Piketillum Farmhouse Oldmeldrum Inverurie, AB51 0BT

Description

Situated in a pleasant quiet rural setting and on a beautifully landscaped mature site of sum 0.85 acres this EXCEPTIONAL DETACHED FARMHOUSE has been thoughtfully upgraded and modernised to an outstanding standard. The property effortlessly combines the charm and character of a traditional farmhouse with the comfort and convenience of contemporary living. 

Finished to a high specification throughout, the home benefits from oil-fired central heating, double glazing, elegant light oak internal doors and quality flooring, including oak and travertine finishes. The welcoming main lounge features a charming log-burning stove, creating a warm and cosy atmosphere while enjoying lovely views over the front gardens and sunny aspect.  The property also benefits from a beautiful south-facing sunroom overlooking the landscaped garden, as well as an additional rear sunroom featuring wooden beams and an abundance of natural light.   

A particular highlight of the home is the stunning spacious bathroom, complete with a luxurious four-piece suite including a separate shower and freestanding oval bath, complemented by stylish travertine wall and floor tiling. The beautifully appointed dining kitchen is fitted with high-quality Neptune units and integrated appliances including a range cooker, extractor fan, American-style fridge/freezer and dishwasher, while also offering generous space for family dining and entertaining. 

Externally, the property continues to impress with a separate utility room incorporating a washing machine and tumble dryer, along with a substantial summer house offering versatile accommodation ideal as a home office, games room, hobby room or entertainment space. This enjoys delightful views over a private garden area with lawn and mature trees. 

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully presented farmhouse ready for immediate occupation, with many quality extras included in the sale such as carpets, curtains, blinds, light fittings and integrated appliances. For added peace of mind, the property also benefits from its own generator, ensuring continuity of electricity supply during adverse weather or power outages. 

Oldmeldrum is a charming rural village which is situated approximately 17 miles north west of Aberdeen on the A947 Aberdeen to Banff road and only 14 miles from Dyce airport. The town retains many of its original characteristics with the town centre being a Conservation area. There is wide range of local shops, Post Office, Library, pubs and restaurants. Primary and Secondary Schools are in the town along with excellent leisure pursuits including an 18 hole golf course, tennis courts, pleasure park and very pleasant country walks nearby.

From Oldmeldrum travel north taking a right at the Meldrum House roundabout for Methlick B9170. Follow this road beyond the Craigdam crossroads and turn left at the Aquhorthies sign which is also sign posted Piketillum. Go up the track, take the left fork and the property is located on the left hand side indicated by our For Sale sign.

(Ground Floor)

Front Porch

11’9” x 8’9” approx. Front Porch with travertine flooring capitalising upon the sunny southerly aspect and outlook over the mature landscaped gardens and being spacious bright and airy ideal as sitting/study area.

Inner Hall

The Inner Hall that leads to the kitchen to a further inner hall which in turn leads to the lounge.

Lounge

12’5” x 14’6” approx. Lounge with one window to rear and two windows to front capitalising upon the sunny aspect and enjoys a lovely outlook over the landscaped gardens and with light oak flooring, TV point and with a focal point being the woodburning stove set in a granite hearth and with wooden surround.

Front Hall adjacent to lounge

Front Hall adjacent to lounge with storage cupboard.

Kitchen

15’8” x 15’4” approx. Quality fitted Kitchen with “Neptune” base and wall units and with matching dresser units and with Belfast double sink with mixer tap, travertine flooring, downlighters and attractive central light fitment over the DINING AREA, Kensington Cooking Range with fiveElectric Hobs, two Ovens and Grill with Extractor above, freestanding American style Fridge/Freezer and Dishwasher with matching door panel, and extensive range of display/storage areas making this a functional yet bright and airy Kitchen once again with a lovely sunny outlook and aspect.

Hall to Lounge

Hall to lounge with storage cupboard.

Hall to front porch

Hall to front porch with travertine flooring.

Bedroom

11’2” x 15’7” approx. Double Bedroom to front with light oak flooring and shallow storage cupboard.

Bathroom

Quite superb Bathroom with travertine floor and wall tiles, oval bath set on feet, W.C/W.H.B and corner shower tray with electric shower and glazed shower door and screens, illuminated wall mirror, heated towel rail, downlighters with one incorporating extractor fan.

Rear Porch

13’2” x 9’4” approx. The rear porch, a later addition to the original property, is an exceptionally versatile space featuring a vaulted ceiling with exposed feature beams, ceramic floor tiles, and underfloor heating. It would make an ideal family room, children’s lounge, or home office. 

Utility Room

8’10’’ x 5’2” approx. Accessed from rear porch via external door, contains washing machine, tumble dryer and boiler. Fitted shelving and dryer line. EV charger to rear wall.

(First Floor)

Main Wing

Sitting Room/Teenagers Den

9’7” x 10’6” approx. Sitting Room/Teenagers Den with double storage cupboard.

Bedroom

13’9” x 11’7” approx. Double Bedroom again with outlook capitalising upon the sunny aspect with an outlook over the garden, downlighters.

Bedroom

11’2” x 11’7” approx. Double Bedroom again with outlook to the front over the garden with nice aspect and lovely outlook.

Annexe Wing

The Side Wing has an exterior door, doorway to the main lounge and a staircase leading to an adaptable room.

Adaptable Room

15’9” x 10’1” Longest and Widest approx. The Adaptable Room once again has a lovely outlook with sunny aspect, has downlighters and has multiple possibilities of uses as hobby room/games room/children’s play area or home office or fourth bedroom.

(Outside)

Driveway

Extensive granite chip driveway providing parking area for numerous cars.

Main Front Garden

The main Front Garden immediately to the front of the house is of paved patio capitalising upon the sunny aspect, further area with colourful shrubs and two children’s play areas both with bark and one with play frames which are to be removed. All with tree and beech hedging on the borders.

Side Garden

The main Side Garden to the front and right comprises a summer house with woodstore behind, charging base for robot mower unit, extensive lawn with mature trees.

Summer House

16’5” x 12’6” approx. The Summer House has light, power and a decked area which is part covered and would be an ideal as an entertainment room, summer children’s play area, games room, hobby room and is extremely adaptable. In this area there is also a woodstore and generator.

Generator

The property has its own generator which ensures continuity of electric supply should there be unfavourable weather conditions or power cuts.

Left side of Front Garden

The left side of the Front Garden again is well screened, is laid out with garden shed, tall boxes for vegetable and fruit plants and once again has an extensive lawn all capitalising upon the sunny aspect.

Parking

A further shared granite chip parking area is situated to the rear of the property where there is also an exclusive paved area. EV charger located to the rear of utility room external wall.

Garage

The larch clad, recently renovated double Garage with barn style sliding door with window, roof lights, strip lighting, power and inspection pit.

EPC rating: D. Council tax band: E,

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