The River House

About this property

This traditional Edwardian home offers a secluded and tranquil position in the hamlet of Strathdon in the eastern Cairngorms. Surrounded by natural beauty, rolling hills, rugged glens, rivers and lochs. It is the perfect spot for hiking, nature walks, fishing and wildlife spotting. It benefits from a local shop and bar, and the village of Tomintoul is just 17 miles to the west. For those who enjoy outdoor activities the Lecht Ski Centre is only 10 miles away and Glenlivet Mountain Bike Trails just 20 miles. Also within easy reach is Balmoral Castle and the villages of Braemar and Ballater in Royal Deeside (20 miles). All of the villages enjoy local Highland games throughout the summer period. Film buffs will appreciate that many parts of this region have been used as film locations including this estate which featured in Mary Queen of Scots.

This property is the perfect ‘gathering’ place with space for mixed age groups to come together and enjoy a break, put away the technology and decompress from the hectic pace of day-to-day life. The property has an entrance to the side from the parking area, which takes you into a small cloakroom area, next to the utility room, where muddy boots and wet jackets can be hung up to dry when the weather is having an off day. The kitchen has all the modern conveniences and an electric range style cooker with dining seating for six people. There is a galleried hallway and seven spacious bedrooms as well as three bathrooms and a modern and stylish shower room. This is a big lodge that feels very homely, sit back and relax in the sitting room or in the snug. A large formal dining room which can seat everyone very comfortably is super for special evening dinners, there is a caterer available locally if you want to have a night off from cooking. You can get competitive in the evenings with a game of billiards in the games room, or just enjoy a dram by the fire in the sitting room.

The property sits on 70 acres of land and offers plenty of walking opportunities. There is ample parking on the driveway. The house has access to fishing on the River Don by arrangement and the garden is dog proof and offers modern insulated kennels.

6 bedrooms – 2 super-king-size, 2 king-size, 1 twin, 1 bunk room with 4 beds

4 bathrooms – 2 jack-and-jill bathroom en-suites with roll-top baths and hand shower, 1 family bathroom with shower over the bath, 1 shower room with WC, 1 ground-floor WC

Electric range cooker with electric hob and ovens, fridge/freezer and additional fridge and freezer in the games room, dishwasher, microwave

Utility room with tumble dryer, washing machine, drying rack

2 wood burners (logs supplied)

Smart TV

Games room with full size billiard table

Travel cot and highchair available on request

Private, enclosed garden with furniture and BBQ

Modern insulated dog kennel and run, and a dog-friendly garden

Please note - Dogs are allowed in the kitchen, but not in the rest of the house

Parking for up to 6 cars Shop 0.5 miles, pub 1.5 miles, café 6 miles, restaurant 10 miles

Short Term Licence Number: EPC - D

Private fishing and instruction on the River Don can be arranged directly with the owner for an extra charge

Contact details can be given for excellent local private caterer