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Inside ‘idyllic’ Scottish mansion that was once country house hotel for sale

A “idyllic” rural Scottish mansion that was once a stunning country house hotel has just gone on the market.

Balgonie House is an eight-bedroom property set in around 2.5 acres of tranquil grounds in the heart of the Aberdeenshire village of Ballater. It is currently available to buy for offers over £1.45 million.




Dating all the way back to the 1890s, Balgonie House is a magnificent building constructed in the Arts and Crafts style. Around the turn of this century it was a renowned hotel, but since being purchased by its current owners in 2010 it has undergone significant refurbishments.

Stepping inside, Balgonie House is bursting with character and perfectly blends original and contemporary features. In the five reception rooms, which include the original hotel bar, there are historic touches such as original fireplaces and gorgeous ornate cornicing.

Elsewhere, a more stylish and contemporary ambience can be found in the luxury kitchen. Forming the heart of the home, the fabulous space benefits from polished stone worksurfaces and an island featuring a circular end cabinet and chopping block.

Moving upstairs, there is a spacious family room, office, and four en-suite bedrooms that are named after salmon pools on the river Dee. The other four bedrooms can be found another level up on the second floor.

Located nearby in the grounds is the Coach House, a delightful detached chalet-style annexe. The comfy accommodation is comprised of three en-suite bedrooms, a utility room, and a gorgeous contemporary open-plan kitchen and living room with access onto a balcony for outdoor dining.

Meanwhile, Balgonie House’s garden is mostly lawn and gently slopes down to Ballater Golf course — with views of the hills beyond. Enclosed by a number of mature trees, there is plenty of privacy and seclusion.

The garden also includes a sizeable summer house with electricity and a large veranda that is currently being used as a games room. This space offers massive potential, and could be a perfect retreat room, studio, or home office.


Property agent Fiona Gormley commented: “A home of great stature with a wonderful combination of mountain and golf course views. It is easy to see why the property was previously a retreat. Quite idyllic.”

More information and images can be found on the Savills listing.

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Balgonie House is set within gorgeous grounds that are perfect for soaking in the sun this summer.

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Installed by Kitchens International, the stylish kitchen area includes a Britannia range cooker and American style fridge-freezer.

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The ‘day room’ looks like an ideal entertaining space, offering lovely green views out across the grounds.

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Elsewhere, there is a more formal dining room where you can just see yourself sitting down for delicious meals with friends and family.

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The bar area is a unique space that has a variety of potential uses.

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In addition to the day room, there is also a more cosy and intimate sitting room.

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All eight bedrooms come with en-suites, while also offering serene garden views.

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The family room is a terrific blank canvas, and those with a creative eye will no doubt have plenty of ideas on how to use the space.

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