A gardener's cottage in Aberdeenshire has been listed for offers over £195,000, with sellers describing it as "a rare and special opportunity". The property, known as Gardeners Cottage, sits within the grounds of a Victorian country house and comes with 0.6 acres of garden space.
Full of potential but in need of work
The two-to-three-bedroom stone cottage is set over two floors and features arched windows. Estate agents Galbraith, who are handling the sale, say it "has an abundance of potential" but also warn that it requires "considerable work and modernisation" to reach its full potential.
Inside, a front vestibule opens into an entrance hall with stairs to the first floor. The ground floor includes a sitting room leading to the kitchen, and a dining room that could alternatively be used as a third bedroom. Upstairs, two double bedrooms are positioned around a central bathroom.
Secluded setting with easy access
The cottage is bordered by mature woodland and open fields. Outside, there is a detached single garage, a timber shed, a dog run, and a kennel.
Kirkton of Skene is a short walk away, home to the Bothy 57 coffee shop. Westhill is three miles away and offers shops including Tesco, Marks and Spencer and many other amenities, as well as easy access to business parks in Westhill, Kingswells and Dyce.
Aberdeen is around 30 minutes by car, with the city centre 11 miles away. The city provides all the facilities and services expected of a modern city, including a range of food and drink venues along with attractions such as His Majesty's Theatre and the Aberdeen Art Gallery.
A rare opportunity
Galbraith said: "This charming property is tucked away within the grounds of an impressive Victorian country house, providing a peaceful and secluded setting, along with over half an acre of its own private grounds. Requiring modernisation throughout, this is an excellent opportunity to create a home to one’s own specification in a beautiful location, surrounded by mature woodland and open fields."
