House For Sale £340,000
Superb detached 4 bedroom rural cottage with additional 10 acres perfect for equestrian
We are delighted to offer to the market this very spacious 4 bedroom detached cottage situated between the very popular villages of Insch and Alford. It has been extended and upgraded while maintaining a traditional and cosy feel. Due to its elevated position it boasts breathtaking views across the surrounding hills and enjoys peace and tranquility along with total privacy. It benefits from oil fired central heating, UPVC double glazing, security system including CCTV, double detached garage and excellent outdoor space. Other features of note are the traditional solid oak latch doors, custom built kitchen and stylish bathroom. There is a great deal of demand for this type of property in the area so early viewing of this one is highly recommended.
Location
Balbarrie Lodge lies between the very popular villages of Insch and Alford. Insch offers a direct rail link to Aberdeen city and the airport at Dyce. It also offers a range of shops, medical centre, cottage hospital, hotel and golf course. Local primary schools can be found at nearby Premnay and Keig while secondary is available at the new Alford community campus along with swimming pool, sports facilities and library. Alford also offers a wide range of amenities including medical centre, dental surgery, craft butcher, baker and coop supermarket. Outdoor activities are well catered for with local parks, 18 hole golf course, tennis courts, bowling and dry ski centre. The area offers unlimited hill walks, cycle trails, fishing and horse riding.
Accommodation
Vestibule, Hall, lounge, dining room, kitchen, utility room, 4 bedrooms and bathroom.
Directions
Travelling from Aberdeen on the A944 towards Alford, on entering Whitehouse take the right turn to Keig. Continue for 3 miles and on reaching the T junction turn right towards Insch. Travel along this road for approximately 2 miles and take the sharp turn to the left at the Remax sign. The property is a short distance along the private driveway.
Vestibule (4' 10'' x 4' 2'' (1.47m x 1.28m))
A useful entrance with oak door to the main hall and solid oak flooring.
Hallway (9' 7'' x 4' 6'' (2.91m x 1.36m))
A welcoming entrance hall with carpeted stair and painted balustrade to the upper floor and solid oak flooring.
Lounge (19' 2'' x 17' 1'' (5.83m x 5.20m))
A very bright and spacious formal lounge flooded with natural light from the large sliding doors providing access to the decking area along with stunning views. The feature painted brick wall has a traditional open fire with granite hearth and wooden mantle along with recess fo television and storage shelving. There is currently a bar installed in the corner of the room and there is a fully fitted neutral carpet.
Dining Room (13' 1'' x 12' 2'' (4.0m x 3.72m))
With open access from the lounge and door through to the kitchen this is a very generous space with sliding doors leading out to the decking area. It has feature painted brick wall with display shelving and storage cupboards, ample space for large table and chairs and solid oak flooring. This is the perfect space for formal dinners or family gatherings.
Kitchen (14' 10'' x 10' 4'' (4.51m x 3.16m))
A bright and modern kitchen fitted with custom built wall and base units in cream with solid granite work surfaces and feature wall tiling. The white ceramic sink and drainer has chrome mixer and appliances include eye level Rangemaster double oven and grill, induction hob, and dishwasher. There is space for large fridge freezer and recess for microwave. The floor is finished in a quality Parkay design Amtico flooring.
Utility Room (6' 9'' x 4' 6'' (2.06m x 1.36m))
With plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer, there is ample space for storage and the central heating boiler is located here.
Bedroom 1 (14' 5'' x 11' 2'' (4.40m x 3.40m))
A large double downstairs bedroom with dual aspect providing ample natural light. The room is freshly decorated and there is solid oak flooring.
Bedroom 2 (12' 4'' x 11' 0'' (3.76m x 3.35m))
A large double bedroom with dormer window to the front, fitted storage and solid oak flooring.
Bedroom 3 (12' 4'' x 11' 0'' (3.76m x 3.35m))
Another spacious double bedroom with dormer bay window, traditional fireplace with cast iron inset and oak flooring.
Bedroom 4 (12' 4'' x 8' 8'' (3.77m x 2.64m))
This is currently utilised as a dressing room and has a large number of custom fitted wardrobes providing excellent hanging and shelved storage. There is a window to the side and solid oak flooring.
Bathroom (12' 7'' x 7' 4'' (3.84m x 2.23m))
A very stylish and well appointed family bathroom with separate fully tiled cubicle incorporating a mains shower with rain water head, large bath, wood effect units housing the WC and wall mounted wash hand basin. There is a traditional radiator and chrome towel rail and the floor is finished in contrasting Parkay style Amtico flooring.
Garage
To the rear of the property is a double garage with power and light and two up and over doors.
Outside
The private tarred driveway leads into the property where there is ample parking for several vehicles.
Gardens
To the side and rear of the property are generous gardens laid mainly with mature lawns with a variety of trees and shrubs. There is a large area of decking perfect for alfresco dining and taking in that glorious view. There is stone and timber pergola and second decked area.
Land
In addition to the gardens there is an additional 10 acres of land to the front that would be ideal for equestrian or livestock. There is ample space to erect a stable block to the side of the cottage if required.
