Strathisla Bennachie Rise, Pitcaple Inverurie, AB51 5HN

Description

This FOUR BED CONVERTED END TERRACED STEADING set in lovely immediate Garden Grounds, has the added attraction of an Equestrian facility. The house itself has been thoughtfully designed to retain the original characteristics of the building with cathedral style windows, hardwood finishings and panelled windows creating a property of charm and character. The house itself is in excellent order affording the opportunity to move in with the minimum of inconvenience and also enjoys the added attraction of Oil Central Heating, Double Glazing, hardwood finishings, a fitted Kitchen with various integrated and freestanding appliances, separate Utility Room and the Master Bedroom has a Dressing Area and En-Suite Shower Room. This undoubtedly represents a rare opportunity for the discerning buyer to acquire a property in a lovely pleasant rural setting and one from which the airport and Aberdeen City are readily accessible.

The Equestrian facilities are excellent with two quality Stable Blocks with Three Stalls, Hay Store, Tack Room all with light, power and water, Three good sized Paddocks and One large Paddock with Field Shelter and with 40m x 20m Menage/Riding Arena.

Aberdeenshire Council have indicated that there may be a possibility for permission to be granted to build one house on the land.

The property is situated in a lovely location with open views of the surrounding countryside yet the town of Inverurie with its excellent range of shopping and sporting facilities is nearby with good road and rail links to Aberdeen City. Inverurie enjoys a pleasant situation on the banks of the River Don some sixteen miles from Aberdeen. The local Primary School is Chapel of Garioch and Secondary education is at nearby Inverurie Academy. A full range of leisure pursuits, both indoor and outdoor, are at hand including bowling, swimming, golf and tennis whilst regular bus and train services to Aberdeen also means that Inverurie is within easy commuting distance of the City. The Industrial Estates and Offices to the west of the City together with the Airport can be reached without entering the City centre. The location also offers the opportunity to enjoy hill and forest walks particularly at nearby Bennachie.

From Inverurie Travel northwards along the A96 to Pitcaple. Just beyond the village turn left at the sign for Knockollochie. Follow this road up the hill and round to the right.

THE ACCOMMODATION, OVER TWO FLOORS, COMPRISES:-

(Ground Floor)

Entrance Porch

Entrance Porch with downlighters, Karndean flooring, meter cupboard, glazed internal door with matching side screens to reception hallway.

Reception Hallway/Family Area/Home Office Area

Reception Hallway/Family Area/Home Office Area with stairways to upper and lower levels each with hardwood handrails and spindles.

Cloakroom

Cloakroom which is sectioned with one area with shelves and hanging space and the other with white w.c, w.h.b., extractor fan, downlighters and Karndean flooring.

Utility Room

10’5” x 8’11” approx. Utility Room with base and wall units, coordinating work surfaces with tiling above, central heating timeclock, exterior door opening to rear garden, door opening to the garage, fitting for plumbing in an automatic washing machine and space for tumble dryer. N.B. The washer and dryer are to be removed.   

(Lower Level)

Dining Room

14’9” x 12’5” approx. Dining Room with arched cathedral window, central light fitment and direct access to the adjacent kitchen, curtain pole.

Kitchen

15’4” x 9’9” approx. Kitchen with an extensive range of base and wall units with pine doors and trim with coordinating work surfaces, one double wall unit with glazed door suitable for display purposes, stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, integrated Four Ring Ceramic Hob with Double Oven below and Extractor above set into feature canopy, space for fridge freezer and Dishwasher, two pendant lights, laminate flooring. N.B. The fridge/freezer can be negotiated with the sale.

Lounge

21’2” x 16’7” approx. The impressive Lounge has two cathedral style windows, a screen with glazed panelled double doors and a further picture window and small feature window all creating a lovely bright environment into what is a most inviting room with a focal point being the cast iron fireplace with remote controlled gas fire which is not in working order, dado rail, TV point.

(First Floor)

Hall

Hall with airing/linen cupboard, deep storage cupboard, access hatch to loft.

Master Bedroom with En-Suite Dressing Area and Shower Room

21’3” x 12’9” approx. Master Bedroom with glazed panelled door to small balcony with steps leading down to the garden.

Dressing Area with two double fitted wardrobes each with shelves, hanging space and two sliding mirror doors.

Shower Room with white suite with w.c., w.h.b. set into bathroom furniture providing toiletry storage and display areas, illuminated wall mirror and matching shower tray set into a shower area with fitted thermostatic shower with rainfall and handheld facilities, Karndean flooring, heated towel rail, usual small fitments.

Bedroom

13’1” x 9’9” approx. Double Bedroom to rear with large fitted wardrobe with shelves, hanging space and two sliding mirror doors.

Bathroom

Bathroom with white suite with fitted Mira thermostatic shower over bath, w.c. with illuminated mirror above, w.h.b with Pine toilet seat.

Bedroom

16’12” x 8’1” approx. Double Bedroom to rear with track with four halogen lights and double fitted wardrobe with shelves, hanging space and two sliding mirror doors.

Bedroom

11’3” x 10’3” approx. Double Bedroom to front with Velux window.

General

The various floor finishes, curtains, blinds, light fitments and some integrated and freestanding white goods in the kitchen and utility room are to be included in the price. N.B. The fridge/freezer can be negotiated but the washer and dryer from the utility room are all to be removed.

(Outside)

Front Garden

Garden area to front in lawn with tarred parking area.

Garage

Integral Garage with up and over door, light, power and work/storage area at rear.

Rear Garden

The immediate Rear Garden to the side and rear is on two levels, mainly in lawn which is well screened by mature shrubs and trees on two sides and with a paved patio area, raised decked area, garden shed and pond.

The Equestrian Area extends to c.3 acres and comprises:-

Two Stable Blocks comprising three stalls, Hay Barn and Tack Room all with light, power and water with concreted area between.

The Menage/Riding Arena extends to 40m x 20m.

Four Paddocks, three good sized and one larger with the latter having a field shelter.

Development Potential

As Aberdeenshire Council have indicated verbally that a future planning application for an additional house on the land a purchaser will require to grant in favour of the sellers a separate security over the land for payment of a proportion of the value of any development site, in terms to be agreed.

EPC Banding  -  D

EPC rating: D. Council tax band: G,

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