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Six grand houses for sale now in the north and north-east

2 Glenview Gardens, Skene, Westhill, has plenty of garden grounds and views of the countryside.
2 Glenview Gardens, Skene, Westhill, has plenty of garden grounds and views of the countryside.

This week’s pick of the properties are all impressive in their own way and offer substantial traditional or contemporary accommodation.

Open-plan layouts feature at 2 Glenview Gardens, creating the ideal space for entertaining.

2 Glenview Gardens, Skene, Westhill

A four or five-bedroom detached house built by Clark Construction of Drumoak, this property has the benefit of a prime location in a sought-after residential area.

Also known as West Carnie House, the house has generous garden grounds and panoramic views over surrounding countryside.

There is also a large detached double garage and a bothy.

Price over £718,000 with Storie, Cruden & Simpson.

Hayfield House sits on a generous plot and has a wealth of period features.

Hayfield House, Inverugie

Hayfield House is a distinctive property situated on a large plot in the village of Inverugie, Aberdeenshire, close to Peterhead.

The four-bedroom detached period house has been a family home for decades and it retains traditional features including fireplaces, deep skirting boards, doors, cornicing and a stained glass skylight in one of the hallways.

There are two lounges, a dining kitchen, a dining room/sitting room, sun room/porch, four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a shower room.

The garden area has outside storage and plenty of space to park several vehicles.

Offers over £345,000 with Susan Caddell and RE/MAX on 07340 476232.

Number 43 Cliff View, Newtonhill, offers a blend of village and city life.

43 Cliff View, Newtonhill

This five-bedroom detached house with double garage is situated in Newtonhill which offers village life within easy commuting distance of the city centre.

On the ground floor is the fifth double bedroom which could lend itself to a variety of uses such as a study ideal for home working.

The lounge has a dual aspect outlook to the front and side of the home and the kitchen overlooks the rear garden and leads to a conservatory.

The dining area is ideal for family meals, while the adjacent dining room is perfect for more formal occasions and entertaining.

Price over £355,000 with Aberdein Considine.

Mizpah at Rathen, Fraserburgh, is a dream for anyone who loves open-plan living.

Mizpah, Rathen, Fraserburgh

This five-bedroom detached bungalow with triple garage is in immaculate condition throughout.

It offers a lot of open-plan space and is ideal for a growing family.

The property is situated on just under an acre and has a peaceful outlook from all angles.

Price over £350,000 with Aberdein Considine.

The house at Castle Street is a landmark in Dornoch and has an especially beautiful rose garden.

Castle Street, Dornoch

Positioned between the cathedral and the castle in the Royal Burgh of Dornoch, this five-bedroom detached house has been a landmark in the Highland town since Victorian times.

The stone-built property was formerly a guesthouse. It is unlisted and is in need of renovation, so it offers great potential.

There is an entrance porch, a living room with new wood-burning stove, a large dining room, kitchen, conservatory, utility room/WC and a study. Upstairs there are three large bedrooms, a bathroom and two further rooms.

A rose-filled garden, which is much photographed, lies to the west and south of the property with a sizeable private yard to the rear.

Offers over £385,000 with Purple Bricks.

Broomwood, Aboyne, has four bedrooms and two lounges.

Broomwood, Aboyne

With a wealth of traditional features, Broomwood occupies a generous plot and is within close proximity of all local amenities.

The accommodation spans the ground, mezzanine and upper floors at this four-bedroom, detached granite home.

There is a mature, well-maintained garden with double garage/workshop as well as a summerhouse.

On the ground floor there are two lounges, a dining room and a dining kitchen.

The formal lounge has a bay window to the front and two side windows with a westerly aspect and there is a coal fire set in a tiled surround with a wooden mantel. Across the hallway is the second lounge with wood-burning stove.

Price over £600,000 with Mackinnons on the aspc website.

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