Gilmorton, Udny, Ellon, Aberdeenshire, AB41 6ST
Offers over £360,000
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We are delighted to offer for sale Gilmorton, which enjoys the rare attribute of being beautifully situated in an elevated south-facing position with far-reaching countryside views.
Formerly used as a successful dairy farm, this most loved family home has been converted and extended over the last 30 years to create a versatile home to suit modern family life. Arranged over two floors, the house has charm in abundance having retained many of its period features including original pine doors, deep skirting boards, a feature fireplace and original wood panelling around inset windows.
The house sits within mature garden grounds, with a strip of private woodland located beside the front garden being included as part of the sale. Approaching the property via a wide shared driveway, access is gained either from the front of the property, or most likely from the rear beside the driveway which has ample space for two cars. The charming entrance porch is tiled, with space available for boots.
Stepping inside from the porch and along a short corridor with original wood panelling, the first room on the right is the charming farmhouse kitchen. The kitchen has been upgraded in years gone by, but still retains the same country aesthetic complete with bespoke dresser and shelving and superb Stanley Stove, which is thermostatically controlled and has multiple uses, serving as a cooker with full hot plate, oven and warming oven. The Stanley Stove also heats the water for the property and contributes to heating radiators throughout the house. It provides a continually warm kitchen and can be used to dry laundry on the pulley. The room further benefits from dual aspect views to either side of the property, with there being ample space for dining. The free-standing fridge and dishwasher will be included as part of the sale.
Accessed from the main hallway, via the original dairy farmhouse door, is the office space with garden views and built-in desk and shelving. There is a further door which leads to the utility room.
Returning to the main hallway, leads beneath the stairs to two cupboards, with one having the hot water tank making it a very useful airing cupboard. This same cupboard also hosts the panels for the solar thermal tubes on the south facing roof. Opposite the cupboards there is a hanging area for coats with shoe storage underneath. Beside the cupboards is the first family bathroom, which is fitted with bath with overhead shower, WC, hand wash basin and rear facing glazed window.
To the front of the property there is a large living room framed with cornices, deep skirting boards and a Morso wood burning stove set on a slate base. The room is further enhanced by triple aspect windows to the south, north and west, ensuring natural light throughout the day. This is the perfect room to relax and unwind, with a warm inviting atmosphere.
Adjacent to the lounge, and also to the front of the property, is the formal dining room with striking painted slate fireplace with an inset of marble around the open fire. This room is full of character and is large enough to accommodate a generous family dining table along with additional free-standing furniture.
Continuing through the dining room is the enviable sunroom, which forms part of the extension to the right of the property and features Velux windows in the slate roof and windows to the east, south and west giving views to the village, countryside and garden. Double doors open on to south facing decking which is a sheltered sun trap all year round. The room is flooded with an abundance of natural light. Above, floored storage in the loft space is accessed via a Ramsey ladder.
Also located in the extension is a sizeable office/ study which could equally be used as a double bedroom. The office boasts lovely country views and is an ideal spot for anyone who requires home working facilities. If operating a home business, access via the garden and sun lounge avoids the need for visitors to walk through the main house.
Completing the downstairs and extension is the modern shower room with a large corner shower enclosure, WC, vanity unit with wash hand basin and heated towel rail. Adjacent is a small storage cupboard.
From the main hall an original pitch-pine staircase leads to a mezzanine floor where it splits, with one short staircase to the left leading to the front two double bedrooms, both with breath taking views over the countryside and garden. On the landing between the bedrooms is a bespoke double cupboard, with one side providing hanging space for clothes and the other, shelving for bedding and towels.
Returning to the mezzanine floor, a short flight of stairs takes you to an extension added by the current owners to the rear. This includes two double bedrooms and the family bathroom featuring a bath with overhead shower, WC and wash hand basin. From the rear hallway there is access to a storage cupboard.
Externally, Gilmorton offers fantastic garden grounds, fruit/vegetable patches and a superb private woodland. The south-facing garden is mainly laid to lawn, interspersed with a rockery, flowering shrubs and vegetable patch. There are multiple woodsheds, a charming Wendy house and children's play area. There is a decked area located off the sunroom which offers the perfect sun trap for alfresco dining and has steps into the garden.
Following the gravel pathway through the willow arch gives way to an additional area of garden ground, which is used as a drying green along with multiple areas for planting of herbs and fruit bushes and surrounded by trees. The oil tank is located here, screened by a trellis with climbing shrubs.
There is a large shed located to the side of the property, which had its roof replaced when the extension to the side of the property was added. This is a superb space and is fitted with both power and light making this an ideal workshop.
The private woodland runs down the side of the garden and boasts many mature trees, with a carpet of snowdrops, daffodils and bluebells flowering yearly. The area is mostly left untouched, but the owners have added a fire pit and seating area to enjoy over the summer evenings.
The property is well positioned to enjoy many local woodland walks around Udny Green where you may glimpse roe deer and red squirrels, with the village itself being within easy walking distance.
Room dimensions^
- Kitchen/diner: 4.19m x 4.17m (13'9" x 13'8")
- Office: 2.85m x 1.78m (9'4" x 5'10")
- Lounge: 4.34m x 5.69m (14'3" x 18'8")
- Dining room: 4.47m x 3.81m (14'8" x 12'6")
- Sun room: 4.98m x 6.66m (16'4" x 21'10")
- Bedroom/study: 4.07m x 3.94m (13'4" x 12'11")
- Shower room: 2.21m x 1.8m (7'3" x 5'11")
- Bedroom: 4.62m x 4.24m (15'2" x 13'11")
- Bedroom: 4.52m x 3.94m (14'10" x 12'11")
- Bedroom: 3.79m x 3.56m (12'5" x 11'8")
- Bedroom: 3.4m x 3.51m (11'2" x 11'6")
- Bathroom: 1.88m x 2.36m (6'2" x 7'9")
Location^
Udny Green is a quiet pleasant rural village with the property being situated less than half a mile to the west. It affords easy access and commuting to Aberdeen city. It is particularly convenient for Aberdeen Airport and the oil related offices and industrial complexes that are situated at both Dyce and Bridge of Don. The village itself has local amenities including an excellent primary school and renowned restaurant. There are bus services to Aberdeen city and surrounding towns. It is equidistant between Ellon and Inverurie, both of which offer a wider range of shopping and recreational facilities.
Directions^
From the East End of Union Street, turn left into King Street and proceed some distance crossing the Bridge of Don and continuing straight ahead to the B & Q roundabout. Take the first exit onto the B999 Aberdeen to Pitmedden road. Follow the road past Udny Station and at the Udny Green signpost turn left. Continue ahead until reaching the village and at the Green take a left past the church. Follow the road into the countryside for a short distance, there will be a sign on the right with 'Gilmorton Farmhouse' turn right up the track, where the property is the first on the left.