6 bedroom property for sale in Huntly

Superb opportunity to purchase a beautifully presented home, sympathetically modernised yet perfectly reflecting the elegance and splendour of a bygone era. Constructed in 1725, The Old Manse is set on a large plot of approximately 1.25 acres. Externally, gated garden grounds and mature trees complement and afford a high level of privacy. Internally, each room has been tastefully styled by the current owner and a wealth of original period features abound; including high ceilings, deep skirting boards, ornate fireplaces, cornicing and original shutters. The property presents an idyllic lifestyle and work-from-opportunity, yet is within easy reach of the A96, approximately thirty miles from Aberdeen International Airport, and ten miles equidistant from the popular commuter towns of Huntly and Insch (both with rail links). Benefiting from a generously proportioned annexe which could be converted into additional accommodation, the property will appeal to a wide range of buyers. Viewing is highly recommended in order to fully appreciate all that this fabulous property has to offer.

The welcoming entrance vestibule opens into an impressive entrance hall, accessing three large reception rooms: the library lounge, the drawing room and the dining room; and from there to the WC, the staircase to the first floor and the inner hall beyond. Flooded with natural light, the first two reception rooms enjoy a double aspect outlook to the front and side elevations. The drawing room boasts a beautiful open fire with a marble mantle and hearth while the library benefits from a large wood burning stove set on a stone hearth. Positioned to the side elevation, the dining room also features a wood burner set on a stone hearth. The inner hall leads to the utility room, a large open plan kitchen/diner, ground floor shower room, and the external door to the rear. Featuring traditional oak parquet flooring, a large four oven Aga range, huge Belfast sink, fitted storage with granite work surfaces, a free standing fridge/freezer and a dishwasher, the kitchen offers an ideal sociable space to relax or entertain. There is ample space for a large dining table and chairs. The bright, airy utility room provides further useful storage and space for free standing appliances. A WC and a separate shower room completes the accommodation on the ground floor.

Brightly lit by way of a large feature window, the elegant staircase leads up to four double bedrooms and the family bathroom on the first floor. All bedrooms are well proportioned, benefiting from ample space for free standing furniture, and with lovely views to the garden grounds. Bedrooms one, two and three feature Edinburgh Press cupboards. Bedroom three, currently utilised as a study, is complemented by a third wood burner on a tiled hearth. The spacious family bathroom, comprising an exceptionally long traditional cast iron bath, large wash hand basin, WC and fitted storage, rounds off the accommodation on the first floor.

The staircase continues up to the top floor landing, giving access to a further two double bedrooms with dormer windows, and a box room. Bedroom five features an original fireplace, bedroom six boasts a fireplace within a deep adjoining storage cupboard, offering fantastic potential for an en-suite bathroom and/or walk-in wardrobe. Excellent additional storage is provided within the home, by way of a deep under stair cupboard on the ground floor, and a walk-in linen room on the first floor.

Presenting an ideal development project, the property boasts an annexe with a private entrance to the rear elevation, offering the potential to create a generous two bedroom home, in addition to the existing dwelling.

The stunning garden grounds provide a variety of different areas to enjoy throughout the day, surrounded by mature trees for privacy and a private gated entrance. A focal point of the large, fully enclosed walled garden is a lilly-f