BREEN COTTAGE, 63 STATION ROAD, BANCHORY, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB31 5UD OCCUPYING A LARGE, PRIVATE MATURE SITE IN THE CENTRE OF BANCHORY, THE PROPERTY S MAIN LIVING AREAS ENJOY A SUPERB SOUTHERLY ASPECT, THIS ELEGANT FAMILY HOME RETAINS MANY LOVELY PERIOD CHARACTERISTICS AND OFFERS A QUALITY OF FINISH WHICH CAN ONLY BE APPRECIATED BY VIEWING Accommodation:- (Ground Floor) Welcoming Reception Hallway, Cloakroom, Lounge, Sitting Room, beautifully appointed fitted Kitchen with adjacent Dining area, Utility Room and Family Room (First Floor) Galleried Hallway, Master Bedroom with en suite Shower Room, Four further Double Bedrooms, Family Bathroom with four piece suite including separate walk-in shower. Gas Central Heating. Mainly Double Glazed. Alarm System. Varnished floors in many living areas, together with carpets and other floor finishes, blinds, most curtains and most light fitments included. Electric Double Garage and Parking for several cars. Extensive mature Gardens to front and rear. OFFERS OVER 639,000 VIEWING BY ARRANGEMENT WITH SELLING AGENTS
DESCRIPTION: Breen Cottage in its original format was one of the first houses in Banchory, some years ago the property was thoughtfully and comprehensively upgraded and modernised to create an asymmetrical property with bay windows at ground floor level both capitalising upon the sunny aspects of the garden to the Dee Valley beyond. Considerable care was taken to retain and even enhance the fine original characteristics including Pitch Pine Woodwork, Gas Central Heating, with the house also being mainly Double Glazed, restored Polish Oak flooring, Alarm System. Recent further upgrades include a beautifully appointed fitted Kitchen and dining area adjacent to a Family Room with new wood burning stove. The Bathroom has been upgraded to a four piece white suite with a design in keeping in character with the original property. This represents a rare opportunity for the executive home buyer to acquire what must undoubtedly be one of the finest family residences in Banchory, which although it enjoys charm and character also has finishes and a well designed layout compatible with the requirements of the modern family. Banchory is a popular Deeside Village linked to Aberdeen by good commuter roads. The area is well served by excellent shopping facilities, Primary and Secondary Schools and by public transport facilities with a wide range of sporting and recreational attractions available in the area including eighteen hole golf courses at Banchory and Inchmarlo, Salmon and Sea Trout fishing on the Rivers Dee and Feugh and the opportunity to enjoy hill and forest walks and in-season ski-ing. Aberdeen, a cosmopolitan port and oil capital of Europe with a population of 212,000, provides all ancillary leisure, recreational, shopping, entertainment and cultural facilities one would expect in a vibrant city. Its status as Oil Capital of Europe provides the city with an international airport and an ever expanding range of domestic and European flights. There are also regular inter-city services from the city s railway station. There are a number of private schools in the City including The Hamilton School, Robert Gordon s College, St Margaret s School and Albyn School and the International School in Cults. There are also two universities and several colleges of further education. DIRECTIONS: From Aberdeen travel west along the A96 North Deeside Road; on reaching Banchory continue onto Station Road; continue straight ahead at the traffic lights with Raemoir Road and the first opening on the right turn right, continue along this road a short distance and turn sharp right and the parking area to the rear of Breen Cottage is situated on the right hand side.
THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:- (GROUND FLOOR) RECEPTION HALLWAY: 22 8 at longest x 17 3 at widest approx. Spacious welcoming Reception Hall with two matching light fitments, stair to upper floor with hardwood handrail and spindles, Pitch Pine woodwork and doors, restored Polished Oak flooring and south-facing bay window. CLOAKROOM TOILET: Cloakroom with white w.c. and w.h.b., extractor fan, polished Oak flooring. LOUNGE: 21 x 15 plus bay approx. The elegant, south-facing welcoming Lounge has a cast iron fireplace and marble hearth with slate surround, south-facing bay window, two inglenook windows in gables providing additional natural light, solid Oak wood flooring, television point.
