- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Public Rooms
- 3 Bath/Shower Rooms
- Private Garden
- Driveway
- Detached Double Garage
- Oil Fired Heating
Description
Beech Cottage is a period detached cottage which oozes charm, and sits in landscaped gardens in a picturesque setting only 7 miles from Aberdeen, and even closer to Dyce. It offers the potential buyer a spacious and versatile family home, with sheltered grounds, and an idyllic rural locale within easy commute of the city and the airport. Dating back to 1730 when the original cottage was built, there was an extension added in the 1930's, and a kitchen extension in 1998. Built of granite under a slate roof, there is an abundance of pitch pine woodwork throughout, there are cast iron and tiled fireplaces in most rooms, bay windows in several rooms, and there are internal and external working shutters. The accommodation spans two floors, and provides very spacious and versatile rooms, which are presented in a neutral palette.
The accommodation includes an entrance hallway with double doors, flooring is Victorian terrazzo tiles, there is a door to the rear part of the house, a turned staircase leads to the upper floor, and there is entry to one of three public rooms. Two of the public rooms have a private leafy outlook to the front, and both feature decorative fireplaces, and beech flooring. The third public room has an open view of the garden, it too has beech flooring and a granite fireplace with cast iron wood burning stove. The glazed conservatory provides additional living space, it has a pitched roof, and a lovely garden aspect. The kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of cabinets and countertops, appliances are integral including a dual fuel range cooker, and there is ample space for relaxed dining. This room enjoys a flood of light, in part due to the large bowed windows, and enhanced by ceiling roof lights. A utility room provides space for laundry equipment and storage, and the ground floor is completed by a bathroom with spa bath, his-n-hers wash basins, a wc and bidet and an extensive range of storage cupboards. Upstairs, to the front of the property, there are two charming double bedrooms with bay windows, built in wardrobes and cast iron fireplaces. A shower room lies between, and it has a velux window for added light and ventilation. On the mezzanine level to the rear of the property, there is a master suite with double bedroom and bay window, and it has a room adjoining which would make an ideal study or nursery. A dressing room next door provides exceptional storage, and the layout is completed by a shower room.
Set within the grounds is a detached garden house, which with the necessary permissions could be suitable for overflow guests, as a self contained granny annexe, or even as a play room or office. It is unlikely that this would be sold as a separate entity, but considered part of the feu. It is heated by electric storage heating, and benefits from double glazed windows, private water supply and septic tank drainage. It has a very large reception room with triple aspect lighting, and there is a well appointed kitchen, a cloakroom off the hallway, and another multi purpose room which is accessed from the kitchen as well as from outdoors. Upstairs, there are three rooms, and a bathroom.
Location
Beech Cottage is situated in a picturesque rural location on the edge of Dyce and convenient for the business and industrial sites located there, as well as the airport. It is only some 7 miles from Aberdeen, and as Scotland's third city and European Oil Capital, it has a diversity of shops, wonderful architecture, it is home to two universities, and has the benefit of numerous parks and gardens, art galleries and museums, and a diversity of landscape which stretches from the Grampian mountains to the rugged north sea coast.
Directions
Leave Aberdeen along the A96 towards Inverness, turn on to the A947 and pass through Dyce heading towards Newmachar. Turn right signposted Balmedie, and Beech Cottage is the first property on the right hand side.
Garden
Beech Cottage sits in picturesque landscaped grounds which extend to some 0.8 acres, comprising a large lawn, and a shelter of mature shrubs and established specimen and native trees, including apple, hazlenut, lilac, variegated holly, rhododendron and viburnum, and enclosed by conventional dykes and hedging. The garden is a sanctuary for birds and wild life, there are paved and deck areas, and there is a garden shed, a greenhouse, a rotary dryer, external water taps, and the grounds have security lighting.
Parking
The property is reached by a cobblestone driveway with parking for numerous cars. There is a twin garage with double vehicular doors and side door access.
Fixtures and Fittings
All carpets, curtains, window blinds, light fittings and white goods are to be included in the sale.
Services
Beech Cottage: Oil fired central heating. Double glazing. Private water with a water purification system installed. Septic tank drainage. Security alarm system.
Garden House: Private water. Septic tank. Electric storage heating. Double glazing.