The Old RectoryWoodhead, Turriff, Aberdeenshire, AB53 8PL

SUMMARY
Dating back to around 1870, the house was formerly the rectory to All Saints Church in Woodhead. The house was sold by the church in 1983 for commercial purposes as a residential care facility and it was then sold as a private home in 1993. The two main reception rooms have traditional fireplaces, one with an open fire and the other housing a woodburning stove. Other period features include high ceilings, picture rails, deep skirting boards and cornice work. Central heating is via a biomass boiler and there is double glazing throughout.

ACCOMMODATION
This delightful detached former manse is the perfect blend of old meets new. The entrance vestibule has a striking black and white tiled floor. Either side of the reception hallway are reception rooms with the elegant drawing room having a deep bay window and the well appointed dining room providing formal entertaining space. A more casual room is the sitting room which is currently used as a home cinema. The elongated cloakroom with WC and wash basin has space to incorporate a shower, if required. The heart of the home is the dining kitchen fitted with a comprehensive range of base, drawer and wall cabinets along with a dresser unit from Laing's of Inverurie. Centrally located is an island with further drawer and cupboard space below. The units are complemented by granite worksurfaces. A focal point is the four oven cream AGA. There is an integrated and concealed Neff dishwasher and ample space for an American-style refrigerator/freezer. Bringing the outdoors in, patio doors from the kitchen open into the garden. A split style door opens into a pantry with power and light. Used as the everyday entrance is the rear vestibule which also accesses the utility room where there is plumbing for a washing machine and space for a tumble dryer. A wide split level staircase gives access to bedrooms four and five along with a large storage cupboard. Opposite there is a generously sized landing with fitted bookcases. The principal bedroom is spacious with built in wardrobes along one wall incorporating hanging and shelf space. An en suite shower room has a two piece white suite and corner shower enclosure. A further two double bedrooms complete the layout of five bedrooms. The home office is fitted with a solid elm desk and shelves. The luxury main bathroom with Villeroy and Boch sanitaryware and underfloor heating definitely has the wow factor with its deep double end bath, extra long wash basin within a vanity unit and separate shower.

OUTSIDE
A gravelled driveway entrance sits between two pillars and the grounds extend to about one acre. The site is bound and defined by stone walls and timber post and wire fencing. Mature and cultivated borders and flower beds are well stocked with rhododendrons, holly bushes, yew trees, beech and fruit trees. Extensive lawns are covered with a thick carpet of spring bulbs. There is a log store and oil tank for the AGA. Unconverted, but with great potential, is the former gardener's cottage. There is also a lean-to containing the biomass equipment. The perfect alfresco spot is the
summerhouse which is of stone and timber construction and has double glazed windows and a log burner, making it a lovely retreat all year round.

GARAGE
Detached garage of stone construction with slated roof. Electric up and over door and additional personnel door. An open tread staircase leads to the floored area above. With two double glazed windows this is currently a games room, but is exceptionally versatile.
Four vehicle car port. External lighting.

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