41 Gladstone Place, Aberdeen, AB10 6UX
Offers over £600,000
Description^
We are delighted to offer for sale this striking five bedroom home, with accommodation spanning over three floors, a superb modern kitchen and detached double garage.
The property has an enviable location within the West End of Aberdeen and benefits from a sizeable South facing garden to the rear. The property is presented in immaculate order throughout, with the current owners having upgraded the property to make it suitable for family life while still retaining its character and charm. Viewers will be interested know that the property has enhanced insulation to the top floor. In addition, fibre broadband has been installed in recent months by City Fibre. The owners have carried out a program of refurbishment's throughout the years including, but not limited to, replacement of all windows with double glazed units, a new kitchen to the rear, and creation and insulation of a modern utility room with separate WC, new patio and rear doors, re-pointing to the rear walls and roof maintenance, creating an excellent family home which can be moved into with ease.
Upon entering the property you are greeted by a welcoming entrance vestibule with striking original tiled flooring and secondary door with colourful stained glass windows, which adding an instantly warm and inviting atmosphere. The ground floor hallway provides access to all of the ground floor accommodation, an under stair coat cupboard with access hatch to below the property and houses the ornate staircase to the first floor.
To the front of the property is the elegant lounge featuring a large bay window, which floods the room with light and character. A feature fire place, with original surround, can found on the far wall and adds a level of sophistication to this already impressive room. Further period features include double height skirtings and ceiling cornice.
Adjacent to the lounge, is the spacious dining room with double glazed doors giving easy access to the patio area, making this a superb space for entertaining. The room is completed by an original fire place with gas fire and Aberdeen press.
The modern kitchen/diner is located to the rear and is set on open plan with the dining area, creating a flexible space which works perfectly for family life. The kitchen was installed in recent years to a high standard, with white gloss units with handless design. A dark silestone work surface creates a modern contrast and high quality finish, with it being extended to create a breakfast bar. A range of NEFF integrated appliances are found throughout the space including full height fridge, steam oven, fan oven, combi oven/microwave, coffee machine, large induction hob with concealed extractor and wine fridge. The usability of the space is enhanced further by the use of pan drawers and drawer inserts, multiple pull out larders, Quooker hot tap and wall mounted units with bi-fold upward doors. Five well placed windows, all with electric blinds, give leafy garden views, which can be enjoyed from most angles. Two Velux windows ensure ample light fills the space throughout the day and are fitted with solar charged electric blinds and rain sensor. This superb space is completed by under floor heating, a glazed door giving access to the patio and a large dining or seating area.
A useful utility room completes the accommodation on the ground level, and has been cleverly designed and installed by Laings of Inverurie to make the most of the space and to include a separate WC. White wall and base units allow for additional storage space, with space for a washing machine, vented tumble dryer, combi boiler and free standing freezer. The WC boasts a large partly frosted window, white vanity unit housing the concealed cistern WC, sink with storage below and shaver/toothbrush point. Both spaces have been fitted with quality grey tiling.
A staircase with ornate wooden balustrade and brown carpeting leads to the half landing on the first floor. Up a few steps towards the rear of the property is a spacious double bedroom with rear aspect views and charming feature fire place. There is also a family bathroom comprising wc, vanity unit with inset sink, bath with overhead electric shower, heated towel rail and blue tiling to wet areas.
Returning to the half landing and up a few steps towards the front of the property, leads to the main hallway with two generous built-in cupboards both fitted with light. There are two sizeable skylights which fill the space with an abundance of natural light.
The principal bedroom has a prime location to the front of the property with large bay window framing the street views. The room is of generous proportions allowing for multiple items of free standing furniture as required. The room is enhanced further by a cast iron radiator and two curved alcoves with lights. A convenient en suite shower room comprises WC, white sink inset to storage vanity units, shower cubicle, corner bath and under floor heating.
There is a large double bedroom located to the rear of the property, with tranquil garden views. This room also boasts ample space for a variety of free standing furniture and Aberdeen Press.
A concealed staircase leads to the top floor accommodation where the remaining sleeping accommodation is located, along with access into the extensive eaves. This level would be ideal as a teenage hangout. Two double bedrooms are located on this floor, with both enjoying views of the city/street and beyond. The rear aspect bedroom is enhanced further by electric blinds, new carpeting and feature fireplace. The front aspect bedroom is fitted with black out blinds.
An en suite shower room is found to the front bedroom comprising wc, hand wash basin with storage below and shower cubicle.
Externally the property benefits from two gardens, one to the front and an other to the rear.
To the front, the property has a large area of stone chips with mature Acre located in the middle to add interest and privacy to the lounge. There are multiple flower beds which help to add a pop of seasonal colours and complements nicely with the tree lined street.
The rear garden is a tranquil escape from busy family life. The garden is fully enclosed and benefits from a large patio area leading from the kitchen, creating an excellent entertaining space which is low maintenance. Down one step is a second patio space, which is well placed to enjoy the sun throughout the day. Down a further step, the lower level of the garden is laid with a large area of lawn with perfectly placed shrubbery, flowers and trees. A relaxing pond can be found to the right, which creates a peaceful backdrop.
At the end of the garden is the detached double garage, which is fitted with light and power. There is an EV charging point located inside, along with loft storage. The garage is fitted with an up and over electric door and allows for off street parking for up to two cars. To the side of the garage is a gate giving rear lane access from the garden.
Room dimensions^
- Lounge: 5.06m x 6.12m (16'7" x 20'1")
- Dining room: 4.34m x 4.6m (14'3" x 15'1")
- Kitchen/diner: 3.58m x 8.13m (11'9" x 26'8")
- Utility room: 2.41m x 2.57m (7'11" x 8'5")
- Bedroom: 4.45m x 6.12m (14'7" x 20'1")
- En suite: 2.46m x 3.58m (8'1" x 11'9")
- Bedroom: 4.34m x 4.6m (14'3" x 15'1")
- Bedroom: 3.66m x 3.66m (12'0" x 12'0")
- Bathroom: 2.36m x 1.93m (7'9" x 6'4")
- Bedroom: 3.94m x 4.42m (12'11" x 14'6")
- Bedroom: 5.54m x 3.73m (18'2" x 12'3")
- En suite: 1.12m x 2.54m (3'8" x 8'4")
Location^
Gladstone Place is a lovely, wide tree- lined street, part of a conservation area, situated in the heart of Queens Cross in the West End of Aberdeen. The property has easy access to the ring road and the oil related offices at the Hill of Rubislaw, Albyn Place and Carden Place. There are excellent local shops and a range of well reputed restaurants, bars and cafes within easy walking distance. The property is within the catchment area of Ashley Road Primary School and Aberdeen Grammar School, both with excellent reputations. Albyn School, St Margaret's School and St Josephs Primary School are all within easy walking distance.
Directions^
From Holburn Junction travel west along Alford Place and proceed on to Albyn Place. At the Queens Cross roundabout take the first exit on to St Swithin Street. Turn right into Gladstone Place and No 41 is identified by a For Sale Sign, some distance on the left.