Enter the property via a wooden door with glazed section into the central hallway providing access to the main rooms on the ground floor with a sweeping staircase to the upper floor.
The lounge is a warm and comfortable room with window overlooking the front. A particular feature of this room is the large open fire with granite fireplace. Attractive shelved alcove to one side. The décor is in neutral tones with a fitted tartan carpet creating a cosy ambience. Door to the hall.
Family bathroom with three piece white suite and shower over the bath. Privacy glazed window to the rear. Mirrored medicine cabinet. Towel Radiator. Vinyl flooring.
The attractive dining kitchen with window overlooking the front is fitted with a range of base and wall units with coordinating worktop and splashback tiles. Integrated electric hob with extractor hood above. 1 ½ stainless steel sink with mixer tap and drainer. There is ample space for a dining table and chairs. Vinyl flooring. Louvered door cupboard housing the boiler. The kitchen gives access to the utility room and to the rear of the home via an external door. The spacious utility area overlooks the rear garden, space for washing machine, tumble drier and fridge freezer. Hanging space and range of coat hooks. Power and light.
First Floor:
The stairway opens onto a spacious upper hall which gives access to two double bedrooms. There is ample space for a desk for those looking to work from home.
The principal bedroom is bright, spacious and boasts views overlooking the front of the property. Ample space for free standing furniture. Fitted carpet. Door to en-suite.
The modern en-suite is fitted with a three-piece suite comprising w.c., wash hand basin and shower cubical with aqua panel. An alcove offers shelving for added storage. Velux window overlooking the rear. Vinyl flooring.
Bedroom 2 is a good-sized double bedroom again with window overlooking the front. Feature fireplace. Fitted carpet.
Outside: The large private walled garden surrounds the property with lawns and borders planted with a variety of shrubs and perennials to the front and side. There is also a log cabin providing additional accommodation and a separate large stone-built shed providing useful outdoor storage to the rear. Ample off-street parking can be found to the side and rear of the property where there is a large loc-bloc driveway. Spacious detached garage with side door, power, water and light. Outside tap.
Fixtures and fittings: The curtains, light fittings and white goods are to be included in the sale. The log cabin will remain.
Location: Gairnshiel School House enjoys a picturesque location in the valley of the River Gairn between the Dee and the Don. Situated just off the A939 from Ballater to Tomintoul, the property is just over 6 miles from Ballater which boasts a good range of local shops and a health centre. There is a primary school with a pre-school nursery in the village and the Academy in nearby Aboyne serving the senior pupils. School transport is provided to the Academy as well as a good regular public bus service to Aboyne and Aberdeen. There is an excellent 18-hole golf course in the village itself and several outdoor pursuits available in the area including horse riding, fishing, shooting, gliding and winter sports nearby at the Lecht and Glenshee. Ballater is within easy commuting distance to the business parks in both the Westhill and Kingswells areas.