Craigour Road, Torphins, Banchory, AB31

INTERNAL:

Entrance Porch - The front composite double glazed entrance door opens to the porch, with frosted front aspect double glazed windows, tiled flooring, space for coats and shoes storage and a wooden glazed door to the hall.

Entrance Hall - Welcoming hall with wood flooring, an original staircase to the first floor which is carpeted with an attractive balustrade and wrought iron spindles, a radiator, doors to the living room, dining room, kitchen and cloakroom WC.

Living Room - Offering generous space for furniture with a front aspect double glazed window, wood flooring, a feature fireplace with a wood burning stove housed in an original granite opening with a tiled hearth and a solid ash mantel above, a radiator, wall and ceiling lights, decorative ceiling rose coving and a dado rail.

Dining Room - Providing space for a formal dining table and chairs and for storage/ornamental furniture with a rear aspect double glazed window, carpeted flooring, a feature fireplace housing an electric fire with a decorative wood mantelpiece and hearth, a radiator, ceiling coving and a dado rail.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - Fitted with a range of contemporary wall and base units with complementing  granite worktops, upstands and cooker splashback, underlights to the wall cupboards, an inset sink basin with a drainer and mixer tap, an integrated set of appliances including a built-in concealed raised dishwasher, an eye-level oven and microwave, a countertop gas hob and an overhead extractor hood, space for an American style fridge-freezer, a central island incorporating drawer storage and a table and chairs for breakfast dining, a side aspect double glazed window, vinyl flooring and steps down to a small carpeted hall with stairs leading down to the:

Sitting Room - Bright and cosy additional reception room providing potential for various uses with potential to create an annex due to its access to the utility room (subject to the relevant planning permissions), with a set of French uPVC double glazed doors to the rear garden, carpeted flooring, a feature fireplace with a tiled inset, a small hearth and a solid wood mantelpiece, a radiator, fitted shelves to both recesses and a door to the:

Utility Room - Providing space for storage and appliances with space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer, a fitted base unit with a worktop incorporating a sink basin, a frosted side aspect double glazed window, ceramic tiled flooring, cladded lower walls, a heated ladder rail and a door to the side elevation which houses a storage shed.

Cloakroom WC - Comprising a push-button WC, a wash hand basin set into a vanity unit, vinyl flooring and wood panelled lower walls.

First Floor Landing - Spacious split-level landing with a skylight window, carpeted flooring, a sealed walk-in storage cupboard with shelves, access to the loft and multiple sets of stairs leading to the bedrooms and the family bathroom.

Master Bedroom - Double sized bedroom with a rear aspect double glazed window, wood flooring, a range of built-in wardrobes with folding part shutter and part glass paned doors, a shelved recess with additional storage space, a radiator and a door to the:

En-Suite - Modern suite comprising a push-button WC, a wash hand basin set into an L-shaped vanity unit with a tiled worktop and upstand and ample storage space, a premium step-in corner shower unit with multi-function Bluetooth shower, steam unit and lighting incorporating, non-slip vinyl flooring and a heated towel rail.

Bedroom Two - Spacious double sized bedroom with a front aspect double glazed French-style window, carpeted flooring, a radiator and decorative ceiling coving.

Bedroom Three - Spacious double sized bedroom with a rear aspect double glazed window, carpeted flooring, a radiator and decorative ceiling coving.

Bedroom Four - Single sized bedroom with a front aspect double glazed window, carpeted flooring, a radiator and decorative ceiling coving.

Family Bathroom - Modern suite comprising a push-button WC, a wash hand basin set into a vanity unit with a worktop, a panelled bath, a step-in shower enclosure with a multi-function rainfall shower and folding glass doors, a frosted side aspect double glazed window, tiled walls, non-slip vinyl flooring and a heated towel rail.

Loft - Large loft space accessed via a hatch off the landing with a pull-down ladder which is fully boarded and insulated with three Velux skylight windows, providing excellent potential to convert if desired and subject to the relevant planning permission. We are informed the neighbour has installed stairs to the loft in the cupboard off the landing which therefore did not compromise any additional space.

EXTERNAL:

To the front there is on-street parking and to the rear is a generously sized privately enclosed south facing low-maintenance garden catching plenty of sun with a stone paved patio with L-shaped stone-built seating, steps to a block paved area which offers space for off-road parking, plant/shrub beds and an oil tank. To the side there is a wood-built shed, a wood store and a unit housing a gas tank.

LOCATION:

Nestled just 40 minutes from Balmoral and only half an hour from the nearest airport, this charming village offers the perfect balance of tranquillity and accessibility. Set against the stunning backdrop of the River Dee, it’s a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, with opportunities for walking, mountain climbing, and fishing. The village boasts a rich sense of community, supported by amenities including a primary school, doctors’ surgery, weekly farmers market, and a Co-op store with an integrated post office. Local shops include a chemist, gift store, and a neighbouring former bakery once famed for producing Walker’s Shortbread. Dining options are surprisingly diverse, with a bar, Indian, and Chinese cuisine available. For leisure, residents and visitors can enjoy a golf course, tennis courts, a bowling green, a large public park, and even a nearby castle and scenic lochs. This vibrant yet peaceful village truly captures the essence of rural living with modern convenience.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Council Tax Band: D

Local Authority: Aberdeenshire

Early viewing is highly recommended due to the property being realistically priced.

Disclaimer:

These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general guideline and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending Purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. Please note that we have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services including gas central heating and so cannot verify they are in working order or fit for their purpose. Furthermore, Solicitors should confirm moveable items described in the sales particulars and, in fact, included in the sale since circumstances do change during the marketing or negotiations. Although we try to ensure accuracy, if measurements are used in this listing, they may be approximate. Therefore if intending Purchasers need accurate measurements to order carpeting or to ensure existing furniture will fit, they should take such measurements themselves. Photographs are reproduced general information and it must not be inferred that any item is included for sale with the property.

TENURE

To be confirmed by the Vendor’s Solicitors

POSSESSION

Vacant possession upon completion

VIEWING

Viewing strictly by appointment through The Express Estate Agency