House For Sale £1,575,000
A truly stunning example of Swiss design and ingenuity, Boulder House represents a rare opportunity to purchase a unique home designed to the very highest of standards, set amidst 11 acres.
Location
Moray is home to some of Scotland's most beautiful scenery and lush landscapes, and is the home of Malt Whisky. It is renowned for having some of the highest levels of sunshine in the UK with beautiful beaches and golf courses. Those who enjoy winter sports have access to the stunning Cairngorms.
Aberdeen International Airport (38 miles), offers flights to over 100 domestic and international destinations including multiple flights a day to both Heathrow and Gatwick, enabling working-from-home and commuting.
Boulder House is situated some 2 miles from the village of Milltown of Rothiemay, which enjoys a pleasant rural setting in the Deveron Valley and has a primary school, local shop and the Forbes Arms Hotel which is situated on the river, and dates back to the 1780s. Huntly (7 miles) is an historic town which prospered in the 18th century with the expanding linen industry. Amenities include a train station with a direct link to Aberdeen and Inverness, primary and secondary schools, two major supermarkets, local shops and recreational facilities. There is salmon and trout fishing on the rivers Deveron and Bogie, as well as golf, Nordic skiing in Clashindarroch Forest, walking, mountain biking, rugby and the popular Huntly Falconry Centre.
The coastal village of Portsoy (12 miles) was established as a Royal Burgh in 1550 by Mary Queen of Scots and is famed for its green marble or serpentine, which was used in the construction of the Palace of Versailles. It is still quarried and available locally, in small quantities. It is largely a conservation area, focused on the harbour which was built some 300 years ago and upgraded in 1825 for the herring fleet. Portsoy hosts an annual Scottish Traditional Small Boats Festival in late June/early July which encompasses history, music, arts, crafts, food and drink as well as a variety of maritime activities. The wider Moray Coast is renowned for having a relatively mild climate, beautiful beaches, excellent angling and a number of renowned golf courses lie along the coast including the famous Duff House Royal and Royal Tarlair courses. Duff House at Banff is part of the National Galleries of Scotland. Inland, to the south west, the Spey Valley is an area best known for its stunning countryside, salmon fishing, malt whisky production and as a popular destination for those seeking activity and sporting holidays, including the Speyside Way long distance walking route, shooting and stalking on nearby estates, salmon fishing on the world famous River Spey, as well as mountain biking, hillwalking and kayaking opportunities. There are also a number of further golf courses, most notably at Dufftown, Elgin, Rothes and Ballindalloch Castle.
The A96 provides ease of access to Aberdeen, which lies approximately 45 miles away. The Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route has greatly improved travel in and around Aberdeen, with a quicker and more direct route south. There are regular rail services from Aberdeen, including a sleeper service. Aberdeen provides all the services expected of a major city, including business and leisure facilities, theatres, restaurants and a wide range of shopping. There is private schooling in Aberdeen including Robert Gordon's College, St Margaret's and Albyn, as well as the International School at Pitfodels. There are two universities and several colleges of further education. On Deeside there is further first class salmon fishing along the River Dee, trout fishing on nearby lochs, shooting and the renowned Braemar Gathering in September.
Elgin (25 miles) is steeped in history with a renowned cathedral dating from the 13th century, an impressive range of shops, together with a railway station, business and leisure facilities, including a swimming pool and leisure centre. The famous public school, Gordonstoun, which includes Aberlour House as a junior school, is only a short drive from Elgin and takes both day pupils and boarders, from 8 to 18. Johnston's of Elgin is located within the town, and is well known for its production of the finest woollens and cashmere. Inverness is a modern and vibrant city with excellent and varied facilities, including the new marina and airport with regular flights to the south and to Europe.
Description
The ultimate lifestyle house in the North of Scotland, Boulder House offers; space, seclusion, easy access to transport, clean air, safety, beautiful vistas with big skies, packaged in an energy efficient house, built to a high specification with outstanding, spacious living accommodation.
