Monymusk, Inverurie AB51
Scotland
£255,000
Listed on 23/10/2026
Listed on 23/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
DetachedArea
2282 sqftFeatures
- Garden
- Parking
Description
This detached, single-level thatched cottage near Monymusk has three bedrooms, a lounge/dining room, kitchen, bathroom, vestibule and hallway. The lounge has dual-aspect windows and an exposed granite fireplace with a wood-burning stove. The kitchen is fitted with pale green shaker-style units, timber worktops and integrated cooking appliances, with space and plumbing for further appliances. The listing notes that the property would benefit from upgrading and that one bedroom needs modernisation and redecoration.
The home has uPVC double glazing and oil-fired central heating. It sits in a generous rural setting with open countryside views towards Bennachie. Monymusk has a primary school and nursery, community hall and local shop, while larger amenities are available in nearby Kemnay, Alford and Inverurie. The listing also notes access to walks and cycle trails, and road connections towards Westhill, Dyce and Aberdeen.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
79out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £255,000, Greenbogs is priced at about £112 per sq ft, well below the local average of £210 per sq ft—an attractive entry point for a distinctive rural home. The single-level layout, open views towards Bennachie and generous established garden give it plenty of appeal beyond the numbers.
Inside, the cottage is generally usable but dated across several rooms, making this a light refresh project rather than a major overhaul. The spacious lounge/diner with its exposed granite fireplace and stove is a particular highlight; updating finishes and selectively replacing older flooring could bring the interior into a more contemporary style. The thatched roof’s condition cannot be reliably assessed from the photographs.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the dated décor and selectively update older flooring to lift the interior without turning it into a major project.
- Make the spacious lounge/diner and its exposed granite fireplace and stove the focal point of the home.
- Enjoy the established garden, pavilion and open countryside views, with routine upkeep rather than major landscaping indicated.
Key risks
- The thatched roof’s condition cannot be confirmed reliably from the photographs, so it warrants closer inspection.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Kintore Railway Station
7.1 miles
Train · Kintore
Inverurie Rail Station
7.1 miles
Train · Inverurie
Insch Rail Station
7.7 miles
Train · Insch
Dyce Rail Station
13.2 miles
Train · Dyce
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