The Old Kennels

• A charming cottage located in an elevated position
• with spectacular views
• 1 reception room. 4 bedrooms
• Flexible accommodation
• Extensive grounds
• Breathtaking setting with magnificent open views
• Previously run as a holiday let
• Acreage 0.38 acres (0.15 hectares)

The Old Kennels is a delightful traditional cottage, that has been extended over the years located in a secluded, elevated position near the village of Tomintoul. Originally the Kennels of the Duke of Richmond but owned by the same family since the 1960’s, it is built of rendered stone under a pitched slate roof and provides generous accommodation over a single storey. The Old Kennels is surrounded by open countryside and benefits from views to the south. The front door opens into the hallway where, to the right is a delightful sitting room which has an open fire and picture windows that take in the wonderful views across open countryside to the Cairngorms. A door from the sitting room leads to two bedrooms. The kitchen can be found to the left of the main hallway and has base and wall units and space for a table. The family bathroom and two further bedrooms complete the accommodation on the ground floor, with access to the floored attic, with a window and currently used as a playroom, from the back hall. Overall, the cottage appears to be in good condition and has a welcoming atmosphere. The Old Kennels has oil heating, double glazing, private water and drainage.GARDENOutside, the grounds surround the property and are mainly laid to lawn, with beds and borders containing a variety of shrubs and fruit bushes. The old vegetable garden is now a wonderful lawned area containing the bee hives which is bordered by a stone wall. Attached to the cottage, there is a shed with access to the WC and a large store with the original floor and hay racks Parking is provided on the driveway to the front of the house.