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Delightful detached bungalow with about 7 acres and views towards Bennachie.


Description

SUMMARY
This delightful bungalow was built about 28 years ago and the sun room was added two years later. The integral garage was converted into the principal en suite bedroom around 15 years ago. The detached double garage was erected around 2007. Flooring is a combination of self coloured carpets, laminate and tiled floors.

ACCOMMODATION
Front facing steps lead to the spacious L shaped hallway with large matwell with under floor access. A large walk in storage cupboard provides hatch access to the floored loft which has lapsed planning permission for an end gable window. With the necessary consents and permissions this versatile space has potential for further conversion. Most of the accommodation at West Park is accessed from the hall. Wide French doors lead into the lovely open plan, informal sitting and dining room. A focal point is the fireplace housing a Kemnay pink granite polished hearth. Again French doors open into the tranquil sun room which can be enjoyed in all seasons with views toward Bennachie. A sliding patio door opens onto the terrace bringing the outdoors in. The fully fitted kitchen has ample dining space and a comprehensive range of wall and floor units incorporating glass fronted display cabinets. Appliances include an integrated and concealed Indesit dishwasher, refrigerator, Indesit double oven / grill and four ring gas hob. The sink is under the picture window, again making the most of the views. Everyday domestic tasks are catered for with a spacious utility room with floor and wall units and plumbing for a Zanussi washing machine along with space for a freezer. There is an external door with access to the rear garden. Particularly spacious is the principal bedroom located to the front of the house maximising the scenic outlook. En suite is a shower room with corner shower enclosure and white WC and wash basin. With a rear garden aspect towards the woodland, bedroom 2 was the original principal bedroom. The en suite shower room is fitted with a corner shower enclosure, WC, wash basin and bidet. Bedrooms three and four have front and rear aspects and both have built in double wardrobes. These rooms are serviced by the main spacious bathroom with large bath and separate shower compartment. There is also a WC, wash basin and bidet with the walls tiled to dado height.

OUTSIDE
A detached double garage and workshop has up and over doors, side personnel door and double glazed rear window. A corner fixed timber staircase leads to a floored and partially timber-lined loft space which has a rear Velux roof window. The stable block has a concrete floor and is timber-framed with a pitched roof and is divided into two loose boxes supplied with water and electricity. The stables have Equimat flooring and a concrete standing area. There is a timber-framed field shelter. In front of the house is a block of 7 acres of land which is divided into two grass paddocks of 5 and 2 acres. Much of the perimeter of the land is fenced with timber post and line wire fencing incorporating a top electric wire. An enclosed chicken run has two sheds.

Easily maintained are side and rear lawns surrounded by extensive patios and paved areas. On the side terrace by the sun room is space for a hot tub. There is a small kitchen garden and a garden shed along with external lighting.

Location

Inverurie (around 6 miles away), is an expanding and prosperous town situated in the valley of the River Don. There are good road and rail links to the north and south including to Aberdeen, Dyce, Huntly and Inverness. Facilities include an excellent health centre, which is integral to the local hospital, several large supermarkets, an M&S Simply Food store, a swimming pool and community centre as well as golf, tennis and bowling. Hillwalking is a popular activity, with many routes available including at the popular Hill of Bennachie. At Easter Aquhorthies, 2 miles west of Inverurie, there is an ancient stone circle.

The nearby village of Kemnay benefits from a wonderful countryside setting, being surrounded by rolling fields and mature woodland. Within Kemnay a range of amenities are available including small shops catering for everyday essentials, a post office, library, doctor’s surgery, restaurant and two hotels. Primary and secondary schooling are available within the village. Sporting facilities include a gym, tennis courts, a bowling green, skate park and an 18-hole golf course, in addition to both riverside and country walks. Aberdeenshire is famed for its outdoor pursuits, including salmon fishing, golf and game shooting. The nearby coast offers sailing and sandy beaches. Apart from its rich agricultural heritage, the area is steeped in historical interest, being in the heart of castle country. A number of stunning National Trust properties are accessible from from West Park while the nearest distillery is Glen Garioch in Oldmeldrum, just under 11 miles away.

Aberdeen lies approximately 16 miles distant, with the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route providing improved travel in and around Aberdeen and a quicker and more direct route south to Dundee and beyond. The international airport offers regular flights to London and other UK and European cities. There are regular train services from Aberdeen, including a sleeper to King’s Cross, London. The recently opened Kintore railway station incorporating numerous EV charging points is approximately 15 minutes away and offers a convenient park and ride option for the city centre. Aberdeen provides all the services of a major city, including business, leisure and health facilities, theatres and cinemas, restaurants and a wide range of shopping. There is private schooling including Robert Gordon’s School, St Margaret’s, and Albyn School as well as the International School at Pitfodels. There are two universities and two colleges of further education.

West Park occupies an extremely tranquil setting but is also ideally located for those with an interest in outdoor activities and offers excellent road and mountain biking/walking/running opportunities directly from the house to both Bennachie and Pitfichie hills. The adjacent woodland of Fetternear Estate is ideal for dog walking.

Square Footage: 2,239 sq ft




Acreage: 7 Acres

Directions

Inverurie 6 miles
Aberdeen International Airport 13 miles
Dyce 13 miles
Westhill 13 miles
Kingswells 16 miles
Aberdeen 18 miles
*Please note that all distances are approximate


Additional Info

OUTGOINGS
Aberdeenshire Council tax band F.

Marketed by: Savills, Aberdeen