North Bandodle

• 4 bedrooms. 3 Bathroom.
• Impressive family home
• Potential ancillary farmhouse accommodation
• Garden grounds and 2 paddocks
• Around 2.62 acres in total
• Beautiful countryside views

North Bandodle Steading has a beautiful and peaceful location in Midmar, a desirable area of Aberdeenshire to the West. The property has stunning open views of the surrounding countryside including Bennachie and generous garden grounds encompass the house. The boundary extends to around 2.62 in total, including the garden grounds and two adjoining paddocks on the north side. The steading offers an exceptional family home and extends over two levels. The accommodation comprises an entrance hall, impressive sitting room with full height ceilings and an open fire with stone chimney breast feature. The large size of this room ensures space for both sitting room & dining room furniture. Country style family kitchen with central island and range cooker with back boiler, which leads to a very useful utility room. There are three bedrooms located on the ground floor which includes a generous double bedroom with ensuite bathroom enjoying the beautiful open views through the picture window. Two further generous bedrooms, both of which have built in wardrobes and completing the accommodation to the ground floor is the modern shower room, with wet room design. Stairs lead to the first floor where the principle bedroom is located. This is a superb room with floor to ceiling windows and a large ensuite bathroom with walk in wardrobe.The detached farmhouse stands in the garden grounds of the steading and has the potential to offer impressive ancillary accommodation. The traditional farmhouse has an entrance hall, kitchen, open plan lounge and dining room, bathroom, two bedrooms and study area. Over the years work had begun to alter and upgrade the property and the farmhouse remains in an unfinished state. Thus, means the property does require a degree of works and offers excellent potential. Upon completion, the farmhouse would be ideal as multi-generational accommodation, or for those looking to run a holiday let or run a business, with the necessary consents.STEADING ACCOMMODATIONGround Floor: Entrance hall, sitting room/dining room, kitchen with utility room. Bedroom two with ensuite shower room, bedroom three and bedroom four. Shower room.First Floor: Principle bedroom and ensuite bathroom.FARMHOUSE ANCILLARY ACCOMMODATIONGround Floor: Hall, open plan lounge & dining room, kitchen and bathroom.First Floor: Bedroom one. Bedroom two and study area.GARDEN GROUNDSThe garden grounds surround both properties and enjoy stunning open views across the surrounding countryside and over towards Bennachie. Sheltered courtyard area laid with gravel stones and raised flower beds and to the east side of the gardens is a charming area area of established woodland including mature Ash & Sycamore trees. A gravel stone drive way provides plenty parking and leads to the integral garage. The Farmhouse also has an adjoining stone built garage/workshop which is considerable in size.LANDThere are two paddocks; one extending to around 0.77 of an acre and the other around 0.84 of an acre. The title is currently being perfected in relation to the two paddocks.SERVICES, COUNCIL TAX AND ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE(S)North Bandodle Steading Water PrivateElectricity MainsDrainage Septic TankTenure FreeholdHeating OilCouncil Tax Band GEPC EFarmhouseWater PrivateElectricity MainsDrainage Septic TankTenure FreeholdHeating Wood Burning StoveCouncil Tax N/AEPC N/AThe Steading & Farmhouse are on separate septic tanks and separate electricity meters. They share the same private water supply.Given that the farmhouse remains a project, it is sold as seen and no warranties will be given regarding the connected services or any other matter relating to the property.SITUATIONNorth Bandodle is located in the rural community of Comers in Midmar, which lies to the West of Aberdeen, set in beautiful rolling countryside. There is an abundance of wildlife making it a popular location for those looking to enjoy peace, quiet and the freedom that the great outdoors provides, yet it is only 18 miles from Aberdeen and its city amenities. Midmar is equidistant to the three thriving towns of Westhill, Inverurie and Banchory, all of which provide excellent retail, sport and leisure facilities. Midmar, and North Bandodle in particular has door step access to many lovely walks, be they short, long or adventurous, by streams, through woodland, on road or track. All in all, an excellent resource for walking, cycling, horse riding and dog owners. Midmar has its own Primary School, with Secondary Education catered for at Alford Academy, and has a busy community life centring on the school, the village hall and the church. There are lots of activities available for young and old, including Gardening Club, WRI, After School Club, Midmar Fishery, monthly Community Café and Pub. Midmar is within easy commuting distance of Aberdeen city and the new Aberdeen by-pass, Aberdeen International Airport, and Aberdeen Station provide good transport links. Aberdeen provides all the leisure, recreational and entertainment facilities expected from the oil capital of Europe. 30 minute drive to the West