Loirsbank Road, Cults, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB15

Generously proportioned family home in the desirable suburb of Cults.

Description

This particularly stunning home was completed in 2012 and is a shining example of a striking contemporary house. The sellers, along with James Greig – Architect and Chap builders had the combined vision to create a unique property and the end result does not disappoint. The property is built using a steel frame with K Rend white rendering under a Spanish slate roof with cedar soffits and has been thoughtfully designed with a number of bi-fold doors, French and patio doors, balconies and terraces to take full advantage of the elevated position and Dee Valley views. Local craftsmen created bespoke interior finishes which are part of the impressive specification. A consistent theme throughout is the use of handcrafted walnut finished doors, door frames, skirting boards and staircase. The dominant feature of this contemporary home is the open plan design of the ground floor which blends perfectly into more formal and informal spaces. Contributing to the open plan flow of the house is the walnut flooring from Treehouse throughout most of the ground floor. The luxury open plan kitchen is the outstanding hub of the home with a vaulted ceiling, dining and sitting area with French doors to the terrace. There is an abundance of specially designed lighting including floor lighting which from dusk creates a wonderful ambiance. The kitchen, bathrooms and shower rooms were fitted by Laings of Inverurie. Sanitaryware is mostly Villeroy & Boch. There are 5 en suite bedrooms, the principal suite also has a spacious dressing room and French doors to the south facing balcony. The lower ground level offers useful additional accommodation with its own entrance. Also on this level is an integral garage with separate space for a gym. The gated property is in a private position with a beautiful mature garden.

A white rendered wall and entrance pillars frame the wooden electric entrance gates which open to the sweeping tarred drive. This culminates in a parking area in front of the garage. A beautiful curved, paved set of steps leads to the terrace and solid oak front door with glazed panels either side.

The wide, T shaped welcoming entrance hall has a staircase to the first floor and a further staircase to the lower ground floor. The feature craftsman-built staircase to the first floor has a herringbone carpet runner and skylight window above that floods the space with natural light. There are two coat cupboards in the hall with hanging and shelf space.

The heart of the home is the incredibly impressive open plan kitchen which has a 4.2m vaulted ceiling, skylights and panoramic windows creating a bright and airy feel with an abundance of natural light. Views of the Dee Valley and river can be enjoyed. The high quality Hacker German kitchen by Laings includes a range of champagne coloured high gloss units, fitted wall cabinets and an impressive island. The worktops are white jasmine Corian. Integrated Miele appliances include a coffee machine, fan assisted oven, combination steam oven, two warming drawers and an induction hob on the island. Two dual drawer dishwashers are by Fisher & Paykel. There are two larder fridges, one of which is in the adjacent laundry and a tall freezer. The sink is moulded Corian and has a Quooker hot tap, Grohe filter tap and a waste disposal unit. The sitting area has an inviting wood burning stove and two bifold doors lead to the terrace. Adjacent to the kitchen is a large laundry with matt champagne coloured units, raised Miele washing machine and tumble dryer and a door to the garden. Off the laundry is a boot room with a low level tap and a large cupboard housing two of the underfloor heating manifolds.

The generous dining room is off the entrance hall and adjacent to the kitchen. Panoramic windows showcase the magnificent Dee Valley views. A gas woodburning stove effect fire with a slate hearth in an inglenook makes a fine focal point.

To the right of the entrance hall, part glazed French doors open to the generously proportioned sitting room which also has the fabulous view. There are two shelved cupboards in the sitting room.

The beautiful principal suite has far reaching views through glazed French doors which lead to the terrace. The suite includes a well appointed dressing room with ample shelved and hanging space and a large modern en suite with a Victoria & Albert freestanding bath, walk in shower and twin Villeroy & Boch wash basins.

A good-sized cloakroom with linen cupboard and an adjacent office complete the ground floor accommodation.

The first floor landing is a versatile gathering space that is fitted with two walnut bookcases. The first floor accommodation comprises four further bedrooms, three of which have beautiful en suite shower rooms and one has an en suite bathroom. Each bedroom has fitted wardrobes and oak flooring. The two bedrooms to the front of the property have window seats from where to enjoy the view. Bedroom 4 at the back of the property has a door to a large dressing room with hanging and shelf space and eaves storage. There is access via a Ramsay ladder from the first floor landing to a large floored loft which spans the width of the house. Two water tanks and the fresh air system are housed in the loft and there are two Velux windows.

The lower ground floor is accessed down stairs from the main entrance hall or via an external part glazed wooden entrance door at the front of the property. The wooden entrance door leads to a vestibule with coat hooks and a part glazed inner door leads to a hall which gives access to a sitting room, plant room and the integral garage. There is a cloakroom off the sitting room.

Terrace and Garden:
A mature beech hedge runs along the south boundary coupled with high solid gates which provide excellent screening and privacy. The mature garden has a lawn and colourful, well stocked borders. Beautiful trees include a variegated holly and a large copper beech.

The back garden is mostly lawn and is bound by a wall with climbing roses and clematis with a mature laurel hedge above.

Wrapped around the main level to the south and west is a glorious curved paved terrace. A real sun trap, the terrace is ideal for relaxing and entertaining. To the west, adjacent to the kitchen, is a sunken terrace, the perfect spot for outdoor dining. Stocked, raised beds provide colour and privacy. The hot tub is included in the sale.

Garage:
Integral garage with space for two large cars with a Hormann electric up and over door, tap, fitted shelved cupboards, a plant cupboard and additional space for gym equipment.

Location

1 Loirsbank Road is in a quiet residential street in Cults, one of Aberdeen’s most exclusive and prestigious suburbs. Cults maintains a village feel and has the best of both country and urban living, with an enviable proximity to the west of the city. Cults is served by a variety of small shops, churches, modest sized hotels and eateries. It has a tennis and bowling club and the property is well placed for access to the Old Deeside Railway line for enjoyable walks, cycles and running paths into Royal Deeside. Schooling is at Cults primary and Cults Academy while also nearby is the International School of Pitfodels and the city itself has a number of other private schools. Norwood House Hotel and The Marcliffe Hotel and Spa offer leisure amenities. The Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route provides an easy commute north and south of Aberdeen.

Aberdeen (5 miles)
Aberdeen International Airport (10 miles)
ABZ Business Park (10 miles)
Prime4 Business Park (4 miles)
Westhill Business Park (6 miles)
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary (5 miles)*
*Please note that all distances are approximate

Square Footage: 6,103 sq ft



Additional Info

Viewings: Strictly by appointment with Savills:

Services: Mains gas central heating, underfloor heating on the main level and basement floor, radiators on the first floor.

Miscellaneous: The house is fitted with Cat 5 data cabling throughout. The garage benefits from 3 phase power. There is also a heat recovery system which circulates fresh air throughout the interior.

Fixtures & Fittings: Standard fixtures and fittings are included in the sale.

Servitude rights, burdens and wayleaves: The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves, including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes, whether contained in the Title Deeds or informally constituted and whether referred to in the General Remarks and Stipulations or not. The Purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied himself as to the nature of all such servitude rights and others.

Possession: Vacant possession and entry will be given on completion.

Offers: Offers, in Scottish legal form, must be submitted by your solicitor to the Selling Agents. It is intended to set a closing date but the seller reserves the right to negotiate a sale with a single party. All genuinely interested parties are advised to instruct their solicitor to note their interest with the Selling Agents immediately after inspection.

Deposit: A deposit of 10% of the purchase price may be required. It will be paid within 7 days of the conclusion of Missives. The deposit will be non-returnable in the event of the Purchaser(s) failing to complete the sale for reasons not attributable to the Seller or his agents.