Hallyards Cottage, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31

Located on the edge of the popular Royal Deeside town of Banchory and within walking distance of the High Street, shops, public transport, parks and local tourist attractions, we are delighted to offer for sale Hallyards Cottage. Formerly a coach house and dating back circa. 1900, this charming LINKED DETACHED period property is located within the grounds of the former Mansion House and has been beautifully maintained by the current owners retaining many traditional features whilst offering all modern conveniences. On entering the property via a private, enclosed courtyard garden with wrought iron gate, the welcoming entrance hall features solid wood flooring and provides access to the living room, dining/family room and rear hallway. A carpeted staircase leads to the master bedroom and bedroom two. The living room is on semi-open plan with the kitchen and features an exposed stone fireplace into which an attractive wood burning stove is set. French doors provide direct access to the gardens. The kitchen has been fitted with a good range of quality cabinets and appliances including a gas range cooker with stainless steel splashback and extractor hood. A breakfast bar offers space for informal dining and with a large roof window and glazed external door leading to the garden, the room is flooded with natural light. The good sized utility room offers space for additional free standing appliances and fitted cabinets offer storage space. The dining/family room is positioned to the front of the property and benefits from direct access via glazed doors to the front courtyard garden. Although currently utilised as a formal dining room, the room can accommodate a range of furniture and could easily serve as a lounge or family room. The ground floor rear hallway provides access to the beautifully appointed family bathroom which features a freestanding roll top bath. A second carpeted staircase leads to the third bedroom. On the first floor the master bedroom is generously proportioned and enjoys the comforts of a modern ensuite shower room which features a large walk-in shower and a counter top basin set within an oak vanity unit. The second bedroom is also well proportioned and boasts a turreted ceiling with dual aspect windows. The third double bedroom features a full height picture window and offers ample space for a range of furniture. Externally the property sits within beautifully landscaped gardens. The front courtyard garden is fully enclosed and incorporates a large paved patio providing ideal space for outdoor dining and entertaining. There is an area of lawn and the courtyard garden is bordered by an abundance of plants and shrubs and raised flower beds. To the rear of the property, the split level garden grounds have been well landscaped with the use of timber sleepers, gravel and lawn to create contemporary outdoor space which is well planted with a variety of flowers and shrubs. There is a handy wood store and a semi-detached timber garage is located opposite the property and currently serves as a workshop, The property benefits from oil fired central heating, with underfloor heating throughout the ground floor, and full double glazing. Rarely does a traditional property of this standard in this location become available for sale and therefore early enquiries are highly recommended.