This delightful, detached, stone property enjoys a very peaceful location on the edge of the popular town of Banchory in heart of Royal Deeside. Set on a private road, the property is equipped to a high standard and offers exceptionally warm and welcoming accommodation within an extensive garden with a pond, making it a real haven for peace and tranquillity. Situated in the grounds of Little Blackhall, it benefits from both seclusion and accessibility in an area renowned for its scenery and the many sporting pursuits that take place in the vicinity. Very close to the River Dee there are some lovely riverside walks along its banks as well as excellent fishing, which may be arranged with the owner, subject to availability. There is a wide range of sporting activities available within the surrounding area, including skiing, climbing, golf, fishing, hang-gliding or 4x4 rides, allowing opportunities to take on a challange or experience some relaxation. Mountain walks can be enjoyed on some of the regions most famous mountains; the Balmoral Ranger's Visitor Centre on the shores of Loch Muik offers a good starting point. Banchory is now most prominent amongst the Deeside towns and offers an excellent range of facilities including an eighteen hole and a nine hole golf course. Braemar also offers some inexpensive golf courses but is most famous for its Highland Games, the Braemar Gathering, which were first held in the 11th-century. The area is rich in history with numerous castles and gardens to visit, such as Crathes, Craigievar, Castle Fraser and Drum. Aberdeen with its international airport at Dyce is only 22 miles distant and offers further extensive facilities befitting a city serving the north east of Scotland. The city's striking architecture has given it the name `The Granite City', and in the rain, the building shine a sparkling silver. The Art Gallery, with its fine collection, the wonderful Anthropological Museum and the Winter gardens are just some of the many attractions that are found here.

Living room with wood-burning stove in stone surround, wooden floor and French door to patio. Large modern kitchen/dining-room with tiled floor. Utility. Single bedroom with pull-out bed (for + 1). Separate W.C. First floor: Three bedrooms; two double and one twin-bedded, each with sloping ceiling. Two bathroom/W.C.s, each with shower attachment.

*Elec and full oil CH incl *Wood-burning stove - fuel incl *Parking (for 3 cars) *Shops 2 miles *TV *Video *Radio/cassette/CD *Tel (honesty box) *Auto wm *T/dryer *M/wave *D/washer *Fridge/freezer *Garden and patio, unfenced pond (toddlers beware!) and furniture *Easy walking access *Duvets with linen and towels *Non-smokers only *Sunday to Sunday