Designed with Passivhaus standards in mind and built to specifications of construction rarely seen in the UK, this 721m2 home sitting in 11 acres of stunning grounds in Moray, offers substantial, luxurious, indoor and outdoor living spaces. The sauna, gym, wine cellar and 12-car climate-controlled garage supplement the large reception areas, dining kitchen, office and 3 en suite bedrooms. The utmost attention has been paid to every aspect of this house, from construction materials through to fittings.
Additionally, a 3-bedroom gate house (Cairnhill Cottage), available for separate purchase, could extend the accommodation.
Spruce imported from Switzerland has been used extensively with specialized, triple-glazed windows from Zurich. External and internal doors are fire-resistant hardwood, and the walls are plastered with a fine, marble sand-based plaster. Guttering and downpipes are solid copper.
From an environmental point of view, the house has been designed to maximise solar gain with large, triple-glazed south-facing windows. The underfloor heating and hot water is powered by a ground source heat pump, with thick walls and deep insulation installed to minimize heat loss.
Floor-to-ceiling windows flood the house with light and providing superb views across farmland and the Deveron Valley. Wildlife abounds in the outdoor spaces where deer, pheasants, hares, hawks, squirrels and a multitude of other birds and animals can be seen crossing the grounds.
A magnificent reception hall with wood-lined, vaulted ceilings and slate flooring provides south-facing, 180-degree views over the Deveron Valley through floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors. The open plan dining kitchen features an extensive range of high-quality units and integrated appliances. Polished granite work surfaces. A raised fireplace, with sliding glass door sits on a stone hearth visible from the kitchen, dining and reception hall and a door from the kitchen leads to a secluded, canopied veranda with west-facing decked platform to enjoy beautiful sunsets. The stunning 40m2, triple aspect sitting room has floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding patio doors to the terrace with the 180-degree views providing a changing picture from every window, 4m high vaulted ceilings, clad with knotless Spruce, and a large fireplace in the corner.
The principal bedroom suite has a spacious en suite dressing room and incredible bathroom. Triple aspect, it boasts 4m vaulted ceilings clad with Swiss knotless Spruce and floor-to-ceiling gable end windows providing spectacular south-facing views. The dressing room is fitted with a range of bespoke cabinetry. Fully tiled in marble, the en suite bathroom features a Jacuzzi bath, walk-in shower enclosure, and twin wash hand basins with fitted storage and mirrored panel with inset lighting.
Perfect for working from home, the peaceful office is fitted with quality office cabinetry and a secure, built-in gun cabinet. Completing the ground floor accommodation is the well-appointed guest WC.
Central to the first floor, the gallery is a superb living space for entertaining or relaxation. Floor-to-ceiling patio doors flood this space with light and open to an upper balcony allowing for fantastic views of the grounds and surrounding countryside. Both upper bedrooms are triple-aspect and en suite. They feature impressive high ceilings clad with Swiss pine.
The envy of any wine connoisseur with incredible brickwork with storage alcoves, the cellar can accommodate in the region of 1,000 bottles. The construction provides for a constant temperature suitable for storing both red and white.
The luxurious sauna/gym, tiled in limestone with Caithness slate flooring, offers a Swiss pine-lined sauna/steam compartment, an open area for gym equipment and shower facilities.
The grounds are mostly laid to lawn and provide many areas for outdoor entertaining. The gardens are interspersed with gravelled and grassed walkways which provide lovely walking routes through the areas of mature trees, lawns and round the two ponds.
With an integrated 12 car garage and a detached 4 car garage, Boulder House is a property which will appeal to the car enthusiast or anyone wanting large exercise or workspaces.
Square Footage: 7771 sq ft
Acreage: 11 Acres
Directions
Rothiemay 2 miles
Huntly 7 miles
Elgin 25 miles
Aberdeen 45 miles
Inverness 63 miles
Please note that all distances are approximate.
From the A96, just to the north of Huntly, turn on to the B9022, signposted Portsoy and Rothiemay. Continue on the B9022 and the turning to Boulder House will be seen on the left, after some 5.4 miles, signposted Cairnhill Farm.
