroom furniture. The fresh traditional décor continues as does the solid oak flooring. White vertical designer radiator. Decorative ceiling spot light fittings. Television and telephone points. 

En suite – 2.20m x 4.35m
Luxurious , triple aspect semi tiled en-suite bath room fitted with a white WC with concealed cistern; fitted white vanity unit with wash basin and chrome mono-bloc tap. Fitted wall mounted mirror with light above vanity unit. Tiled splash-backs above the wash basin; fully tiled single width shower enclosure fitted with mains powered shower, and glass screens. Matt ceiling with light fitting. Wall mounted ladder central heating radiator. One traditional window and two Velux windows. Sandstone tiled effect vinyl flooring.

The Eastern wing of the property (Potential attached holiday let cottage).
Lower Floor:
Dining Kitchen / Boot Room / Utility:
- 4.12m x 4.06m approx.
One enters this part of the property through an attractive farmhouse style oak door into the dining kitchen.  A very functional kitchen fitted with a wide range of solid oak wall and base units with solid walnut work surfaces. The Belfast sink has a chrome mixer. Space for a free standing 4-burner hob and cooker. Integrated chimney style extractor hood above.  Plumbed for integrated dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer etc. Farmhouse style window overlooking the rear garden. The floor is perfectly finished with contrasting slate tiled flooring with under floor heating. Matt ceiling with integrated spotlights. TV and telephone connections. Smoke detector. Plenty space for a dining table and chairs. This room was originally designed to form a large utility room / boot room should the property be used as one large home.

Utility Room: -1.99m x 2.02m approx.
Conveniently located next to the kitchen/boot room, this bright and spacious utility room houses the ground source heat pump. 

Main Hall: -5.21m x 1.49m approx.
The impressive T shaped hallway leads to all the lower accommodation. The hallway incorporates many traditional features including, solid pine doors, skirtings and door facings and is part carpeted also. Access to the family / sitting room, dining kitchen, family shower room, three lower bedrooms, turned staircase and family bathroom. Freshly decorated. Ceiling light fitting. Solid bamboo flooring. Under floor heating. Three large built in storage cupboards. Access to the other part of the property is up a short flight of stairs through the lockable oak door.

Shower room -2.17m x1.99m approx.
Stylish, semi tiled shower room fitted with a white WC with closed coupled cistern; shelved vanity unit with wash basin. Coordinating tiled splashbacks above the wash basin.; fully tiled single width shower enclosure fitted with mains powered shower, and glass screens. Matt ceiling with integrated spotlight. Wall mounted ladder towel rail radiator. Travertine stone tiled flooring with under floor heating. Velux window above.

Family Room/Sitting Room: -3.86m x 6.26m approx.
Accessed via main hallway, this is a very spacious reception room, freshly decorated bright and welcoming , triple aspect with four windows allowing views of the gardens and surrounding woodlands. Wood burning stove set on a glass hearth provides a relaxing focal point. Spacious and airy the dining/family area is the perfect place to go watch television, relax, and spend time with your family. Equally there is plenty of space for a dining table and chairs for formal entertaining and diner parties. This room provides the option for a second sitting room or family room. Large built in storage shelving units. Matt ceiling with light fittings. Television aerial point with satellite connection. Solid bamboo flooring. Under floor heating. Loft access hatch to floored loft storage space.

Family Bathroom -1.91m x 2.84m approx.
Stylish, semi tiled bathroom fitted with a white WC with closed coupled cistern; white pedestal wash basin and chrome mono-bloc tap. Tiled splash-backs above the wash basin. Marble effect aqua panelled bath unit with fitted hand held shower. Matt ceiling with light fitting. Wall mounted ladder towel rail radiator. Tiled flooring with under floor heating . Velux window above.

Bedroom 4: -3.16m x 3.50m approx.
Bright and freshly decorated this double bedroom has space for a variety of bedroom furniture. Large cottage style window overlooking rear of the property. Newly installed neutral carpeted flooring giving a cosy feel to the room. Ceiling light fitting. Built in storage cupboard. Under floor heating. 

