5 bedroom property for sale

PRESTIGIOUS AND UNIQUE RURAL PROPERTY STEEPED IN HISTORY. COMMANDING ELEVATED POSITION OVERLOOKING DEER ABBEY. Gary Moyse and RE/MAX are delighted to have been instructed to market this stunning and very unique category B listed property enjoying a very private elevated location overlooking the renowned Deer Abbey. Located just outside the thriving village of Mintlaw and set within 5.3 acres of private grounds this rather unique family home was owned by Deaconess Anna Ritchie from 1827 to 1871 and originally part of the Pitfour Estate. She was a pioneer of special needs accommodation and would collect pupils from the surrounding farms and villages and educate them in what is now the library. This beautiful home offers very generous accommodation with an abundance of period features that have been further enhanced by the tasteful decoration and presentation. It also benefits from oil fired central heating, secondary double glazing and wood burning stove. The minute you enter the property you will feel at home and warm to its wonderful charm. Take a walk within the grounds, enjoying your own private woodland walks and being at one with the local wildlife. This truly is a very special and much loved property and we highly recommend viewing to fully appreciate the enviable rural lifestyle that it offers. Location Newlands lies just a little to the west of the very popular and active community of Mintlaw that offers an excellent range of local amenities and beautiful country walks including Aden Country Park, Lake of Pitfour and the Formatine and Buchan Line walkways. There is a primary and secondary school, medical and dental practices, pharmacy and excellent sports and recreational facilities. There are a varied range of shops including butcher and small supermarket, There are also restaurants, cafes, garden centre and pub. Excellent public transport is available to Fraserburgh, Peterhead, Ellon and Aberdeen. Accommodation Vestibule, Lounge/Dining Room, Morning Room, Dining Room/Bedroom 5, Study, Kitchen, Breakfast Room/ Utility, Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Guest Bedroom, two further Bedrooms and Shower Room. Directions Travel west from Mintlaw on the A950 passing the turning on the left to Old Deer. Newlands is a short distance further along on the right hand side.