Location
Moray is home to some of Scotland's most beautiful scenery and lush landscapes, and is the home of Malt Whisky. It is renowned for having some of the highest levels of sunshine in the UK with beautiful beaches and golf courses. Those who enjoy winter sports have access to the stunning Cairngorms.
Aberdeen International Airport (38 miles), offers flights to over 100 domestic and international destinations including multiple flights a day to both Heathrow and Gatwick, enabling working-from-home and commuting.
Boulder House is situated some 2 miles from the village of Milltown of Rothiemay, which enjoys a pleasant rural setting in the Deveron Valley and has a primary school, local shop and the Forbes Arms Hotel which is situated on the river, and dates back to the 1780s. Huntly (7 miles) is an historic town which prospered in the 18th century with the expanding linen industry. Amenities include a train station with a direct link to Aberdeen and Inverness, primary and secondary schools, two major supermarkets, local shops and recreational facilities. There is salmon and trout fishing on the rivers Deveron and Bogie, as well as golf, Nordic skiing in Clashindarroch Forest, walking, mountain biking, rugby and the popular Huntly Falconry Centre.
The coastal village of Portsoy (12 miles) was established as a Royal Burgh in 1550 by Mary Queen of Scots and is famed for its green marble or serpentine, which was used in the construction of the Palace of Versailles. It is still quarried and available locally, in small quantities. It is largely a conservation area, focused on the harbour which was built some 300 years ago and upgraded in 1825 for the herring fleet. Portsoy hosts an annual Scottish Traditional Small Boats Festival in late June/early July which encompasses history, music, arts, crafts, food and drink as well as a variety of maritime activities. The wider Moray Coast is renowned for having a relatively mild climate, beautiful beaches, excellent angling and a number of renowned golf courses lie along the coast including the famous Duff House Royal and Royal Tarlair courses. Duff House at Banff is part of the National Galleries of Scotland. Inland, to the south west, the Spey Valley is an area best known for its stunning countryside, salmon fishing, malt whisky production and as a popular destination for those seeking activity and sporting holidays, including the Speyside Way long distance walking route, shooting and stalking on nearby estates, salmon fishing on the world famous River Spey, as well as mountain biking, hillwalking and kayaking opportunities. There are also a number of further golf courses, most notably at Dufftown, Elgin, Rothes and Ballindalloch Castle.
The A96 provides ease of access to Aberdeen, which lies approximately 45 miles away. The Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route has greatly improved travel in and around Aberdeen, with a quicker and more direct route south. There are regular rail services from Aberdeen, including a sleeper service. Aberdeen provides all the services expected of a major city, including business and leisure facilities, theatres, restaurants and a wide range of shopping. There is private schooling in Aberdeen including Robert Gordon's College, St Margaret's and Albyn, as well as the International School at Pitfodels. There are two universities and several colleges of further education. On Deeside there is further first class salmon fishing along the River Dee, trout fishing on nearby lochs, shooting and the renowned Braemar Gathering in September.
Elgin (25 miles) is steeped in history with a renowned cathedral dating from the 13th century, an impressive range of shops, together with a railway station, business and leisure facilities, including a swimming pool and leisure centre. The famous public school, Gordonstoun, which includes Aberlour House as a junior school, is only a short drive from Elgin and takes both day pupils and boarders, from 8 to 18. Johnston's of Elgin is located within the town, and is well known for its production of the finest woollens and cashmere. Inverness is a modern and vibrant city with excellent and varied facilities, including the new marina and airport with regular flights to the south and to Europe.
Description
The ultimate lifestyle house in the North of Scotland, Boulder House offers; space, seclusion, easy access to transport, clean air, safety, beautiful vistas with big skies, packaged in an energy efficient house, built to a high specification with outstanding, spacious living accommodation.
