Forbes, Alford, AB33

Remax City & Shire are delighted to offer to the market this superb smallholding close to the thriving community of Alford offering an enviable rural lifestyle. It offers a three bedroom detached cottage set within stunning gardens and enjoying breath taking views, a wide range of outbuildings including self contained annex/office space and large garage/workshop. This has been a much loved and well cared for family home and you appreciate this the minute you enter the property. It also boasts oil fired central heating, UPVC double glazing, wood burning stove and solar panels. The cottage offers spacious living spaces that are well presented while still keeping much of the character of the building. The gardens and woodland offer private and tranquil walks and there is a superb vegetable and fruit garden with poly tunnel. The additional 6 acre paddock would be perfect for equestrian or small livestock. This property is a true gem and properties of this quality rarely come to the market so early viewing is highly recommended.

Accommodation

Hall, Lounge, dining room, dining kitchen, garden room, utility room, 3 bedrooms and two shower rooms.

Boot Room

3.49m x 0.91m

Entered via the glazed door this offers the perfect space for storing all of your outerwear and boots, access to the hallway and the large window overlooks the courtyard area and driveway. Finished with ceramic floor tiling.

Dining Kitchen

3.93m x 3.19m

A spacious and well located kitchen with large window overlooking the rear courtyard and fitted with a wide range of wall and base units in an oak shaker style with decorative fret work. There is ample work surface in a pale contrasting shade that also incorporates a low level table for informal dining. Integrated appliances include an eye level double oven, ceramic hob and extraction fan, there is also housing for a free standing dish washer and fridge freezer. The floor is finished in a pale ceramic tiling.

Utility Room

3.72m x 1.54m

Fitted with traditional wooden base units with a granite effect surface and stainless steel sink and plumbing for washing machine. This area is open plan to the hallway and has a single cupboard providing excellent storage. The space is finished in partial pine panelling with neutral decor and fully fitted tartan carpet. The sliding door gives access to the kitchen.

Dining Room

3.97m x 3.53m

Perfectly situated between the lounge and the kitchen is this light and airy dining room with a large window to the rear and ample space for a large table and chairs, free standing display units etc. The double glazed doors open into the lounge and are perfect for family gatherings or entertaining. The floor is finished in solid oak.

Lounge

4.88m x 4.14m

A delightful fully carpeted lounge offering that country cottage feel with an attractive exposed granite stone wall and arched window that also houses a large wood burning stove making this space lovely and warm in the colder months. The glazed double doors open into the dining room and there is access to the sunroom. There is a slim single fitted cupboard and a recessed shelf with drinks cabinet. Accessed via a pitch pine panelled door is a wooden spiral staircase with metal balustrades leading to the upper landing.

Sunroom

3.11m x 2.5m

A great addition to this property is this superb south facing sun room offering a relaxing spot to relax and enjoy views across the pretty gardens surrounding countryside. The glazed door leads out to the stone terrace that offers ample space for outdoor seating and is perfect for alfresco dining. The room is finished with wooden style flooring.

Bedroom 1

3.38m x 3.31m

A bright and spacious double bedroom on the lower floor with beautiful views of the front garden. The room has fitted drawers, shelving, single and double wardrobes, wall lights and is fully carpeted.

Shower Room

2.44m x 2.18m

A fresh and modern shower room fitted with a large walk in enclosure incorporating rain water mains shower and hand rail, a good range of wall and base units in an oak finish offering excellent storage and housing the wash hand basin and WC. There is also a wall mounted mirror, shaver point, down lighting, chrome ladder style heated towel rail. The space is finished in white aqua panelling and a wood effect flooring.

Landing

3.42m x 0.92m

The fully carpeted landing gives access to the two double bedrooms and a second shower room and there are two good sized fitted storage cupboards one of which is an ideal airing cupboard. The Velux window allows ample daylight to stream in and there is a variety of fitted pine shelving.

Bedroom 2

3.38m x 3.54m

A double room on the upper level with stunning views from the south facing Dormer window with deep sill. This room benefits from a fitted wardrobe with low level cupboards either side, is decorated neutrally and fully carpeted.

Bedroom 3

3.47m x 3.41m

Another good sized double room on the upper level that benefits from fitted shelving perfect for books and display items and is finished in neutral decor with a fully carpeted.

Shower Room

1.75m x 1.75m

Situated on the upper level is a second shower room fitted with a large enclosure and instant shower, beech effect vanity units housing the wash hand basin and a push button WC. There is also a white ladder style heated rail, wall mounted mirror, shelf and shaver point. This space is finished in white aqua panelling and has recessed towel storage.

Office

6m x 3.94m

A very spacious and fully insulated room currently used as an office but could be converted and form part of a self contained annex. It has two windows with deep sills, exposed beams and a wood burning stove. There is a separate toilet so this space would also be suitable for business use including treatment room etc. The floor is finished in a wood effect laminate.

Store 1

2.6m x 2.59m

A useful storage room that could also be incorporated into the annex and offer a multitude of uses.

Office WC

1.44m x 2.55m

Also part of the Annex with wash hand basin and WC and ample space for a shower if required.

Garage

9.23m x 4.75m

A substantial garage with extra height powered roller door, power, light and concrete floor.

Store 2

4.24m x 3.42m

Another spacious store room with power light and concrete floor. There is ample space here for additional appliances if required or it would make an excellent tack room.

Store 3

4.67m x 3.97m

Fully lined store accessed via store 2, this is currently being used as an excellent larder/pantry with space for shelving, domestic appliances and work table.

Workshop

A large workshop area with fitted benches and shelving along with a large exterior sliding door. This could also offer a multitude of uses including stables or livestock pens.

Garden

Brig O lead offers a spacious well established wrap around garden with attractive granite raised flower beds constructed by the current owners, a pond, mature lawn and a wide range of mature shrubs and trees offering all year colour. There are various seating areas within the garden and mowed paths to walk, explore and enjoy the garden. The areas of woodland are ideal for family and pets to have great fun and adventures and the keen gardener will be delighted with the excellent vegetable and fruit garden with a large Polly tunnel. There are also several water sources throughout the garden, log stores and access gate to the paddock. There is also a summer house with a decking area nestled in the perfect spot to soak up the south facing views

Garden

A six acre fully fenced paddock with with water.