Location

Old Aberdeen is a hidden gem in the northeast. Here, almost uniquely in Scotland, you can visit a medieval cathedral, a late medieval bridge and a late 15th century college. A small town that was independent from Aberdeen between 1489 and 1891, Old Aberdeen, situated on the northern edge of the city of Aberdeen, is largely a conservation area, and retains a wonderful sense of history and an intriguing mixture of architecture. It is rich in historic buildings: some, like St Machar's Cathedral, date from the Middle Ages, and there are many period buildings of the 18th to early 19th centuries, mostly built in the local grey granite which is famous for its silver sparkle on sunny days. The King's College campus of the University of Aberdeen is in Old Aberdeen, its buildings ranging from its 15th century chapel to the stunning new library by architects Schmidt Hammer Lassen, which opened in 2012. There is also a pub, a range of shops and a bank. Seaton Park, with its hidden walled garden and numerous riverside walks, is within minutes of the property; a wide range of wildlife can be seen there including ducks, swans, herons, otters, seals, red squirrels and deer. The Donmouth beach is also nearby.

Situated relatively near to a main arterial route with an excellent local bus service, you are minutes from Aberdeen city centre which provides the amenities one expects of a modern city, including six malls. There are numerous pubs, bars, cafés and restaurants, with a fantastic theatre, concert halls, art gallery and cinemas to enjoy. Aberdeen is renowned for its superb educational and recreational facilities; there are also extensive indoor and outdoor activities all near the property. As well as the excellent bus services within the city, there are good links by air, rail and coach to places within Scotland, UK and further afield; with national and international flights being provided from Dyce International Airport. The main East Coast line operates from Aberdeen providing a link to Edinburgh, the north of England and London. ScotRail provides services throughout Scotland including to Glasgow, Perth and Inverness.

Distances:
Aberdeen International Airport   (5.9 miles)
Aberdeen Railway Station   (3.0 miles)
Aberdeen Beach    (2.7 miles)
University of Aberdeen    (0.2 miles)
Seaton Park    (0.6 miles)*
*Please note that all distances are approximate

Description

Snow Cottage, 29 College Bounds, is a terraced home in the heart of a conservation area in historic Old Aberdeen. This charming property, which dates back to the early 1800s, takes its name from the adjacent historic Snow Kirk of which only the cemetery remains. The B Listed property has been upgraded to 21st century standards and is beautifully presented with neutral décor throughout, a modern kitchen and bathroom. Welcome features include a wood burning stove in the sitting room, parquet flooring throughout much of the ground floor, underfloor heating in the kitchen and bathroom and the mature private garden.

Full of character, this terraced cottage is arranged over two floors. The white solid wood front door with tasteful door furniture leads to the hall which accesses the ground floor accommodation and has a staircase to the first floor. Two windows in the hall bring in natural light. One of two attractive reception spaces is the elegant sitting room which has parquet flooring and is dual aspect with a window overlooking College Bounds and glazed French doors to the garden. A fireplace with wood mantel and slate hearth with log burning stove makes a fine focal point. The adjacent dining room is a lovely space for both entertaining and casual dining.   The inviting kitchen has garden views and porcelain floor tiling with underfloor heating.   There is a range of fitted base, drawer and wall cabinets with butcher block worktops and a farmhouse style ceramic sink and drainer. Integrated appliances include a Neff fridge freezer, wine fridge and Neff induction hob, double ovens and dishwasher. A larder cupboard and an understairs cupboard provide excellent storage. Off the kitchen is a very useful utility room which has a fitted cupboard with worktop matching the kitchen and a stacked washing machine and tumble drier, the central heating boiler and a door to the back garden.

At the top of the staircase, the bright first floor landing has a hatch to the loft with a Ramsay ladder and there is also a linen cupboard. Bedroom 1 at the far end of the landing is a generously proportioned room with dual aspect and a built in wardrobe. Bedroom 2 is a double room with a lovely outlook over the back garden with built in wardrobe and fitted shelves. Bedroom 3 also overlooks the back garden and has a fitted wardrobe; this room would also make an ideal home office. The bathroom is beautifully appointed with underfloor heating, a heated towel rail and a white three piece suite including a deep bath with a "rainforest" drench shower head and additional shower fitment.

There is a lovely secluded, fully enclosed garden to the rear with a large new shed for added storage. Mature shrubs surround a generous lawn with a barbeque area, perfect for al fresco dining, entertaining or relaxing. There is an outside tap and exterior light and a garden gate allows side access.