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🏡 Crystal Valley near Fettercairn- More photos on request- 360 tour available

A property with history, charm, and opportunity. Nestled in the heart of Royal Deeside, this 4-bedroom stone-built cottage comes with 10.4 acres of grounds, including 9.3 acres of agricultural land. Once run as a dairy smallholding and later adapted into a fishery in the 1980s, the property retains a former outbuilding from this era, adding unique character and scope for repurposing. With a previous planning application for a new house, it offers both lifestyle appeal and development potential in one of Aberdeenshire’s most idyllic rural settings.

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The Cottage

The traditional 4-bedroom cottage offers a warm and welcoming home with scope for modernisation. With generous rooms and classic stone-built character, it serves as a solid foundation for family life, a rural retreat, or a holiday let.

The Land & Heritage

• 10.4 acres in total, including 9.3 acres of agricultural land
• Previously operated as a dairy smallholding
• Converted into a fishery in the 1980s—with an old outbuilding from this period still standing
• Ideal for equestrian use, smallholding, or countryside leisure pursuits
• A property steeped in local history, offering unique character and possibilities

Development Potential

With a past planning application history for a new dwelling, buyers have the option to pursue a bespoke home on the site (subject to renewed consents).

Location

Situated in Crystal Valley, the property offers seclusion and privacy while remaining connected to amenities. Fettercairn village is close by, providing everyday needs and primary schooling, while Laurencekirk, Stonehaven, and Aberdeen are within easy reach.

Key Features

•  Traditional 4-bedroom cottage with character
• Cottage with potential to add value including 9.3 acres agricultural
• Surviving outbuilding with heritage charm
• Previous planning application for a new dwelling (subject to consents)
• Idyllic countryside position with stunning views

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✨ A unique chance to own a property rich in history, with land, lifestyle, and development potential in a spectacular valley.

Special conditions of sale:

This property has 10% deposit requirement as per traditional auctioning terms.