Summary - THE OLD GRANARY, BUCKIE, DRYBRIDGE AB56 5JP
5 bed 3 bath Detached
Substantial historic estate for multigenerational living or holiday income.
Two fully refurbished, self-contained period homes across one estate
About 8 acres: formal gardens, orchard, woodland and 2-acre paddock
Former stables with power provide conversion or equestrian potential
Category B listed — alterations likely require consent and add complexity
Private borehole water and private drainage; mains electricity only
Very slow broadband; average mobile signal may limit remote working
EPC Rating D and expensive council tax — higher running costs
Extremely large house: approx 4,898 sq ft, ~26 rooms, garage parking
An exceptional rural estate combining two fully refurbished, self-contained homes set within about eight acres of landscaped grounds and paddock. The Old Granary and Home Farm retain strong period character—Caithness slate and solid oak floors, high ceilings and traditional panelling—alongside modern comforts such as Everhot and AGA ranges, multiple wood burning stoves and thoughtful utility spaces. The two houses offer flexible living for an extended family, a private retreat or a holiday-let business with immediate accommodation and further conversion potential in the former stables.
Outside, mature trees, formal gardens, orchard, amenity woodland and an elevated paddock with sea views create a peaceful coastal-rural setting. The former stables, loose boxes with power and an adjacent garage provide pragmatic space for equestrian, hobby or ancillary development. The estate’s location places it three miles from the Moray Firth coastline and within reasonable driving distance of local towns and larger centres for wider services.
Buyers should note material constraints: the main house is Category B listed which will constrain alterations and require listed-building consent for many works. Broadband speeds are very slow and water is supplied from a private borehole; drainage is private. The EPC rating is D and council tax is described as expensive, factors to consider for running costs. The area is classified as very deprived which may affect local services and resale in certain buyer markets.
Overall this is a rare, substantial offering for purchasers seeking a character-rich country estate with versatile accommodation, significant outbuildings and long-term potential—subject to listed-building restrictions, utilities and running-cost considerations.
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