Former mansion stables converted into ‘wonderful’ family home on sale in Aberdeenshire

The Stables, which dates back to 1860, was the stable block of a Palladian mansion and has been turned into an award-winning five-bedroom property.

By Alberto Lejarraga

June 22 2024, 11:54 am

The Stables is on sale for £520,000. Image: Galbraith

A historical five-bedroom family home at an Aberdeenshire beauty hotspot is now on the market.

The Stables, which was the former stable block of an 18th century Palladian mansion in the Wardhouse Estate, 10 miles north-west of Insch, is on sale for £520,000.

Dating back to 1860, the B-Listed property was elegantly converted into a stunning family home in 2008, winning two architectural awards from Aberdeenshire council.

The house is surrounded by extensive garden grounds and enjoys open countryside views.

These are also home to a cedar wood hot tub, a children’s shepherd hut and an integral double car garage.

The Stables sits on extensive grounds. Image: Galbraith

The property was the former stable block of an 18th century Palladian mansion. Image: Galbraith

The property has a cedar wood hot tub, a children’s shepherd hut and an integral double car garage. Image: Galbraith

A look into The Stables in Insch

As you enter The Stables, you feel a great sense of space and natural light.

The home is spacious and bright. Image: Galbraith

The house was extended in 2015. Image: Galbraith

The property maintains many of its original features, such as a stable bay wall, the steps up to the hay loft and a glass floor in the vestibule showcasing the original stone flooring.

The sitting room has windows that look up the hills. Image: Galbraith

The sitting room has a gorgeous library. Image: Galbraith

We are welcomed by the vestibule, which has glass floor showcasing the original stone flooring.

The family room is an ideal spot for the summer months. Image: Galbraith

The Stables has outstanding views of the countryside. Image: Galbraith

The stable and carriage doors are now two large windows in the dining hall and sitting room with stunning views over the hills.

The dining hall, which can comfortably seat 14 people, is central to the house and one of the gems of the historical property.

The dining room can comfortably seat 14 people. Image: Galbraith

The hand crafted kitchen was added during the renovation works. Image: Galbraith

As we continue through to the main sitting room, this beautiful space has a wood burning stove and a bespoke built-in bookcase.

The second sitting room has a glass wall and bifold doors opening out to the raised garden decking, which provides an ideal family living space during the warmer months.

The ground floor is home to two of the bedrooms. Image: Galbraith

Both ground floor bedrooms are spacious and bright. Image: Galbraith

The ground floor is also home to the kitchen, hand crafted and installed in 2015.

Adjacent to the kitchen is an inner hall, which leads to a utility room, a separate cloakroom and has a door to the integral double garage.

The main bedroom is on the first floor and has a large built-in wardrobe. Image: Galbraith

One of the house’s five bedrooms. Image: Galbraith

The ground floor is completed with two large double bedrooms that enjoy built-in wardrobes and storage space.

Meanwhile, on the first floor we find the main bedroom, a bright and spacious room with many windows and a large wardrobe.

Galbraith estate agent describes The Stables as a “unique and wonderful family home”.