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Six gorgeous homes for sale now in the north and north-east

Lag Na Sithe at Ballogie, Aboyne, was designed by its current owners and a lift means its two floors are fully accessible.
Lag Na Sithe at Ballogie, Aboyne, was designed by its current owners and a lift means its two floors are fully accessible.

For this week’s pick of the properties we have a mix of contemporary and character homes, all with unusual and attractive features that will appeal to a range of buyers.

The semi open-plan layout allows for a flowing, sociable and comfortable space at Lag Na Sithe.

Lag Na Sithe, Ballogie, Aboyne

This contemporary three-bedroom detached home was designed and built by the current owners and is an exceptionally light and airy property.

It offers fully accessible accommodation spanning two floors assisted by the six-person INVA lift located within the reception hall.

Semi open-plan living on the ground floor comprises reception hall, lounge with wood- burning stove and French doors to the south-facing terrace.

An inner hall leads to the master bedroom with fitted wardrobes and en suite bathroom.

A galleried upper landing with double-height ceiling leads to two double bedrooms, both with en suite shower rooms.

One of the bedrooms leads to a further sitting room/home gym.

Price over £370,000 with Raeburn Christie Clark & Wallace.

Blaikiewell Mill is a detached steading conversion with double garage and high-quality fittings and finishes.

Blaikiewell Mill, Blairs, Aberdeen

Commanding rural views yet only a few miles from the Bridge of Dee, this detached steading conversion with integral double garage boasts a high specification with many appealing features.

The versatile accommodation includes engineered wooden flooring, a multi-fuel Stovax stove with polished granite hearth in the lounge and a Schuller kitchen with Siemens integrated appliances.

The luxurious, flexible interior of Blaikiewell Mill.

There are six bedrooms and three reception rooms and the property brings the outside in with patio doors leading to the garden that creates ideal spaces for dining and entertaining.

Price over £550,000 with Ledingham Chalmers.

Number 1 Chestnut Lane is in a cul de sac in the Hill of Banchory and was built by Bancon Homes.

1 Chestnut Lane, Banchory

This five-bedroom detached bungalow is situated in a quiet cul de sac in the Hill of Banchory.

Built by Bancon Homes to the Hawthorn design it has the added benefit of a sun lounge to the rear and offers modern open-plan living.

Bedroom five can be used as a study which is ideal for home working and outside there are well-maintained garden grounds.

Price over £460,000 with Aberdein Considine.

Ardachu Cottage has been renovated to keep its character while offering modern living.

Ardachu Cottage, Brora, Sutherland

This is a detached, two-bedroom character property in a semi-rural location on the outskirts of the village of Brora on the east Sutherland coast.

The cottage has been carefully renovated in such a way as to maintain the character whilst creating a 21st Century home.

The comfortable and characterful interior of Ardachu Cottage, Sutherland.

The house has been styled to a high standard and there is a sitting room, kitchen/dining room, sun room, utility, bathroom and larder and two double bedrooms.

Offers Over £300,000 with Monster Moves.

The 19th Century cottage Little Achfrish is four miles from Lairg and is surrounded by 1.25 acres of garden grounds.

Little Achfrish, Tirryside, Lairg, Sutherland

A three-bedroom character property, this stone-built cottage is set in a rural location four miles north-west of Lairg.

Built circa 1878, the cottage has been lovingly restored and extended. It sits within around 1.25 acres of garden that is enclosed on three sides and has the River Tirry on the east side.

There is also a 90 square metre barn to the side of the house which is presently used for storage but it has potential to be converted and added to the present home or to be used as a separate self-catering property.

Offers over £300,000 with Monster Moves.

Strathallan House retains fine Victorian details including cast iron fireplaces and stained glass windows.

Strathallan House, Fortrose

Situated at 17 Deans Road, this is a five-bedroom detached villa with views across to the Moray Firth to the front and parkland to the rear.

Strathallan House dates back to 1898 and has been well maintained and thoughtfully upgraded.

It boasts period features including cast iron fireplaces, high ceilings and decorative stained glass windows, combined with a modern kitchen and bathrooms, providing for comfortable family living.

The current owners have renewed the original windows with hand-made, double glazed sash and case units and replaced the previous handrail with bespoke oak bannister.

Offers over £630,000 with Anderson, Shaw & Gilbert on 01463 253911.

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