56 Polmuir Road, Aberdeen, AB11 7RT

Situation and location

56 Polmuir Road occupies a prominent corner position in the highly desirable Ferryhill area of Aberdeen, one of the city’s most established and attractive residential neighbourhoods. Characterised by handsome granite properties, tree-lined streets and a welcoming community atmosphere, Ferryhill combines the convenience of city living with a peaceful residential setting. Aberdeen city centre is within easy reach, offering an extensive selection of shops, restaurants, entertainment venues and cultural attractions. The railway and bus stations provide excellent regional and national connections, while Aberdeen International Airport is readily accessible. The property is particularly well positioned for visitors to the city, including business travellers, tourists and those visiting family or attending events. Nearby Duthie Park, with its renowned David Welch Winter Gardens, provides an outstanding recreational amenity. The combination of location, accessibility and established visitor demand makes this an excellent setting for a hospitality business or substantial private residence.

The property

This impressive traditional granite-built property extends over three floors and offers substantial, beautifully presented accommodation retaining considerable period character. An attractive entrance vestibule opens into a welcoming hallway featuring an elegant staircase. The ground floor provides generous public accommodation, including a particularly attractive principal sitting room, additional reception space, dining room and well-equipped kitchen, complemented by useful ancillary and utility facilities. The upper floors offer an excellent arrangement of spacious, individually furnished bedrooms, several benefiting from en-suite or adjacent bathroom facilities. The accommodation is bright, well maintained and thoughtfully configured, providing considerable flexibility for guest accommodation or private residential occupation. Particularly noteworthy are the attractive proportions, traditional architectural detailing and overall quality of presentation. Externally, the property enjoys a delightful enclosed rear garden, thoughtfully finished with artificial grass to provide an attractive, low-maintenance outdoor space. Enjoying a sheltered, sunny position, this appealing suntrap offers an excellent setting for outdoor seating, relaxation and entertaining. Steps and a gated entrance provide direct access down to the street, while a garage positioned to the rear offers valuable additional storage or parking accommodation.

Business and lifestyle opportunity

Previously operated as the highly successful Allan Guest House, 56 Polmuir Road presents an outstanding opportunity to acquire an established hospitality property with considerable lifestyle appeal. The property benefits from a Short-Term Let Licence and is offered fully furnished and equipped, providing an incoming purchaser with a genuinely turnkey opportunity to recommence guest-house operations promptly, subject to the usual operational arrangements and statutory compliance. The current owners acquired the property in early 2026 with the intention of establishing a high-end recovery house. Considerable attention has been devoted to its presentation and suitability for their intended use. Regrettably, a subsequent change in personal circumstances has necessitated relocation, resulting in the decision to return the property to the market. For a purchaser seeking a lifestyle business, the opportunity is particularly appealing. The established guest-house configuration allows for a flexible operating model, combining comfortable guest accommodation with attractive communal facilities. An owner-operator could take an active role in welcoming guests and managing bookings, while benefiting from the independence and flexibility associated with operating their own hospitality business. Alternatively, the property could lend itself to professionally managed accommodation or a substantial family home, subject to any necessary consents. 56 Polmuir Road represents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial Aberdeen property with established hospitality credentials, a Short-Term Let Licence and the considerable advantage of a fully furnished and equipped sale.