- 5 Bedrooms
- 5 Public Rooms
- 3 Bath/Shower Rooms
- Private Garden
- Driveway
- Detached Double Garage
- Gas Central Heating
- Self Contained Annex
Double Bothy Outbuilding
Games Room
Description
This is a rare opportunity to purchase 11, The Chanonry a magnificent Category "B" listed Georgian granite dwellinghouse set within just under one acre of beautiful garden grounds. Situated in a highly sought-after Old Aberdeen Conservation Area location opposite St. Machar`s Cathedral and bounded on two sides by the Arboretum of the Cruickshank Botanic Gardens, one of Aberdeen`s most prestigious locations.
A previous building of No. 11, The Chanonry was the home of John Barbour, poet of "The Brus" and Archdeacon of St. Machar's Cathedral from 1357 until his death in 1395. Also in the 1860's, Martha, only sister of the "Scottish Samurai" Thomas Blake Glover lived at No. 11 in the present building.
Many refinements enhance the generous accommodation including, elegant public rooms with beautiful fire places, panelled doors, mosaic tiling, high ceilings with ornate cornicing, wrought iron balustrades, double-glazed sash and cash windows and working shutters.
The accommodation on several floors comprises:-
Basement:
Hall; Boiler Room/Games Room (4.3m x 4m); Sitting Room/Bedroom (4.6m x 4.2m); Store Room/Wine Cellar and Cupboards.
Entrance Floor:
Vestibule; Cloakroom with W.C.; Reception Hall; Dining Room/Kitchen (6.4m x 4.5m); Rear Hall; Utility Room (3.2m x 2.5m); Shower Room; Conservatory with French Doors (5.3m x 3.7m) leading to the garden.
Upper Ground Floor:
Elegant Drawing Room with beautiful Fireplace and double aspect (6.6m x 4.8m); Study Room/Dining Room with Fireplace (4.8m x 4.3m).
Mezzanine Floor:
Beautiful Old Library Room/Bedroom with a marble Fireplace (6.7m x 4.8m) overlooking the garden and views of St. Machar`s Cathedral.
First Floor:
Double Bedroom with en suite shower room (4.8m x 3.5m); Double Bedroom with large walk-in cupboard (4.7m x 3.5m); Double Bedroom with fitted wardrobes (3.8m x 3.3m); Family Bathroom.
Top Floor:
Delightful Attic Bedroom with double aspect and fitted cupboards (4.1m x 4.1m); Walk-in Store Room; Tank/Store Room (3.1 x 2.7m); Cloakroom with W.C.
Self-contained Annexe:
The self-contained Annexe is entered through a door at the side of the property. The Annexe accommodation comprises:
Ground Floor:
Hall; Sitting Room; Galley Kitchen; Shower Room.
First Floor:
Double Bedroom with access to attic space.
Bothies and Greenhouse/Conservatory.
The Bothies adjoin the double garage and comprise:
Boiler/Utility Room; Inner Hall; Greenhouse/Conservatory; 3 rooms, toilet/shower room and W.C.
Floorplans containing full dimensions can be viewed on our website www.aberdeenprimeproperty.com
Location
The property occupies an exceptional position in The Chanonry within the Old Aberdeen Conservation Area. The Chanonry dates from the 14th Century when it was the exclusive domain of the Canons of St. Machar`s Cathedral. It forms a gracious approach to the Cathedral which overlooks the property and is lined with many impressive houses. Its proximity to The University of Aberdeen lends an air of collegiate charm. King`s College, The Cruickshank Botanic Gardens, Seaton Park and the River Don are only minutes away.
Directions
Travel north along King Street and at the St. Machar`s Roundabout take the first exit on to St. Machar`s Drive. Turn right at the traffic lights on to The Chanonry and No. 11 is on the left hand side, opposite the entrance to St. Machar`s Cathedral.
Garden
11, The Chanonry is set within mature walled garden grounds extending to just under one acre. The secluded south facing walled garden with two large lawn areas is surrounded by mature trees including, Redwood, Lebanon Cedar, Yew, Holly, Cherry, Oak and Lime. Various rhododendrons, clematis and perennial specimens also compliment the garden. There are two Bothies together with a Greenhouse/Conservatory, two garden sheds, a children`s wooden fort and paved walkways.
Garage and Parking
The property benefits from off-street parking by means of an extensive driveway positioned to the side of the property and giving access to the large double garage. The double garage has a pitched roof, power and light and two up and over doors.
Fixtures and Fittings
Most carpets, curtains and light fittings included.
Services
The property has full gas fired central heating, oil heating for the Bothies and double glazing.