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Red-brick country home in desirable Aberdeenshire village hits the market for £725,000

Thornyhill House is an elegant property nestled in idyllic grounds near Fettercairn.

Thornyhill a country home in Fettercairn.
Thornyhill near Fettercairn. Image: Galbraith.

An elegant red-brick family home in a desirable north-east location has been listed for sale for £725,000.

Thornyhill near the village of Fettercairn oozes elegance with its impressive two-storey facade and expansive surrounding grounds.

The country home, built in the 1850s, retains many of its period features, with modern touches added throughout.

The sitting room. Image: Galbraith.

Entering from the vestibule there is an airy hallway with a carpeted staircase heading to the upper floor.

To the left, there is the sitting room featuring traditional ceiling coving, high skirting, sash and case windows and a wood-burning stove.

The dining room. Image: Galbraith.

To the right, is the formal dining room is an equally generously proportioned room, with ample space for a large dining table.

The kitchen. Image: Galbraith.

Towards the back of the home is a small study, shower room/guest bathroom and the cosy family room, which connects via a glazed panel door to the bright and spacious conservatory.

A large dining kitchen has been fitted with modern cabinets along with an Aga cooker and fully fitted appliances. It has a warm atmosphere and is truly the heart of the home.

The conservatory. Image: Galbraith.

Gorgeous red-brick facade give the home a stately appearance

Off the kitchen is a rear vestibule with back door access, a convenient boot room, a large utility space and a walk-in pantry cupboard.

One of the bedrooms. Image: Galbraith.

Upstairs are three double bedrooms with views over the gardens and countryside beyond.

A single bedroom could be a study or dressing room, while the master bedroom has a wall of fitted wardrobes with an en-suite shower room.

The master bedroom. Image: Galbraith.
The family bathroom. Image: Galbraith.

A family bathroom is well-placed to service all the bedrooms.

Within the grounds are two large stone-built former steadings with another large agricultural building to the rear. They include tonnes of storage and a workshop.

Outbuilding. Image: Galbraith.

In total, Thornyhill grounds reach around seven acres, with an expansive lawn, flowerbeds and mature woodland.

The gardens. Image: Galbraith.
The conservatory juts out of the main building. Image: Galbraith.
An aerial view of the property. Image: Galbraith.

The driveway leads to a large, gravelled parking area for several vehicles, while the paved patio is ideal for a summer evening drink.

Thornyhill is close to Fettercairn, which has a close-knit community, a popular whisky distillery and several nice restaurants.

The country home is listed with Galbraith for £750,000.

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