Reekie Farm SteadingCraigievar, Alford, Aberdeenshire, AB33 8LR

Converted from a farm building in 2009, Reekie Farm Steading is a detached L shaped 1.5 storey home set within its own grounds of around one acre. The property is located in the midst of scenic countryside, around 5 miles from the Aberdeenshire town of Alford and about 8 miles to Aboyne.

The accommodation has been imaginatively designed to create light and inviting living space which makes the most of the lovely rural outlook as well as being very practical for modern family life and for entertaining. Across the two levels there are three reception rooms, five bedrooms and four bathrooms.

Reekie Farm Steading begins with a welcoming entrance hallway, off which is all the main ground floor accommodation. At the heart of the home is the bright and spacious open plan kitchen/dining area/lounge which is flooded with natural light. The kitchen combines the traditional and the contemporary with an electric AGA and painted timber cabinetry, contrasting with the central island and black granite worktop. A fitted utility/boot room and WC add to the practicality of this wing.

Another highlight of the property is the wonderful sitting room with vaulted timber-beamed ceiling, wooden flor and contemporary wood burning stove. Large windows frame the uninterrupted views of the surrounding landscape and Bennachie.

Also on this level is the generously-sized principal bedroom with double doors opening into a fabulous en suite which features an oval freestanding bath and wet room style rainfall shower. Bedroom 2 has a large bathroom adjacent, again with bath and separate shower.

Upstairs, a balcony with glazed balustrade and Velux windows overlooking the sitting room cleverly doubles as a study/home office. Also on the first floor are the three other double bedrooms, all with in-built storage, one of which forms part of the versatile guest suite. This comprises a kitchen/living area, double bedroom and en suite shower room. Completing this level is a further shower room.

Outside: Set within approximately one acre of established grounds, the property enjoys a delightful rural setting with generous outdoor space offering both privacy and versatility. The majority of the grounds are enclosed, creating a secure and attractive environment framed by fencing, a timber entrance gate and mature conifer screening along the boundary adjoining Reekie Farmhouse.

A substantial gravelled courtyard provides an impressive arrival area with ample parking and turning space, while a raised timber decking pathway and patio to the northeast of the house offers an ideal vantage point from which to enjoy the surrounding countryside and outdoor entertaining. To the rear, a further gravelled area extends to a substantial retaining wall and incorporates a large timber log store together with a garden shed, providing useful external storage.

The gardens are predominantly laid to lawn, creating expansive open spaces for recreation and relaxation. Recently planted beech hedging enhances both the character and structure of the grounds, adding seasonal interest while establishing attractive natural boundaries throughout the garden. In addition to the enclosed garden grounds, the overall acreage also includes a section of the access road serving Reekie Farmhouse, together with an adjoining triangular area of rough ground, further contributing to the property's generous landholding and potential appeal for a variety of lifestyle uses.

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