Lower Bedroom 5: -3.15m x 3.95m approx.
Bright and freshly decorated this double bedroom has space for a variety of bedroom furniture. Dual aspect with large cottage style windows overlooking the side and rear of the property. Newly installed neutral carpeted flooring giving a cosy feel to the room. Ceiling light fitting. Under floor heating.

Lower Bedroom 6: -3.09m x 4.01m approx.
Bright and freshly decorated this double bedroom has space for a variety of bedroom furniture. Dual aspect with large cottage style windows overlooking the side and rear of the property. Newly installed neutral carpeted flooring giving a cosy feel to the room. Ceiling light fitting. Under floor heating.

Upper Floor:
Upper Hallway:
-2.00m x 0.99m approx.
A freshly decorated turned fully carpeted staircase with banister leads to the upper landing and remaining accommodation. Velux window above providing plenty of natural light to the staircase and hallway. Recessed area offering good storage space or space for occasional furniture. Ceiling mounted light fitting. Smoke detector.

Bedroom 2/Play Room: -  2.89m x 6.36m
A very large bedroom flooded with natural light from the Velux windows overlooking the side of the property. Built in storage units along one wall providing excellent storage space. The room has space for a variety of bedroom furniture. The light palette décor continues as does the neutral carpeting creating a very cosy feel to the room. Large built in storage cupboard. Integrated ceiling light fittings. Wall mounted central heating radiators. Television and telephone points. 

Bedroom 3: -2.91m x 3.33m approx.
Bright and freshly decorated this double bedroom has space for a variety of bedroom furniture. Large Velux window overlooking the side of the property. The light palette décor continues as does the neutral carpeting creating a very cosy feel to the room. Integrated ceiling light fittings. Wall mounted central heating radiators. Television and telephone points. 

Outside: 
The woodlands, gardens patios and mill pond are a key features of this charming property. Some of the water from the mill pond cascades into a natural stone tank creating a lovely water feature on the patio. A driveway from the main road leads to a stone chip driveway with parking space for several cars. To the right a wooden decked terrace ascends to double French doors which lead to the spacious upper galleried landing. Double French doors from the main living and dining area lead to the large south facing granite patio area to the rear of the property, a perfect space for entertaining and alfresco dining, it also provides a tranquil area for sitting and relaxing in the summer months. Beyond the mill pond is a large garden shed a static caravan.

To the left of the upper driveway, a second driveway on split level leads to a stone chip courtyard leading up to flagstone steps and the external door to the larger part of the property. The woodland, gardens and paddocks extend to approx. 5.3 acres in total. The lower driveway also has access for several cars and has floodlighting and outside lighting to front of house. The side of the property has a concrete patio which provides the perfect place for an alfresco breakfast or just a place to relax and unwind listening to the wildlife that this well thought out garden attracts. A grass walkway leads to the large paddock to the northern boundary and currently has a large poly tunnel and further large garden shed.

To the road side of the property is an open area of land where the spring collection tank is situated. This land could be made into a second paddock or could be suitable as a future house plot, subject to the necessary consents being obtained.

Services: 
Water: Mill of Skelmuir is supplied by a private water system with drainage by means of a septic tank, both of which are situated within the fue. 

Heating: The property is heated by a ground source heat pump with under floor heating to the ground floor accommodation and radiators heating the upper floors. 

Electric: Mains electric. 

All rooms are wired with television and telephone data sockets
 
EPC – Band C

Council Tax – Band G as a single dwelling. 

 
These particulars do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. All statements contained therein, while believed to be correct, are not guaranteed. All measurements are approximate. Intending purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise, as to the accuracy of each of the statements contained in these particulars. 

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This property is marketed by:
RE/MAX, Aberdeen

Westhill Business Centre

Arnhall Business Park

Westhill, Aberdeenshire

AB32 6UF

Tel: See phone number 01224 057 300

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Arnhall Business Park

Westhill, Aberdeenshire

AB32 6UF

Tel: See phone number 01224 057 300

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