Balgranach, 269 North Deeside Road, Milltimber, Aberdeenshire, AB13

An extended detached granite home with traditional charm in generous south facing garden grounds of about one acre. Superb Dee Valley views.

Description

Balgranach is a detached one and half storey pointed granite house offering a versatile and spacious layout. Throughout the home, features include high ceilings displaying cornice work; some deep skirting boards; and cast iron fireplaces with coal effect gas fires in two of the reception rooms. Expansive windows including an impressive corner bay window frame panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The house begins with an entrance hallway which has classic wood panelling to dado height along with a shelved and under stair cupboard. A series of corridors provides flexible access to the ground floor rooms, enhancing the sense of space and flow. An elegant sitting room has garden doors bringing the outdoors in, opening to the pink gravelled terrace. Adjacent is the well-appointed dining room with bay window again framing garden and landscape views. At the heart of this home is a light filled open plan dining kitchen and family room. This area creates an inviting hub for casual everyday living. The kitchen boasts sleek, light coloured cabinetry, with polished granite worksurfaces. An island provides both storage and dining space. The dishwasher and refrigerator are integrated and concealed, while other appliances include a Neff oven, grill and five ring gas hob. Exposed beamed ceilings add character, and natural light floods the family/lounge area along with French doors opening onto the patio. Wooden, textured flooring adds a sense of warmth. The utility room is fitted with modern base and wall units and there is a sink, space for an upright freezer, plumbing for a washing machine and space for a tumble dryer. Bedroom two has built in wardrobes along one wall and adjacent is a modern shower room with extensive wall tiles, modern WC and wash basin along with a mains shower enclosure with bi fold doors. Bedroom three could be adapted as a home office or snug. Bedroom four enjoys corner windows and fitted bookcase. Both these rooms are serviced by a contemporary shower room with walk-in over-sized shower enclosure, WC , wash basin and bidet which are set in vanity furniture. The room is extensively tiled with stylish tiling and has two large elongated windows. Ascending to the first floor is a turned carpeted staircase with decorative spindles and balustrade. On this upper level lies the principal bedroom with modern en suite bathroom featuring twin white wash basins in a vanity unit, corner shower enclosure and large bath. Bedroom five is another versatile room and could work as a dressing room to the main bedroom. A walk in eaves cupboard demonstrates clever use of space providing excellent storage.

Outside: A surfaced well maintained driveway leads down to the house which occupies a large sloping site with the perimeter marked by established mature hedging, stone walls and a section of timber fence. There is ample turning and parking for numerous vehicles. Delightful terraced lawns and landscaped areas lead from a wonderful terrace affording open countryside views. Outside, the beautifully maintained garden, visible from many rooms, features a variety of trees and shrubs, creating a tranquil backdrop to this impressive family home.

Garage: There is a detached substantial triple vehicle garage with the front wall constructed in pointed dressed granite stone work. Electric vehicular doors. Attached to the south side of the garage there is a store.

Location

Balgranach occupies a large site in an established residential area in the exclusive suburb of Milltimber, and as such is close to the popular residential areas of both Milltimber and Peterculter. Milltimber provides good transport links to Aberdeen and includes a primary school, as does Peterculter, while secondary education is catered for at Cults Academy. The most westerly suburb of Aberdeen, Peterculter provides a good range of amenities, including independent shops, small supermarkets and a BP/M&S Simply Food fuel station. There is a sports centre with swimming pool, 18 hole golf course and Kippie Lodge Sports & Country Club, while Royal Deeside and its many leisure pursuits are easily accessible. The property is conveniently situated for the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route, which has greatly improved travel both north and south of the city, with easier access to the airport and industrial hubs at Dyce and Westhill. Aberdeen lies approximately (6.5 miles) away. The international airport offers regular flights to London and other UK and European cities. There are regular train services from Aberdeen, including a sleeper to King’s Cross, London. Aberdeen provides all the services of a major city, including business, leisure and health facilities, theatres and cinemas, restaurants and a wide range of shopping. There is private schooling including Robert Gordon’s School, St Margaret’s and Albyn School as well as the International School at Pitfodels. There are two universities and two colleges of further education.*

*All distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 3,154 sq ft



Additional Info

Viewings: Strictly by appointment with Savills on

Services: Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage. The windows are UPVC double glazed type along with double glazed Velux rooflights. Gas central heating. Intruder alarm system. Two underfloor heating panels in the ground floor hallway. External water tap.

Miscellaneous: There is a shared section of access driveway from North Deeside Road with 269A North Deeside Road. Right of access and maintenance liabilities to be confirmed. Planning permission was granted for dormer windows at the first floor level.

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.