Designed with Passivhaus standards in mind and built to specifications of construction rarely seen in the UK, this 721m2 home sitting in 11 acres of stunning grounds in Moray, offers substantial, luxurious, indoor and outdoor living spaces. The sauna, gym, wine cellar and 12-car climate-controlled garage supplement the large reception areas, dining kitchen, office and 3 en suite bedrooms. The utmost attention has been paid to every aspect of this house, from construction materials through to fittings.
Additionally, a 3-bedroom gate house (Cairnhill Cottage), available for separate purchase, could extend the accommodation.
Spruce imported from Switzerland has been used extensively with specialized, triple-glazed windows from Zurich. External and internal doors are fire-resistant hardwood, and the walls are plastered with a fine, marble sand-based plaster. Guttering and downpipes are solid copper.
From an environmental point of view, the house has been designed to maximise solar gain with large, triple-glazed south-facing windows. The underfloor heating and hot water is powered by a ground source heat pump, with thick walls and deep insulation installed to minimize heat loss.
Floor-to-ceiling windows flood the house with light and providing superb views across farmland and the Deveron Valley. Wildlife abounds in the outdoor spaces where deer, pheasants, hares, hawks, squirrels and a multitude of other birds and animals can be seen crossing the grounds.
A magnificent reception hall with wood-lined, vaulted ceilings and slate flooring provides south-facing, 180-degree views over the Deveron Valley through floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors. The open plan dining kitchen features an extensive range of high-quality units and integrated appliances. Polished granite work surfaces. A raised fireplace, with sliding glass door sits on a stone hearth visible from the kitchen, dining and reception hall and a door from the kitchen leads to a secluded, canopied veranda with west-facing decked platform to enjoy beautiful sunsets. The stunning 40m2, triple aspect sitting room has floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding patio doors to the terrace with the 180-degree views providing a changing picture from every window, 4m high vaulted ceilings, clad with knotless Spruce, and a large fireplace in the corner.
The principal bedroom suite has a spacious en suite dressing room and incredible bathroom. Triple aspect, it boasts 4m vaulted ceilings clad with Swiss knotless Spruce and floor-to-ceiling gable end windows providing spectacular south-facing views. The dressing room is fitted with a range of bespoke cabinetry. Fully tiled in marble, the en suite bathroom features a Jacuzzi bath, walk-in shower enclosure, and twin wash hand basins with fitted storage and mirrored panel with inset lighting.
Perfect for working from home, the peaceful office is fitted with quality office cabinetry and a secure, built-in gun cabinet. Completing the ground floor accommodation is the well-appointed guest WC.
Central to the first floor, the gallery is a superb living space for entertaining or relaxation. Floor-to-ceiling patio doors flood this space with light and open to an upper balcony allowing for fantastic views of the grounds and surrounding countryside. Both upper bedrooms are triple-aspect and en suite. They feature impressive high ceilings clad with Swiss pine.
The envy of any wine connoisseur with incredible brickwork with storage alcoves, the cellar can accommodate in the region of 1,000 bottles. The construction provides for a constant temperature suitable for storing both red and white.
The luxurious sauna/gym, tiled in limestone with Caithness slate flooring, offers a Swiss pine-lined sauna/steam compartment, an open area for gym equipment and shower facilities.
The grounds are mostly laid to lawn and provide many areas for outdoor entertaining. The gardens are interspersed with gravelled and grassed walkways which provide lovely walking routes through the areas of mature trees, lawns and round the two ponds.
With an integrated 12 car garage and a detached 4 car garage, Boulder House is a property which will appeal to the car enthusiast or anyone wanting large exercise or workspaces.
Square Footage: 7771 sq ft
Acreage: 11 Acres
Directions
Rothiemay 2 miles
Huntly 7 miles
Elgin 25 miles
Aberdeen 45 miles
Inverness 63 miles
Please note that all distances are approximate.
From the A96, just to the north of Huntly, turn on to the B9022, signposted Portsoy and Rothiemay. Continue on the B9022 and the turning to Boulder House will be seen on the left, after some 5.4 miles, signposted Cairnhill Farm.
