Milton of Schivas

Viewing

By appointment with Aberdeen & Northern Estates



Directions

From Ellon proceed west on the B9005, turning right where signed ' Methlick 7 miles'. Proceed on this road to Ythanbank and continue straight on following the 'Schivas' sign for 1 mile to reach Milton of Schivas.



Situation

Milton of Schivas is situated in a pleasant and peaceful location in rural Aberdeenshire, yet is accessible and within easy reach of local services, amenities and transport links. The property presents an excellent smallholding, equestrian or lifestyle opportunity with a dwellinghouse.



Primary School education is available in Methlick (3 miles) with Oldmeldrum (10 miles) providing Secondary education. The village of Methlick has a strong sense of community with centrally located church and village hall, shop with post office, Ythanview Hotel, heritage society, youth groups and various sporting interests including Methlick Cricket Club (MCC). A wide range of supermarkets, shops, and leisure facilities can be found in the towns of Ellon (6 miles) and Inverurie (15 miles).



Nearby Haddo House (2 miles) is one of the most important properties in the ownership of The National Trust for Scotland and the adjoining Haddo House Hall is the venue for regular concerts, operas and plays attracting performers of national importance. The surrounding country park also provides further walks and the venue for various events during the summer months.



Aberdeen is some 21 miles in distance and provides retail, leisure and recreational facilities in the acknowledged Oil Capital of Europe. Aberdeen International Airport is located just north of the city and is also the location of P & J Live, the largest event complex in the North of Scotland. The Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR) has greatly improved access and travelling time to Aberdeen, Bridge of Don, Dyce, and beyond to major road links north and south.



Local Authority

Aberdeenshire Council, 45 Bridge Street, Ellon, AB41 9AA



Entry

By agreement



Note

Prospective purchasers should note that unless their interest in the property is formally intimated to the selling agents following inspection, the agents cannot guarantee that notice of a closing date for offers will be advised and consequently the property may be sold without notice.



Dwellinghouse

Milton of Schivas is an attractive bungalow property which provides comfortable living accommodation and potential to expand with a floored attic built above. The property requires a degree of modernisation however benefits from a light and spacious living room with attractive southern outlook over the River Ythan and beyond. The internal layout is shown on the attached floor plan, but in summary the accommodation comprises:



Living Room, Bedroom 1, Shower Room, Bathroom, Dining Room, Kitchen and Bedroom 2. The property also benefits from a floored attic with good roof space.



Services

Private water, private drainage, Electric storage heaters.

 

Council Tax

Band D



Energy Performance Certificate

Band E



Outbuilding / Garage

Situated to the east of the bungalow is a useful traditional stone outbuilding providing general storage and garage facilities. Approximate external dimensions: 15.8m x 5.1m.



Land

The land included as per sale plan extends to 17.09Ha (42.22 acres) or thereby and comprises 3 fields of grassland that have been utilised for grazing livestock in recent years. This includes 2.96Ha (7.31 acres) or thereby of land at the front (south) of the property, bordering the River Ythan with 11.48Ha (28.37acres) or thereby to the north of the public road. The land is gently undulating with a generally southern outlook rising to approximately 50m above sea level.



Opportunities may exist for the next owner to fully consider planning potential of the property for alternative uses subject to local authority approval.

Marketed by: Aberdeen & Northern, Inverurie