Creag Meggan, Bridge of Gairn, Ballater AB35 5UD

Offers Over
£595,000

Bridge of Gairn, Ballater, AB35 5UD

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Directions

From Aberdeen take the main A93 to Ballater and continue through the village towards Braemar.  Continue on the A93 over the Bridge of Gairn, Creag Meggan is located on the left hand side, approximately a mile out of the village of Ballater, clearly indicated by the Creag Meggan signage.

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  • Double Glazing
  • Private Drainage
  • Biomass Boiler
  • Solar Panels
  • Versatile Accommodation
  • Stunning Views
  • Approximately 1/3 Acre

 

 

Creag Meggan is a substantial 7 bedroom traditional granite detached property, boasting spectacular views across the River Dee and surrounding landscape.  Situated on the outskirts of the sought after village of Ballater in Royal Deeside, Creag Meggan offers great versatility, currently utilised as part residential and part as a bed and breakfast, maintaining many of the original features nestled on approximately 1/3 of an acre.  A particular focal point is the impressive lounge with original wooden flooring, high ceiling, decorative cornicing, imposing fireplace housing an open fire, and dual aspect bay windows with French doors leading to the substantial rear garden.  Located to the rear of the property, the recently refurbished kitchen offers ample storage and dining facilities. The building is serviced by a Biomass boiler and benefits from solar panels on the embankment.  The property enjoys natural sunlight throughout and offers an abundance of built-in storage, complete with a double garage, twin outdoor shed and spacious cabin with lighting and power throughout and water supply at the far end.  Viewing of this substantial property is highly recommended, to truly appreciate the spacious and versatile accommodation on offer.

Enter Creag Meggan through a glass panelled door with glass panels to either side and above, to a welcoming hallway with impressive sweeping staircase rising to the upper floor.  The impressive lounge with large bay windows overlooking the front and side of the property with French doors leading to the enclosed garden. The imposing fireplace with marble facing and oak surround set on a marble hearth housing an open fire with Aberdeen cupboards to either side.  Solid wood flooring, high skirtings, and high ceiling with coving. 

Conveniently located cloakroom with two piece white suite. 

The generously proportioned dining kitchen with picture window overlooking the front garden, benefits from being recently refurbished boasting ample cashmere fitted wall and base units with coordinating worksurface and splashback.  Integrated electric oven with hob and chimney style extractor above.  A vast breakfast bar and a useful built-in larder housing the boiler. 

A spacious utility room complete with sink set within a worksurface with washing machine and tumble drier below.  Door leading to a spacious cupboard housing the boiler and ample space for further storage.  Exterior door leading to rear parking facility.

Returning to the dining kitchen, a door leads to the inner hallway providing access to the owner’s private accommodation. 

The lounge is a relaxing and welcoming area boasting solid wood flooring, dual aspect windows allowing natural sunlight to stream into the room.  An impressive oak fire surround with marble facing and slate hearth housing a dual fuel stove.  Aberdeen cupboards to either side, wooden ceiling, and decorative coving.

The spacious sun lounge enjoys views across the front garden and beyond making it an ideal place to relax after a busy day.

A well-proportioned double bedroom with laminate flooring, and ample space for free standing furniture. En-suite wet room, fully aqua panelled with walk-in power shower and two-piece white suite.  Chrome ladder effect heated towel rail.

The sweeping carpeted staircase provides access to the upper landing with a door to the left leading to the guest accommodation and a door to the right providing access to a walk-in dressing room with window to the front. A further door leading to the spacious principal bedroom with ample built-in wardrobes and bay window offering spectacular views across the countryside. A newly refurbished bathroom with three-piece white suite consisting walk-in bath with shower above, w.c. and wash hand basin set within a large vanity unit offering ample storage, with mirror and shaving light above.  Aqua panelling throughout, ladder effect heated towel rail and laminate flooring. 

The sweeping staircase in the public area of the property allows access to the guest bedrooms. 

The guest accommodation offers 4 bright and spacious double rooms one with an adjoining room ideal for large families.  All four rooms offer en-suite shower facilities, three recently refurbished.

The upper landing provides access to the fully lined and partially floored attic and a built-in cupboard housing the water tank and the controls for the solar panels. 

Fixtures and Fittings

A selection of white goods is included in the sale. 

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