Summary - 8, THE CHANONRY AB24 1RN
6 bed 2 bath Detached
Large period home with self-contained lower floor, gardens and campus setting.
- Large Georgian townhouse with high ceilings and original plasterwork
- Self-contained lower ground floor with garden access ideal for annexe
- Generous garden, driveway and attached single garage
- B Listed in a conservation area — alterations require consent
- Non-operational AGA and some damp / needs modernisation
- Mostly single-glazed timber sash windows (thermal inefficiency)
- EPC Rating D; slow broadband and very expensive council tax
- Excellent location backing Botanic Gardens and near King’s College
Number 8, The Chanonry is an imposing Georgian townhouse set within generous, private garden grounds in historic Old Aberdeen. The house offers impressive ceiling heights, original moulded plasterwork, multiple fireplaces and sash windows — authentic period features that create a striking, characterful home. Located backing onto the Cruickshank Botanic Gardens and moments from King’s College, it suits those who value heritage, proximity to the university and a leafy, village-like setting within the city.
The property provides very flexible accommodation across three levels, including a self-contained lower ground floor with direct garden access — ideal for multi-generational living, a rental annexe or a home business. Spacious reception rooms, a large driveway with ample turning and an attached single garage add practicality for family life or professional occupiers. The plot includes a trio of stone outbuildings forming an enclosed courtyard with redevelopment potential subject to consents.
Buyers should note the home is Category B Listed and lies within a conservation area: alterations will be restricted and will require listed-building consents, which can complicate refurbishment. The house needs updating in places (notably the non-operational AGA and some signs of damp) and windows are mainly single-glazed timber sashes. EPC rating D, slow broadband and very expensive council tax are additional running-cost considerations. The property is sold freehold and vacant on completion.
Overall this is a rare, large historic home offering substantial space and character close to university amenities. It will suit buyers seeking a period residence with flexible lower-ground accommodation, and those prepared to manage listed-building requirements and modernisation to unlock full potential.
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