KEYS TO KNOW
Where is it: Balbridie House, Banchory, Aberdeenshire.
What is it: Category C-listed estate house dating from the late 18th century. Extended and refurbished it has six bedrooms, three receptions rooms, gardens and a fiveacre paddock.
Good points: Still retaining its historic feel as the country home of Georgian gentry.
Bad points: It needs a third bathroom, but there’s space.
Price: Offers over £800,000.
Contact: Strutt & Parker on 01331 826800.