Mill of Echt Cottage, a two-bedroom fixer-upper in Aberdeenshire, is on the market for £160,000 through Galbraith. The property requires "modernisation throughout" according to the sellers, but offers an opportunity to create a dream home at a low cost.
A Rural Setting Near Echt
The cottage enjoys a position near the sought-after village of Echt, with far-reaching open views across the Aberdeenshire countryside. It is also within reach of Aberdeen, allowing easy access to a range of amenities.
The traditional detached cottage is set out over one level, beginning with a vestibule that leads into the main entrance hall. From here, access is available to a sitting room with an open fire and dual-aspect views, a kitchen, a bathroom, and a boot room at the back.
Accommodation and Gardens
Completing the accommodation are two double bedrooms, one with views over the front of the cottage and the other to the rear. Mill of Echt Cottage is clearly in need of some love but would make a project for someone with a creative eye.
The property is set within garden grounds primarily laid to lawn, with a driveway for parking and a single timber garage. The outdoor space could be enhanced with colourful flowers to add to the property's whimsy.
Location and Local Amenities
Echt is 14 miles from Aberdeen, and seven and eight miles respectively from Westhill and Banchory. This places it well for those working in Aberdeen and for anyone seeking countryside living.
Echt itself has a village shop, a post office, a church, a village hall, a primary school, a nursery, a popular Indian restaurant, and a six-acre park with playgrounds and playing fields. Other highlights include country walks and a nine-hole golf course.
Aberdeen offers transport links, leisure, and recreational facilities, with the mainline railway station providing a regular service to Edinburgh and onto London. Aberdeen International Airport has domestic and international flights and can be reached in around 20 minutes.
More details and photographs of Mill of Echt Cottage are available on the Galbraith website.
