5 bed detached house for sale

Garden House, Binghill, Milltimber, Aberdeenshire AB13

A magnificent walled garden retreat, where beautifully designed formal grounds, tranquil water features and exceptional privacy combine to create an enchanting outdoor sanctuary.

Description
Garden House is a hugely impressive contemporary home spanning 4,542 sq ft that sits within the original footprint of an earlier dwelling dating back to around 1975 within a former walled garden. Situated conveniently near the Aberdeen suburb of Milltimber, the property has recently undergone a complete refurbishment which included extending the building and creating a superb ground floor living space. The extension and refurbishment completed in 2024. The current configuration allows for five double bedrooms three of which have luxury en suite facilities. Whilst not en suite an adjacent shower room services bedrooms four and five. Flexibility is in abundance with reception space/guest space or bedrooms. Along with the state-of-the-art dining kitchen/breakfast room/lounge, there is a very useful and well fitted boot room adjacent to the integral garage, which is ideal for outdoor clothing and dealing with dogs. The boot room can also be accessed via an external rear door with additional parking. The house is set within immaculate garden grounds which include two large terraces and a glasshouse.

Approached via a private driveway, the house is entered via a vestibule and hallway off which is an elegant split level oak staircase. A reception hallway allows for a study or versatile living space. The hugely impressive open plan dining kitchen/breakfast room/lounge is the heart of this home. The space flows very naturally and the kitchen features a range of British racing green shaded, minimalist cabinetry and an oversized island for casual dining. There is a separate dining space and a lounge area, all enjoying beautiful views of the garden thanks to multiple bifold patio doors which lead out to the paved garden terrace – a real haven in the summer months. The focal point of this room being the oversized picture window to really bring the feeling of the outdoors in.

Also on the ground floor are two double bedrooms and a luxurious shower room; an inviting sitting room, again with picture window and glass door letting the sunshine in; a snug (which could work as an additional bedroom if desired) and a utility room. Completing this level is the integrated garage and super boot room which is a bonus for dog owners and those keen on outdoor activities.

Upstairs are a further three double bedrooms including the luxurious principal suite with its fabulous views, en suite bathroom with double washbasins and dressing room.

Outside: Approached via a private driveway and secure electric gates, the property is introduced by an expansive tarmacadam courtyard offering extensive parking and turning space. Occupying the former walled garden of a historic estate, the house enjoys a commanding elevated position, surrounded by exquisitely landscaped grounds that have been thoughtfully curated to create a private sanctuary of remarkable beauty.

The gardens are a true highlight of the property, seamlessly blending formal structure with natural charm. Two substantial terraces provide exceptional spaces for outdoor entertaining and peaceful relaxation, each enjoying delightful views across the surrounding grounds. A charming corner water feature attracts an abundance of birds and wildlife, creating a tranquil haven that enhances the sense of seclusion and connection with nature.

At the heart of the garden lies an impressive ornamental pond, complete with an elegant fountain and a unique viewing panel fish tank, forming a captivating focal point amidst the manicured lawns. A distinctive pink gravel pathway gently meanders around the perimeter, inviting leisurely strolls through this enchanting setting.

The garden has been masterfully designed with imagination and foresight to provide year-round interest, colour and texture. Carefully clipped box hedging frames the lawns and planting schemes, lending structure and symmetry, while a rich variety of established shrubs, specimen plantings and seasonal displays ensure an ever-changing landscape that can be appreciated in every season. Enclosed within the original stone walls, the grounds offer an exceptional degree of privacy, creating the atmosphere of a secluded country estate while remaining perfectly suited to modern family living.

Luxury glasshouse of brick and block work construction with PVC double glazing.
Timber outbuilding used as a garden store. Traditional garden store.

Garage: Integral double garage with electrically operated door.

Location
Garden House enjoys a pleasant countryside setting yet is situated close to the popular residential areas of Milltimber and Peterculter. Milltimber provides good transport links to Aberdeen and includes a primary school as does Peterculter, while secondary education is catered for at Cults Academy. The most westerly suburb of Aberdeen, Peterculter provides a good range of amenities, including independent shops, small supermarkets and a Marks & Spencer/bp filling station. There is a sports centre with swimming pool, 18 hole golf course and Kippie Lodge Sports & Country Club, while Royal Deeside and its myriad of leisure pursuits are easily accessible. The property is conveniently situated for the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route, which has greatly improved travel both north and south of the city, with easier access to the airport and industrial hubs at Dyce and Westhill.

