Magnificent detached townhouse with superb traditional and open plan living space.

Description

17 King’s Gate is a hugely impressive detached granite villa situated on one of Aberdeen’s most prestigious residential streets. The property spans four floors and comprises the original house in all its glory plus a contemporary single storey extension at the back, on top of which is a cleverly designed terrace. In its current configuration the house comprises four large double bedrooms on the first floor, three reception rooms on the ground floor (one of which would make an ideal downstairs bedroom five) or home office and a stunning open plan living/dining/kitchen space on the lower ground level, along with a converted top floor where there is further versatile accommodation, ideal for a wide variety of purposes.

The entrance to 17 King’s Gate is suitably impressive with stone steps leading up to a double front door which open into a vestibule and in turn the grand entrance hall. This is characterised by a triple height ceiling and is partly lit by a roof lantern/cupola which allows light to flood through the centre of the house from the very top. There is also a splendid staircase with carved wooden bannisters. Three generously-sized reception rooms sit off the hall, and the smaller of these could easily be used as a home office or fifth guest bedroom, serviced by the WC on this level. The living room to the front has a bay window and inset fire, while the drawing room to the rear has a fine fireplace and a glazed door out to the deep balcony terrace which is topped with artificial grass and creates a fabulous sitting out area.

The lower ground floor has been entirely opened up and reconfigured from its former existence as a basement flat and is today a fantastic living/dining/kitchen open plan space that spans the full footprint of the house, making it ideal for a modern lifestyle and entertaining. With copious glazing and doors out to the garden it is bright and airy, with the focal point being a sleek fitted kitchen which has a tiled floor and central island. Completing this level is a WC and storage room.

The first floor is home to four big double bedrooms with the principal benefiting from an en suite bathroom and two other bedrooms sharing an en suite shower room.

On the top floor, the converted attic is a fantastic addition to the property, featuring an extensive landing which could make an excellent office or studio, a multi-use room off, and a luxurious contemporary bathroom with a fabulous freestanding bath. There is also a useful box room on this upper level which could also lend itself as a dressing room.

Outside: The house occupies a sloping rectangular site fronting King’s Gate and the rear garden area is at a lower level, accessed by steps along the west gable of the house. The outer boundaries of the site are marked by pointed stone walls and there are feature metal electric gates to the front garden area which is laid in concrete lockblocks. There is a concrete lockblock path along the west gable of the house and access steps leading to the rear garden area which is laid in grass, with an extensive tiled terrace/patio area.

Location

King’s Gate lies within close reach to a great number of amenities in the city of Aberdeen, including shopping malls and independent shops, theatres and cinemas, parks and gardens, leisure and recreational facilities, fine dining and night life. one street away is a Co Op store, off licence and pharmacy. The popular area of Rosemount is about one mile away with its thriving community and abundance of independent retailers including a bakery, cheesemonger, florist, confectionery shop, opticians, pharmacy and gift stores. 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. Within the surrounding environs, there is also Mile End Primary School St Josephs Catholic School and Aberdeen Grammar School. With regular public transport to many parts of the city and surrounding areas, King’s Gate 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.

Distances:
Aberdeen International Airport (6 miles)
ABZ Business Park (5.5 miles)
Prime Four Business Park (3.8 miles)*
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary (1.3miles)*
*Please note that all distances are approximate and from Google Maps

Square Footage: 5,339 sq ft



Additional Info

Viewings: Strictly by appointment with Savills on

Services: Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage. Gas central heating. Windows are mostly UPVC double glazing. Some are original timber and single glazing. Intruder alarm system.

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.