Looking at the photographs of this gorgeous garden you might think it was part of a public park or a grand stately home.
But it actually will be the private garden of whoever buys Drylea on Tullich Road, Ballater. The detached three-bedroom home is on the market for offers over £430,000 and is sure to impress anyone who comes across it.
The house sits in approximately 0.40acres of garden grounds which are impressive in themselves but are also a great spot to enjoy panoramic views of the Dee Valley and Lochnagar beyond.
The gardens, as you can see, are beautiful and have many features within them making them stand out. Among them are mature Japonica hedges and a particular focal point is the attractive paved patio area, ideal for outdoor entertaining. There is also a detached double garage with workshop space, two stone-built sheds, a wood store and dog kennel. A timber summer house with veranda will also be included in the sale.
And that’s all before you even get inside this lovely home. The care and attention given to the garden is obvious inside the house the moment you step through the door.
A bright vestibule leads to the welcoming reception hall and a generous lounge and dining area features an ornate fireplace with wood-burning stove leading to the spacious further sitting room and exceptionally light and airy sun lounge.
The generous dining kitchen features an oil-fired AGA and is served by a separate utility room. There are two well-proportioned double bedrooms and the large family bathroom with a cloakroom also on this floor.
A carpeted staircase leads to the master bedroom with en suite shower room.
Drylea is located in a truly idyllic location on the outskirts of Ballater village, which is approximately 40 miles from Aberdeen. There are a number of shops, hotels, restaurants and other facilities in the village including a primary school, with secondary education available at nearby Aboyne Academy which is situated next to the community centre with swimming pool and squash courts.
There is an excellent 18-hole golf course in the village itself and a number of outdoor pursuits available in the area including horse riding, fishing, shooting and gliding. Winter ski-ing is within easy reach of the ski resorts of Glenshee and The Lecht.
Contact: Raeburn Christie Clark & Wallace 01330 822931 or 077 629 244 96.