FAMILY ROOM/DINING ROOM: 17 11 x 11 approx. The versatile Family Room/Formal Dining Room is situated to the rear of the property and is finished in neutral décor complimented by Oak wood flooring. Television point, telephone point, wired for Sky television, wall mounted television to be removed. SITTING ROOM: 16 x 12 approx. The Sitting Room enjoys a south facing outlook through original sash and case bay windows out to the extensive front garden. Features include Polished Oak flooring and boasts an attractive multi-fuel stove with wooden over mantle and Caithness Slate hearth, alcove with low level storage cupboard.
OPEN PLAN DINING KITCHEN: 25 x 15 7 approx. Striking, beautifully appointed Kitchen with adjacent Dining/Family area Beautifully appointed fitted Kitchen with an extensive range of quality base and wall units with co-ordinating light granite work surfaces with matching double width peninsular unit which could double up as a Breakfast Bar if required, six downlighters, Smeg Stainless Steel Cooking Range with Six Hobs and large Oven below and concealed Extractor above, Neff Fan-Assisted Oven, concealed integrated Dishwasher, Fridge and Freezer, double Belfast sink and restored Polish Oak flooring.
The adjacent Dining/Family area again with restored Polished Oak flooring has an alcove with low level storage cupboard and feature cast iron fireplace creating a lovely focal point. UTILITY ROOM: Utility Room with base units, ample worktop space, stainless steel sink, wall mounted central heating boiler, Polished Oak flooring, control panel for alarm system. Note - The Bosch Automatic Washing Machine, Hotpoint Tumble Dryer are all to be included in the price. Overhead washing pulley to be removed. Coat hooks. (UPPER FLOOR) GALLERIED HALLWAY: A further, elegant attractive feature of the house is the extremely spacious, bright airy upper Hallway with lovely South facing views towards the countryside, ideal as a sitting/contemplation area or for a computer/hobby area. Shelved storage linen cupboard, fitted carpet.
MASTER BEDROOM WITH EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM: 15 6 x 15 6 approx. Double Bedroom once again with superb south-facing aspect and outlook over Banchory to the surrounding countryside beyond. Two built-in wardrobes offer shelf and hanging space. Fitted carpet. Striking Shower Room with Rosea marble tiled walls, white w.c., w.h.b. matching shower tray, thermostatic shower, extractor fan, wall mirror, Amtico flooring, striplight incorporating shaver point and usual small fitments.
DOUBLE BEDROOM: 15 x 12 approx. Exceptionally generous Double Bedroom with rear facing aspect. Fitted carpet. Light fitment and curtains to be removed. DOUBLE BEDROOM: 13 x 11 11 approx. Double Bedroom again with rear facing aspect. Fitted carpet.
DOUBLE BEDROOM: 15 11 x 12 11 approx. Further Double Bedroom, which would make an ideal Guest Bedroom and again with lovely open front views. Fitted carpet. DOUBLE BEDROOM: 16 x 12 02 approx. Additional excellent sized Double Bedroom to the rear with access hatch leading to the loft space. Fitted carpet. BATHROOM:
Recently upgraded Bathroom with painted wood cladding to dado level, oval bath set in feet with shower attachment in taps, w.c., w.h.b. and corner shower tray set into a shower area with Aqua panelled splashbacks, glazed shower door and screen, fitted thermostatic shower, extractor fan, restored Oak varnished flooring. (OUTSIDE) GARDEN:
REAR GARDEN: The fully enclosed private front Garden features a large area of lawn with attractive borders, enjoys open views and offers an ideal child/pet friendly environment. Sandstone Patio area.
The mature Rear Garden which enjoys a lovely sunny aspect, particularly in the late afternoon and early evening, provides a lovely al fresco extension to the main living accommodation and is laid out with paved patio, wood shed, mature colourful shrubs, drying green and large tarmac parking area for around 5 cars. DOUBLE GARAGE: GENERAL: Double Garage with light, power and electrically operated sectional door (accessed from rear lane). All carpets, curtains, blinds and light fitment together with all white goods will be included in the sale. Any wall mounted televisions will be removed and the brackets will remain. Most items of furniture are available under separate negotiation. EPC BANDING: E LH MORTGAGE & FINANCIAL ADVICE Our team of highly qualified Independent Financial Services Consultants have computerised access to a wide range of products available from all lenders. Special legal package available for First Time Buyers.