Nether Bellandy , Glenrinnes, Dufftown

Nether Bellandy Glenrinnes, Dufftown, AB55 4BZ

An attractive small holding in peaceful and idyllic surroundings nestling at the foot of Ben Rinnes extending to around 24 acres.

Dufftown 6 miles, Huntly 19 miles, Elgin 23 miles, Aberdeen 58 miles, Inverness 59 miles

Nether Bellandy Main House

Ground: Entrance porch | Dining room | Kitchen | Study Master bedroom with dressing area and shower room | Guest double bedroom | Family bathroom Utility room

Upper: Sitting room | Bedroom | Cloakroom

Woodside Cottage

Ground: Entrance porch | Hallway | Sitting room Dining room | Kitchen | Bedroom | Bathroom

Upper: 2 Bedrooms | Cloakroom

payments for the next approximately 20 years, which will be assigned to the buyer. The beauty of this package is that it will suit a variety of purchasers.

The beauty of this package is that it will suit a variety of purchasers. Nether Bellandy Main House would make a delightful, family home with Woodside Cottage offering separate private guest accommodation or granny annexe. Alternatively an income could be derived from using Woodside Cottage for holiday lets, as is currently the case. The location and size of the properties also lend themselves well to potential use as a bed and breakfast establishment.

Nether Bellandy Main House has been operated as a holiday let since 2014 and Woodside Cottage as a holiday let since 2010, providing guests with an unforgettable holiday experience in extremely well equipped and rural surroundings. Both properties have proved to be

very popular holiday destinations as evidenced by the excellent customer reviews shown on the letting agent’s website. Further details are available on request. The property is available as a going concern or as a family home and can be sold fully furnished if required, further to separate negotiation.

Nether Bellandy is entered through the stable doors into the welcoming porch and then into the attractive hallway; this in turn leads into the dining room which has exposed wooden beams and a large feature inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove. The dining room leads to the study/library, the kitchen and the rear hall, where the guest bedroom and family bathroom lie. The master bedroom suite with en suite dressing room and WC/shower is located at the end of the hallway where one can enjoy views over the garden. Situated on the upper floor are the sitting room with views to Ben Rinnes, a cloakroom and a further double bedroom.

To the rear of Nether Bellandy Main House is an attractive courtyard surrounded by the spacious steadings which were originally used to house a water-driven threshing mill.

Woodside Cottage was converted from part of the traditional steading in the 1990’s and now operates as a separate holiday let comprising hallway, dining room, sitting room, kitchen, guest bedroom and bathroom downstairs.

The stairs lead to two further bedrooms and a cloakroom. Woodside Cottage also enjoys its own private garden with views to Ben Rinnes. The steading has potential for further development, subject to the appropriate consents.

The property also benefits from existing planning permission and a building warrant for a spacious (approx. 60m sq) architect designed extension.

The Property Nether Bellandy was originally part of a farm forming part of the Glenrinnes Estate. It is a registered small holding and includes two dwelling properties both of which are stone built and full of period features. The sale of the property provides the buyer with a genuine lifestyle opportunity and great versatility of use.

Nether Bellandy is situated within Glenrinnes, at the foot of Ben Rinnes, which at 840 metres above sea level, is the highest peak in this part of the Grampians. To the south lies Glenlivet, to the east Glenfiddich and to the north is the River Spey. Running through the extensive grounds are two separate streams, the Burn of Bellandy and the Corryhabbie Burn.

The current owners purchased the property in 2009 and since then have carried out a number of improvements which include the installation of a Biomass heating system and solar panels, both of which attract index linked government

Location Set in the heart of Speyside in north eastern Scotland, Dufftown is situated on the banks of the rivers Fiddich and Dullan at the foot of the Conval Hills. Speyside is an attractive part of Scotland with wooded and heather clad hills creating an impressive backdrop.

The River Spey is within close proximity and is recognised as one of Scotland’s premier fishing rivers. As well as fishing, the area is renowned for its range of outdoor pursuits, including shooting, hillwalking and golfing. There are a number of golf courses in the area including Dufftown, Rothes, Elgin and Spey Bay.

Mountaineering is available in the Cairngorms and skiing at Aviemore and the Lecht within an hour’s travelling. The area is also known for its Malt Whisky distilleries such as Glenfiddich, Glenlivet and the famous Macallan.

Dufftown provides for the daily amenities with a small hospital, bank, post office, library, pharmacy and other shops and there is a local primary school and secondary schooling available at Speyside School in Aberlour. Private education is available at Gordonstoun.

The property is equidistant from Inverness and Aberdeen, both of which have airports with regular flights to London and other European destinations. Inverness provides a range of retail parks and other shopping as well as many other entertainment, cultural and medical facilities expected of the Highland Capital.

Aberdeen provides all the ancillary leisure, recreational, shopping and entertainment facilities expected of the oil capital.

Outside There are various spacious outbuildings which include the original steadings, a workshop, cow byre (now used as a store) and a 40 foot poly tunnel. To the front of Nether Bellandy there is an attractive country garden, sheltered by trees and with a small area of lawn and garden pond. The perennial bulbs and shrubs provide colour all year round.

The grounds extend to around 24 acres including pasture and a mixture of conifers and hardwoods. Further species planted include birch, oak, hazel, cherry, willow, ash and alder and this extends to about 16 acres. About 6 acres is in arable/pasture land with a further 2 acres being in scrub land.

General

Services: Mains electricity, private water supply, two septic tanks, biomass heating system, solar panels. Additional performance and efficiency details are available on request.

Fixtures and Fittings: All integrated appliances are included in the sale. Additional items may be available by separate negotiation.

Solicitors: Stephen Silver, Leslie Wolfson & Co, 10 Waterloo Street, Glasgow, G2 6BQ, Tel 0141 226 4499.

Local Authority: Moray Council, High Street, Elgin, IV30 1BR Tel: 01343 543451.

Council Tax: Band D

EPC Rating: Main House – E. Woodside Cottage – F.

Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Strutt & Parker.

Possession: Vacant possession will be given on completion.

Offers: Offers are to be submitted in Scottish legal terms to the selling agents Strutt and Parker, 9-11 Bank Lane, Inverness, IV1 1WA.

Directions From Aberdeen take the A96 north to Huntly. Then take the A920 to Dufftown. From Dufftown take the B9009 signposted Tomintoul, passing Dufftown Golf Club. After 4 miles turn left to Glenrinnes graveyard and proceed for 0.5 miles and at the fork bear left, continuing on the minor public road. The turning to Nether Bellandy is on the right after 1 mile. Part way up the drive take the left fork and the property is straight ahead.

From Inverness take the A96 to Elgin. From Elgin take the A941, through Rothes and Craigellachie to Dufftown. Then proceed as above.

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