Project

Tullynessle

Description

This striking secluded residence, set deep in the Aberdeenshire countryside, was built to maximise far-reaching rural views. Featuring a flared oak staircase, adjoining greenhouse, external fireplace, exposed ceiling ties and master bedroom balcony. Floor to ceiling glazing frames the beautifully landscaped garden and surrounding mature woodland.

Building materials were carefully considered, with granite and slate blending harmoniously with the local Aberdeenshire vernacular. The build specification included a woodchip biomass burner which provides heating for the entire property, neighbouring cottage and commercial shed – creating a sustainable family home for decades to come.

Exterior image of a large, grey granite home with a slate roof and double car garage, surrounded by green grass and farmer’s fields.
A bird’s eye view of a large, grey, granite home with a slate roof. The home sits within a rural landscape, surrounded by mature woodland and green fields. A lean to greenhouse is attached to the side of the home.
The exterior of a large, grey granite home with slate roof set in a rural landscape with mature woodland in background and fields in foreground. A large granite chimney protrudes from the roof.
A woman pushing opening bifold doors in a carport. Timber linings on roof. Polished concrete floor.
A living room interior with a grey stone fireplace on a back wall and two cream couches on each side of the room. A large wooden table sits on a wool rug in the centre of a room.
A woman walks by a kitchen island with white marble countertops and timber cabinetry. Three grey downlights hang over the kitchen island. A grey glass splashback is on the back wall, sitting above a range cooker.
A kitchen scene. Bowls sit on two oak shelves, with a dark blue painted background. The kitchen counter tops are white marble. Large square beige tiles on the floor. Dark grey range cooker on the left of the room.
Two little boys play in a living room. One boy climbs on long, grey couch as a dog watches on. The second boy plays with toy trucks on the grey timber floor. Stairs enter the room with timber balustrades.
Long, grey couch with colourful books on a coffee table. Expansive views of landscape.
Looking though a timber sliding door into a kitchen. Large, beige tile floor tiles.
A flared oak staircase sits in the centre of the room. The stairs lead to doors which are open, exposing the garden outside.
A master bedroom with a double bed with linen duvet. Exposed white ceiling ties. Floor to ceiling glazing shows off beautiful rural views. Balcony doors are open. Balcony has glass handrails and black timber flooring.
View of a master bedroom from a walk-in wardrobe. Exposed white ceiling ties. Floor to ceiling glazing shows off beautiful rural views.
A bathroom with a white bath and white toilet. Large beige tiles. Two paintings hang on the wall.
The exterior of a large, grey granite home at dusk. A fire burns in the external fireplace. Smoke flows from a large grey granite chimney, which protrudes from the slate roof.
A built-in external fireplace burns outside a house as a dog watches on. The fireplace surround is grey granite stone. Party lights hang above the fireplace. A small wooden table and chair are next to the fire.

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