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Canterbury House occupies a commanding position amid the rolling farmlands of rural Aberdeenshire, around five miles from the renowned Moray Firth. With its proximity to the Moray Coast’s beautiful sandy beaches, charming coastal villages like Cullen and Portsoy, and acclaimed golf courses, the property offers a superb lifestyle opportunity in a region known for its relatively mild climate.Located just three miles from the amenities of Portsoy and within easy reach of the larger towns of Banff and Keith (both approx. 11 miles), Canterbury House enjoys excellent access to local shops, restaurants, and transport links, with Aberdeen—Scotland’s vibrant oil capital and international gateway—just 48 miles to the south.Business OpportunityThe sheer scale and versatility of Canterbury House present exceptional scope for a range of business ventures. Currently offering seven guest bedrooms (all en-suite) and three reception rooms, the main residence is particularly well-suited for use as a luxury guest house or boutique hotel, complete with private bar and leisure facilities. The adjoining annexe offers potential for conversion to self-catering accommodation or to expand the number of letting bedrooms. The extensive grounds would readily accommodate glamping pods—an increasingly popular rural tourism option—while also providing space for equestrian facilities, such as a paddock and stables, subject to the necessary consents.Property DescriptionDesigned in the style of a traditional Victorian granite villa, Canterbury House was crafted with meticulous attention to detail using reclaimed granite and period features, such as bay and circular windows, pitch pine joinery, ornate plasterwork, and decorative cornicing—all meeting the standards of modern construction. The bright and welcoming hallway leads to three generous reception rooms and a luxury dining kitchen, which features substantial storage, a centre island, and a walk-in chill room. The south-facing drawing room boasts panoramic countryside views, a striking white marble fireplace, and direct access to a west-facing dining terrace.Upstairs, the main bedroom suite includes a private shower room and twin dressing rooms, with further bedrooms offering flexible guest or family accommodation, a dedicated study, and a library with bespoke oak shelving and a decorative Adam fireplace. The top floor provides additional en-suite bedrooms, ideal for guest privacy, while a unique guest suite comprises a bedroom with porthole windows, a separate sitting area, and a spacious bathroom.The impressive basement level is dedicated to leisure, providing a 100 sq m games room and cinema, fitted bar, and a wood-burning stove, perfect for entertaining or family relaxation.The annexe, connected by a practical boot room, includes its own kitchen, large sitting room with French doors to the patio and garden, two bedrooms, shower room, and a private entrance—ideal for multi-generational family living or staff accommodation.ExternalSet within approximately 8 acres, accessed via a gated entrance and sweeping driveway, the property enjoys well-maintained landscaped gardens, an extensive rockery, south-facing terrace, and multiple patios for outdoor entertaining. The land features mature trees, established borders, beech hedging for privacy, and a picturesque pond with an island. An outstanding 4,500 sq m general-purpose shed sits to the rear, currently used as a workshop, gym, and classic car storage, featuring three electric doors, a larger workshop entrance, office space, and a concrete apron for easy vehicle access. Additional outbuildings include a tractor shed with adjoining greenhouse and excellent service vehicle access.Canterbury House is a truly remarkable country property, offering significant development potential—whether as a premium residence, hospitality business, or both—set in one of Aberdeenshire’s most desirable rural areas.

Built in 2020, ‘Loft House’ was designed by Carl Turner of Turner.Works.Its sleek black powder coated steel exterior echoes the iconic fishing huts of the Kent coastline, whilst inside it embodies contemporary elegance. Nestled in a tranquil private estate a short distance from the sea front, the house features a shingle front garden augmented with raised beds full of sea grasses and palms. The driveway can hold approximately four cars and a pathway curves around the property to the entrance on the West side. The hallway is full of natural light and leads to four large bedrooms, a shower room, bathroom and utility room with ample storage. There are polished concrete floors with underfloor heating throughout. These are fed by an air source heat pump which ensures year-round comfort whilst being environmentally sustainable. The first floor is an impressive open plan living space with vaulted ceilings running the width and length of the house with large industrial sliding doors at each end. On the South side there is a vast sitting room with a Morsø Panther wood-burner. Adjacent to this is a spacious study flooded with natural light from a skylight window. To the North End there is an expansive kitchen with a polished stone island facing a dining area with fitted seating. Off this kitchen there is a terrace with a spiral cast iron staircase taking you down to the garden which exudes tranquility - a relaxing and secluded private oasis.Whitstable's high street is full of independent restaurants, cafés and boutiques which are bustling and vibrant all year round. The Sportsman, widely regarded as one of the UK's finest gastropubs having held a Michelin star since 2008 is a 5 minute drive. The area boasts excellent schooling options and convenient access to rail links to London St Pancras (High Speed) and London Victoria.https://youtu.be/daa4FJ5zFiw?si=JbJYLQMOQNerqQ6Y

