Dalhebity HouseBieldside, Aberdeen, AB15 9BQ

This outstanding residence occupies a private south facing position which is sheltered and surrounded by majestic trees in an enchanting setting. The owners set out to create a mansion of distinction and one in which the beautiful setting can be fully appreciated. 12 ft ceilings, large elongated windows, window seats, curved walls and windows, turrets, Juliet balconies and French doors ensure that maximising the levels of natural light and showcasing the outlook onto and access into the gardens were front of mind for the architects. The ground floor reception rooms and living areas have a wonderful flow and the orientation is deliberate, with wings for entertaining; a more informal family space and separate domestic quarters within an integral apartment. Thanks to the clever design, the space is not overwhelming and does not feel rambling. Seductive internal views through the house into other rooms invite you to warmly explore other spaces.

The entrance into Dalhebity House sets the tone and is utterly breathtaking, beginning with a marble floored reception hall, with grand marble central sweeping horseshoe staircase. This impressive area, with 20 marble columns and a domed, stained glass cupola is perfect for drinks receptions and parties.

Formal circulation and entertaining space is catered for with the outstanding reception rooms: a dining room which currently accommodates a minimum 26 seat banqueting table; drawing room with corner turret window and silk panelled walls, and the billiard room with cocktail bar for after-dinner drinks. For those requiring a business environment, the study/office has ample space for numerous work stations and writing desks. The atmospheric American oak library is fitted with exquisite bookcases and cabinets and is a lovely place to escape to. The more relaxed and casual style of the family space is immediately evident from the fabulous custom built walnut principal kitchen. The dominating feature is an elongated island complemented by bevelled granite work surfaces. The informal breakfast room is perfect for everyday dining, and remaining within the hub is the open family room. The prep kitchen is comprehensively fitted for use by caterers and includes a substantial pantry. The wine cellar is temperature-controlled.

Two family recreational rooms, complete with their own WC and French doors into the European court yard plus double French doors to the garden.

Luxurious in every way is the spa with mosaic tiled steam room plus Swedish sauna. A luxurious fabric panelled relaxation room is adjacent to the massage/treatment/hairdresser salon. There are twin changing suites with wc and showers and access into the pool room with a stunning hot tub and the heated 13.5m long swimming pool (1.4m constant depth) which sits under a magnificent glazed roof, flooding the pool room with light and allowing evening swims under the stars. The curved sun bed area opens out to one of the terraces where there is a sunken outdoor hot tub under a pagoda – so ideal for all weathers.

For everyday domestic tasks there is a housekeepers office, a large custom fitted laundry room and just as generous an oak fitted boot room with en suite shower room.

The house incorporates a self-contained three bedroom apartment, comprising 3 bedrooms all with en suites. This is used as independent staff quarters and is accessed externally.

At first floor level is an incredible upper hall reception area which is currently divided into three separate social spaces providing further, more casual and intimate, entertaining space options. A cocktail bar which also provides upstairs kitchen facilities is open plan to the reading lounge a wonderful and bright upstairs sitting room with a terrific outlook over the grounds and hills beyond. Also upstairs is an impressive air conditioned gymnasium with walnut flooring and floor to ceiling windows overlooking the west garden and tennis court. The gym can be accessed either directly from the principal bedroom suite or from a guest bedroom corridor. The 8 individually themed bedroom suites provide seating areas, dressing rooms and en suite facilities. The principal bedroom suite is particularly lavish, with full sitting area around a marble fireplace, television, a turreted seating area and a private balcony. Access via an inner hall off of which are two separate dressing rooms plus each with a walk in wardrobe and one with refrigerator and coffee machine. Each dressing room leads to en suite bathrooms in the principal suite. The adjacent gymnasium is accessed directly from one of the dressing rooms. An adjacent bedroom suite with balcony overlooking the pond, is currently used as an informal study/den but is a versatile living space.

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