We are delighted to offer to the market this very spacious 4 bedroom detached cottage situated between the very popular villages of Insch and Alford. It has been extended and upgraded while maintaining a traditional and cosy feel. Due to its elevated position it boasts breathtaking views across the surrounding hills and enjoys peace and tranquility along with total privacy. It benefits from oil fired central heating, UPVC double glazing, security system including CCTV, double detached garage and excellent outdoor space. Other features of note are the traditional solid oak latch doors, custom built kitchen and stylish bathroom. There is a great deal of demand for this type of property in the area so early viewing of this one is highly recommended.
Location
Balbarrie Lodge lies between the very popular villages of Insch and Alford. Insch offers a direct rail link to Aberdeen city and the airport at Dyce. It also offers a range of shops, medical centre, cottage hospital, hotel and golf course. Local primary schools can be found at nearby Premnay and Keig while secondary is available at the new Alford community campus along with swimming pool, sports facilities and library. Alford also offers a wide range of amenities including medical centre, dental surgery, craft butcher, baker and coop supermarket. Outdoor activities are well catered for with local parks, 18 hole golf course, tennis courts, bowling and dry ski centre. The area offers unlimited hill walks, cycle trails, fishing and horse riding.
Accommodation
Vestibule, Hall, lounge, dining room, kitchen, utility room, 4 bedrooms and bathroom.
Directions
Travelling from Aberdeen on the A944 towards Alford, on entering Whitehouse take the right turn to Keig. Continue for 3 miles and on reaching the T junction turn right towards Insch. Travel along this road for approximately 2 miles and take the sharp turn to the left at the Remax sign. The property is a short distance along the private driveway.
Vestibule (4' 10'' x 4' 2'' (1.47m x 1.28m))
A useful entrance with oak door to the main hall and solid oak flooring.
Hallway (9' 7'' x 4' 6'' (2.91m x 1.36m))
A welcoming entrance hall with carpeted stair and painted balustrade to the upper floor and solid oak flooring.
Lounge (19' 2'' x 17' 1'' (5.83m x 5.20m))
A very bright and spacious formal lounge flooded with natural light from the large sliding doors providing access to the decking area along with stunning views. The feature painted brick wall has a traditional open fire with granite hearth and wooden mantle along with recess fo television and storage shelving. There is currently a bar installed in the corner of the room and there is a fully fitted neutral carpet.
Dining Room (13' 1'' x 12' 2'' (4.0m x 3.72m))
With open access from the lounge and door through to the kitchen this is a very generous space with sliding doors leading out to the decking area. It has feature painted brick wall with display shelving and storage cupboards, ample space for large table and chairs and solid oak flooring. This is the perfect space for formal dinners or family gatherings.
Kitchen (14' 10'' x 10' 4'' (4.51m x 3.16m))
A bright and modern kitchen fitted with custom built wall and base units in cream with solid granite work surfaces and feature wall tiling. The white ceramic sink and drainer has chrome mixer and appliances include eye level Rangemaster double oven and grill, induction hob, and dishwasher. There is space for large fridge freezer and recess for microwave. The floor is finished in a quality Parkay design Amtico flooring.
Utility Room (6' 9'' x 4' 6'' (2.06m x 1.36m))
With plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer, there is ample space for storage and the central heating boiler is located here.
Bedroom 1 (14' 5'' x 11' 2'' (4.40m x 3.40m))
A large double downstairs bedroom with dual aspect providing ample natural light. The room is freshly decorated and there is solid oak flooring.
Bedroom 2 (12' 4'' x 11' 0'' (3.76m x 3.35m))
A large double bedroom with dormer window to the front, fitted storage and solid oak flooring.
Bedroom 3 (12' 4'' x 11' 0'' (3.76m x 3.35m))
Another spacious double bedroom with dormer bay window, traditional fireplace with cast iron inset and oak flooring.
Bedroom 4 (12' 4'' x 8' 8'' (3.77m x 2.64m))
This is currently utilised as a dressing room and has a large number of custom fitted wardrobes providing excellent hanging and shelved storage. There is a window to the side and solid oak flooring.
Bathroom (12' 7'' x 7' 4'' (3.84m x 2.23m))
A very stylish and well appointed family bathroom with separate fully tiled cubicle incorporating a mains shower with rain water head, large bath, wood effect units housing the WC and wall mounted wash hand basin. There is a traditional radiator and chrome towel rail and the floor is finished in contrasting Parkay style Amtico flooring.
Garage
To the rear of the property is a double garage with power and light and two up and over doors.
Outside
The private tarred driveway leads into the property where there is ample parking for several vehicles.
Gardens
To the side and rear of the property are generous gardens laid mainly with mature lawns with a variety of trees and shrubs. There is a large area of decking perfect for alfresco dining and taking in that glorious view. There is stone and timber pergola and second decked area.
Land
In addition to the gardens there is an additional 10 acres of land to the front that would be ideal for equestrian or livestock. There is ample space to erect a stable block to the side of the cottage if required.
