Easter Ord Farm, Westhill, Skene, Aberdeenshire, AB32 6SQ
Offers over £790,000
Description^
Enjoying a semi-rural location within easy commute to Westhill and Aberdeen, we offer for sale this charming five bedroom detached home with impressive panoramic views, established garden grounds and garage.
Easter Ord Farm is situated in the countryside between Peterculter and Westhill, Aberdeenshire. The house has 4 public rooms, 5 bedrooms, and a large conservatory. The grounds extend to about one acre, laid out as garden, vegetable garden, small orchard and fruit garden.
Viewers of the property are offered an instantly warm welcome to the home, via the bright and inviting vestibule which flows to the main hallway providing access to all ground floor accommodation. The stairwell to the first floor is located here and there is built-in storage under the stairs.
The lounge features a coal effect gas fire and dual aspect windows boasting stunning countryside views, and allowing natural light to illuminate the room. French doors lead out to the garden.
The stylish kitchen is ideal for modern family life but still retains the charming country aesthetic complete with AGA range cooker. There is a wide range of base and wall units with contrasting work tops and a large, granite topped island which is the perfect place to enjoy your breakfast. Ample space is afforded for a dining table and chairs or small sofa making this the perfect space for both family dining and entertaining. A conveniently located and sizeable pantry is found just off the kitchen.
The utility room has under counter space to host appliances and has a range of grey, gloss base and wall units with sink and drainer. There is also slatted linen storage, a drying pulley, and the power unit and accessory storage for the central vacuum system and the manifold for under floor heating.
A fantastic benefit to the property is the delightful conservatory with coal effect gas stove. Windows span the full perimeter and offer magnificent views, creating the perfect space to relax and unwind, with further doors opening into the garden grounds.
The spacious dining room has a coal effect gas fire and a west facing window.
The fifth bedroom, currently used as a study, has been decorated in neutral tones and is of good proportion to host a range of furniture as desired.
A sizeable family room is located on the ground floor, enjoying delightful views via the double doors leading to the garden and affording space for a variety of free standing furniture. A lovely focal point is the Morso wood burning stove which will be left with a supply of dried logs. This a very versatile room which connects to the lounge to allow increased entertaining space.
Completing the ground floor accommodation is the shower room which was installed by The Bathroom Company. It has been fully tiled and comprises modern enclosed shower, W/C with concealed cistern, wash-hand basin housed within a stylish unit.
Ascending the stair, the upper floor hall has a large window enjoying superb views.
The impressive, west facing principal bedroom has an adjoining en-suite, installed by The Bathroom Company with enclosed shower, W/C with concealed cistern, bidet and double sink vanity unit. Excellent storage is available within a walk in wardrobe with shelves and hanging options. The gorgeous bay window affords an elevated view as far as Lochnagar.
There are three additional, generous, double bedrooms, one with bay window facing west, and two with views to the east.
Completing the internal accommodation is the family bathroom which was installed by Denmore Bathroom Studio, comprising large stand-alone bath, enclosed shower, W/C with concealed cistern and wash hand basin vanity unit with mirror above.
Externally, Easter Ord Farm offers truly fantastic grounds with uninterrupted views over open fields to Clachnaben, Mount Keen and Lochnagar. There is an enclosed vegetable garden, with greenhouse and potting shed. The garden itself is mainly laid to lawn with a range of flowering shrubs and trees. There is a lovely patio area with gorgeous views, making this a relaxing spot to enjoy your morning coffee or dining al fresco. The 6 acre field adjoining the garden has water supply to the edge of the field.
Another wonderful feature is the summer house which is in immaculate condition. It truly gives that indoor outdoor feel.
The sizeable garage offers further storage and is capable of accommodating two large vehicles and has a 7kW WALLBOX Pulsar Plus smart EV charger.
A fantastic feature to the property is the Solar PV panels giving a 2024 generation income of £2,000, tax free; index linked through to December 2036.
Planning permission has been granted for a 3 bedroom, single storey accessible house on north side of house, within the garden bounds.
The property is just a short 5 minute drive from Costco, Tesco Superstore and Westhill Shopping Centre, 7 miles (15 minutes) from Aberdeen International Airport and 8 miles from the City of Aberdeen.
Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the size and space this beautiful property has to offer.
Room dimensions^
- Lounge: 6.78m x 3.89m (22'3" x 12'9")
- Kitchen: 3.71m x 7.24m (12'2" x 23'9")
- Sun Room: 3.53m x 7.7m (11'7" x 25'3")
- Bedroom/ Family Room: 4.37m x 4.19m (14'4" x 13'9")
- Dining Room: 4.5m x 3.89m (14'9" x 12'9")
- Study: 3.56m x 3.4m (11'8" x 11'2")
- Principal Bedroom: 4.6m x 4.6m (15'1" x 15'1")
- En suite: 3.63m x 2.13m (11'11" x 7'0")
- Bedroom : 4.42m x 4.75m (14'6" x 15'7")
- Bedroom : 4.7m x 3.61m (15'5" x 11'10")
- Bedroom : 3.73m x 4.32m (12'3" x 14'2")
- Bathroom: 3.35m x 2.52m (11'0" x 8'3")
Location^
Easter Ord is just a short distance from Westhill, a vibrant town which offers a superb range of amenities including children's nurseries, primary schools and an academy, a choice of shops and a health centre. It is also renowned for its excellent sporting facilities including an 18 hole golf course and swimming pool, as well as a wide range of clubs and organisations which cater for all ages. Easter Ord is very well placed for Arnhall Business Park at Westhill and the Prime Four business development at Kingswells, as well as being within close proximity to the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route giving enhanced access North and South of the city. Peterculter and Cults/Pitfodels (International School) are approx 4 miles distant, and Aberdeen West End some 6 miles.
Directions^
From Aberdeen, on Queens Road take the A944 road to Westhill, proceed through the AWPR roundabout, then at the Westhill traffic lights bear left onto the B9119 and take the first left, continue to the end of this road and at the crossroads turn right, continue down this road and Easter Ord Farm is up the first lane on your left.