HOMES FOR SALE - THORNHILL, ABERDEEN ABERDEENSHIRE, £850000. DETAIL PROPERTY ID: 39311

Real Estate Propery Detals: Homes for Sale - Thornhill, Aberdeen Aberdeenshire, £850000

Photo Gallery Title Homes for Sale - Thornhill, Aberdeen Aberdeenshire, £850000 Offer ID: 39311 £850,000 State Aberdeenshire (See containing lot: 39311 Aberdeenshire Real Estate Property Listing) City Aberdeen (See containing lot: 39311 Aberdeen Real Estate Property Listing) Location Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire Category Home (See containing lot: 39311 Home For Sale in Aberdeen Property Listing) Posted by Anton Roy Date (Create/Update) 28 September 2008/none Expiration Date 13 September 2009 Description Home For Sale in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire. Auction Lot ID: 39311 5 bedrooms (1 en suite) 4 reception rooms Outbuildings & garage Tennis court, pool & garden About 2.05 acres Freehold SITUATION: Thornhill is situated just to the west of Aberdeen, in an attractive area just to the north of Cults, and to the south of Countesswells Road, and within very easy and convenient access to the city. Cults is a well known and prestigious residential area situated just inland of Aberdeen and to the north of the River Dee.Aberdeen, the - Granite City - , is often referred to as the oil capital of Europe. It is a very cosmopolitan city and has all the amenities expected of a major city. It has a very wide range of shopping, leisure entertainment and cultural facilities, together with extensive business activities. The airport has a good range of both domestic and European flights. In addition there is a wide range of private schooling in the city including Robert Gordon's College, The Hamilton School, St. Margaret's School for Girls and Albyn School. There are two universities.Locally there is primary and secondary schooling in Cults which also provides a range of local shopping. Whilst Thornhill is only some 5 miles from the city centre it lies within an attractive rural area and there are extensive walks and riding in the nearby Hazelhead Woods and Gardens and Foggieton Woods.Further away from the city this part of the North East of Scotland is famed for its extensive range of outdoor pursuits. Salmon fishing can be taken on the nearby River Dee. There are well known golf courses including Royal Aberdeen and Cruden Bay. The River Dee rises in the Cairngorm Mountains and runs east along - Royal Deeside - passing Braemar, Ballater and Banchory before reaching its mouth at Aberdeen. - Royal Deeside - is one of the most scenic and renowned areas of Scotland with hills creating an impressive backdrop to the river and its surrounding communities. There is ski-ing at Glenshee and at the Lecht. DESCRIPTION: Thornhill is a lovely period house. The oldest part was originally an 18th century cottage. In the 19th century the property belonged to the Chivas family, who extended it so as to create a fine family house. Above the door is a date stone of 1879 with the initials JC and JC. The Chivas family were grocers in Aberdeen, who were appointed Royal Warrant holders to Queen Victoria in 1843. James Chivas diversified into blending whiskies for his customers and Thornhill was originally a water supply. He traded with his brother John, as Chivas Brothers from 1857. The company first produced their world famous blend, Chivas Regal, in 1909.It is a most attractive house which still retains much of its period features and character, including a turret with a fish scale turreted roof. The sellers have lived at Thornhill since 1955 and it is a home that is full of character. A particular feature are the lovely grounds which surround the property and next to the house there are ideal sheltered and paved seating and entertaining areas. There are trees providing privacy and shelter, and beneath them are a myriad of spring bulbs. The main garden is to the rear of the house, whilst to the east are outbuildings with stables and a swimming pool and tennis court. Thornhill is a great family house and is ideal for entertaining with good sized and elegant reception rooms.From the roadway that runs past the property wooden gates open onto a gravelled parking area adjacent to the house. ACCOMMODATION: Very briefly the accommodation comprises reception hall, drawing room, study, dining room, living room, conservatory, breakfasting kitchen, utility room, master bedroom with en suite bathroom, 4 further bedrooms, shower room, bathroom, WC. Larders, workshop, garage. Gardens. Stables, tennis court, swimming pool, garaging.SEE FLOOR PLANS FOR LAYOUT DIRECTIONS: From Aberdeen City Centre take the A93 signposted for Braemar. After crossing over South Anderson Drive (A90), on Great Western Road bear right after 0.1 miles at Mannofield Church, onto Countesswells Road. At the junction after 0.3 miles bear left, continuing on Countesswells Road. Proceed straight on passing Robert Gordon's playing fields and after a further 0.7 miles turn left onto Craigton Road. After 0.3 miles turn right and proceed past Waldorf School and the gates into Thornhill will be seen on the right thereafter. Email This Agent Your First Name: Your Last Name: Your Email: OR If you the registered user. Email: Password: To: Anton Roy Subject: Your Message:

HOMES FOR SALE - THORNHILL, ABERDEEN ABERDEENSHIRE, £850000. DETAIL PROPERTY ID: 39311

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