Broomfold Mill, Torphins, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31

Property Details: Amount of bedrooms: 5 Size: 275m² Price per m²: €2,468 Garden size: 10117m² Has Garden: Yes Has Parking: No Has Basement: No Condition: good Amount of Bathrooms: 3 Has swimming pool: No Property type: Villa Energy label: Unknown GDP: $51,203.60 Forest area: 32.7% Migration: 350,000 Population Growth: 0.1% Total Listings: 3,310

Property Description: Nestled within the tranquil countryside of Aberdeenshire, Broomfold Mill in Torphins, Banchory, offers a unique blend of historic allure and modern comforts. Imagine living in a place where history and contemporary features coexist seamlessly, evident in this remarkably converted five-bedroom villa. It's not just a home—it's a lifestyle choice where nature and architecture harmonize across nearly 2.5 acres of scenic land.Constructed with meticulous attention to detail by the talented AJC Construction and envisaged by Robb Keir Design, this expansive villa is built partly from enduring granite and tastefully extended using larch cladding. It's a stark melding of tradition and innovation, capturing the rustic essence of a bygone era with the conveniences you rely on today. Often, properties like this emerge quietly onto the market, enticing those fortunate enough to experience their allure firsthand.Here's what awaits you within the villa:- 5 bedrooms- 3 bathrooms- Spacious living room with vaulted ceiling- Central wood-burning stove- Vast family kitchen with dining area- Bespoke oak staircase- Extensive grounds laid to lawn- Large decking area for alfresco dining- Flexible accommodation potential- Purpose-built games room/study- Private utility roomMoving through the villa, the ground floor greets you with a living room where vaulted ceilings soar high, complemented by striking beams and a hardy wood-burning stove. Roof windows and full-height windows frame the collective verdant beauty of the Hill of Benaquhallie and distant peaks like Lochnagar and Mount Keen. Transition to the heart of this home—its kitchen. The room embodies social warmth, complete with quality cabinetry, polished granite worktops, and a wealth of integrated appliances fit for culinary adventures.A distinct hallway ushers you to three generously-sized bedrooms, each boasting built-in wardrobes. The family bathroom nearby assures neat convenience. The ascending oak staircase leads you to the master suite on the first floor, framed with panoramic windows revealing the lush tapestry of the surrounding landscape. Attached, a luxurious ensuite offers privacy and a sense of retreat.Outside, wraparound lawns converge with a decking area perfect for unwinding with friends during a quiet evening or a family gathering under the open sky. The available land here holds potential for various uses, imaginatively transforming into separate paddocks or lovingly landscaped gardens—a canvas awaiting your creative touch.Detached from the hectic shuffle of urban life yet placed strategically in proximity to essential amenities, Broomfold Mill extends an ideal balance. Torphins, with its delightful village charm, delivers goods and services sufficient for daily needs—grocery shops, a chemist, and even a post office. Nearby educational institutions guarantee quality schooling, contributing to its suitability for families planning to settle.The broader vicinity immerses you in Scotland's cultural heartland. Aberdeen, a mere 21 miles away, connects you with city pulsations while ensuring you're enveloped consistently in the calming ethos of village living. With frequent bus routes knitting Torphins to both Aberdeen and Deeside, real connectivity isn’t far out of reach.Aberdeenshire itself is a playground of outdoor activities catering to every need. Whether it's taking a swing on the Torphins 9-hole golf course, rallying on the tennis courts, or capitalizing on the extensive outdoor amenities at nearby Banchory or Aboyne, the county holds no bounds in exploration. Living here gifts an experience anchored in tranquil escapes while engaging fully with dynamic surroundings—a perfect marriage of peace and vitality.This villa isn't just bricks and mortar—it's a potential haven for a family, or an overseas buyer longing for a retreat. The countryside, the space, and the community all feed into a lifestyle that is both accessible and gloriously serene.To live in a place like Broomfold Mill, where each day greets you with landscapes that never fail to inspire and opportunities around each corner, waiting for voices and laughter to once again bring alive its halls, is indeed an opportunity to cherish. For those contemplating a change, learning to balance life with a breath of fresh air, this quintessential Aberdeenshire villa is more than a home—it’s the promise of a new chapter in a vibrant tapestry you may choose to call your own.View more