Cressbrook, Drumoak, Banchory, Aberdeenshire

Cressbrook, Drumoak, Banchory, Aberdeenshire
NEWLY REDUCED PRICE Offers Over: £398,000
TRADITIONAL TWO STOREY GRANITE DETACHED FAMILY HOME AT THE GATEWAY TO ROYAL
DEESIDE
Cressbrook, Drumoak, Banchory,
Aberdeenshire, AB31 5AG
NEWLY REDUCED PRICE : Offers over £398,000
Viewing: Contact Selling Agents on 01224 626100
We are delighted to offer FOR SALE this wonderful traditional DETACHED GRANITE
FAMILY HOME in the village of Drumoak. This FOUR BEDROOM / 2 PUBLIC ROOM
DWELLING sits in the original part of the village and benefits from open views to the south.
The property retains many original features such as double height skirtings, cornicing and a
traditional style conservatory has been added in the past in keeping with the style of the
property. This two storey granite house with slate roof benefits from double glazing, gas
central heating with radiators throughout and a stylish blue Aga in the kitchen and mature
gardens. Planning consent has been granted in principle for part of the existing garden as
detailed outlined in red on the plan below. This is available separately. Further details are
available from the selling agent with the plans available on the Aberdeenshire Council
website (www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk) reference APP/2014/3157.
The accommodation over two floors comprises: Entrance Vestibule; Main Hallway; formal
Living Room; Dining Room; Conservatory with solid fuel stove; family dining Kitchen;
Bathroom; Utility Room. On the first floor there are three double sized Bedrooms and a
fourth bedroom, currently utilised as a Study; Bathroom. A large attic is accessed from the
main landing.
Drumoak is situated between Aberdeen and Banchory on the A93 road, at the gateway to
Royal Deeside. The wonderful Drum Castle is only minutes from the property boasting the
castle itself with the stylish Mains of Drum centre with restaurant and shopping facilities
next door. In turn, Crathes Castle is a short drive to the west therefore there is a wealth of
culture practically on the doorstep. In the village are the essential amenities of a village
shop, village hall, church and the Irvine Arms Hotel. Drumoak has undergone much
expansion in recent years making this a thriving and popular rural community. Primary
schooling is provided at Drumoak School with secondary education at Banchory Academy.
Cressbrook is perfectly located for travelling into the City of Aberdeen, some 11 miles east,
or alternatively to the expanding businesses at Kingswells or Westhill. Aberdeen Airport is
within easy reach therefore transport to and from the city may be undertaken with ease.
Directions: travelling from Aberdeen on the A93 road in a westerly direction, continue
through Milltimber and Peterculter. Continue following the road and the next village is
Drumoak. The property is located on the left hand side of the main road, identified by the
Stronachs sale board.
ENTRANCE HALLWAY
Entry is taken by way of a solid wooden door
with glazed side panels and fan light above. The
floor is of traditional decorative tiling and there is
an ornate ceiling cornice. There is a pendant
light. A pitch pine, part glazed door leads to the
Main Hallway.
MAIN HALLWAY
This welcoming Hallway is spacious and provides
access to all of the ground floor accommodation.
The flooring is of solid oak adding warmth and
tradition to this home. Decorative cornicing, 2
pendant lights and double radiator. An under stair
store provides useful storage.
LIVING ROOM
18’2 x 14’10 (5.54m x 4.53m)
A striking, formal living room with a lovely double glazed bay window to the front. A pitch pine
fireplace with slate hearth and cast iron inset and decorative tiling provides a focal point. There is a
shelved corner, ideal for TV or display purposes. With double height skirtings and ceiling cornicing,
this room retains many original features. The floor is carpeted and there are two radiators. A glazed
door leads to the Conservatory.
DINING ROOM
18’2 x 16’5 (5.55m x 5m)
A further spacious room to the front of the property with large bay window. The double height
skirtings, cornicing and decorative ceiling rose make this, again a room with a traditional, formal feel.
