3 bed detached house for sale

Longside, Peterhead AB42

Set within mature trees and open farmland, this upgraded three‐bedroom detached cottage offers a rare combination of character, privacy, flexible workspaces, and lifestyle outbuildings - all wrapped in a plot that genuinely stands out. The aerial view shows the full picture: A peaceful rural home with its own cabin/summer house, pond, gardens, and wide horizons.

Ground Floor

The entrance hall opens into a bright main hall with access to the lounge, dining room, kitchen, shower room and the ground‐floor bedroom/study. Panelled walls give the space a warm, traditional feel, setting the tone for the rest of the cottage.

Shower Room

A beautifully upgraded shower room featuring contemporary fixtures, crisp tiling and a spotless, well‐maintained finish. A genuinely impressive space on the ground floor.

Kitchen

A well‐kept kitchen with good workspace, natural light, and direct access to the rear garden - ideal for rural living and outdoor flow.

Bedroom/Office

A flexible ground‐floor room currently set up as a home office with blue walls and fitted shelving. This room is classed as Bedroom 3 in the Home Report, offering excellent versatility for use as a workspace or guest bedroom.

Study

A separate ground‐floor study with shelving and a themed layout, ideal as a dedicated workspace, hobby room or quiet retreat. This room provides useful additional flexibility alongside the three official bedrooms noted in the Home Report.

Dining room

A generous dining room with a patterned ceiling and a pleasant outlook to the garden. A warm, inviting space that works well for both family use and hosting.

Lounge

Warm, inviting lounge with red walls, timber mantel, stove, window seat, and dual‐aspect windows. A comfortable, lived‐in space with personality and charm.

First floor bedrooms

The first floor offers two bright double bedrooms, each with a sloped ceiling and a pleasant outlook. Both rooms are well‐presented, with good proportions and a warm, comfortable feel, creating a balanced and inviting upper level for family living or guests.

Exterior and Grounds

The cottage sits within mature, well‐established grounds that create a private and peaceful rural setting. The gardens include lawned areas, natural planting, mature trees and a pond, giving the property a sheltered, green outlook from every angle. Multiple seating spots and pathways make the outdoor space genuinely enjoyable, whether for relaxing, gardening or simply taking in the surroundings.

A timber‐built cabin/summer house stands within the rear garden, fully lined and finished to a high standard - an impressive additional space for creative use, quiet time or informal entertaining. A separate wooden workshop, visible in the aerial photographs, provides a proper workspace with room for tools and projects. In addition, the block-built lean‐to shed attached to the cottage offers straightforward storage for outdoor equipment and general items. The aerial view shows the full picture: Cottage, cabin, workshop, pond, gardens and open farmland all around, giving the property a standout rural position.

Location & Nearby Amenities

Located in the Longside rural area, the property enjoys a quiet countryside setting while remaining well placed for everyday needs. Longside and Mintlaw offer shops, schooling, cafés and essential services, with Peterhead providing a wider range of amenities, supermarkets and employment links. New Deer and Cuminestown are also within easy reach for local facilities, community events and village services.

The surrounding area is known for its open farmland, walking routes, forestry tracks and outdoor space, making it ideal for those seeking a peaceful lifestyle without losing access to towns and transport links. A strong rural community, good road connections and a central position between several villages make this a highly practical location as well as a scenic one.

Major ssen Transmission works are underway in the wider area; purchasers should satisfy themselves regarding any matters relating to the project and conduct their own enquiries

Disclaimer

These particulars do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. All statements contained therein, while believed to be correct, are not guaranteed. All measurements are approximate. Intending purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise, as to the accuracy of each of the statements contained in these particulars