Gairnbank Cottage, Bridge of Gairn, Ballater AB35 5UA

• Four Double Bedrooms
• Oil Central Heating
• Double Glazing
• Private Drainage and Water
• Spectacular Views
• Double Garage with Workshop
• Council Tax Band E
• EPC Band E
• For viewing contact Mackinnons Solicitors 013397 55633

The home is well-equipped with oil central heating, double glazing and has been sympathetically extended whilst maintaining many of the original features.   Set within a large, beautifully maintained garden, featuring a greenhouse and shed, providing ample opportunities for gardening enthusiasts. A double garage with an attached workshop offers extensive storage and workspace.

Enter Gairnbank Cottage through the gated driveway to the welcoming hallway providing access to all the accommodation.  A carpeted staircase rises to the upper floor.

The bright and spacious lounge located to the front is flooded with natural light via the dual aspect windows complete with original wooden shutters.  Another feature of the room is the wood burning stove set on a stone hearth and wooden surround with a shelved alcove and storage cupboard above, to the side.  The room also benefits from coving and two upright radiators.

Located to the rear of the property is the spacious dining kitchen offering ample white wall and base units with coordinating work surfaces and tiled splashback incorporating a stainless-steel sink and drainer with picture window above overlooking the rear garden.  The room provides ample space for a dining table and chairs and terracotta floor tiles.  A door provides access to the utility room.

The utility room houses the washing machine, space for a tumble dryer and the UV water filter. This area also offers additional storage and a door leading to the rear garden.

The sweeping staircase rises to the upper hallway complete with an open storage/display area under the picture Velux window overlooking the front. This area also houses the attic hatch.

Of generous proportions, the principal bedroom to the front is a bright room offering ample space for free standing furniture. The bay window overlooking the front, allows natural sunlight to fill the room.

A well proportioned family bathroom is ideally situated on the upper floor complete with a three piece white suite comprising a wash hand basin set within a vanity unit providing storage, vanity mirror and shelving above with downlighters and a wood panelled wall.  WC and a bath with overhead shower, tiled splashback and shower glass. Chrome ladder style radiator, parquet effect flooring and a double frosted window to the rear.

Bedroom four is another ample sized double bedroom currently utilised as a twin bedroom with work area. The bay window overlooks the front of the property.

Bedrooms one and two are spacious double bedrooms overlooking the side of the property with built-in double wardrobes offering hanging space and shelving and ample space for free-standing furniture.

Outside

Off street parking is available for several cars within the gated area to the front. The secure beautifully landscaped garden to the rear is flooded with an array of mature trees, shrubs and seasonal flowers which offer a spectacular display of colour.  This area offers striking views across the surrounding landscape. There are gravelled areas to the rear of the house ideal for relaxing or enjoying alfresco dining. The garden comes complete with a greenhouse, garden shed and boasts an attached double garage with a spacious work room.  The oil tank and boiler are located in the rear garden.

Fixtures and fittings

All floor coverings, shutters, blinds are included in the sale along with the greenhouse and garden shed.

Location

The picturesque village of Ballater is set in the heart of Royal Deeside, approximately 40 miles West of Aberdeen on the main A93 amid the beautiful countryside within the Cairngorms National Park. Ballater offers a wide range of social clubs and events including the popular annual activities throughout Victoria Week in August which hosts the sought after Ballater Highland Games, as well as the Ballater Walking Week and Golf Week. The village boasts a wide and varied selection of quality shops, coffee shops, restaurants, hotels, and a Health Centre. A primary school with a pre-school nursery is available in the village with the Academy in nearby Aboyne serving the senior pupils with school transport being provided. A regular public bus service travels to Aboyne through to Aberdeen as well as Crathie and Braemar. The village boasts an excellent 18-hole golf course, and tennis courts with further outdoor pursuits available in the area including a vast selection of walking routes, horse riding, fishing, shooting, gliding and winter sports nearby at the Lecht and Glenshee. A swimming pool and leisure facilities are available at the Hilton Craigendarroch Hotel. Ballater is within commuting distance to the business parks at Westhill and Kingswells as well as the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR) which provides a quicker commute to areas north and south of the city centre, including Aberdeen International Airport.

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