Property overview

We are delighted to bring to the market this striking five bedroom, four public room, two storey, detached property.

Internally, the property is presented in walk-in condition and offers generously proportioned, flowing and versatile accommodation spanning two floors. 

Set in a generous corner plot, 14 Darroch Wood is further enhanced by a double garage and off road parking to the front with a well maintained garden to the rear.

Full Description

Enter the property at the canopied front into the bright and inviting hallway which houses the staircase and leads to most of the ground floor accommodation. A fitted cupboard below the staircase houses the under-floor heating manifold and the electrical apparatus.

The lounge boasts a sunny, southerly aspect to the front with a further window to the side.  The room features a modern wall mounted electric fire which is to remain, 

Glazed double doors connect the lounge to a formal dining room with ample space for a large table and chairs.

The dining room is conveniently located adjacent to the open plan dining kitchen and garden room with glazed double doors linking the rooms.

The dining kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of ivory matte base and wall units with light oak effect worktops and complementing tiled splashbacks. Integrated appliances comprise eye level microwave and oven with an oven below, electric induction hob with extractor fan above, fridge, freezer and dishwasher.

The triple aspect garden room provides the ideal vantage point to sit and enjoy the garden which is accessible via a door to the westerly side.

From the dining kitchen, one door brings you back to the entrance hallway, another opens to the utility room which, in turn has a door to the double integral garage.

The utility room offers further storage, a sink, draining board and integrated freezer.  There is space for a free standing washing machine.

14 Darroch Wood boasts an additional public room above the garage and utility room.  A carpeted staircase climbs up to a room which is currently set up as a music room/artist’s studio, Velux Cabrio windows to the rear and a further window to the front flood this versatile room with natural light.  The fitted bookcase/shelving unit is to remain.

Returning to the entrance hallway there is a study/bedroom to the front. This is another versatile room which benefits from fitted storage facilities.

Completing the ground floor, adjacent to the ground floor study/bedroom is a three-piece shower room with shower cubicle, wash hand basin, WC, heated towel radiator and extractor fan.

Ascending the carpeted staircase to the upper floor where a hatch gives access to the attic and a fitted cupboard houses the water tank.

There are four double bedrooms on the upper floor, two are to the front and two to the rear and all four offer fitted storage facilities.

The principal bedroom features a walk-in wardrobe with lighting.  The bedroom is served by an en-suite shower room with shower cubicle, wash hand basin and WC set in a vanity unit which incorporates storage, heated towel radiator and extractor fan.

Completing the upper floor is the family bathroom comprising bath, separate shower cubicle, wash hand basin and WC set in a vanity unit incorporating storage, wall mounted heated towel radiator, charging point; an extractor fan and a window provide ventilation.

Outside

To the front a driveway provides off-street parking for several cars and leads to the double integral garage with up and over doors.  The remainder of the front garden is laid to lawn with pathways allowing for ease of access around the house to the rear at both gable ends.

The well-maintained rear garden has been thoughtfully zoned and it features  lawn with a seating area in one corner, a patio and well-stocked borders containing a variety of trees, plants and shrubs. The oil tank is semi-submerged in the grounds of the rear garden.

Fixtures and fittings

All floor coverings, curtains, blinds, light fittings and shades and all integrated appliances are included in the sale price.

Location

The picturesque Deeside village of Aboyne holds an enviable position in the beautiful Dee Valley and has a good range of shops, primary and secondary schooling and leisure facilities including an active theatre and community centre. With the Aberdeen Bypass providing a fast link to the north and south of the city travelling times from Aboyne to Dyce Airport, Westhill and Stonehaven have been significantly reduced making Aboyne an even more attractive proposition for commuters.

The area is popular with outdoor enthusiasts and is particularly attractive to walkers and cyclists with the Deeside Way passing through the village and its close proximity to Glen Tanar Estate and the Cairngorms National Park. The ski centres of Glenshee and the Lecht are within a short travelling distance, making winter sports easily accessible. There is an 18-hole golf course in Aboyne, water sports at Aboyne Loch and a nearby gliding club. During the summer in addition to the Aboyne Games there are the popular Highland Games in nearby Ballater and Braemar, while the Lonach Gathering takes place in Strathdon every August. Aberdeenshire is renowned for its clean air and quality of life with fragrant pinewoods, open moorland, traditional farming and good old Highland hospitality. Fishing and field sports are also popular and widely available in the vicinity.

Directions

From Aberdeen take the A93 west to Aboyne. Continue along Ballater Road, pass the Green on your left and after approximately 1 mile turn right into Darroch Wood. Turn almost immediately right and continue to the end of the cul-de-sac. No 14 is on the left as identified by our Mackinnons Sale Board.