Bracken Cottage, Ythanbank, Ellon, Aberdeenshire, AB41 7UE | Property for sale | Savills
161 sq m
Offers over £335,000(9,619,901 EGP)

Bracken CottageYthanbank, Ellon, Aberdeenshire, AB41 7UE

  • Recently sold

Key features

  • Sold in April 2024
  • Stable block with versatile space
  • Double garage with artist's studio
  • Wonderful rural location
  • Ideal for a home business

Detached bungalow with outbuilding accommodation in mature and landscaped grounds of about 0.85 acres

About this property

  • ACCOMMODATION
    This delightful detached bungalow lies on its own in a lovely rural setting. The original part of the property which comprises the north wing is likely to be about 100 years old. It is understood that the original part was renovated and extended around 38 years ago in the mid 1980s. An extension was then added around 30 years ago in 1993. A theme throughout is the use of hard flooring which is extensively Moduleo which is easy to maintain and hard wearing. A welcoming and cosy room is the sitting room with the focal point being a Morso stove set on a tiled hearth within a pointed stone recess. The fireplace is flanked by a window on one side and a recess on the other. An open archway gives way to the dining room which has a lovely garden aspect and wonderful light. From the hallway is a cloakroom with WC and washbasin. Enjoying a garden view is the principal bedroom. Comprehensive wardrobe space is provided along one wall with mirror fronted doors. A modern en suite bathroom has a double end bath and electric over bath shower and the washbasin is set in a contemporary curved unit. There is electric underfloor heating and an opaque window. With an outlook over the front driveway and fields opposite is the dining kitchen which is fitted with a good range of ivory high gloss finish cabinets including a curved end unit. The units are complemented by beech worksurfaces. Appliances include a dishwasher, induction hob, built in microwave and oven, plus extractor hood. With exterior door leading to the rear garden is the utility room with plumbing for an automatic washing machine along with wall units. An inner hall provides good storage space with two built in storage cupboards and a further walk in one. Bedroom two features a Morso stove set on a tiled hearth. Bedroom three has built in wardrobes and a garden view. Bedroom four again has a garden aspect. Built in wardrobes conceal desk furniture for flexibility as home office/study space. These three bedrooms are serviced by a stylish shower room with curved corner shower enclosure with sparkle finish with aqua panel boards.

    OUTSIDE
    A spacious driveway with parking for numerous vehicles, leads to the mature and cultivated garden grounds which are rectangular in shape and extend to about 0.85 acres. Significant features of the grounds include a gravel drive flanked on either side by a stone faced wall, a gravel courtyard in front of the property and a lock block drive leading to the double garage. A sheltered circular seating area to the rear is positioned to capture the sun. Well stocked flowerbeds, shaped lawns and a variety of native trees surround the perimeter. Species of tree include holly, Scots pine, rosehip, plum and apple. Located at the front of the property is a pond and external electricity has been used for a hot tub, outdoor heater and light.

    STABLE BLOCK
    At the south eastern corner of the grounds is a stable block which includes two stables and a store room, with a floor area of 40 square metres. It has a concrete floor, brick base walls, timber clad walls above and a pitched roof clad with corrugated onduline sheets. The internal walls are lined with plywood and the building is supplied with electricity with a consumer unit, lights and sockets. Currently this space is used as storage rooms and a gym.

    GARAGE
    There is an outbuilding which was erected around 1992 and is split internally into three parts - a double garage/workshop with an internal floor area of 54 square metres, a store of 16 square
    metres and a lined room of 21 square metres. The outbuilding is fitted with an electronically operated up and over sectional metal garage door, a timber lined side door and timber framed double glazed windows. It is supplied with electricity and has a consumer unit, lights and sockets. The lined room has plasterboard lined walls and ceiling, with mineral wool insulation above the ceiling and has fitted kitchen floor units along three sides including a sink. This is currently used as an artist's studio.

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The stable block, garaging and studio offer tremendous potential for the individual requirements of a new owner

Fiona GormleyProperty agent

Local information

  • The property is located in the rural settlement of Ythanbank. Just under 4 miles away is the charming village of Methlick, which is situated along the River Ythan in the Formartine area of Aberdeenshire. Within the community there is a range of services including a primary school, shop, garage, hotel, pub, village hall and bowling green. With public transport links to neighbouring towns, Methlick is also located near to the historic Haddo House and Country Park. This part of the northeast of Scotland is famed for its outdoor pursuits: salmon fishing is available on the rivers Deveron, Don, Dee and Spey; there are golf courses at Oldmeldrum, Ellon and Turriff, together with famous links courses at Royal Aberdeen, Trump International and Cruden Bay; while game shooting on neighbouring estates is another popular activity. The nearby coast offers sailing and sandy beaches. The local area is steeped in historical interest, being in the heart of castle country, with Fyvie and Tolquhoun castles located in the surrounding area. Ellon is a picturesque town also positioned by the River Ythan, situated about 5 miles from the property. The areas surrounding Ellon have a rich agricultural heritage that is told in the words of the bothy ballads – traditional songs that were originally sung by farm workers in the northeast of Scotland. Amenities available in Ellon include hotels, restaurants, specialist shops and a Tesco superstore. Leisure and sporting facilities are available at the community swimming pool and sports complex, rugby, football and hockey pitches at The Meadows Sports Complex, and golf at the McDonald Golf Club. Secondary education is catered for at Old Meldrum Academy.

Additional information

  • EPC Rating: D
  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Council Tax Band: F