Steading conversion with separate annexe in Whitehouse, near Alford, Aberdeenshire
A four bedroom stone and slate built steading with adjacent two bedroom annexe, double garage, workshop and games room, all set in an acre of land with panoramic views and located near the Aberdeenshire village of Alford
A U shaped stone built property with flexible and spacious accommodation and a self contained annexe which could generate an income as a holiday let (with the appropriate permission), or might be suitable for a granny annexe or for long term lets.
Location
The Steading lies in a peaceful rural location on the edge of the Howe of Alford with superb, elevated views to the south and west over Correnie Moor, Presendye, The Howe of Alford, Strathdon, The Suie, and Cairn William.
Tracks lead from the property to Cairn William and Pitfichie and beyond. Abundant wildlife can be seen on a regular basis, including red and roe deer, otter and a wide range of birds.
It is approximately 22 miles west of Aberdeen and four miles east of the village of Alford, with easy access to the A944.
Alford is a thriving community with a range of clubs and many amenities, including a hotel, restaurants, convenience stores, a butcher and delicatessen and a monthly farmers’ market. Local schools are excellent, and new facilities, including new schools, a community library, swimming pool and gym are planned for 2016.
Accommodation
SOUTH WING
Entrance hall
Dining kitchen (4 oven AGA and AGA Companion)
Dining hall
Snug / TV room
Gable end sitting room / library
Utility room
Master bedroom with views to surrounding countryside, walk-in wardrobe and en suite with shower
Double bedroom with en-suite including shower and spa bath
Two further bedrooms currently used as office / gym / sewing room
NORTH WING (Annexe)
Dining kitchen (2 oven AGA) with lounge area
Two bedrooms both with en suite shower rooms and one with walk-in wardrobe
Second utility room
Cloakroom / garden toilet.
A covered verandah around part of the courtyard leads to the games / music room, workshop and double garage with storage areas above.
The glazed areas of the entrance hall and the gable end sitting room are designed to contribute significant passive solar heating.
Outside
The courtyard area immediately in front of the property is beautifully landscaped with grass, box hedging, roses, herbs and fruit trees (including peach, pear and damson).
Beyond the courtyard is an extensive area of lawn which takes in the stunning panoramic views and which is bordered by mature ash, sycamore, Douglas fir and Scots pine trees.
To the side of the property is a small lawn, flower garden and a linear orchard of apple, pear and plum trees.
Behind the property is an area of natural ground with spring flowers, ferns, rockeries and further trees and shrubs.
In all, the parcel of land amounts to about one acre. The trees on the site are managed to provide a sustainable supply of timber for the woodburner at Pittoothies Steading.
Services
Good Broadband connection.
Private water with pumped pressure.
Private drainage to a septic tank.
Oil fired central heating, woodburner and passive solar heating.
