The Torries

Tough, Alford, Aberdeenshire, AB33 8EU

Guide Price

£400,000

  • Status: FOR SALE SOLD UNDER OFFER
  • First Marketed: Jul 2022
  • Removed: Date Not Available
  • 6 acres
  • 3 beds

Residential Tags: N/A

Property Tags: Equestrian

Land Tags: N/A

Summary Details

  • First Marketed: Jul 2022
  • Removed: Date Not Available
  • Residential Tags: N/A
  • Property Tags: Equestrian
  • Land Tags: N/A
IMMACULATE THREE BEDROOM DETACHED COTTAGE IN STUNNING RURAL LOCATION.



ADDITIONAL 6 ACRES (APPROX) OF LAND SUITABLE FOR EQUESTRIAN OR LIVESTOCK.



Call Gary on to arrange your viewing.



We are delighted to offer to the market this charming rural cottage in Tough, close to the popular village of Alford. It offers beautifully presented accommodation over two levels and benefits from oil fired central heating and double glazing along with a multi fuel and wood burning stove. The minute you enter this very much loved home you will warm to it's charm. The property has been extensively upgraded over the years and is in excellent condition throughout. The beautiful gardens enjoy panoramic views and offer a range of tranquil seating areas to relax, watch and listen to the wildlife while taking in those stunning views. There is also the benefit of just under 6 acres of additional land that would be perfect for equestrian or livestock. Other features include single garage, outbuildings and large workshop.



Location

The Torries is situated in a very quiet rural location just on the edge of Tough and a short drive from the very popular village of Alford. There is an excellent local primary school and access to a many country walks. Alford village offers a wide range of local amenities including the community campus offering nursery, primary and secondary schools along with swimming pool, sports facilities and library. The wide range of individual shops provide everything required and there is a post office and coop supermarket. There is also a medical centre, dental surgery and gym. The Haughton Arms and Alford Bistro offer excellent dining along with a range of takeaways. Outdoor pursuits include 18 hole golf course, bowling, tennis courts and dry ski centre. A warm welcome awaits you in this very friendly village. There is an excellent commute to the business parks at Westhill and Kingswells along with Aberdeen city and Airport. The market town of Inverurie is a 20 minute drive which offers a wide range of shops and supermarkets including major brands and a retail park.



Accommodation

Sun room, hall, lounge, dining room, dining kitchen, utility room, three bedrooms and bathroom.



Directions

Travelling from Aberdeen on the A944, continue through Tillyfourie and at the bottom of the hill take a left turn sign posted Tough/ Muir of Fowlis. Take the first turning on the right and continue over the crossroads, The Torries is the first property on the right.



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Garden room


This Sunny and bright garden room has views of the beautiful front garden and surrounding countryside. It provides the perfect entrance and sets the scene for this stunning home. There is ample space for casual seating and the floor is finished in an American oak Amtico.




Hallway


A very traditional and welcoming hallway that is flooded with natural light due to the Velux window and half glazed door from the garden room. There are original panelled doors in white and fully carpeted stair with natural wood balustrade. It is decorated on soft tones with a contrasting fully fitted carpet.




Dining Room


A superb dual aspect reception room, currently used as a formal dining room. The focal point is the impressive granite inglenook fireplace which houses a multi fuel stove, just perfect for entertaining on those colder evenings. There is ample room for a large dining table and chairs, recessed area to accommodate free standing furniture and a useful storage cupboard. This superb room is decorated in period colours with a fully fitted neutral carpet.




Dining Kitchen


A bright and spacious kitchen in a real cottage style and fitted with a wide range of quality Kuchen Hacker country vanilla wall and base units perfectly complimented by the beech wood effect work surfaces and soft stone splash back tiling. Other features include a Carron Granite Champagne corner double sink, and drainer, separate matching dresser unit and central island with solid beach top providing the perfect preparation area along with space for informal dining and wine storage. Integrated appliances (all Neff) include double oven and grill, LPG gas 5 burner hob with extraction hood, brand new dishwasher, fridge and freezer. This space is also flooded with natural light due to the dual aspect windows with traditional deep sills. The double folding doors and wooden step lead you down into the formal lounge and the floor is finished in terracotta ceramic tiles.




Utility room


Spacious utility room with cream base and full height units, wooden style work surfaces, stainless steel sink and drainer. There is plumbing and housing for a washing machine and tumble dryer and access to the rear garden. The floor is finished in terracotta ceramic tiling.




Lounge


A very generous formal lounge that is perfect for those large gatherings or cosy nights in with raised ceiling and doors leading out to the front garden.The large inglenook fireplace with granite hearth and solid oak mantle houses the striking red wood burning stove and has recessed storage at either side. The room is decorated in neutral tones and has solid oak flooring.




Bedroom 1


A bright and generous double bedroom situated on the ground floor with a window overlooking the front garden and ample space for free standing furniture. The room is decorated in lavender tones and has a fully fitted neutral carpet.




Family Bathroom


A good sized family bathroom consisting of a 4 piece suite in soft white, including fully tiled corner cubicle with mains shower, corner bath, wash hand basin and WC. The walls are partially tiled in soft cream with contrasting border, window with deep sill for display items and fully fitted carpet. There is a large storage cupboard perfect for towels and linen.




Landing


A light and airy landing giving access to the upper accommodation that is flooded with natural light due to the Velux roof window. There are three very useful cupboards with hanging and shelved storage and in addition there is a deep display shelf. The neutral decor is continued with fully fitted neutral carpet.




Bedroom 2


Another spacious double room with Dormer bay window offering views of the garden and the surrounding countryside. There is ample space for free standing furniture, the room is tastefully decorated and has a fully fitted neutral carpet.




Bedroom 3


The last of the sleeping accommodation is another good sized double room that is currently utilised as a home office. The room has a Dormer bay to the front of the property with stunning views of the garden and surrounding countryside. It is freshly decorated and has a fully fitted carpet.




Front garden


To the front of the property is a large garden with mature lawns that are bordered with mature hedging. There are a wide range of trees, shrubs and perennials providing all year colour and seating areas to sit and enjoy the view. To the side is a quiet, sheltered and secluded spot with mature planting and more space for seating.




Rear Garden


To the rear of the property is a stunning tranquil garden you could only dream of with fruit trees, mature lawns, flower beds and paths leading to several slabbed seating areas one of which has wiring and power in place for a summerhouse or outdoor office. There is a drying area, access to the additional land and a path leading to a covered walkway with log storage.




Outbuildings


The large gravelled driveway provides parking for several vehicles and gives access to the garage with electric sectional door, power and light. There is also a spacious workshop with double doors and ample space for large machinery or motor home or caravan. The floor is fully concreted and there is a work bench, storage shelving and pitched roof offering further storage. There is also gated access to the additional land.




Additional land


This property also offers an additional 6 acres (approx) of fenced areas that would be perfect for equestrian or livestock.




Marketed by: RE/MAX, Aberdeen

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