This splendid Regency mansion, built in 1810, has wonderful architectural features which have been carefully restored, and a five star rating.
Granite-built Cortes House makes an immediate impression thanks to the alabaster-white hallway with stained-glass, interior windows and the Cortes coat of arms adorning the cornicing. The inner hall has timber stairs leading to the elegant, galleried first and second floor landings, which are flooded with light thanks to a cupola above the second storey.
The crisp, white theme and timber floors continue throughout the public rooms and symmetrical hallways. The interior is modern, simple and uncluttered, yet sympathetic to the architecture. Details in the elaborate cornices have been carefully picked out to feature in the soft furnishings and the white walls form a perfect backdrop for a collection of contemporary art. The large master bedroom has a king size four poster bed with fantastic views over the front lawn and an en-suite with jacuzzi bath. The individually designed bedrooms feature elegant drapes at the windows and most have beautifully tiled en-suites.
The house is set in five acres of mostly woodland, with a children's playground and secluded garden. Cortes House is an ideal base for exploring the north east coastline, bird watching and cycling and makes a perfect setting for large family gatherings or weddings.
Accommodation:
Ground Floor:
Hall leading to guest wc and separate cloakroom, inner hall with seperate wc and whb, lounge with sofas and open fire, large drawing room with open fire and TV, modern oak and stainless steel kitchen, formal dining room with table and ample seating also open fire, library with gas fire.
First Floor:
Master double bedroom with en-suite including jacuzzi bath, wc and whb, 4 double bedrooms (1 with ensuite bathroom and 1 with en-suite which can also be accessed from hall) family bedroom for 4 (double and 2 single beds) with ensuite bathroom, bathroom with large power shower, whb, wc.
Second Floor:
Accessed by narrow stairs, 2 double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, 1 family room (a double and a single bed) with en-suite bathroom, 1 family room (double bed and 2 single beds), 2 family bathrooms with bath, whb, wc. Baths have shower attachements.
Basement - Flat sleeping 6 available at an extra charge:
2 triple rooms (rooms have a double and a single bed). Cinema with leather sofas, table tennis.
Activities:
- Woodland gardens.
- Table tennis.
- Croquet.
- Outdoor chess.
- Bicycles for hire, Cycle track from Aberdeen to Fraserburgh.
- Sandy beach 5 miles.
- Explore the rugged north east coastline.
- Fraserburgh 4 miles - historic fishing town with heritage centre and golf course.
- Watersports.
- Fishing.
- Bird watching.
- Several renowned golf courses within half hour drive.
- Clay pigeon shooting within half hour drive.
Included:
Linen and towels provided. Open fires and gas central heating. Complimentary gas, logs and electricity included.
TV & DVD, CD stereo, electric hob, double electric oven, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, fridge, washing machines, dryers, gardens with furniture, children's playground in wood.
Good Housekeeping Deposit £1000
Pets by arrangement
Shortbreaks by arrangement with POA
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