3 bedroom house

Delightful detached home within grounds of about 2 acres with planning consent for a holiday chalet.


Description

SUMMARY
Detached bungalow dating back over 100 years, but extended and altered around 1982. Contemporary in style, there is extensive use of reclaimed beech flooring throughout, etched glass internal doors and floor to ceiling wardrobes in all of the bedrooms. High quality insect screens are fitted to all the bedroom windows and ensuite bathroom.

ACCOMMODATION
In an utterly charming and secluded setting, Bocklewood offers turn key accommodation and further development potential within the private grounds. With access from the garden is the vestibule which in turn opens into the spacious dining kitchen. Bright and welcoming, the kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of limed oak fronted base and wall cabinets complemented by oak work surfaces. Appliances include a Rangemaster Classic electric range cooker with extractor, Bosch dishwasher, 60/40 refrigerator and freezer. For everyday domestic tasks there is a utility room with plumbing for an automatic washing machine and space for a tumble dryer. The main living space is relaxed and informal, with an open plan kitchen/sitting room and dining room. A focal point of the sitting room is the fireplace housing an electric fire and this area blends perfectly into the dining room. Bringing the outdoors in are the double glazed doors opening onto an enclosed patio. An inner hallway has a hatch with access to the partially floored roof space. The principal bedroom is generous in size with a walk in wardrobe in addition to an extensive range of built-in wardrobes. Fitted by Laings of Inverurie is an en suite bathroom with white suite including a corner spa bath, bidet and separate corner shower enclosure. Two further bedrooms both have built in wardrobes along one wall and are serviced by a family shower room opposite. A former entrance to the house is now a home office with independent front access and corner windows.

OUTSIDE
The gardens at Bocklewood are enchanting with an extensive area on one side enclosed by a dry stone dyke and the remainder with post and wire fencing. An elongated driveway provides parking and turning for numerous vehicles. The grounds are mostly laid in lawn.

TIMBER SHED 1
Currently used as a workshop with pitched metal roof, power and light and single door.

TIMBER SHED 2
With power and light and up and over door.

TIMBER SHED 3
With power and light and single door.

TIMBER SHED 4
Garage style with power and light and up and over door.

There are many fine trees including laburnum and dozens of fine rhododendrons. Scolty Hill burn feeds a natural pond with lovely water lilies. There is also an area of orchard with cherry, plum and apple trees.

Location

Strachan is a village in Aberdeenshire, that lies along the Water of Feugh, a tributary of the River Dee, a few miles southwest of Banchory. The village of Strachan is located in the Grampian Highlands of Scotland, about 20 miles southwest of Aberdeen. Its name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic word "STRATH" meaning broad valley. To the northeast of the village is Scolty Hill, best known for the 20m tall tower monument, built in 1840 as a memorial to General Burnett who fought alongside the Duke of Wellington.

Banchory, considered to be the gateway to Royal Deeside, is a popular town located along the River Dee and overlooked by Scolty Hill. Within Banchory there is a good range of amenities, including specialist shopping, two large supermarkets, banking, restaurants, a garden centre, hotels, sports centre, swimming pool, library, health centre and several dentists. There are pre-school facilities available in addition to two primary schools and Banchory Academy which provides secondary education. Banchory Sports Village includes a six lane swimming pool. Banchory is also well located for access to the ski resorts at Glenshee and the Lecht during the winter months.

Set amidst rolling fields, woods and hills is Finzean with a splendid community hall which hosts many local events and activities. Within Finzean there is also the village primary school, parish church and Finzean farm shop and tea room. There are several walks along community-restored pathways perfect for country strolls. Many other outdoor leisure activities are available locally, including hill walking, horse riding, fishing, gliding and golf. The picturesque River Dee is within easy reach, as is the nearby Cairngorm National Park offering further opportunities for outdoor pursuits.

An attractive small Victorian town, Aboyne has a supermarket, academy and primary school and an excellent community centre providing a theatre/cinema, full size swimming pool, badminton courts, library and gym. The town also has a health centre and cottage hospital. The popular village green provides the setting for the historic Aboyne Highland Games every August, while the Deeside Way, a popular walking and cycling route, is also accessible from Aboyne.

Square Footage: 1,883 sq ft




Acreage: 2 Acres

Directions

From the traffic lights in Banchory High Street, turn onto the B974 Strachan. Cross bridge over the river Dee and continue past the Feugh Bridge for approximately 1 mile. The property is on the right.

Banchory 1 mile
Aboyne 13 miles
Finzean 7 miles
Aberdeen 22 miles
Aberdeen International Airport 25 miles
Arnhall business park – Westhill 17 miles
Prime4 business park – Kingswells 17 miles
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary 20 miles*

All distances are approximate*

Marketed by: Savills, Aberdeen