Aberdeen Road, Laurencekirk, AB30

Where history meets opportunity! This former Police Station is steeped in the town's history, still contains the original prison jail cell and has plenty of unique character, providing the perfect home with a twist. 

The property is one of a kind, in a prominent location set in the picturesque rural village of Laurencekirk. This distinctive stone built former police station presents a rare chance to own a piece of the Mearns' rich heritage.

This is so spacious, with its good-sized lounge and dining kitchen, 5 double bedrooms, shower room, 2 WC’s, spacious tarred driveway suitable for approximately 9 vehicles, a generous rear garden plus a single garage. Early viewing is highly encouraged!

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Aberdeenshire Council Tax Band: TBC

EPC: E

Tenure: FREEHOLD

This property spans 153sqm and would make a fantastic family home with some cosmetic upgrades very easily. Benefitting from gas central heating, double glazing, and fantastic features throughout the property retaining to the original police station. All floor coverings, light fittings, and freestanding appliances are included in the sale.

MORE ABOUT THE PROPERTY…

Ground Floor

Entering through the front door, you are welcomed into an entrance vestibule leading into the inner hallway. Directly to the right there is a WC which is fitted with a two-piece white suite and features coat hooks, a front-facing opaque window, wet room flooring, and neutral décor, and can easily be converted into a boot room if desired for additional ground floor storage space.

The vestibule is separated by a glass partition and door, opening into the inner hallway. This versatile space could also be used as a dining area or home office. It benefits from two side-facing windows, allowing an abundance of natural light to flow into the property, and leads onward to an additional hallway to access a bedroom and the jail cell. 

From the hallway, you enter bedroom 5 which could be utilised as a bedroom or home office, if desired. This is a front-facing double room, neutrally decorated and carpeted throughout. Additional storage is available via a cupboard with shelving, ideal for general household items, with further storage wrapping around the hallway area.

Moving through to the rear hallway, there is a unique feature within the original police cell, fitted with a ceramic sink and benefitting from a rear-facing opaque window. This space also includes an additional storage cupboard. Beyond this, an original thick wood & metal cell door with a pull-down police hatch leads into a distinctive room, being the original cell. It features a high-level opaque window and a recessed section behind the door, which historically housed the original WC. This atmospheric space could lend itself well to use as a wine cellar or similar storage area.

Returning to the entrance hall, there is a staircase leading to the upper accommodation. Beneath the stairs, a useful storage cupboard houses the electrical fuse board and offers ample additional storage space. The property also benefits from a second front door, providing dual access.

The next room is a spacious lounge, benefiting from dual-aspect windows to the front and rear, allowing an abundance of natural light to fill the space. The room is neutrally decorated with carpeted flooring and features a section of wall which could be reopened to accommodate a log burner or fireplace, if desired.

Following on into the kitchen, this room is currently arranged as a kitchen with potential for further adaptation. It is fitted with base units, coordinated work surfaces, and a stainless-steel sink, positioned beneath a rear-facing window. A fridge freezer is included as part of the sale and there is ample space for additional appliances. There is plenty room to accommodate a dining area, while a cupboard houses the central heating boiler and benefits from its own additional window. The room is finished with tiled vinyl flooring. The space could be opened up into the adjoining lounge to create a modern open-plan kitchen and living area. The rear porch provides exterior door access to the garden, along with access to a further WC with two-piece white suite and cupboard that houses the hot water tank.

Upper Floor

Ascending the carpeted staircase to the upper accommodation, a front-facing window allows an abundance of natural light to flood the space. There is also a useful storage cupboard with shelving, ideal for linen.

Bedroom 1 is a spacious room featuring carpeted flooring, neutral décor and a front-facing window allows an abundance of natural light into the space. The room benefits from extensive built-in cupboard storage with shelving, ideal for wardrobe items.  

Bedroom 4 benefits from loft hatch access, providing entry to a fully insulated loft space. The room is front-facing and features carpeted flooring, offering ample space for a range of bedroom furniture.

