Location

Kingswells is situated about five miles west of Aberdeen City. The residential area is an established suburb with well maintained and developed neighbourhoods. The property is well placed for access to the A944 and the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route which improves links to other areas north and south. Local amenities include a primary school, convenience store, doctor's surgery, veterinary surgery and community hall. Nearby is a business complex which includes a hotel, Starbucks and leisure centre with swimming pool. Kingswells is serviced by a regular bus service from the Park and Ride.

At the gateway to majestic Royal Deeside, Westhill is a small town with plenty going on, along with primary and secondary schooling, good local shops and high street brands at the Westhill Shopping Centre. There is also a supermarket and Costo Warehouse. A few miles out of town is the Loch of Skene which provides sailing opportunities and walks in the surrounding countryside.


Distances:
Westhill       (3 miles)
Kingswells   (5 miles)
Aberdeen    (9 miles)
Aberdeen Airport (5 miles)*
*All distances are approximate via Google maps

Description

This charming 1.5 storey detached house with an attached annexe offers great flexibility in its configuration. Although attached, the annexe is accessed via a self contained independent entrance from the main house.
The property was awarded the Geraldine Scott Design Award for its conservation. Period features include an exposed stone wall and beamed ceiling, a granite fireplace with swey and the blacksmith's forge and bellows. The entrance vestibule leads into the kitchen. There is a comprehensive range of base, drawer and wall cabinets, complemented by cherry wood worksurfaces. A focal point is the racing green coloured Rangemaster stove. Other appliances include a refrigerator, washing machine and dishwasher.   An impressive circulation and entertaining space is the split level dining and sitting room which features an ornate wrought iron low level balustrade that divides the space. The triple aspect windows at one end flood the room with natural light and frame the rural views. A granite fireplace houses a wood burning stove with a Baxi boiler. A centrepiece of the principal bedroom is the fireplace and swey. Bedroom two has previously been used as a home office. A ground floor bathroom allows for one storey living if required and is fitted with a modern three piece white suite and a separate shower enclosure along with a wall of cabinets. A turned and carpeted staircase leads to the first floor gallery landing with large Velux window. On this level there are two double bedrooms of similar proportions. Accessed externally from the rear of the property is the self contained annexe. The sitting room has an abundance of character and is home to the original granite forge and ceiling mounted bellows. A wood burning stove is mounted on the forge. A double bedroom has a shower room opposite. The annexe has great potential to generate commercial income or adapt further for multi generational living.

Railings and a gate enclose the gravel courtyard. A further gravel driveway provides turning and parking. Boundaries are defined by stone walls, metal railings and mesh fencing. At the side is a lawn, woodstore and coal bunker. A pathway surrounds the main buildings and there is also a drying green. A delightful al fresco spot is the patio and lawn. The adjoining paddock is located to the south and this area is laid to lawn with planted sections used as a kitchen garden. The boundary is enclosed by a stone wall and fence.

Detached double garage. Pitched and pantile roof. Internally the garage has been partitioned. Two up and over vehicular doors.