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Commanding a truly idyllic location, we have absolute pleasure in offering for sale this magnificent county house which is situated outside the village of Tarves. Set within around 1.75 acres of mature garden grounds, the property enjoys splendid views over the roaming countryside. Spanning three floors of deceptively spacious accommodation, the property enjoys many outstanding features including moulded skirtings, ornate plasterwork, pitch pine doors, wooden shutters, picture rails, Victorian floor tiles, cast iron wood burning stove, country style kitchen with Aga cooker. Along with the traditional features, the property benefits from full central heating (with cast iron radiators) and double glazed windows. This splendid home also features a large sweeping driveway, large areas of lawn, mature trees, double garage with workshop and excellent parking facilities. Enjoying the best of both worlds, this unique home offers versatile family living in a rural landscape with the benefits of a village community nearby and city amenities on the doorstep.- Detached Country House- Six Bedrooms (two with en-suite shower rooms)- Large Garden Grounds- Beautiful Location- Excellent Family HomeThis superior family home on offer comprises: hallway, sitting room, dining room, family room, kitchen, utility, cloakroom, rear lobby and storage. Mezzanine floor with bedroom area/play room. First Floor: Bedroom with en-suite, Bedroom with en-suite & dressing area, 3 further bedrooms, toilet and bathroom. On the top floor is a further bedroom and attic room. A solid hardwood door leads into the reception hallway which leads to the upper floors. To one side there is a well proportioned family room and on the other a good size dining room. From the dining room, there is a door through to a well presented double aspect sitting room with wood burning stove and vaulted beamed ceiling. A hallway runs behind this room with egress to the garden, access to a cloakroom with toilet and basin, there is an opening to the reception hallway with understair storage, and to the garage and workshop. The country style kitchen is fitted with an array of cream wall and base cabinets with granite worktops and splashback tiles, oil fired Aga, integrated dishwasher, American style fridge/freezer and space for further white goods and dining furniture and a door which leads to the utility room. The Utility benefits from a large walk in storage room with velux window along with a range of storage units with stainless steel sink and space for a washing machine and tumble drier. A lobby is accessed from the utility with built in storage, a door to the garden and a staircase that leads to an upper room which could be utilised as a sitting room or play room.The first floor hallway leads to a mezzanine level with three double bedrooms, bathroom, toilet and access to the floored loft with Ramsay ladder. The bathroom features a free standing rolled edge bath, tiled shower enclosure with rose head fitting and wash basin. The toilet next door also has a pedestal basin. All three double bedrooms with fireplaces have views to the side of the property. On the first floor and positioned to the front is the master bedroom with a range of built in furniture and an en-suite that comprises of a rolled edge rain bath with shower temple and curved screen, vanity unit with twin basins and a toilet. The guest bedroom is also located to the front with a splendid outlook has ample space for free standing furniture and its en-suite features a tiled enclosure with rose head fitting, toilet and pedestal basin. A dressing room adjacent has a window overlooking the rear garden. On the top floor, there is a well proportioned bedroom and a further attic room providing excellent storage facilities.Location Located one mile east of the village of Tarves, South Ythsie is nestled in the folds between Tarves and Pitmedden. Surrounded by wide-open acres of Aberdeenshires picturesque countryside, South Ythsie presents the best of country living in a connected community. Just 20-minutes from the AWPR and a 30-minute trip from the city.The Tarves and Pitmedden area equipped with amenities such as local convenience stores, post office, pharmacy, GP practice, caf and village pub. There is a rich mix of social activities which sustains a strong, healthy community spirit.Education options are available for every age. The purpose-built Meldrum Academy offers secondary education and the local Tarves School and Tarves Playgroup for younger children and toddlers.(Ground Floor)Sitting Room: 6.01m x 4.49m (19'9" x 14'9") approx. Dining Room: 4.80m x 6.09m (15'9" x 20'0") approx. Family Room: 5.00m x 6.09m (16'5" x 20'0") approx. Kitchen: 4.80m x 5.41m (15'9" x 17'9") approx. Utility Room: 4.90m x 1.90m (16'1" x 6'3") approx. (First Floor)Bedroom: 4.80m x 3.88m (15'9" x 12'9") approx. En-Suite: 3.60m x 2.10m (11'10" x 6'11") approx. Bedroom: 3.81m x 3.81m (12'6" x 12'6") approx. Dressing Room: 2.61m x 2.10m (8'7" x 6'11") approx.En-suite: 2.59m x 2.18m (8'6" x 7'2") approx. Bedroom: 3.50m x 4.90m (11'6" x 16'1") approx. Bedroom: 3.30m x 4.13m (10'10" x 13'9") approx. Bedroom: 3.91m x 4.13m (12'10" x 13'9") approx. Playroom: 4.22m x 5.51m (13'10" x 18'1") approx. Bathroom: 2.51m x 4.13m (8'3" x 10'10") approxWC: 2.59m x 1.30m (8'6" x 4'3") approx. (Top Floor)Bedroom: 4.80m x 3.38m (15'9" x 11'1") approx. Attic: 4.90m x 3.61m (16'1" x 11'10") approx. Double Garage: 4.80m x 8.00m (15'9" x 26'3") approx. Workshop: 2.49m x 7.90m (8'2" x 25'11") approx.(Outside)A property of the calibre would not be complete without its outstanding garden grounds. There are extensive lawns and a hidden walled and fenced garden, mature hedging and shrubbery, greenhouse. There is a wooden deck in the rear garden, and another deck with gazebo is located in the secret garden. Adjoining the house is a granite bothy under a slate roof, one side used as a coal and log cellar, the other for gardening equipment. Granite chipped foot paths extend around the house. The double garage with 2 up and over doors, power and light was previously the servants' quarters and has retained its tiled fireplace. Adjoining is a workshop that houses the central heating boiler and a sink unit, and it has two windows that draw in light from the rear garden. A sweeping, granite chipped, tree lined, gated driveway with entrance lights leads from the road and offers parking for numerous cars.From Aberdeen, take the B999, pass through Pitmedden, and just before Tarves, turn right sign posted Ythsie. South Ythsie House is on the right hand side and entered through double gates