6 Balnagowan Drive, Aboyne, AB34 5GT

• Oil Fired Central Heating
• Double Glazing
• Mains Drainage & Water
• Convenient Location
• Walk-In-Condition
• Established Gardens
• Council Tax Band F
• EPC Band C
• For viewing contact Mackinnons Solicitors 013398 87665

Enter the property at the front door into a bright and welcoming vestibule which leads to the main hallway.  The ground floor hallway leads to all ground floor accommodation except for the utility room and a carpeted staircase climbs to the upper floor.  Both the ground floor hallway and the upper landing benefit from excellent fitted storage facilities.

A generously proportioned lounge features and large window to the front.  Glazed double doors to the rear of the room connect seamlessly to the dining area, which, in turn, connects to the kitchen.

Conducive to modern family living, the open plan kitchen and dining area provides space for both formal and informal dining as well as giving access out to a patio which is ideally positioned for al-fresco dining.

The kitchen is fitted with a good range of light wood effect base and wall units with coordinating work tops and tiled splashbacks.  A breakfast bar incorporates an electric hob with extractor fan above whilst the integrated dishwasher, fridge, freezer, grill and oven are incorporated within units. 

Conveniently located adjacent to the kitchen is the utility room.  Base and wall units and two shelved pantry cupboards provide further storage.  There is a sink and draining board, extractor fan, window and space for free standing white goods which will remain and are included in the sale price.  The utility room connects to the integral garage.

Returning to the main hallway, to the front of the house, there is a bedroom which is currently utilised as a snug.  It offers fitted storage and space for free standing furnishings.

Completing the ground floor is a smart shower room with a white three-piece suite comprising shower cubicle, wash hand basin and WC.  There is a heated towel radiator, extractor fan and a wall mounted medicine cabinet.

The upper landing gives access to the attic via a hatch with drop down ladder.  Fitted eaves storage incorporates hanging rails and shelving.

There are three bedrooms on the upper floor.  First floor bedrooms one and two are to the front with the third bedroom is to the rear, each of the three rooms has space for free standing storage and bedrooms one and two also offer fitted storage facilities.  The principal bedroom is served by a spacious en-suite shower room with a white three piece suite comprising shower cubicle, wash hand basin and WC.  Behind the WC and wash hand basin is a deep shelf with wall mounted, mirrored medicine cabinet and bathroom charging point above.  Natural light flows in via a Velux window and there is also an  extractor fan for ventilation.  In addition, there is an electric towel radiator and a further mirrored medicine cabinet.

Completing the upper floor is the family bathroom.  Another room of generous proportions, there is a bath with shower above, WC and wash hand basin with deep shelf behind.  There is a Velux window, heated towel radiator, extractor fan, charging point and wall mounted, mirrored medicine cabinet.

Outside

To the front a partially loc blocked and partially slabbed driveway provides off street parking and leads to a single, integral garage with electric up and over door.  The garage is served by power and light and houses the oil boiler.  There is wall mounted shelving, and a door gives foot access to the rear garden.  A door from the garage also connects to the utility room.  The remainder of the front garden is laid to lawn bordered by shrubs, hedging and fencing.  A paved pathway leads to the front door and a high wooden gate connects the front garden to a low maintenance, stone chip, bin storage area which, in turn, leads past two wooden sheds to the fully enclosed rear garden.

The beautifully maintained rear garden boasts a pleasant outlook and offers a good level of privacy.  It is mainly laid to lawn surrounded by well-stocked bark chip borders containing a variety of mature shrubs and plants.  A paved patio is ideally positioned immediately outside the dining kitchen and there is an additional paved seating area at the top corner of the lawn.  The rear garden benefits from a rotary clothes dryer and outside tap and the entire rear garden is bordered by a high wooden fence.

Fixtures and fittings

All carpets, fitted floor coverings, curtains, fitted window coverings, light fittings, washing machine, tumble dryer and two wooden garden sheds are to remain.

Other items of furniture may be available if required.

Location

Aboyne is an attractive village situated approximately 30 miles from Aberdeen. At the heart of the village is the Village Green which is the site of the famous Aboyne Highland games which are held in August each year. The village is well served by many amenities which include Primary and Secondary Schooling, a Community/Sports centre with swimming pool, an excellent 18 hole golf course, a wide selection of shops and several hotels and restaurants. There are a number of outdoor pursuits available locally which include the Aberdeen Water Ski Club which is situated at Aboyne Loch. The beautiful surrounding countryside of Royal Deeside is abundant with leisure facilities such as golf, fishing, horse riding and the Glen Tanar Country Park provides excellent walks. During the winter months skiing at Glenshee and the Lecht are within easy reach. Famous for its scenic beauty, Deeside offers unrivalled opportunities for sporting enthusiasts. The village is an easy "commute" to the city of Aberdeen, Aberdeen airport and Aberdeen’s rail and bus station.