The ‘Energy Capital of Europe’ and a vibrant hub for many years, the city of Aberdeen is home to two universities: Aberdeen University and Robert Gordon University. Cultural facilities include a recently extended and refurbished art gallery, the Maritime Museum, a concert hall and theatre. P & J Live is the northeast of Scotland main arts and events venue, boasting world-class conference and exhibition facilities along with a superior 15,000 capacity arena. Aberdeen Beach can be found a short distance from Aberdeen city centre and the area is also where Pittodrie Stadium is located, which is home to Aberdeen Football Club, affectionally known as The Dons. The creation and opening of the awpr ensures affords easy access to the north and south of the city. Aberdeen International Airport is 7 miles away and there is a mainline east coast train service with frequent journeys to London King’s Cross and rail links further north to Inverness and south to Gleneagles and Edinburgh. Private schools include Robert Gordon’s College, Albyn School, St Margaret’s (girls) and the International School of Aberdeen (2 miles). Gordonstoun (70 miles) is a co-educational private school for boarding and day pupils for children between the ages of 8 – 18. The highly ranked Cults Academy (state school) and Cults Primary School are both nearby.

Deeside, through which the River Dee flows, attracts visitors from far and wide. Balmoral Castle has been the Scottish home of the Royal Family since it was purchased for Queen Victoria by Prince Albert in 1852. There is a wealth of sport on offer for which Scotland is famed: Salmon fishing on the rivers Dee, Don and Deveron, pheasant and partridge shooting on many of the low ground estates, red and roe deer stalking and the opportunity for grouse on the rolling heath hills. The area boasts numerous golf courses. To the east lie Royal Aberdeen and Trump International, both well regarded links course. More locally, there is the challenging 18 hole course at Deeside Golf Club.

Located on the northeast coast, Aberdeenshire is one of Scotland’s largest and most diverse counties and extends from the North Sea coastline inland to the Cairngorm mountains which rise majestically to the west. Garden House lies west of Aberdeen city, nestled in about 1.3 of its own grounds. Rich in historic castles and boasting fertile farmland, the Aberdeenshire area is renowned for producing the malting barley which supplies the many whisky distilleries in the region.

The Cairngorms National Park known as a stronghold for many rare and endangered species of flora and fauna is situated 51 miles to the west of the property and offers a wide range of outdoor activities including hill walking, skiing, mountain biking and wildlife spotting. The steeper mountains at The Lecht (49 miles), Glenshee (60 miles) and Aviemore (91 miles) offer skiing when winter conditions are suitable and endless walking challenges throughout the year.

Aberdeen Airport (4 miles)
Dundee Airport (70 miles)
Inverness Airport (95 miles)
Glasgow Airport (156 miles)
Edinburgh Airport (123 miles)
abz Business Park (7 miles)
Kingswells Prime Four Development (4.8 miles)
Altens Business Park (5.6 miles)*
*Please note that all distances are approximate via google maps.

Square Footage: 4,811 sq ft





Additional Info
General: The seller is presently obtaining local authority acceptance of the Completion Certificate for the extension/alterations. This will be provided prior to settlement of any sale.

Viewings: Strictly by appointment with Savills – Services: Mains electricity, water and drainage. There is a ground source heat pump. This supplies underfloor heating on the ground and radiators on the first floor. Each bathroom on the first floor has independent under floor electric heating. The towel rails are deliberately electric to not run off the heating during summer months. Wood burning stove in the sitting room and a feature electric wall fire in the main open plan area. Windows are double glazed. There are solar photovoltaic panels on two slopes of the roof. These connect into four batteries located in the garage. There is a mvhr fitted throughout.

Miscellaneous: Architect Crawfords of Montrose
Builder C and B Construction
ScreenLine blind system fitted to some windows
The kitchen island incorporates an integrated and concealed Siemens dishwasher and induction hob with filter. The Blanco sink also has a Blanco hot and filter tap.
The wall bank of contemporary kitchen cabinetry conceals an undercounter refrigerator, along with four Siemens ovens. Two of which are main ovens and the other two are combination multi ovens incorporating a microwave. Siemens larder refrigerator.
The utility room features an integrated and concealed larder refrigerator and freezer. There is a double height Samsung washing machine and tumble dryer.
The boot room has a further Samsung washing machine.
Most of the sanitaryware and showers are Crosswater.

Fixtures & Fittings: Standard fixtures and fittings are included in the sale.

Servitude rights, burdens and wayleaves: The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves, including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes, whether contained in the Title Deeds or informally constituted and whether referred to in the General Remarks and Stipulations or not. The Purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied himself as to the nature of all such servitude rights and others.

Possession: Vacant possession and entry will be given on completion.

Offers: Offers, in Scottish legal form, must be submitted by your solicitor to the Selling Agents. It is intended to set a closing date but the seller reserves the right to negotiate a sale with a single party. All genuinely interested parties are advised to instruct their solicitor to note their interest with the Selling Agents immediately after inspection.

Deposit: A deposit of 10% of the purchase price may be required. It will be paid within 7 days of the conclusion of Missives. The deposit will be non-returnable in the event of the Purchaser(s) failing to complete the sale for reasons not attributable to the Seller or his agents.