Backhill of Smiddyburn, Rothienorman, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, AB51 8UY
Offers over £350,000
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We are delighted to offer for sale this four bedroom detached dwellinghouse in a wonderfully scenic and private location, enjoying the countryside yet easily commutable for those working in Inverurie, Dyce, Westhill and Aberdeen.
The property benefits from oil central heating and full double glazing throughout. There are extensive, well stocked mature gardens and a driveway provides parking for several cars. Completing the package is the large steel framed garage/shed/workshop which would be great for a car enthusiast or perhaps someone looking to work from home.
The property is entered at the front through a part leaded glass uPVC wood effect door with glass sidelights and windows to side flood the entrance with natural light. The hallway gives access to the lounge, snug and stairwell to the upper floor. The hallway is decorated in warm tones with ceiling light fitment, coving, original deep skirtings, and completed with oak wood flooring.
The elegant lounge is a bright and spacious room with dual aspect windows. The room is decorated in dark orange tones with ceiling light fitments and coving. A striking feature of the room is the cosy wood burner stove in ingleneuk fireplace with limestone mantel and surround and slate tiled hearth which is complimented with neutral carpeting.
The snug is in the heart of the property with window overlooking the front garden, window has curtains with pelmet and original, working wooden shutters. Decorated in dark green tones, the exposed wooden beams on the ceiling are a wonderful feature, with ceiling and wall light fitments. The multi-fuel stove is set on a tiled hearth and to either side are decorative archways one of which leads through to the rear hallway.
Access is also given off the snug to a large understair storage cupboard which has light and provides great storage. A further door also gives access off the snug into the inner hallway.
The inner hallway gives access to a third double bedroom and the cloakroom toilet. The cloakroom toilet is fitted with a white two-piece suite comprising concealed cistern W.C. and wash-hand basin set into vanity furniture. The cloakroom is decorated in bright blue tones with matching mosaic tiled splashbacks, co-ordinating flooring and small chrome fitments.
The third bedroom currently used as a home office/hobby room is located off the inner hallway to the rear of the property. This bedroom is decorated in pastel shades and is a great sized double bedroom with ample space for a double bed along with a range of freestanding furniture.
Located through the archway from the snug is another inner hallway. Doors provide access to the fourth bedroom and through to the family dining kitchen.
Currently being utilised as a gym, the fourth double bedroom has leaded glass doors leading out to the patio area of the front garden. An exposed ceiling with wooden beams is a beautiful feature in this room and the room is decorated in neutral tones with co-ordinating flooring.
The family dining kitchen enjoys dual aspect windows, incorporating a wonderful picture window which floods the room with natural light. The dining kitchen is decorated in neutral tones and exposed wooden beams make a striking feature. The kitchen itself is fitted with a range of base and drawer units with glazed wall display units. The kitchen has white frontals and granite effect laminate worktops with tiled splashbacks, 1½ bowl ceramic sink with mixer tap and drainer, there is a range cooker and American style fridge which will be included in the sale. The island currently has seating for two and provides further drawer and wine storage. This spacious rooms allows ample space for a large dining table and chairs and a range of freestanding furniture.
A door leads through from the dining kitchen to the rear hallway which gives access to the fantastic pantry and into the utility room. Decorated in neutral tones, a part glazed door leads to the outside and an access hatch gives access into the loft space which is floored with lighting and ramsay ladder.
The pantry is a great space, providing a huge amount of additional storage. Located to the opposite side, the utility room has a low-level cupboard with Belfast sink above with mixer tap, space to host laundry appliances and further storage.
A carpeted stairwell leads to the box room at the half landing which leads to the bedroom accommodation and the family bathroom. The stairwell is decorated in warm tones with turned wooden handrail and spindles.
The box room offers great storage space and with velux window providing lots of natural light and decorative stained glass looking out over the hallway.
The first of the two upstairs bedrooms enjoys a front facing aspect overlooking the garden and is decorated in pale tones with feature wallpapered wall. Two sets of built-in wardrobes provide excellent storage space and the room has ample space for a large double bed along with a range of freestanding furniture. The second of the upstairs bedrooms also enjoys a front aspect overlooking the garden and providing wonderful views of the countryside beyond. This room is decorated in pastel shades with feature wallpapered wall. There is ample space again for a king size bed along with a range of freestanding furniture.
The well-proportioned family bathroom completes the internal accommodation and again, has windows to front overlooking the garden. Fitted with a WC and wash hand basin set into modern vanity unit, there is also a shower cubicle set into stylish aqua panelling and a separate bath tub, ideal for the bath lovers. The room is completed with stylish grey panelling to the remaining walls with co-ordinating flooring.
Externally, there is a steel constructed shed which is part insulated with electronic roller door, power, lighting and further security lighting. There is ample space for several cars in addition to storage. This is a fabulous addition to the property and ideal for those who may want to work from home.
The property is accessed in at the rear through a gated driveway and leads to parking for several cars on the stone chipped driveway. There is established trees, shrubs, bushes and plants. A stone chipped path leads around to the front where the garden is mainly laid to lawn with fences denoting the boundary along one side and raised bed area with established plants, bushes and shrubs. Opposite side to the fencing is the treeline which provides shelter. There is a lovely patio area which is great for those who like to dine outside in the summer months.
Room dimensions^
- Front Porch: 2.21m x 1.45m (7'3" x 4'9")
- Lounge: 3.63m x 6.25m (11'11" x 20'6")
- Snug: 4.57m x 3.96m (15'0" x 13'0")
- Bedroom: 3.86m x 3.96m (12'8" x 13'0")
- WC: 2.21m x 2.13m (7'3" x 7'0")
- Bedroom: 3.58m x 3.66m (11'9" x 12'0")
- Kitchen / Diner: 4.47m x 6.58m (14'8" x 21'7")
- Bedroom: 3.71m x 3.86m (12'2" x 12'8")
- Bedroom: 4.01m x 3.86m (13'2" x 12'8")
- Bathroom: 1.98m x 3.76m (6'6" x 12'4")
- Garage: 6.05m x 7.52m (19'10" x 24'8")
Location^
This lovely scenic location is a perfect situation for those looking to be in the countryside but easily commutable to Inverurie, Aberdeen, Dyce and Westhill. A village primary school is located nearby, and transport is available. Secondary schooling is at Oldmeldrum and again transport is provided. Nearby Inverurie (which is only 9 miles away) is a prospering, expanding town, which offers wide ranging facilities including many shops, hotels, health centre, swimming pool, sports’ centre, library and golf course. It is situated around 17 miles from Aberdeen and is well served by road and rail links.
Directions^
From Inverurie head towards Rothienorman. Continue until reaching Drum of Wartle, pass the Petrol Station on the right and continue along a short distance taking the next road on the right signposted Folla Rule. Continue into Folla Rule passing the Church on the right and head through the Village. At the T-junction turn right and continue for a short distance until you see a signpost for Fyvie take this road on the left and head up the hill for approx. 3/4 of a mile and Backhill of Smiddyburn is on the right-hand side.