Presenting a stunning detached six-bedroom family residence, nestled back from the road with the added convenience of off-street parking behind secure electric gates. Noteworthy of this property is the inclusion of a self-contained annexe. Impeccably designed and finished throughout, this home offers versatile and flexible accommodation. Upon entry, you are greeted by a spacious and grand entrance hallway, leading to the home office, cloakroom, and boot room. The hallway then opens up to a generously proportioned open-plan area comprising a fully fitted kitchen, living, and dining space. Two sets of full-height bifold doors open onto the garden, flooding the room with natural light. The bespoke kitchen is truly impressive, featuring an array of integrated appliances, a sizable central island with a breakfast bar, and enhanced illumination from a large window lantern. Off this open-plan area is a separate utility room featuring a laundry chute from the first floor and a fully fitted six-person private home cinema. Ascend the bespoke wooden staircase to explore the first and second floors. The first floor boasts two double ensuite bedrooms, two additional double bedrooms, and a beautifully designed family bathroom. Occupying the entire second floor is the primary suite, complete with a spacious double bedroom, walk-in wardrobe and ensuite bathroom. The west facing garden is thoughtfully designed to be low maintenance whilst offering a fantastic space for outdoor entertainment and family activities. At the rear of the garden lies the self-contained annexe, which can be accessed independently through a side gate. The ground floor of the annexe comprises a fully fitted kitchen, an open plan living and dining area and a separate shower room. Upstairs, a spacious bedroom featuring a large fixed roof window welcomes an abundance of natural light.Furthermore, the property boasts various modern amenities including zoned heating, air conditioning, Sonos sound system, CCTV and a pressure sensitive driveway. For added security and convenience, all of these features can be controlled and monitored remotely via iPhone, Android or Tablet.The property is conveniently located for Barnes village with public transport routes from Barnes Station and Barnes Bridge Station with connections to Waterloo. Bus routes to Hammersmith, Putney and Richmond offer underground connections. Schools in the area include St Pauls School, St Pauls Juniors, The Harrodian School, Ibstock Place School, St Osmunds’ (RC), Barnes Primary and The Swedish School.

'Seasong' is a contemporary and stylish executive beach house. There are 7 bedrooms 5 bathrooms and a grand double height open plan reception room spanning the width of the house overlooking the sea. 'Seasong' boasts a unique secluded position on the beach front on the popular Tankerton Beach with direct access from the back gate onto a short pathway down to the beach. 'Seasong' is spread over three floors. On entering through the front door you can see right through to the sea passed the double height kitchen area that leads out onto the gardens. With a snug to the right hand side with fireplace and wood burner and double Crittall style doors that lead through to the seating area in the kitchen. The open plan kitchen leads you through to a vast utility room with bespoke cabinetry for storage. There is also a further storage room, a useful separate study and guest WC. The first floor has four double bedrooms with sea views one with an ensuite. There is a smaller room with a view over the Castle and a good size family bathroom. The third floor boasts a central terrace with far reaching sea views over 'The Street' and out to the windmills and beyond. The double doors leading out to the terrace let in light and a delightful sea breeze. Both bedrooms over the third floor have ensuite bathrooms and sea views. Access to the beach is via the garden onto a short pathway taking you straight to the sea. The front of Seasong overlooks Whitstable Castle and is also yards from Tankerton Slopes which are cliff-top lawns that roll gently towards the sea and provide excellent views of ‘The Street ‘-a naturally formed spit of land that extends into the sea and can be walked on at low tide.The landscaped garden is terraced over three levels with multiple seating areas patios, and parts laid to lawn. Whitstable is a vibrant and desirable seaside town frequented by visitors form London with many deciding to reside full time. Tankerton high street is set back from the beach is a small high street filled with shops, cafes, and Ossie’s, a reliably delicious fish and chip shop. The popular Jo Jo’s meze bar is a short stroll from the house. The cliff-top lawns of Tankerton Slopes roll gently towards the sea and provide excellent views of ‘The Street’, a naturally formed spit of land that extends into the sea and can be walked on at low tide. These shingle slopes support a population of the rare Fisher’s estuarine moth, Gortyna borelii lunata, and as such have been designated a Special Area of Conservation. Colourful and highly covetable beach huts nestle at the base of the slopes, one of which was transported and transformed in Tracy Emin’s 2000 work ‘The Last Thing I Said to You was Don’t leave me here’. Tankerton’s Blue Flag beach is deservedly popular in summer but happily avoids the crowds of this stretch of coast. Whitstable high street is a short walk along the promenade and offers an impressive mix of independent shops, cafes, and restaurants, wonderful historic architecture and a thriving cultural scene. With its own Biennale, a wealth of independent businesses, and easy access to London, the area supports a diverse community enjoying a vibrant life on the coast. Whitstable is historically famed for its oysters. The epicurean tradition has continued locally with the annual Whitstable Oyster Festival and at Wheelers Oyster Bar, Oyster Co., and Stephen Harris’ Michelin-starred The Sportsman. Other dining options within a half-hour drive include The Fordwich Arms, The Pig at Bridge Place, and The Goods Shed in Canterbury, all driven by local produce. Local train lines provide excellent transport connections; Whitstable Station is a 15 minute walk away with direct trains to London St Pancras and London Victoria in under 90 minutes. To the south, Canterbury is accessible by bus or a 20-minute drive, whilst Margate is 30 minutes and Dover is 45 minutes by car. The M2 and the M20 connect to central London in 60 miles and take around 1 hour 40 minutes.https://youtu.be/VIBYVomfO4s