1 Mill Of Forest House, Mill Of Forest Road, Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, AB39

Handsome period property in ideal edge-of-town location.

Description

1 Mill of Forest House is a beautiful period semi-detached property which sits on the outskirts of the attractive harbour town of Stonehaven around 20 miles from Aberdeen. This inviting home comprises three bedrooms plus a versatile loft space, along with a sitting room, dining room, kitchen with utility, and private grounds to the front, side and rear. There are some impressive traditional features which add great character to the interior, and the property as a whole is very well presented. 1, Mill of Forest House has undergone some upgrading in recent years including the installation of hand crafted wardrobes made by a master cabinet maker in the bedrooms. It is a home that proudly displays its historical heritage while being carefully refurbished to suit modern family living.

Approached by its own private driveway, the accommodation begins with a ground floor entrance vestibule with underfloor heating – this is ideal for drying wet footwear, clothing or dogs. A door with exquisite stained glass detailing opens into the hallway, off which is the sitting room. This is a fabulous room with characterful warm wood panelling, window shutters, a lovely ornate decorative fireplace in one corner and a wood burning stove in the other. French doors opening out to the garden terrace bring in plenty of natural light. The dining room is another striking room with twin aspect windows, fireplace and richly coloured parquet flooring. A useful sliding door opens into the kitchen which has an array of modern but traditional-style cabinets that fit in perfectly with the era of the house, complete with wooden worktops and a Rangemaster with attractive tiled splashback. An open arch reveals the utility room which complements the kitchen in style and includes a large Belfast sink. Completing the ground floor is a cloakroom with WC.

The first floor is home to the principal bedroom which has windows on two sides and wonderful plasterwork details. There is also a fireplace and bespoke fitted wardrobes. Also on this level are two further bedrooms along with a stylish bathroom featuring a freestanding slipper bath, twin washbasins, separate shower and steam room facility as part of the shower enclosure.

The attic floor is currently used as a fourth bedroom and playroom.

Outside: Fronted by decorative front railings, the property occupies a roughly rectangular site with garden grounds located at the front, side and rear which are defined by timber fencing, mature hedging and rendered masonry boundary walls. The grounds at the rear form a paved patio terrace/area with concrete balustrade and the remaining grounds are mostly set in lawn interspersed with shrubs. A gravel driveway and path form the entrance to the house.

Garage: Detached timber double garage.

Location

Mill of Forest House is on the outskirts of Stonehaven town centre and mainline railway station providing UK wide connectivity. Aberdeen International Airport is less than (20 miles away).

The heritage and beauty of the Stonehaven and Royal Deeside area is world renowned, with the ruins of Dunnottar Castle, a heritage medieval fortress perched on a breathtaking rocky crag above the North Sea, situated just to the south. Stonehaven is a charming market town with one of the UK’s most picturesque harbours sheltering beneath the cliffs. The marina is home to a museum, top quality restaurants, pubs and accommodation . Recent trends have seen sauna, paddle boarding and kayaking businesses established in the unique and dramatic surroundings. Throughout the town with its excellent range of shops and amenities lies award-winning seaside food and an Olympic size Art Deco open air swimming pool where, in the summer, you can swim under the stars in sea water filtered and heated to a balmy 29 degrees.

Stonehaven boasts a James Braid-designed 18 hole golf course and excellent yacht club. The world famous Hogmanay fireballs procession and music events take place every New Year’s Eve in the town centre. Nursery, primary and secondary schooling are all available in the town, along with private education options within easy reach at Lathallan School (12.8 miles away in Johnshaven) for day or boarding pupils and also in Aberdeen.

Stonehaven is ideally placed for easy access to world renowned golf destinations including Royal Aberdeen, Murcar Links, Cruden Bay, Fraserburgh, and Trump international to the North and Montrose Links, Monefieth, Carnoustie and St Andrew’s to the South. The stunning countryside of Royal Deeside and Balmoral Castle are on Stonehaven’s doorstep with winter sports potential at Glenshee and the Lecht both just a short drive away.

The city of Aberdeen, with its theatres, two universities, college and shopping centres is just 20 minutes by train. The local train station has free parking and is served by frequent services to Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, the East Coast line to London and the Cross Country line to Birmingham and the West Country. Buses regularly run from the town to Aberdeen, Dundee and Perth.

Stonehaven is adjacent to the A90 allowing easy access to Aberdeen and the north; Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow to the south. Stonehaven also lies to the southern end of the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route, allowing rapid access to Aberdeen Airport and business areas to the west and north of Aberdeen. Aberdeen International Airport offers direct flights to the hub airports of London and Amsterdam along with seasonal direct flights to other destinations.

Square Footage: 1,916 sq ft



Additional Info

Viewings: Strictly by appointment with Savills on

Services: Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating. There is a wood burning stove within the sitting room. The windows are predominantly of a timber sash and case design and fitted with sealed double glazed inserts. There are also additional Velux style double glazed roof lights.

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.