Property overview

We are delighted to offer for sale this impressive five bedroom detached period home, which has been sympathetically extended by the current owner to form generously proportioned family accommodation.  Ideally positioned within the sought after residential suburb of Cults to the west of Aberdeen city, the property boasts superb south facing gardens with open views.

Full Description

Forming part of the modern 2 storey extension, a welcoming reception hall leads to the inner hallway and original property.  Double doors from the reception hall allow access to the stunning garden room with under floor heating, which features a full height vaulted ceiling incorporating Velux windows. Double French doors with full height windows to either side lead to the rear sun terrace. From this area an open tread staircase leads to the upper floor.

The contemporary open tread staircase with wooden handrail leads to the upper landing with eaves storage and access to two well proportioned double bedrooms, both with ample wardrobe facilities and further enhanced by well-appointed ensuite shower rooms. 

Situated on the ground floor of the extension is a good sized wet room, fitted with a white two piece suite, fully aqua lined throughout and fitted with safety flooring incorporating a floor drain.

From the modern reception hall, the inner hallway leads to the original property with many appealing features throughout including pitch pine doors and facings, moulded coving and the original staircase to the mezzanine and upper floor.

Situated to the front of the property, a well-proportioned bright room is currently used as a home office. This versatile room offers ample space for a range of furnishings.

An exceptionally light and airy lounge boasts a bay window to the superb southerly aspect with views over the well maintained garden. A particular focal point is the attractive inglenook fireplace housing a living flame gas stove. This area features a glazed door to the rear sun terrace and further door to the dining kitchen.

Of generous proportions, this well-appointed kitchen is fitted with a wide range of wall and base units incorporating ample work surface and splash back tiling. The integrated hob with extractor hood and oven/grill will remain, along with the free standing fridge/freezer and dishwasher. A peninsular base unit separates the kitchen from a large dining area, this area boasts a large picture window to the front and further window to the side, flooding the area with natural light, ample space for a range of furnishings.

Accessed from the kitchen is a large utility room, fitted with additional wall and base units and extensive fitted storage cupboards housing the central heating boiler. Accessed from the utility room is a useful shower room fitted with a two piece suite and fully tiled shower enclosure.  Door from Utility room to rear garden.

From the inner hall a carpeted staircase with original pitch pine balustrade and banister leads to the mezzanine and upper floor. A window on the mid stairwell allows ample natural light into the area.

The mezzanine level bathroom is fitted with a white three piece suite with shower over the bath. Extensive tiling around the bath and shower area and splash back tiling to wash hand basin and w/c.  Window to the side of the property.

On the upper floor, there are three further spacious double bedrooms, each providing ample space for a range of free standing furniture.

Outside

Externally the property occupies a generous corner plot enjoying a superb, elevated position with stunning south facing views.

An extensive driveway offers ample off road parking and leads to the integral double tandem garage with electric up and over door. A second Central heating boiler and Hot Water cylinder is located within the garage.  The matures gardens are screened by established hedges and feature an extensive lawn to the south with decorative borders stocked with an abundance of mature shrubs and trees. To the side of the property is a further area of lawn and access to the useful basement, which is equipped with power and light and would make an ideal workshop. To the rear of the property is a large, paved sun terrace ideal for outdoor entertaining. Planted embankment to the boundary at the rear.  Greenhouses to remain. External water tap and lighting

Fixtures and fittings

The property will be sold inclusive of all floor coverings, window dressings and light fittings along with all white goods.

Location

Cults is a very desirable and well-established suburb lying on the North Deeside Road approximately four miles Southwest from Aberdeen City centre. Surrounded by beautiful scenery, leisurely walks can be enjoyed along the banks of the River Dee and the old railway line offers access via foot and bicycle into Aberdeen and in the other direction into the countryside. A lovely drive can also be enjoyed through delightful countryside to Royal Deeside and further to the Cairngorm mountains.

Hillview Road is in close proximity to public transport links and the AWPR. Cults has an excellent range of local facilities including hairdresser, beauty salons, post office, chemist, dentist, medical centre, supermarket, newsagent, cafes, hotel and restaurants. Leisure facilities are also well catered for, with tennis, bowling, golf and leisure clubs.

Education is catered for via Cults Primary school and Academy. The international school is based at Pitfodels (approx. 2.5 miles) and a number of private schools are based in nearby Aberdeen City accessible by public transport from Cults.

Directions

Travelling west on the A93 North Deeside Road through Cults turn right onto Quarry Road. Take the first right onto Hillview Road and Number 42 is the first property on the left hand side clearly indicated by a Mackinnons For Sale board.