Newmill Croft, Turriff, AB53

Property Details: • Type: Detached • Tenure: FREEHOLD • Floor Area: 1485 sqft

Key Features:

Location: • Nearest Station: Insch Station • Distance to Station: 9.838607503906546 miles

Agent Information: • Address: Holmlea Fyvie Turriff Aberdeenshire AB53 8JP

Full Description: Set in a peaceful rural setting, this detached one-and-a-half storey house combines character, space, and potential. With two lounges, a sunroom, two bathrooms, a sauna, and 3 bedrooms across both floors, the property offers a versatile layout suited to family living, multi-generational use, or creative reconfiguration. Solar panels add long-term efficiency, while the generous footprint provides scope for modernisation and lifestyle transformation.<br />Although in need of attention, the property has strong bones and a wealth of features that make it a rare opportunity to create a standout rural home.<br /><br />Ground Floor Accommodation<br /><br />Main Lounge<br />Bright and welcoming, with dual-aspect windows, bold feature wall, wood-burning stove, and contemporary chandelier.<br /><br />Second Lounge / Reception Room<br />Traditional in tone, with vintage fireplace, floral wallpaper, built-in shelving, and double doors to adjoining space. Ideal as a snug, formal sitting room, or playroom.<br /><br />Kitchen<br />Rustic stone wall, wood cabinetry, tiled floor, and stainless steel appliances. Rear door opens to the sunroom.<br /><br />Sunroom / Utility<br />Glazed rear room with garden views, currently housing laundry and fitness equipment.<br /><br />Shower Room<br />WC, pedestal sink, and corner shower. Decorative tile mural and cabinetry present.<br /><br />Bedroom (Ground Floor)<br />A versatile room adjacent to the shower room and sauna, formally classed as a bedroom in the home report. Offers scope as a guest suite, family bedroom, or multi-purpose space.<br /><br />Sauna<br />Compact timber-lined sauna located behind the shower room — a rare feature offering scope for restoration or relaxation.<br /><br />Bathroom<br />Modern tiled bathroom with whirlpool tub, shower unit, pedestal sink, and chrome towel radiator.<br /><br />First Floor Accommodation<br /><br />Landing<br />Carpeted upper landing with attic access, skylight, and doors to both bedrooms. Sloped ceilings and reduced headroom in places.<br /><br />Bedroom 1<br />Dormer window, radiator, and vibrant child-friendly décor with teal/orange walls and teddy bear border.<br /><br />Bedroom 2 / Home Office<br />Dormer window, built-in storage, and decorative tree-pattern wallpaper. Currently arranged as a workspace with desk, shelving, and easel.<br /><br />External Features<br /><br />Front & Side Elevations<br />Slate roof with solar panels, stone archway entrance, and cream-rendered façade. Decking with potted plants and railing to side. Mature vegetation lines the boundary.<br /><br />Parking & Garden<br />Off-street parking visible from the kitchen window. Garden areas offer scope for landscaping and outdoor enjoyment.<br /><br />Location - Auchterless<br />Nestled in the rolling Aberdeenshire countryside, Auchterless is a charming rural village just 6 miles south of Turriff and 11 miles east of Huntly. Surrounded by farmland and open skies, it offers a peaceful setting while still being within easy reach of local amenities.<br />The village, known historically as Kirkton of Auchterless, is steeped in heritage, with traces of ancient stone circles and the ruins of St Drostan’s Church adding character to the landscape. Today, Auchterless blends its rich past with a welcoming community feel, making it an ideal spot for those seeking tranquillity without isolation.<br />Excellent road links connect Auchterless to nearby towns such as Rothienorman and Fyvie, while Aberdeen is just over an hour’s drive, offering city conveniences when needed. Whether you’re drawn to the area’s history, its natural beauty, or its sense of community, Auchterless is a location that truly captures the essence of rural Aberdeenshire living.