4 Westfield Terrace, Aberdeen, AB25

A spacious detached home with former coach house and large walled garden grounds.

Description

Built around 1847 and extended to the side in 1860 with the addition of the entrance porch in 1912, this lovely family home has much charm and character. It is of granite and sandstone construction and has a slate roof. Other traditional features include cornice work, dado rails, picture rails, deep skirting boards, window shutters, open fires in two reception rooms, concertina style radiators and radiator cabinets. Flooring is a combination of stone floor tiles, ceramic tiles, sanded and sealed floorboards and carpets.

Striking black and white storm doors open into the spacious vestibule with arched window where there is also stained and leaded glass detailing. Internal French doors open into the welcoming hallway. A well appointed sitting room features a fireplace with decorative tiles, ornate over-mantel and shelved alcove. This room has window seats to take full advantage of the garden and terrace outlook.

Solid wood French doors open into the formal dining room which provides superb entertaining and circulation space. A bay window again provides an alcove with window seating.

An elegant drawing room, currently used as a music room, has an open fireplace with mirrored over-mantel and is flanked by arched alcoves on either side. An internal door connects into the conservatory which is well located to take advantage of the outdoor terrace and has sliding doors to the garden.

The heart of this home is the dining kitchen with semi open plan breakfast room. There is a comprehensive range of base, drawer and wall cabinets. Contrasting worksurfaces are complemented by extensive tiling above. A focal point is the AGA in Racing Green and companion module. Other appliances include a Hisense side by side refrigerator/freezer with water and ice dispenser. The island provides both storage and high seating and has integrated bookshelves. The breakfast room is an informal, casual dining space and is completed by a period pitch pine dresser unit and wine rack.

For everyday domestic tasks there is a utility room with plumbing for a washing machine, tumble dryer and a Belfast sink. This room also provides access to the walk in pantry. Opposite the utility room is external access over the courtyard to the substantial boiler room. This room has huge potential with its large window, power and light. A modern shower room has a mains shower, WC and wash basin. The ground floor is completed by a home office with rear aspect window, fitted cupboard and slate shelf.

Ascending to the first floor is an ornate balustrade. The spacious landing has a walk in linen cupboard and large walk in storage cupboard. Currently, the accommodation on this level is configured to include a self-contained apartment. This comprises a sitting room with twin aspect windows and gas fire ; a small kitchen with base and wall units with worksurfaces, inset sink with window above, gas hob and refrigerator/freezer; and a bedroom with access to a dual access en suite shower room with electric shower, white WC and wash basin. Adjacent is the second bedroom of the self-contained apartment.

The main first floor has three further bedrooms. These rooms are serviced by a large bathroom with an elongated deep bath with separate shower enclosure and WC and wash basin. An internal corridor leads to two further bedrooms.

From here a third hatch in the smaller rear bedroom could not be accessed, but our client advises that there is the former servants’ room above this area.

Outside: Driveway gates are set in a privet hedge and open into the elongated driveway. An elevated terrace overlooks the lawn with a charming rose garden. The boundaries are defined by high level stone walls, making the grounds safe for children and pets. There are well stocked garden borders with mature shrubs and plants. The enclosed rear lower garden has a coal bunker alongside a log store. A tiered level of the top rear wild garden extends beyond the boundary of 2 Westfield Terrace and this section has lapsed planning permission for a three bedroom house.

Garage: The substantial and former coach house of stone, brick and slate construction is now garaging, car port and storage space with power and light. The old hayloft above offers further storage space.

Location

Westfield Terrace lies within close reach of a great number of Aberdeen’s amenities, including shopping malls and boutiques, theatres and cinemas, parks and gardens, leisure and recreational facilities, fine dining and night life. Rosemount itself has an array of independent shops and retailers to serve the community. These include restaurants, a bar, butcher, fishmonger, cheesemonger, florist, confectionery shop and many others. The highly respected private schools of Albyn, St Margaret’s, and Robert Gordon’s College lie within close proximity, while the International School is based at Pitfodels, approximately 15 minutes’ drive away. Within the surrounding environs, there is also Mile End Primary School and Aberdeen Grammar School.

With regular public transport to many parts of the city and surrounding areas, Westfield Terrace benefits from proximity to Anderson Drive, one of the main arterial routes allowing for commutes to the north and south of the city. Given its position in the West End, the property is also easily accessible to the Donside and Deeside routes, along which are plentiful activities for the outdoor enthusiast.

Square Footage: 4,402 sq ft



Additional Info

Viewings: Strictly by appointment with Savills on

Services: Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage. Gas central heating. The windows are timber, being a combination of double and single glazing. Some of the single glazed windows have internal secondary glazing. Intruder alarm and CCTV. Sensor external lighting.

Miscellaneous: The property is located in a conservation area. Resident and metered on street parking available in addition to the property’s private driveway and garage parking. New replacement boilers were fitted in 2020 with a ten year warranty. Lapsed planning permission from 2017 for a three bedroom house. Most of the trees are under a Tree Preservation Order.

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.