This substantial detached home, set in approximately three acres of beautifully elevated grounds, offers a unique opportunity to acquire a family home with a self-contained annexe. The property boasts expansive grounds, a private driveway, and a commanding position south of the River Dee. The interior features honey-colored floorboards, classic parquet flooring, and three reception rooms with fireplaces. The ground floor includes a spacious reception hallway, cloakroom, sitting room, dining room, and a dining kitchen with a range of units and a utility room. The first floor features a turned staircase, a bright landing, and four bedrooms, including an en-suite shower room. The East Wing, a self-contained annexe, offers additional accommodation with a ground floor entrance porch, dining kitchen, sitting area, bedroom, and bathroom. The property also features a large detached double garage, a basement cellar, and a charming timber summerhouse. The grounds include wooded areas, formal front gardens, and a fascinating old quarry, creating a picturesque setting. The property is located in the picturesque hamlet of Birse, close to the village of Aboyne, in the heart of Royal Deeside.