Listed for £995,000
November 14, 2025
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Outside: To the front of the property, a generous driveway provides ample space for parking and turning, ensuring convenience for residents and guests alike. At the rear, the large landscaped garden offers a tranquil retreat, featuring a wide area of lawns, bordered by attractive low maintenance shrubs. A paved dining terrace adjacent to the house is perfect for alfresco entertaining, while a charming pergola covered sitting area invites relaxation and captures the sunshine. A delightful rear balcony enhances the outdoor experience, offering elevated views over the garden. The boundaries are defined by traditional stone walls, adding character and privacy. A tarmacadam surfaced parking and turning area is located at the rear. Practical storage is integrated beneath the balcony deck and within a cupboard below the access stairs.
Garage: The property benefits from a substantial double garage of timber construction, set beneath a traditional natural slate roof. Vehicle access is provided via timber doors. Thoughtfully adapted and versatile, the third section of the garage has been portioned to create flexible space along with a WC. EV charger.
Location
Located on the northeast coast, Aberdeenshire is one of Scotland’s largest and most diverse counties and extends from the North Sea coastline inland to the Cairngorm mountains which rise majestically to the west. Rubislaw House lies west of Aberdeen city, nestled in one of the city’s most exclusive neighbourhoods. Rich in historic castles and boasting fertile farmland, the Aberdeenshire area is renowned for producing the malting barley which supplies the many whisky distilleries in the region.
Deeside, through which the River Dee flows, attracts visitors from far and wide. Balmoral Castle has been the Scottish home of the Royal Family since it was purchased for Queen Victoria by Prince Albert in 1852. There is a wealth of sport on offer for which Scotland is famed: salmon fishing on the rivers Dee, Don and Deveron, pheasant and partridge shooting on many of the low ground estates, red and roe deer stalking and the opportunity for grouse on the rolling heath hills. The area boasts numerous golf courses. To the east lie Royal Aberdeen and Trump International, both well regarded links course.
The Cairngorms National Park known as a stronghold for many rare and endangered species of flora and fauna is situated some 53 miles to the west of the property and offers a wide range of outdoor activities including hill walking, skiing, mountain biking and wildlife spotting. The steeper mountains at The Lecht (49 miles), Glenshee (60 miles) and Aviemore (91 miles) offer skiing when winter conditions are suitable and endless walking challenges throughout the year.
The "Energy Capital of Europe" and a vibrant hub for many years, the city of Aberdeen is home to two universities: Aberdeen University and Robert Gordon University. Cultural facilities include a recently extended and refurbished art gallery, the Maritime Museum, a concert hall and theatre. P & J Live is the northeast of Scotland main arts and events venue, boasting world-class conference and exhibition facilities along with a superior 15,000 capacity arena. Aberdeen Beach can be found a short distance from Aberdeen city centre and the area is also where Pittodrie Stadium is located, which is home to Aberdeen Football Club, affectionally known as The Dons. The new AWPR bypass ensures easy access to the north and south of the city. Aberdeen International Airport is 6 miles away and there is a mainline east coast train service with frequent journeys to London King’s Cross and rail links further north to Inverness and south to Gleneagles and Edinburgh. Private schools include Robert Gordon’s College, Albyn School, St Margaret’s (girls) and the International School of Aberdeen (2 miles). Gordonstoun (70 miles) is a co-educational private school for boarding and day pupils for children between the ages of 8 - 18.
Square Footage: 4,693 sq ft
Additional Info
Viewings: Strictly by appointment with Savills -
Services: Mains electricity, water and drainage. Windows are predominantly double glazed sash and case windows timber units. Zoned gas central heating supplies a system of radiators throughout the house as well as underfloor heating on the lower ground floor. The master en-suite bathroom and dressing room has electric underfloor heating. There is a security and fire alarm installed.
Miscellaneous: Conservation area. Listed Category C.
Fixtures & Fittings: Standard fixtures and fittings are included in the sale.
Servitude rights, burdens and wayleaves: The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves, including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes, whether contained in the Title Deeds or informally constituted and whether referred to in the General Remarks and Stipulations or not. The Purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied himself as to the nature of all such servitude rights and others.
Possession: Vacant possession and entry will be given on completion.
Offers: Offers, in Scottish legal form, must be submitted by your solicitor to the Selling Agents. It is intended to set a closing date but the seller reserves the right to negotiate a sale with a single party. All genuinely interested parties are advised to instruct their solicitor to note their interest with the Selling Agents immediately after inspection.
Deposit: A deposit of 10% of the purchase price may be required. It will be paid within 7 days of the conclusion of Missives. The deposit will be non-returnable in the event of the Purchaser(s) failing to complete the sale for reasons not attributable to the Seller or his agents.