Bedroom 3 is a generously sized double room, featuring extensive built-in shelving that wraps around much of the space. There is also a built-in double-door wardrobe providing ample storage, with the option to add a hanging rail if preferred. The room is carpeted throughout and finished in neutral décor, with ample space for a range of bedroom furniture. It also benefits from double-glazed windows with original security bars in place, reflecting the property’s historic character.

The shower room is fitted with a two-piece white suite and a separate shower enclosure housing a mains shower. It benefits from a rear-facing opaque window, neutral décor, wet wall panelling, and a ceiling-mounted extractor fan. The room is finished with wet wall flooring for practicality.

Bedroom 2 offers ample space for double bedroom furnishings. It features carpeted flooring and double-door wardrobes with a hanging rail, providing excellent storage. The room enjoys a pleasant aspect, with attractive views over the surrounding fields beyond.

Externally

To the front of the property, there is a substantial tarred driveway providing off-street parking for approximately nine vehicles, along with a single private garage with up and over door access. The area is bordered by walling and fencing and benefits from ramp access to the front entrance.

The property wraps around to the rear garden, with enough space to drive a vehicle to access the rear garden. The garden is mainly laid to lawn and enclosed by a combination of fencing and walling. The space offers the option to add additional fencing for increased privacy and containment, making it ideal for children and pets. The garden features drying poles for laundry, a hedged section, and scope to create a more landscaped family garden space. In addition, there is an outbuilding providing ample storage for exterior items.

ROOM MEASUREMENTS

Ground Floor

Entrance Hall: 10’4 x 16’9 (3.15m × 5.11m)

WC: 4’9 x 7’ (1.45m × 2.13m)

Bedroom 5/Home Office (Interview Room): 7’4 x 11’ (2.24m x 3.35m)

Cell Room: 10’6 x 8’2 (3.20m × 2.49m)

Lounge (Constables Office): 10’3 x 18’8 (3.12m x 5.69m)

Kitchen: 11’3 x 9’2 (3.43m x 2.79m)

Rear Porch: 2’9 x 4’9 (0.84m x 1.45m)

Upper Floor

Bedroom 1 (Sargent's Office): 10’5 x 14’ (3.17m x 4.27m)

Bedroom 2 (Recreation Room): 13’9 x 10’5 (4.19m x 3.17m)

Bedroom 3 (Production Store): 13’5 x 9’ (4.09m x 2.74m)

Bedroom 4 (Interview Room): 8’7 x 10’4(2.62m x 3.15m)

Shower Room: 6’5 x 6’2 (1.96m x 1.88m)

AMENITIES, SCHOOLS & TRANSPORT LINKS

Laurencekirk is a small town in the historic county of Kincardineshire, Scotland. It is part of Aberdeenshire and is the largest settlement in the Howe o' the Mearns area. Laurencekirk is in the valley between the Hill of Garvock and the Cairn O’ Mount. The famous landmark of the Johnston Tower can be seen on the peak of the Garvock. Nearby Laurencekirk Primary school which was built in 1999 and Mearns Academy, the senior school, opened a new building in August 2014 each in easy walking reach. The Community Centre, Library, Fitness Suite and Police Station are housed within the Mearns Campus. There are two main public parks, both with children's play areas, and in addition the memorial park houses a bowling green and a skate-board facility.

Laurencekirk has a selection of shops and eateries and is in easy reach of the A90 Aberdeen/Dundee dual carriageway with three points of entry. Aberdeen and Dundee are both approximately 40 minutes’ drive, and Montrose around 20 minutes. A train station located in the town with regular trains towards Aberdeen and Dundee, taking roughly 30 minutes to each location makes this town an ideal base for commuters. There are also buses taking you to the Angus and Aberdeenshire towns nearby as well as Aberdeen and Dundee direct.

Don’t delay viewing this lovely home soon.

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