A fireplace of pitch pine with cast iron inset and decorative tiles and gas fire provided a focal point in
the room. The floor is carpeted and there is a double radiator.
CONSERVATORY
14’8 x 11’5 (4.48m x 3.48m)
A wonderful, fully glazed conservatory provides additional living space allowing peaceful relaxation
whilst enjoying the garden. A solid fuel stove is positioned in the corner of the space. Low level wall
with wide tiled cills and tiled floor. With arched design windows and a glazed roof, this is a truly
traditional design in keeping with the main house. Double, glazed doors lead to the garden.
KITCHEN
13’11 x 12’10 (4.26m x 3.91m)
A truly family kitchen benefitting from dual aspect windows allowing natural light to illuminate this
spacious room. Fitted with a range of wall and floor pine units with granite work surfaces and tiled
splash backs. A blue gas fired Aga sits proudly in the centre of the kitchen adding to the character of
the home. Integrated oven and hob. A wine rack has been fitted into the window recess making
excellent use of the space. A suspended lighting panel sites above where a dining table would be
positioned. Solid wood flooring again adds to the traditional feel.
BATHROOM
Comprising a bath with electric shower over
surrounded by wet wall panelling, WC and corner
basin. A frosted glazed window overlooks the
side of the property. The walls are pine lined to
dado height.
REAR PORCH
Accessed from the main hallway, this porch allows access to the garden by way of a part glazed door.
The walls are lined and there is a concrete floor.
UTILITY ROOM
Accessed directly from the Kitchen, fitted with a
range of wall and floor units with stainless steel
sink set under a window to the side. Plumbed for
washing machine. Wall cupboards house the
central heating boiler and hot water tank. Ceiling
clothes pulley and pendant light.
BATHROOM
Located at mezzanine level, this family bathroom
comprise bath with electric shower over and wet
wall paneling around, wash hand basin in pine
vanity unit and WC. The bath is clad in pine and
there is a mirrored medicine cabinet over the
basin. The floor is of cork tiles.
MASTER BEDROOM
15’ x 14’11(4.58m x 4.55m)
A lovely spacious room with dual aspect window
to the front and side. The floor is carpeted and
there is a double radiator and two pendant lights.
Ceiling cornice.
BEDROOM 2
14’1 x 13’1 (4.3m x 4m)
A further bright room with dual aspect windows
overlooking the garden and beyond. The floor is
carpeted and there are two pendant lights and a
radiator. Picture rail.
BEDROOM 3
15’1 x 12’7 (4.6m x 3.84m)
Overlooking the front of the property, this
bedroom has shelved alcoves and carpeted floor,
there are two pendant lights and a radiator.
BEDROOM 4 / STUDY
9’10 x 9’4 (3m x 2.85m)
With a window overlooking the front of the
property, this room has recently been used as a
study with wall shelving but could equally be
used as a single bedroom or nursery. The floor is
carpeted and there is a radiator.
EXTERNAL
The front garden is laid to gravel with mature trees and shrubs. A wrought iron gate allows pedestrian
access from the pavement.
A double garage is set alongside the main house with monopitch roof and electric door. There is
security lighting. Off road parking is provided alongside the garage on a surfaced area. The rear
garden is laid down to lawns with mature trees and shrubs and a circular patio area. This is an
attractive area creating a private and safe area for children and animals alike.
Drainage is to a septic tank located within the garden grounds.
PLEASE NOTE – The western most area of garden which benefits from planning consent for a
four bedroom property is being marketed and is available separately as detailed in red on the
site plan below.
EXTRAS
All carpets, curtains, blinds and light fittings are to remain in
the property. All appliances in the Kitchen and Utility Room
will remain as will the usual fixtures and fittings in the
bathrooms.
COUNCIL TAX BAND
G
EPC BANDING
F
Extract from approved planning consent. Not to scale – for illustrative purposes only.
Whilst these particulars are believed to be correct, they are provided for guidance purposes only and should not
be founded upon under any circumstances. All measurements stated, and floorplans, if available, are
approximate and must not be relied upon in order to establish floor area or for any other purpose.
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