Overview

An elegant example of granite craftsmanship, Craigmuir House not only provides a wonderfully fluid living space but a visually impressive and welcoming home. Whilst constructed just over 20 years ago, the history of Craigmuir extends much further with the granite stone originating from the former Inverurie Academy’s Rector’s House, subsequently being carefully incorporated into the designs for Craigmuir.

Whilst it has a traditional North East granite façade, upon entering you are met with a modern well lit home and, in line with the structural design, the current owners have carefully curated a home designed to meet the needs of a growing family. Extended in 2006, the current owners ensured they maintained high standards and modernisation, with the ceiling heights increased to 9ft (from 7.75ft) and an impressive granite bay window taken from a former Aberdeen hotel (Amatola) to create a striking feature (and master bedroom balcony) on Craigmuir today. Granite features throughout Craigmuir, with the stylish and attractive granite surfaces a key feature of the kitchen.

The house, designed with family in mind, provides space for growth and privacy (separate lounges if desired), whilst ensuring a warm heart of the house in the kitchen to re-connect in an evening. Equally suited to it’s purpose as a family home, Craigmuir has entertaining at it’s core with the free flowing design and external doors making the home ideally suited for hosting gatherings at all times of the year whether warm or cold.

Outside, the garden is laid to lawn with a manicured leylandii hedge providing shelter and privacy. There is ample room for parking to the front of the house, with the gravel driveway circling a grass and tree filled island, your entrance is lit by two traditional street lamps guiding you home. At the front of Craigmuir a patio section provides an attractive morning suntrap and a welcome evening retreat to relax.

A floor plan is provided at the rear of the brochure, however Craigmuir can be summarised as follows:

Ground Floor

Entrance hall, downstairs toilet with shower, office space (with permission to become a commercial office if required), large living room (with 7.5kW stove), adjoining dining room, connecting snug or family room, leading to the very well lit and provisioned kitchen (complete with attractive antique stained glass insets and granite work surfaces) and lounge (benefitting from a 11-18kW stove) and Italian spiral staircase to the main bedroom.

First Floor

Five double bedrooms, all but one benefiting from well proportioned ensuites. The Master bedroom is accessed from the main lounge area, maintaining privacy whilst remaining accessible.

Services and Heating

Craigmuir benefits from an oil fired central heating system with under floor heating downstairs warming the entirely tiled floors, and radiators on the first floor heating upstairs. The property is on mains electricity and benefits from its own private water supply (pumped well) and septic tank. In addition to this, Craigmuir benefits from an integrated Vacuum system throughout the house, with 6 connection points providing easy and hassle free access.

Woodland

The total area of land at Craigmuir extends to 78.19 acres or thereby.

The soils comprise a mixture of brown earths and humus-iron podzols with the land reaching 51m at its highest point. From an agricultural perspective, the majority of land is classed as grade 4.2 or land capable of producing a narrow range of crops (mainly fodder crops). The ground is however committed to forestry which falls under a F4 classification (or land with moderate flexibility for the growth and management of tree crops).

Following Storm Arwen (November 2021) there was significant wind blow across the Craigmuir woodlands. The majority of clearance works have been successfully completed with some smaller areas remaining. There are various restocking obligations across the compartments with a first phase to be complete by June 2025 and the second by June 2028. Further information can be provided to parties who complete an in-person viewing of the property.

With this in mind there is significant regeneration of pine and spruce trees on site, offering options to thin in the coming years and a sustainable crop of timber for personal use. Harvesting of commercial woodland has the potential to be free of income tax and there are various tax reliefs as a result of ownership. We strongly advise potential purchasers to consult with a financial advisor to discuss how this might be of benefit.

Purchase of Craigmuir allows the next owners the opportunity to shape and care for the woodlands for decades to come, creating a unique legacy in a picturesque part of countryside.

Sporting

Given restocking obligations, deer management will be important over the next 10 years, with roe stalking already carried out by the present owners. In addition to crop protection obligations, Craigmuir offers opportunities for rough shooting and has scope for the creation of a small family shoot. The sporting rights are to be sold with the property and there is no known lease or agreement in place.

Former Quarry

Commercial excavations for sand and gravel ceased in 2012 however it is understood that there is further potential within the quarried area. This has not been confirmed, as such prospective purchasers would be required to carry out their own investigations and seek appropriate approvals.

Buildings

Buildings at Craigmuir consist of a single garage to the rear of the house (formerly a home gym), large garden shed/storage shed, double garage (one electric roller, one manual), lean too, general purpose shed with open ends, and one large versatile portal frame storage shed (with inspection pit and large sliding doors) which provides a large storage space complete with services (water and electricity).

Viewings By Arrangement Only:

To arrange a viewing contact Aberdeen & Northern Estates on 01467 623800

Services:

Private water and drainage, mains electricity.

EPC:

Band D

Council Tax:

Band G

Entry:

By arrangement Mineral Rights & Sporting Rights: Included in the sale, insofar as they are owned. Access: Private road runs through the Estate.

Local Authority:

Aberdeenshire Council Gordon House, Blackhall Road, Inverurie AB51 4RY 03456081208